CV Philharmonic Society Chamber Series - Charles Metz Harpsichord
Event Details
CV Philharmonic Society Chamber Series Presents Charles Metz Harpsichord.
Please join the CV Philharmonic Society Chamber Series for our inaugural performance at our newhome, the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Proceeds benefit Youth Training Orchestras of America and the Palm Springs Cultural Center Theatre 3 Renovation.
Coachella Valley Philharmonic Society is a collection of world class musicians currently residing in our valley. CVPS' goal is to provide philharmonic quality live music events and to support Youth Training Orchestras (YTO).
Tuesday, July 26
Program: 1685, The stars align: Bach, Handel, Scarlatti
6:30 Reception
7:00 Concert
7:45 Post Reception
Dr. Charles Metz studied piano at Penn State University, beginning his harpsichord studies through private lessons with the legendary Igor Kipnis. In the process of earning a Ph.D. in Historical Performance Practice at Washington University in Saint Louis Missouri, he studied with Trevor Pinnock. More recently, Charles has worked with Webb Wiggins and Lisa Crawford at the Oberlin Conservatory. Charles has performed across the country with concerts in Chicago IL, Saratoga NY, Bennington VT, Louisville, KY and Liberty Mo in their Baroque music JEMS Fest. As an early keyboard specialist he is currently performing on his historic Italian virginal, harpsichords and fortepianos.
The Introductory Series:
August 9 CVPS Woodwind Quintet - Rossini Quartets- Tickets
August 23 John Scanlon Viola, Richard Treat Cello - Romantic Duo- Tickets
September 6 Dr. Vanessa Fountain Harp - 47 Strings, endless possibilities - Tickets
The Fall/Winter Series picks up immediately after the Introductory Series and continues through the end of the year.
General Admission is $30 per show ($60 per month) for two shows monthly, or $30 per month with a monthly subscription through 12/31/2022.