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Monday, February 13, 2012 

SMF Live

Leif Ove Andsnes

Wesley Monumental UMC
February 13, 6:30 PM

Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes is one of the most in-demand recitalists and concert soloists in classical music today....[more]

Thursday, March 1, 2012 

SMF Live

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Trustees Theater
March 1, 6:00 PM

The greatest big band in the land returns to Savannah for an evening of full-tilt swing. Celebrating the 50th...[more]

Thursday, March 22, 2012 

NOON30: SWEET SINGING HARMONY HARMONEERS

Charles H. Morris Center
March 22, 12:30 PM

The Harmoneers are a Conley, Georgia-based jubilee gospel group that includes brothers Willie, Calvin, Melvin and Andrew Turner. Their...[more]

 

TAKÁCS QUARTET

Telfair Academy
March 22, 6:00 PM

Recognized as one of the world's great chamber music ensembles, the Takács Quartet play with a unique blend of...[more]

 

THE HEAD AND THE HEART/JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE

Lucas Theatre for the Arts
March 22, 7:30 PM

With inspirations as diverse as Townes Van Zandt (he was named in honor of his father's hero), Jimmy Reed,...[more]

 

BÉLA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES - THE ORIGINAL LINE-UP

Trustees Theater
March 22, 8:30 PM

For the first time in 20 years, the original Flecktones puts pianist/harmonica player Howard Levy back in the fold...[more]

Friday, March 23, 2012 

NOON30: IIIRD TYME OUT

Charles H. Morris Center
March 23, 12:30 PM

Led by the incomparable bluegrass tenor Russell Moore, winner of the IBMA's (International Bluegrass Music Association) Male Vocalist of...[more]

 

CAJUN DANCE PARTY: LOST BAYOU RAMBLERS

Charles H. Morris Center
March 23, 6:00 PM

Come out and dance! The Lost Bayou Ramblers are a GRAMMY-nominated Cajun band from Pilette, Louisiana, led by brothers...[more]

 

CAJUN DANCE PARTY: LOST BAYOU RAMBLERS

Charles H. Morris Center
March 23, 8:00 PM

Come out and dance! The Lost Bayou Ramblers  are a GRAMMY-nominated Cajun band from Pilette, Louisiana, led by brothers...[more]

 

CAJUN DANCE PARTY: LOST BAYOU RAMBLERS

Charles H. Morris Center
March 23, 10:00 PM

Come out and dance! The Lost Bayou Ramblers are a GRAMMY-nominated Cajun band from Pilette, Louisiana, led by brothers...[more]

Saturday, March 24, 2012 

MUSIC AT 11: SIMON CRAWFORD-PHILLIPS SOLO RECITAL

Trinity United Methodist Church
March 24, 11:00 AM

Schumann Kinderszenen, Op. 15Janacek: On an Overgrown Path (Book 1)Chopin Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23Returning to...[more]

 

DANIEL HOPE & FRIENDS W/MENAHEM PRESSLER. DVORAK PROGRAM

Telfair Academy
March 24, 6:00 PM

Dvorák Piano Quintet A Major, Op. 81Dvorák Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor, Op. 90 (Dumky)Dvorák Terzetto for...[more]

 

AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH LYLE LOVETT & JOHN HIATT

Trustees Theater
March 24, 8:00 PM

In the last 20 years, Lyle Lovett has managed to attract a cult-like following. An intelligent and elegant performer,...[more]

Sunday, March 25, 2012 

THE BRAHMS VIOLIN SONATAS:DANIEL HOPE & SEBASTIAN KNAUER

Telfair Academy
March 25, 3:00 PM

Brahms Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100Brahms Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108Brahms...[more]

Monday, March 26, 2012 

MUSIC AT 11: JOSEPHINE KNIGHT, CELLO

Trinity United Methodist Church
March 26, 11:00 AM

Martinu Variations on a Slovak Folksong for Cello and Piano, H. 378Shostakovich Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 40...[more]

 

NOON30: CEDAR WALTON, PIANO

Charles H. Morris Center
March 26, 12:30 PM

This is a very rare solo recital by NEA Jazz Master Cedar Walton, who first came to prominence as...[more]

 

PIANO SHOWDOWN

Charles H. Morris Center
March 26, 5:30 PM

SMF's original "Piano Showdown" productions have captured the hearts of audiences for the past eight years. Our 2012 edition...[more]

 

AMERICAN BAND CLASSICS: SAVANNAH WINDS SYMPHONY

Lucas Theatre for the Arts
March 26, 7:00 PM

Mark B. Johnson, Conductor The Savannah Winds, a community concert band that has enhanced the appreciation of music in...[more]

 

PIANO SHOWDOWN

Charles H. Morris Center
March 26, 8:00 PM

SMF's original "Piano Showdown" productions have captured the hearts of audiences for the past eight years. Our 2012 edition...[more]

