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SUMMARY:Village Concert Series: The Grace McNally Trio
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Sanctuary on Friday\, March 27 at 7 p.m. for a free concert featuring the Grace McNally Trio\, presented by the Village Concert Series! \nThe Grace McNally Trio\, crosses genres and cultures with their arrangements\, original music and interpretations of classical repertoire\, jazz standards and Latin American folk songs. \nFeaturing Grace McNally on guitar\, Jonathan Lovett on keys/bass and Gino Castillo on vocals/percussion their concerts have been described as captivating and imaginative\, as audiences journey through the rich cultural landscapes of West Africa and the Americas.
URL:https://mppc.net/event/village-concert-series-the-grace-mcnally-trio-3/
LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church\, 302 Hibben St\, Mount Pleasant\, SC\, 29464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Churchwide,In-Person Event,Music Ministries,Village Concert Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tony Sane":MAILTO:tsane@mppc.net
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SUMMARY:Village Concert Series: Christmas on Four Hands
DESCRIPTION:Christmas on Four Hands: Music for Piano and Organ by Harant Bagrazyan and Shenwei Geng\nSunday\, December 7\, 4:30 PM\, Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church \nCelebrate the holiday season with the sounds of Christmas performed on the piano and organ by Harant Bagrazyan and Shenwei Geng. \nHRANT BAGRAZYAN\nDescribed by the Armenian Weekly as a “technical wizard” and a pianist of “rich emotions”\, an award-winning pianist Hrant Bagrazyan explores repertoire ranging from the Baroque era to modern times. \nHrant Bagrazyan has performed in Armenia\, Belgium\, Poland\, China\, and the United States. Living in the US since 2009\, Hrant has made notable appearances on the American classical stage which included his orchestra debut as a soloist with Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra at the 3\,000-seat Hawkins Centennial Chapel in 2014 and a solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall in 2018. Dr. Bagrazyan has also performed with other acclaimed orchestras such as Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra\, Armenian State Symphony Orchestra and Heights Chamber Orchestra. \nDr. Bagrazyan has won top awards in many international competitions\, including 3rd Prize in Aram Khachaturian International Piano Competition (2007\, Yerevan\, Armenia)\, 1st Prize in Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra International Young Artist Competition (2014\, Bourbonnais\, IL) and 1st Prize in San Jose International Piano Competition (2015\, San Jose\, CA). In October 2016\, Hrant won the Outstanding Performance Award at NTD International Piano Competition in New York. Dr. Bagrazyan has participated in music festivals\, most notably as a guest performer at the gala concert of Sergei Babayan International Academy in 2013.\nHe has toured in China since 2022\, performing recitals and teaching masterclasses in concert halls and universities. Being a native of Armenia\, Mr. Bagrazyan also actively champions music of Armenian composers \nIn addition to his solo career\, Dr. Bagrazyan is an active chamber musician. He has collaborated extensively with acclaimed Armenian American cellist Suren Bagratuni. Their recent projects include the release of a double album titled Songs of My Childhood\, described by Blue Griffin Records as “beautiful\, charming\, virtuosic\, [and] exciting\,” as well as newly released recordings of Brahms’ Cello Sonatas this year. \nHaving studied with world famous mentors such as Igor Yavryan\, Sergei Babayan\, HaeSun Paik and Margarita Shevchenko\, Mr. Bagrazyan has earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Michigan State University College of Music\, Master of Music\, Artist Diploma and Professional Studies degrees from Cleveland Institute of Music\, and the bachelor’s degree from Yerevan State Conservatory. He is currently a piano faculty member at Charleston Southern University. \n  \nSHENWEI GENG\nShenwei Geng is a performer\, educator\, and collaborator. She received her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in piano performance from the University of Missouri–Kansas City\, where she also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the Conservatory\, teaching both group and applied piano lessons. \nShe earned her Master of Music in piano performance from Michigan State University and was honored to participate in the Brevard Music Festival in Brevard\, NC\, in 2018\, where she performed and gave lectures at various venues. \nActively engaged in professional organizations\, Shenwei is a dedicated member of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) and Mu Phi Epsilon. She has presented multiple times at MTNA National Conferences and served as a judge for MTNA competitions. Her commitment to music education has been recognized through honors including the Kansas City Music Club Scholarship and UMKC Women’s Council Awards in 2022 and 2023 for her innovative work in keyboard pedagogy. \nShenwei serves as the organist at Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church and teaches music at Pinewood Preparatory School in Summerville. In addition to performing and teaching\, she enjoys cooking\, traveling\, and perfecting her pour-over coffee. \n 
URL:https://mppc.net/event/village-concert-series-christmas-on-four-hands/
LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church\, 302 Hibben St\, Mount Pleasant\, SC\, 29464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Ministries,Village Concert Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tony Sane":MAILTO:tsane@mppc.net
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SUMMARY:Village Concert Series: Astralis Chamber Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Our next Village Concert is Friday\, May 9\, 2025 at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary with Astralis Chamber Ensemble: “Women in Music” featuring music for flute\, cello and piano by female composers.
URL:https://mppc.net/event/village-concert-series-astralis-chamber-ensemble-2/
LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church\, 302 Hibben St\, Mount Pleasant\, SC\, 29464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Churchwide,In-Person Event,Music Ministries,Village Concert Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tony Sane":MAILTO:tsane@mppc.net
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SUMMARY:Village Concert Series: Charlotte Master Chorale Chamber Singers
DESCRIPTION:Our first Village Concert Series of 2025 will be an inspiring performance of “The Sacred Veil” performed by the Charlotte Master Chorale Chamber Singers; Kenney Potter\, Conductor; Philip Biedenbender\, Piano and Tanja Bechtler\, Cello. \nExperience the mesmerizing beauty of Eric Whitacre’s The Sacred Veil\, a poignant composition that weaves together voices and instruments to explore the depths of love\, loss\, and the enduring power of the human spirit. This moving work features a series of poems written by Tony Silvestri about his relationship with his late wife Julie\, her battle with ovarian cancer\, and the grief he experienced as a result of her passing in 2005. \nThis concert is free and open to the public. It will take place in the Sanctuary of Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church on Saturday\, February 8 at 4 p.m. Please join us!
URL:https://mppc.net/event/village-concert-series-charlotte-master-chorale-chamber-singers-2/
LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church\, 302 Hibben St\, Mount Pleasant\, SC\, 29464\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tony Sane":MAILTO:tsane@mppc.net
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