May 12 Sunday
Don’t miss the Candlelight Concert Society's unforgettable season finale with Imani Winds, the trailblazing, twice GRAMMY nominated ensemble that has revolutionized the wind quintet landscape for over 20 years. Renowned for their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, and imaginative collaborations, Imani Winds captivates audiences across the classical and jazz worlds, showcasing both timeless classics and groundbreaking new works. In their highly-anticipated return to Candlelight for the first time since 2007, the ensemble presents “DE MEMORIAS: A Latin Perspective,” a vibrant collection of tunes infused with Latin American spirit, and whose title is taken from the stunning work by celebrated Latina composer Tania León.
May 13 Monday
String players ages 12-20 are invited to audition for Young Musicians of Baltimore's 2024-2025 Season. Under the artistic leadership of music directors Doug Jameson and Melissa Hullman, students explore chamber orchestra repertoire ranging from the 17th century to the present day. With regular faculty coaching and individualized feedback, students develop technique in ensemble playing, style, and musical phrasing. Young Musicians of Baltimore is dedicated to developing artistic talent through adventuresome programming, building musical community, and equity and inclusion in the arts. Auditions will be held live on Saturday June 22nd and Saturday August 24th beginning at 10am. There is no fee to audition. Audition information is available at ymobmusic.org.
May 14 Tuesday
May 15 Wednesday
May 16 Thursday
May 17 Friday
Live fully-staged opera with world class singers. A fantasy of the Golden Age, in French with English supertitles. Conductor: Jorge Parodi. Stage Director: Eve Summer. See details at https://www.operainwilliamsburg.org
May 18 Saturday
May 19 Sunday
May 20 Monday