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 

MUSIC AT 11: SEBASTIAN KNAUER, PIANO

Trinity United Methodist Church
March 27, 11:00 AM

Gershwin Three PreludesRavel Vallée des cloches & Alborada del gracioso (from "Miroirs")Brahms Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 118, No....[more]

 

NOON30: KENNY BARRON, PIANO

Charles H. Morris Center
March 27, 12:30 PM

National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Kenny Barron began his career in the 1950s as a teenager, playing...[more]

 

THE MENDELSSOHN PIANO TRIOS: DAVID FINCKEL, WU HAN, PHILIP SETZER

Telfair Academy
March 27, 6:00 PM

Mendelssohn Sonata for Cello & Piano in D Major, Op. 58 Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor,...[more]

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 

 

DANIEL HOPE & FRIENDS: FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE

Telfair Academy
March 28, 6:00 PM

Tchaikovsky String Sextet in D minor, Op. 70 "Souvenir de Florence"Arensky String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op....[more]

Thursday, March 29, 2012 

MUSIC AT 11: PHILIP DUKES, VIOLA

Trinity United Methodist Church
March 29, 11:00 AM

Schumann Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70Clarke Dumka' Duo Concertante for violin and Viola with PianoBrahms Sonata No. 2 in...[more]

 

SWING CENTRAL JAZZ: BIG BAND SHOWCASE

Rousakis Plaza
March 29, 11:00 AM

A free open-air showcase featuring the twelve high school big bands participating in Swing Central Jazz....[more]

 

PINK MARTINI

Lucas Theatre for the Arts
March 29, 8:00 PM

Pink Martini is a widely celebrated twelve-piece band from Portland, Oregon, performing an unforgettable fusion of Brazilian samba, '30s...[more]

 

FUTUREBIRDS / ACOLLECTIVE

Trustees Theater
March 29, 8:30 PM

The year 2011 was a big one for Futurebirds. The Athens, Georgia outfit released two well-received EPs; road-dogged the...[more]

Friday, March 30, 2012 

SWING CENTRAL JAZZ: THE COMPETITION

Lucas Theatre for the Arts
March 30, 9:00 AM

Twelve high school big bands compete for cash awards and the coveted Faircloth award. Free and open to the...[more]

 

MUSIC AT 11: KRISTIAN BEZUIDENHOUT, LORENZA BORRANI & JONATHAN COHEN

Trinity United Methodist Church
March 30, 11:00 AM

 

NOON30: JEFF CLAYTON QUARTET

Charles H. Morris Center
March 30, 12:30 PM

Co-leader of the acclaimed jazz ensemble The Clayton Brothers, reed virtuoso Jeff Clayton is also a dedicated educator and...[more]

 

MILOS KARADAGLIC, GUITAR

Telfair Academy
March 30, 6:00 PM

This is the Savannah debut of Montenegro born, 27-year old prize-winning guitarist Milos Karadaglic, who has established himself as...[more]

 

ZYDECO DANCE PARTY: NATHAN & THE ZYDECO CHA CHAS

Charles H. Morris Center
March 30, 6:00 PM

Our annual Zydeco Dance Party features Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, one of the most entertaining and in-demand...[more]

 

SWINGIN' & WAILIN' / SWING CENTRAL JAZZ FINALE

Lucas Theatre for the Arts
March 30, 7:00 PM

One of the most exciting original productions of the festival, this evening of swing begins with the top three...[more]

 

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ZYDECO DANCE PARTY: NATHAN & THE ZYDECO CHA CHAS

Charles H. Morris Center
March 30, 8:00 PM

Our annual Zydeco Dance Party features Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, one of the most entertaining and in-demand...[more]

 

ZYDECO DANCE PARTY: NATHAN & THE ZYDECO CHA CHAS

Charles H. Morris Center
March 30, 10:00 PM

Our annual Zydeco Dance Party features Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, one of the most entertaining and in-demand...[more]

Saturday, March 31, 2012 

 

DANIEL HOPE & FRIENDS: GERMAN STRING MASTERPIECES

Telfair Academy
March 31, 6:00 PM

Mendelssohn String Quintet No. 2 in B-flat, Op. 87Beethoven String Quintet in C Major, Op. 29Richard Strauss Sextet from...[more]

 

SALSA DANCE PARTY: THE JIMMY BOSCH ORCHESTRA

Charles H. Morris Center
March 31, 7:30 PM

Appearing on over 70 recordings, Bosch has recorded and/or performed with his own band and a "who's who" of...[more]

 

THE HALLELUJAH TRAIN

First African Baptist Church
March 31, 8:00 PM

This special SMF production blends the power of southern gospel music with modern Americana and features the Shreveport, Louisiana's...[more]

 

SALSA DANCE PARTY: THE JIMMY BOSCH ORCHESTRA

Charles H. Morris Center
March 31, 10:00 PM

Appearing on over 70 recordings, Bosch has recorded and/or performed with his own band and a "who's who" of...[more]

