Canadian Brass

This special preview performance and message to the App Summer audience is scheduled in conjunction with the planned appearance by the Canadian Brass as part of An Appalachian Summer Festival’s 2021 season.

With an international reputation as one of the most popular brass ensembles today, Canadian Brass has truly earned the distinction of “the world’s most famous brass group.” Masters of concert presentations, Canadian Brass has developed a uniquely engaging stage presence and rapport with audiences. Each of their concerts ranges from trademark Baroque and Dixieland tunes to new compositions and arrangements created especially for them – from formal classical presentation to music served up with lively dialogue and theatrical effects. The hallmark of any Canadian Brass performance is entertainment, spontaneity, virtuosity and, most of all, fun – but never at the expense of the music. Whatever the style, the music is central and performed with utmost dedication, skill and excellence.

To learn more about Canadian Brass: http://www.canadianbrass.com/

Following its scheduled broadcast, this event will be available to view for the duration of the festival. You may access it here or on our YouTube channel.

A Musical Salon on a Summer’s Evening 

Live from Rosen Concert Hall, on the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone, NC.

Join us for a fascinating selection of live music perfectly suited for a summer evening, as well as conversation with the artists, hosted by James Douthit, Dean of the Hayes School of Music. Joining Dr. Douthit (piano) are musicians from the school’s highly acclaimed faculty — Eric Koontz (viola); Junie Cho (piano); and Soo Goh (clarinet) — in a performance featuring works by Mozart, Joseph Horovitz, and Astor Piazzolla. 

W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) – Trio for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano in E-Flat Major K. 498, Kegelstatt
I. Andante
II. Rondeaux
Soo Goh, clarinet
Eric Koontz, viola
James Douthit, piano

Joseph Horovitz (b. 1926) – Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano in B-Flat Major
I. Allegro calmato
II. Lento, quasi andante
III. Con brio
Soo Goh, clarinet
Junie Cho, piano

Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) – Le Grand Tango for Viola and Piano
Eric Koontz, viola
Junie Cho, piano

Click here for a printable pdf of the evening’s program.

PRE-SHOW CONTENT BEGINS AT 6:40PM; THE LIVE CONCERT BEGINS AT 7PM.

This event is an exclusive live stream only and will not be available for later viewing upon its conclusion.

Welcome to App Summer Online 2020!

Join us for a special message by Festival Advisory Board chair Kent Tarbutton and vice-chair Jenny Miller welcoming our online audience to the 2020 season! Denise Ringler, Director of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources, will also provide an introduction to the season, with informative details about the month-long menu of compelling music, dance, film, theatre and visual arts programming awaiting the festival audience in this innovative, newly formatted season!  

Following its scheduled broadcast, this event will be available to view for the duration of the festival. You may access it here or on our YouTube channel.