ALL EVENTS
Staunton Music Festival presents nearly 40 concerts each year, featuring more than 80 acclaimed professionals from around the world. The highlight of each season is the annual Summer Festival in August, a time when each day offers visitors multiple concerts of chamber, vocal, and symphonic music. During the Spring and Fall, SMF presents more intimate concerts often focusing on specific repertoire, from Baroque to Modern.
WHAT ABOUT SEASON PASSES? Event tickets can be purchased individually or as part of the discounted BaroqueFest Pass, Summer Pass or Annual Pass. For details about seating sections and passes, visit Ticket Info.
All 2023 events will be listed online in January.
Serenades at Noon
August 13 at 12:00 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
The 2021 Festival opens with a free noon concert featuring English madrigals, an oboe sonata by Mozart, and chamber works by bandoneon composer and virtuoso J. P. Jofre.
Free admission to all.
Tickets are required in 2021.
Donations are welcome.
SPONSORED BY HUGH & CONNIE WESTFALL
Musica Transatlantica
August 13 at 7:30 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
The first evening program celebrates music by composers who, at one time in their careers, crossed the Atlantic, from Strauss waltzes to Piazzolla's tangos.
Event can be purchased individually or as part of the Summer Pass
SPONSORED BY DAVIDSON PERRY-MILLER
Musica Transalpina
August 14 at 12:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church
The hills are alive with ... well, you know the rest. J. S. Bach, Rore and Pergolesi carry us between central Germany and Italy's northern foothills.
Free admission to all.
Tickets are required in 2021.
Donations are welcome.
SPONSORED BY MARIE SANTIAGO
Time Lost and Found
August 14 at 7:30 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
Time features mightily in music, but it's far more than just a question of keeping the beat. Explore deeper philosophical issues with works from Beethoven to Burtner.
Event can be purchased individually or as part of the Summer Pass
SPONSORED BY DIDAWICK & COMPANY and JAMES & TAMARA RIDENOUR
Summer Sounds
August 15 at 11:00 am
Blackfriars Playhouse
Relax Sunday morning in the stunning Blackfriars Playhouse for a mixed chamber program featuring Philidor, Dvořák, and the music of J. P. Jofre.
Event can be purchased individually or as part of the Summer Pass
SPONSORED BY TOM ARBAUGH & LARRY HARRELL
Masters and Students
August 15 at 3:00 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
Musical composition is steeped in the apprentice tradition, and this program celebrates master-student relationships from the past. Works by Buxtehude, Boulanger, Piazzolla, and others.
Event can be purchased individually or as part of the Summer Pass
SPONSORED BY ELIZABETH HARTMAN
Love and Repercussions
August 18 at 7:30 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
The Festival's percussionists take center stage in this program as both performers and composers. Works by Cangelosi and Guinivan alongside Handel, Brahms, Gesualdo, and others.
Event can be purchased individually or as part of the Summer Pass
SPONSORED BY PATRICIA ANN ABRAHAM
Song Fest
August 19 at 12:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church
This one-hour concert features six works of vocal music from the Renaissance to 20th century. Music by Mahler and Marenzio, Tallis, Fauré and others.
Free admission to all.
Tickets are required in 2021.
Donations are welcome.
SPONSORED BY JUDITH WIEGAND and RICHARD & MARY BARNES
(Non)Sense and Sensibility
August 19 at 7:30 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
Classical music is hardly serious all the time. Indeed, the combination of heartfelt and humorous emotions is vital to music's expressive power. Works by Haydn, Ravel and others.
Event can be purchased individually or as part of the Summer Pass
SPONSORED BY LIZA DELZELL and ANNE & JOHN SILLS
Sonata Quasi Una Fantasia
August 20 at 12:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church
The sonata is one of the most important forms of the Classical and Romantic eras, but composers often seek to transcend its conventions by injecting moments of imagination.
Free admission to all.
Tickets are required in 2021.
Donations are welcome.
SPONSORED BY BROOKS CUSHMAN and ANN & DENMAN ZIRKLE
Baroque Inside-Out
August 20 at 7:30 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
A perennial audience favorite returns with orchestral works by Bach, as well as vocal and instrumental music by Handel, Caccini, Lambert and others.
Event can be purchased individually or as part of the Summer Pass
SPONSORED BY CHRISTINE & MICHAEL BURCH,
RICK CHITTUM, and BILL & LISA MOORE
Seeing Double
August 21 at 12:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church
The Seeing Double program argues that "two can be even better than one." Works for doubled ensembles and soloists by D'Indy, Palestrina, Castello, and others.
Free admission to all.
Tickets are required in 2021.
Donations are welcome.
SPONSORED BY HARRIET HANGER
Gateway to Heaven
August 21 at 7:30 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
Mahler's nine symphonies are among the largest orchestral works. Yet, they become sublime studies in texture and nuance when arranged for more intimate chamber ensembles.
Event can be purchased individually or as part of the Summer Pass
SPONSORED BY TERRY E. GRANT
Beethoven at the Blackfriars
August 22 at 11:00 am
Blackfriars Playhouse
Composers like Beethoven rarely need any help to round out a concert program. This event at Blackfriars Playhouse features the acclaimed Septet for period winds and strings.
Event can be purchased individually or as part of the Summer Pass
SPONSORED BY THE FRANCES WHITESEL SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST
Acis and Galatea
August 22 at 3:00 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
The 2021 Festival closes with Handel's scintillating Acis and Galatea, featuring vocal soloists, chorus, and orchestra on period instruments. Presented as a concert performance.