 

MIKE MARSHALL & EDGAR MEYER

Charles H. Morris Center
April 1, 6:30 PM

Acoustic music virtuosos Mike Marshall on mandolin and Edgar Meyer on bass have been playing music together for twenty...[more]

Monday, April 2, 2012 

MUSIC AT 11: KRISTIAN BEZUIDENHOUT, FORTEPIANO

Trinity United Methodist Church
April 2, 11:00 AM

 

Here to Stay: The Gershwin Experience

Charles H. Morris Center
April 2, 5:00 PM

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BEETHOVEN'S LATE QUARTETS: EMERSON STRING QUARTET

Telfair Academy
April 2, 6:00 PM

Beethoven String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132Beethoven String Quartet No. 13 in B-flat Major, Op. 130Beethoven...[more]

 

Here to Stay: The Gershwin Experience

Charles H. Morris Center
April 2, 7:30 PM

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Tuesday, April 3, 2012 

Here to Stay: The Gershwin Experience

Charles H. Morris Center
April 3, 12:30 PM

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Here to Stay: The Gershwin Experience

Charles H. Morris Center
April 3, 3:00 PM

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DANIEL HOPE & FRIENDS: FRENCH SOIREE

Telfair Academy
April 3, 6:00 PM

Ravel Sonata No. 1 in A minor for Violin and PianoFaure Piano Quartet in C minor, Op.15Faure Elegie for...[more]

 

CHRIS THILE, MANDOLIN

Charles H. Morris Center
April 3, 8:00 PM

Mandolin master and composer Chris Thile returns to SMF, this time in a solo context, in which he'll perform...[more]

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 

MUSIC AT 11: KEITH ROBINSON, CELLO

Trinity United Methodist Church
April 4, 11:00 AM

Beethoven Cello Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 5Dvorak Silent Woods, from the Bohemian Forest for Cello and...[more]

 

Here to Stay: The Gershwin Experience

Charles H. Morris Center
April 4, 12:30 PM

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Here to Stay: The Gershwin Experience

Charles H. Morris Center
April 4, 3:00 PM

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DANIEL HOPE & L'ARTE DEL MONDO, PROGRAM I

Telfair Academy
April 4, 6:00 PM

Mozart Divertimento in D Major, KV 136Telemann Concerto for Two Violas in G Major, TWV 52Bach Concerto in D...[more]

Thursday, April 5, 2012 

NOON30: ABIGAIL WASHBURN

Charles H. Morris Center
April 5, 12:30 PM

If American old-time music is about taking earlier, simpler ways of life and music-making as one's model, Abigail Washburn...[more]

 

DANIEL HOPE & L'ARTE DEL MONDO, PROGRAM II

Telfair Academy
April 5, 6:00 PM

Vivaldi Overture to "L'Olimpiade" RV 725Telemann Concerto in A minor for Violin and StringsVivaldi Concerto in A minor for...[more]

 

 

ZAKIR HUSSAIN'S MASTERS OF PERCUSSION

Trustees Theater
April 5, 7:30 PM

Indian treasure and internationally revered tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, considered an architect of the contemporary world music movement, brings...[more]

 

Friday, April 6, 2012 

MUSIC AT 11: DANIEL HOPE & L'ARTE DEL MONDO, PROGRAM III

Charles H. Morris Center
April 6, 11:00 AM

Mozart Divertimento in D Major, KV 136Bach Concerto for two Violins and Strings in D minor, BWV 1043Frederick the...[more]

 

BRUCE MOLSKY, FIDDLE/BANJO

Charles H. Morris Center
April 6, 1:00 PM

Bruce Molsky stands today as the premier old-time fiddler in the world, the defining virtuoso of Appalachia's timeless folk...[more]

 

JOSHUA REDMAN/BRAD MEHLDAU DUO

Trustees Theater
April 6, 8:15 PM

Saxophonist Joshua Redman and pianist Brad Mehldau, two of the most influential, visible and acclaimed improvisers in jazz, share...[more]

Saturday, April 7, 2012 

NOON30: JOE KROWN TRIO FEAT. WALTER "WOLFMAN" WASHINGTON & RUSSELL BATISTE, JR.

Charles H. Morris Center
April 7, 12:30 PM

Born out of a weekly residency at uptown New Orleans' famed Maple Leaf Bar, the Joe Krown Trio features...[more]

 

PACO DE LUCIA

Trustees Theater
April 7, 7:30 PM

Paco de Lucia is one of the world's greatest guitarists, as well as the most innovative and influential flamenco...[more]

Monday, April 23, 2012 

SMF Live

Sandrine Piau

Wesley Monumental UMC
April 23, 6:30 PM

French soprano Sandrine Piau is a seasoned recitalist and soloist who has captured the respect of the classical music...[more]

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