ALL upcoming concerts
FALL FOLIAGE: Bach Cello Suites, Part 1 (Friday)
Bach's Six Cello Suites stand among the most enduring works in the Western canon. GNPQ’s violist, Fitz Gary, and cellist, Isaac Melamed, present the suites across two programs, revealing the remarkable breadth, architecture, and expressive range of these extraordinary works.
FALL FOLIAGE: Beethoven Violin Sonatas (Saturday)
From buoyant virtuosity to dazzling exuberance, Beethoven invigorates the spirit with this recital of Violin and piano sonatas performed by GNPQ violinist, Teresa Ling, and GNPQ pianist, Jeannette Fang.
FALL FOLIAGE: Bach Cello Suites, Part 1 (Sunday)
Bach's Six Cello Suites stand among the most enduring works in the Western canon. GNPQ’s violist, Fitz Gary, and cellist, Isaac Melamed, present the suites across two programs, revealing the remarkable breadth, architecture, and expressive range of these extraordinary works.
FALL FOLIAGE: Beethoven Violin Sonatas (Monday)
From buoyant virtuosity to dazzling exuberance, Beethoven invigorates the spirit with this recital of Violin and piano sonatas performed by GNPQ violinist, Teresa Ling, and GNPQ pianist, Jeannette Fang.
FALL FOLIAGE: Jeannette Fang, piano recital (Friday)
Experience an epic journey of pianism, from the haunting resonance of Black Earth and pulsing rhythms of Techno Etudes to the monumental Liszt sonata, a masterpiece of sweeping drama performed by GNPQ’s pianist, Jeannette Fang.
This recital continues Garth Newel’s new Cadenza Series, featuring today’s great piano virtuosi.
FALL FOLIAGE: Bach Cello Suites, Part 2 (Saturday)
Bach's Six Cello Suites stand among the most enduring works in the Western canon. GNPQ violist, Fitz Gary and cellist, Isaac Melamed, present the suites across two programs, revealing the remarkable breadth, architecture, and expressive range of these extraordinary works.
FALL FOLIAGE: Jeannette Fang, piano recital (Sunday)
Experience an epic journey of pianism, from the haunting resonance of Black Earth and pulsing rhythms of Techno Etudes to the monumental Liszt sonata, a masterpiece of sweeping drama performed by GNPQ’s pianist, Jeannette Fang.
This recital continues Garth Newel’s new Cadenza Series, featuring today’s great piano virtuosi.
FALL FOLIAGE: Bach Cello Suites, Part 2 (Monday)
Bach's Six Cello Suites stand among the most enduring works in the Western canon. GNPQ violist, Fitz Gary and cellist, Isaac Melamed, present the suites across two programs, revealing the remarkable breadth, architecture, and expressive range of these extraordinary works.
Thanksgiving at The Omni Homestead — A Music Feeds Us Concert (Thursday)
What better way to embrace the spirit of this Thanksgiving than with a Music Feeds Us benefit concert by the Garth Newel Piano Quartet? Come to the Homestead on Thursday and fill your soul with the sunniness of Mozart’s E-flat piano quartet and the ardor of Arthur Foote’s piano quartet.
Concert is free, though we request a monetary or non-perishable food donation which will go to the Blue Ridge Area Food bank.
Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church - A Music Feeds Us Concert (Saturday)
Twice is better, and we feel that no one should go hungry this holiday season. Come to a second Music Feeds Us benefit concert by the Garth Newel Piano Quartet. Concert is free, though we request a monetary or non-perishable food donation which will go to the Blue Ridge Area Food bank.
New Years at The Manor House (Friday)
Auspicious Beginnings
We celebrate the new year - the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s death - with his very first published work, the delightful Op.1 no.1 piano trio. Chausson’s magnificent Op.3 piano trio amplifies how a stunning early work is a harbinger of musical greatness. As a fresh start to the new year, these two works seem to ask with a grin - What comes next?
SEASON FINALE: Kelley O’Conner, Garth Newel Piano Quartet & Maureen Nelson
The Summer 2026 Season Finale culminates with a thrilling concert of vocal chamber music featuring mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor, GNPQ & violinist Maureen Nelson, followed by an optional picnic.