Event can be purchased individually or as part of the Summer Pass
SPONSORED BY MR. & MRS. CHRISTOPHER M. LITTLE
Bach, Short and Suite
April 25 at 3:00 pm
Augusta Stone Presbyterian Church
Harpsichordist Carsten Schmidt recently completed a multi-year journey through all of Bach's keyboard works. For this COVID-19 safe concert, he brings back several favorite suites.
SUPPORTED BY THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
Brahms and Grieg
May 30 at 3:00 pm
Augusta Stone Presbyterian Church
Cellist James Wilson and pianist Carsten Schmidt perform two masterworks in the cello repertory: the sonatas by Brahms and Grieg. A COVID-19 safe concert.
SUPPORTED BY THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
From Prague to Paris
November 7 at 3:00 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
Flutist Mary Boodell is featured in chamber works by French and Czech composers, all written in the early 20th century. A COVID-19 safe concert.
SUPPORTED BY THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
Organ Recital with David Schrader
Friday April 8 at 12:00 pm
Christ Lutheran Church | Free admission
Master organist David Schrader performs a solo recital on the historic Taylor & Boody instrument at Christ Lutheran Church.
Event is included in BaroqueFest Pass and Annual Pass.
SPONSORED BY WHITE, WITHERS, MASINCUP, & CANNADAY, PC
Concerto Italiano
Friday April 8 at 7:00 pm
Central United Methodist Church | $26
Mark the start of spring--and the SMF BaroqueFest--with a ravishing program of Italian music, from Renaissance madrigals to concertos by Vivaldi, Marcello, and others.
Event is included in BaroqueFest Pass and Annual Pass.
SPONSORED BY RICHARD & MARY BARNES
Kaffeehaus Zimmermann
Saturday April 9 at 12:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church | free admission
Leipzig's cafes were prime music venues in the Baroque era. Enjoy orchestral, chamber and vocal music by Handel, Zelenka, Pisendel, Telemann, and Pachelbel.
Event is included in BaroqueFest Pass and Annual Pass.
SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE
The Old-Bachian Archive
Saturday April 9 at 7:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church | $26
Orchestral, chamber, vocal and choral works by lesser-known members of the Bachian clan, closing with Johann Sebastian's Cantata 207.
Event is included in BaroqueFest Pass and Annual Pass.
SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE
Purcell & Co. at the Blackburn
Sunday April 10 at 11:00 am
The Blackburn Inn | $20
Enjoy music by Purcell and English contemporaries in the historic and newly-renovated Great Hall at Blackburn Inn.
Event is included in BaroqueFest Pass and Annual Pass.
SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE
Lunch & Lecture: The French Baroque
Sunday April 10 at 12:30 pm
The Blackburn Inn | $40
Guest speaker Dr Jon Gibson introduces the afternoon concert over catered lunch at the Blackburn Inn.
Event is included in BaroqueFest Pass and Annual Pass.
SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE
April in Paris: Versailles
Sunday April 10 at 4:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church | $26
The glittering French capital provides sonic backdrop for works by Charpentier, Lully, Couperin, and many others.
Event is included in BaroqueFest Pass and Annual Pass.
SPONSORED BY DREAMA ANDERSON
SMF Garden Party
Sunday April 24 from 2:00-5:00 pm
Waverley Hill | $75
Spend a few glorious hours at one of Staunton's signature estates, enjoying the gardens, some Mozart, and good company.
Special Event - Not available in Season Passes.
SUPPORTED BY DAVIDSON PERRY-MILLER
A Parisian Afternoon
Sunday June 5 at 3:00 pm
Augusta Stone Church | $15
JUST ANNOUNCED! Carsten Schmidt will perform a one-hour recital of French harpsichord music by Louis and François Couperin, Jacques Duphly, and Johann Jakob Froberger.
Event is included in the Annual Pass.
Handel Extravaganza
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Event is included in Summer Pass and Annual Pass.
SPONSORED BY DAVIDSON PERRY-MILLER
Nightcap #1: Brazil
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Special Event - Not included in Season Passes.
SPONSORED BY WILLIAM SOWERS
Water Music
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Event is included in Summer Pass and Annual Pass.
SPONSORED BY JANET ONNIE & NELSON HAY and BOB & MARY ANN STRIPLING
Love Stories
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Event is included in Summer Pass and Annual Pass.
SPONSORED BY JAMES & TAMARA RIDENOUR and ALLEN & CARY DAHL
Sunday Morning Services
Sunday August 14 | 10:00 am at Trinity Episcopal
10:30 am at First Presbyterian Church
Festival musicians perform during regular Sunday morning church services. All are invited to attend.
The public is welcome.
ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.
Summer Serenades
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Event is included in Summer Pass and Annual Pass.
SPONSORED BY KEITH MORTON, IN MEMORY OF BRUCE MORTON
Children's Corner
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Event is included in Summer Pass and Annual Pass.
SPONSORED BY PATRICIA ANN ABRAHAM
Scenes From Childhood
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Event is included in Summer Pass and Annual Pass.
SPONSORED BY ALICE MCLEOD
Meet the Musicians
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EVENT HAS PASSED.
Event is included in Summer Pass and Annual Pass.
SPONSORED BY ATLANTIC UNION BANK
Contrasts
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Event is included in Summer Pass and Annual Pass.
