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“Yilian is one of the most incredible talents of the new generation of Cuban musicians. She is a virtuoso, she is expressive, spontaneous and with a grace that makes her the favorite of all of us.” — Chucho Valdés

Yilian Cañizares is one of the most intriguing contemporary violinists, singers and composers. Always staying true to her origins, she skillfully blends jazz, classical and Afro-Cuban rhythms with her otherworldly voice. Whether on stage or in a recording studio, there are few talented artists like Yilian – who was born in Havana and settled in Switzerland – with such great respect for the past and sensitivity towards the future. In recent years, she has shared a stage with Chucho Valdés, Richard Bona, Ibrahim Maalouf, Omar Sosa, Youn Sun Nah, Michael League, Harold Lopez Nussa, Roberto Fonseca and Dhafer Youssef. Yilian Cañizares has received important recognitions, including the Swiss Music Award (2021) and the invitation to perform during the UN World Oceans Day. She has recently been selected as one of the 100 personalities of the year in Switzerland.

Staunton Music Festival presents its fifth annual BaroqueFest this April! BaroqueFest 2026: La Bella Italia assembles 28 superlative musicians for a sumptuous journey to Italy, including music by Italian masters and those who traveled to and through Italian lands. Featured works include Handel's brilliant first oratorio "Il Trionfo del tempo e del Disinganno" (1707); Vivaldi's "Magnificat"; concertos by Bach, Handel, Geminiani, and Vivaldi; a celebration of music at Dresden, the "Venice of the North"; and chamber and vocal music by A. Scarlatti, Pasquini, Lully, F. Caccini, Marenzio, Corelli, Monteverdi, and many others.

All concerts feature acclaimed period-instrument performers. Nine programs include music for voices, orchestra, and chamber ensembles and feature historical keyboards. Plus enjoy a deep-dive into Handel's Italian journey with an extended lecture over coffee and dessert just prior to the finale concert.

Lyfe Jennings is an R&B and soul singer songwriter, record producer, and instrumentalist. He plays the guitar, bass, and piano which he integrates into his music. In January 2003, he performed in Harlem at the Showtime at The Apollo. Jennings moved to New York City where he performed at rapper Nelly’s concert at Radio City Music Hall, at an NAACP convention where he performed an original song called “Thank God for the NAACP”, and at the Cafeteria in Chelsea, Manhattan during the blackout on August 14. He signed with Columbia Records and released his debut album Lyfe 268-192 in August 2004, featuring his first single “Stick Up Kid” and “Must Be Nice”. His other hits include “Never Never Land,” “Let's Stay Together,” “Hypothetically,” “26 Years 17 Days,” and many more.

Keystone Kards are not applicable for this show.

Join guitarist, bandleader and composer Senya Rogers-Kaufman and Friends for an evening of boundary-pushing jazz at An die Musik Live!

Senya, guitar
Wan Williams, vibraphone
Ryan Kaplan, tenor sax
Caleb “Stride” Johnson, piano
Tyson Feimster, bass
Rehaan Rouege, drums

Senya is a guitarist, bandleader and composer based in Chicago and New York who has been headlining venues across both cities for half a decade. His group pushes the boundaries of jazz, drawing inspiration from everything between punk and classical music. As a sideman, Senya has worked with luminaries such as Big Chief Donald Harrison, Ernest Dawkins, and Marquis Hill, as well as having studied under the likes of masters Mike Moreno, Mark Whitfield, Bobby Broom, and Gilad Hekselman.

In-person seats: $20 / $10 students
Attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.

Streaming passes: $15
The link will remain active through April 17

Donations welcome!

Lyfe Jennings is an R&B and soul singer songwriter, record producer, and instrumentalist. He plays the guitar, bass, and piano which he integrates into his music. In January 2003, he performed in Harlem at the Showtime at The Apollo. Jennings moved to New York City where he performed at rapper Nelly’s concert at Radio City Music Hall, at an NAACP convention where he performed an original song called “Thank God for the NAACP”, and at the Cafeteria in Chelsea, Manhattan during the blackout on August 14. He signed with Columbia Records and released his debut album Lyfe 268-192 in August 2004, featuring his first single “Stick Up Kid” and “Must Be Nice”. His other hits include “Never Never Land,” “Let's Stay Together,” “Hypothetically,” “26 Years 17 Days,” and many more.

Keystone Kards are not applicable for this show.

Staunton Music Festival presents its fifth annual BaroqueFest this April! BaroqueFest 2026: La Bella Italia assembles 28 superlative musicians for a sumptuous journey to Italy, including music by Italian masters and those who traveled to and through Italian lands. Featured works include Handel's brilliant first oratorio "Il Trionfo del tempo e del Disinganno" (1707); Vivaldi's "Magnificat"; concertos by Bach, Handel, Geminiani, and Vivaldi; a celebration of music at Dresden, the "Venice of the North"; and chamber and vocal music by A. Scarlatti, Pasquini, Lully, F. Caccini, Marenzio, Corelli, Monteverdi, and many others.