Recital: Kelley O’Conner
GRAMMY® Award-winning mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor and pianist Robert Spano present a beautiful recital that includes Schumann’s Frauenliebe und Leben. Optional four-course dinner follows the concert
Jennifer Frautschi & Garth Newel Piano Quartet: Mozart & Dvořák
Jennifer Frautschi and GNPQ perform a program culminating in Dvořák’s beloved Piano Quintet, followed by an optional picnic.
Jennifer Frautschi & Garth Newel Piano Quartet: Beethoven & Beach
Two-time GRAMMY® nominee Jennifer Frautschi performs Beethoven and Beach with the Garth Newel Piano Quartet
String Weekend with Attacca Quartet
Attacca Quartet and GNPQ string players return for a Sunday matinee performance of String Weekend, with an optional picnic.
String Weekend with Attacca Quartet
GRAMMY® Award-winning Attacca Quartet joins GNPQ string players for an electrifying String Weekend performance.
Piano Weekend: American Stories
Piano Weekend concludes with dynamic American masterworks performed by an exceptional roster of pianists.
Piano Weekend: American Icons
Piano Weekend opens with thrilling works by John Adams, Schumann, Beach and Tchaikovsky, performed by Tian Tian, Zsolt Bognár, Genevieve Lee, and Jeannette Fang
AMERICAN MADE: Good Shot Judy
Good Shot Judy delivers high-energy swing and beloved American classics. Optional picnic before.
Ravel, Shostakovich & Beethoven
The 2026 Emerging Artist Fellows conclude their residency at Garth Newel with the Ravel trio, Shostakovich’s 8th string quartet, and Beethoven’s Op.127 string quartet.
Mendelssohn, Bartók & Dvořák
Hear masterworks of Mendelssohn, Bartók and Dvořák performed by our new generation of exceptional musicians.
Pacifica Quartet: Ligeti and Beethoven
Pacifica Quartet returns for a Saturday matinee performance, with an optional picnic before the concert.
Pacifica Quartet: Mendelssohn & Korngold
GRAMMY® Award-winning Pacifica Quartet brings a riveting program of Mendelssohn and Korngold string quartets
Chausson Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Quartet & Dohnanyi Piano Quintet NO.1
Chausson’s monumental concerto for piano, violin, and string quartet and Dohnanyi’s first piano quintet. An afternoon of utterly lush romanticism, performed by violinist Violaine Melançon, GNPQ, and the 2026 Fellows. Optional picnic follows the concert.
Brahms Sextet No.2, Allegro Giochi
Violist Dana Kelley joins GNPQ and the 2026 Fellows for Brahms Sextet No.2 and an exciting new orchestral work by our composition winner Michele Allegro. Optional four-course dinner follows the concert.
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Aisslinn Nosky leads the Emerging Artist Fellows and Francis Yun in a thrilling performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Optional picnic follows the concert
Garth Newel Piano Quartet with Aisslinn Nosky
Garth Newel Piano Quartet performs Schumann, premieres the winning Composition Competition piano quartet, and is joined by violinist Aisslinn Nosky in Haydn’s E-flat Major String Quartet. An optional four-course dinner follows the concert.
Garth Newel Piano Quartet
The signature Garth Newel Piano Quartet concert opens the summer season with Mozart, Hartke, and Foote piano quartets. Optional picnic following the concert.
Michelle Cann
GRAMMY® Award-winning pianist Michelle Cann opens the inaugural Cadenza Series recital at Garth Newel, with an optional four-course dinner.
Emerging Artists Alumni Concert
An inspiring evening featuring alumni of the Emerging Artists program, with an optional picnic following the concert.
Archduke Trio
The beloved annual Archduke Trio returns with Beethoven’s Op. 97 performed by guest artists, preceded by an optional picnic.
Mozart & Faure
The Garth Newel Piano Quartet performs Mozart and Faure’s celebrated piano quartets, followed by an optional four-course dinner.
Founder’s Day: The King of the Sun
Celebrate Founder’s Day with the Garth Newel Piano Quartet performing Schumann’s Piano Quartet and Hartke’s The King of the Sun, followed by an optional buffet dinner.
Valentine’s Day Recital: Jennifer Curtis & Jeannette Fang
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an intimate recital by violinist Jennifer Curtis and pianist Jeannette Fang, followed by an optional special dinner at Garth Newel.
PDQ Bach, Brats, and Belgian Beer
Enjoy a pay-as-you-wish Pub Series concert at Garth Newel featuring PDQ Bach, bratwurst, and Belgian beer in a relaxed, come-as-you-are setting.
