For the Cape May Music Festival’s 22nd season, the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC), with funding by PNC Arts Alive, presents three weeks of world-class orchestral and chamber music performances and a world traditions series with performances by major Afro-Cuban and Irish musicians, as well as Bach’s Lunches at the Carriage House Tearoom & Café.
The first concert of the festival will be held on Thursday, May 26 at 8 p.m. at Star of the Sea Church, Washington Street Mall at Ocean St.
Making their debut appearance at the Cape May Music Festival is The Pride of New York, a new Irish-American super-group comprised of some of the best known players on this side of the Atlantic: Brian Conway (fiddle), Billy McComiskey (button accordion), Joanie Madden (flute, whistle) and Brendan Dolan (keyboards).
On Sunday, May 29, the Atlantic Brass Band performs a free outdoor concert at Rotary Bandstand, Lafayette St. and Lyle Lane, at 8 p.m. The 35-piece Atlantic Brass Band, a longtime Cape May favorite, will be presenting a rousing concert of American music, perfect for a Memorial Day celebration.
The New York Chamber Ensemble under the artistic direction of Alan R. Kay returns to the Cape May Music Festival with “String Fever” on Tuesday, May 31 at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, Washington and Franklin streets.
After their highly acclaimed performance in 2010, the Babatunde Lea Quartet brings the much anticipated return of Afro-Cuban Jazz to the Cape May Music Festival on Thursday, June 2 at 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Hughes and Decatur sts.
Cape May’s favorite jazz pianist and Grammy nominee, George Mesterhazy, dazzles audiences on Sunday, June 5 at 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Hughes and Decatur Streets.
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO) Chamber Players present a program of classic chamber repertoire with two mini-concerts on Tuesday, June 7 at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, Washington and Franklin sts.
The Bay-Atlantic Symphony returns under the baton of Principal Conductor Jed Gaylin on Thursday, June 9 at 8 p.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Washington Street Mall at Ocean St.
The New York Chamber Ensemble will present the final concerts of the 22nd annual Cape May Music Festival. On Sunday, June 12 the ensemble will perform “Chunnelvision: Music of England and France” with guest artist Stacey Shames on Harp, during two mini-concerts at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, Washington and Franklin Streets.
The final concert of the festival will be on Tuesday, June 14 at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, Washington and Franklin streets. The New York Chamber Ensemble will present “The World Accordion to Schimmel” featuring William Schimmel on accordion, during two mini-concerts at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.
In addition to the concert series, the Cape May Music Festival features Bach’s Lunches at the Carriage House Tearoom and Café located on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.
Join members of the Bay-Atlantic Symphony for an intimate concert featuring favorites from the classical repertoire. Before the concert, enjoy a Chef’s Choice Tea Luncheon, which includes freshly baked tea breads and scones, a selection of tea sandwiches and delicious desserts while overlooking the lovely garden.
Bach’s Lunches are offered on Wednesdays, June 1, 8, and 15 at 12:30 p.m.
For further information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or visit MAC’s Web site at www.capemaymac.org.
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