All concerts feature acclaimed period-instrument performers. Nine programs include music for voices, orchestra, and chamber ensembles and feature historical keyboards. Plus enjoy a deep-dive into Handel's Italian journey with an extended lecture over coffee and dessert just prior to the finale concert.

Join saxophonist Alex Harding and pianist Lucian Ban at An die Musik Live as they present DARK BLUE, a celebration of their musical brotherhood with a unique amalgamation of original pieces and improvisations informed by traditions of jazz, blues, and European chamber music.

From avant blues to spontaneous improv pieces, from ballads that recall Ben Webster, Archie Shepp, and Sun Ra, DARK BLUE represents a stunning document of two artists at their maturity, two old friends conversing in the language of modern jazz.

Detroit born baritone saxophonist Alex Harding and Transylvanian expat / New York City based pianist Lucian Ban have been at the forefront of contemporary jazz for more than two decades, collaborating and founding several groups together, releasing a handful of diverse albums for American and European labels, performing countless concerts and tours in the US and Europe all the while documenting an amazing body of music.

Their relationship has been long and fruitful. Pianist Lucian Ban arrived in New York City from Romania in 1998. As he first began to immerse himself in the local scene, he was fortunate to hear baritone saxophonist Alex Harding. The two hit it off immediately and formed a fast friendship, leading to musical collaboration with Alex becoming an essential voice on Lucian’s recording debut on their co-led album, Somethin’ Holy (CIMP, 2002). It was Alex Harding’s unique voice that attracted Lucian Ban, one that had also captured the ears of many legendary collaborators, including Sun Ra, Muhal Richard Abrams, and Julius Hemphill. Alex’s heartfelt, blues-drenched baritone sax and experimental playing lent well to Lucian’s open-minded and improvisatory approach to music. Their combination of elements of improvised music has helped the pair develop a unique musical language that transcends the expectations of the jazz genre.

In-person seats: $25 / $10 students
Attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.

Streaming passes: $15
The link will remain active through April 10

Donations welcome!

Staunton Music Festival presents its fifth annual BaroqueFest this April! BaroqueFest 2026: La Bella Italia assembles 28 superlative musicians for a sumptuous journey to Italy, including music by Italian masters and those who traveled to and through Italian lands. Featured works include Handel's brilliant first oratorio "Il Trionfo del tempo e del Disinganno" (1707); Vivaldi's "Magnificat"; concertos by Bach, Handel, Geminiani, and Vivaldi; a celebration of music at Dresden, the "Venice of the North"; and chamber and vocal music by A. Scarlatti, Pasquini, Lully, F. Caccini, Marenzio, Corelli, Monteverdi, and many others.

All concerts feature acclaimed period-instrument performers. Nine programs include music for voices, orchestra, and chamber ensembles and feature historical keyboards. Plus enjoy a deep-dive into Handel's Italian journey with an extended lecture over coffee and dessert just prior to the finale concert.

Join flautist, composer, and bandleader Tori Trinity and a swinging band for an evening of jazz at An die Musik Live!

Tori Trinity, flute
Rayah Thomas, bass
Kevin Kearney, drums
Danielle Angrand, vocals
Rockwell Shapiro, piano
Wanye Williams, vibraphone

Tori Trinity is a versatile flutist, composer and arranger from Durham, North Carolina. Currently based in Baltimore, Tori has a specialization in multiple areas of music, including classical, straight ahead jazz, Latin jazz, and R&B styles.

Driven by a curiosity and a fearless approach to push boundaries for the flute in improvisational music, Tori looks next to expand on her skills as a composer in the jazz field.

In-person seats: $20 / $10 students
Attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.

Streaming passes: $15
The link will remain active through April 19

Donations welcome!

The UMBC Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Matt Belzer is a large jazz group dedicated to the professional training and creative development of its members. Throughout the year, the group performs at concerts, special events and festivals. They have performed with numerous guest artists including Nicole Mitchell, Allison Miller, Jonathan Barber, Howard Johnson, Ben Allison, Steven Bernstein, and Larry Willis. This concert will feature new works composed and arranged by students.

Band members:
Kylie Carter, voice
Travis Korn, alto saxophone
Savion Davis, alto saxophone
Josiah Mendez, tenor saxophone
Michael Mann, tenor saxophone
Wyatt Betz, baritone saxophone
Landon Denault, trumpet
Adrian Mickens, trumpet
Luca Colombi, trumpet
Ben Yoder, trumpet
Carter Cole, trombone
Dwight Williams, trombone
Heath Franklin, trombone
Anand Abraham, bass trombone
Leo Hickman, mandolin
Noah Vernon, piano
Isaac Patterson, bass
Tal Pluznik, drums

$10 Student discount tickets available at the door!