2025-2026 Concert Schedule

Subject to Change


September

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 7pm
SERAFIN PRESENTS at GRACE UMC | THE FABULOUS FLUTE
Eileen Grycky, flute; Kate Ransom, violin; Amadi Azikiwe, viola; Jacques-Pierre Malan, cello; and Gabriel Benton, harpsichord
Works by Handel, Telemann, Quantz, Anna Bon de Venezia
900 Washington Street, Wilmington DE 19801
Tickets $20 ($10 livestream, students, and music instructors)
TIX https://givebutter.com/THEFABULOUSFLUTE or at the door (credit/check only). Donations are always appreciated.
ENTER ON WASHINGTON STREET. FREE ON-SITE PARKING.


October

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 5pm
WILMINGTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL -
OPENING: FLAVIA LORETO's "La mia ROMA" photography exhibit

Serafins perform Italian selections for violin and harpsichord
Hercules Building - Wilmington, DE
1313 North Market 19801
Information at https://wilmington.film/


November

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:30pm
STONEGATES presents AMERICAN SALUTE!
A tribute to America in recognition of Veteran's Day. One hour program with premium reception.
Hal Grossman, Kate Ransom, violins; Amadi Azikiwe, viola; Jacques-Pierre Malan, cello
Works by Antonin Dvorak, Florence Price, William Grant Still, Jennifer Higdon, Peter Schickele
4031 Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
Tickets ($35) on sale at https://givebutter.com/ANAMERICANSALUTE (includes premium reception)



Friday, November 7, 2025 at 7pm
SERAFIN PRESENTS at GRACE | BAROQUE IS BACH!
Serafins Hal Grossman, Kate Ransom, violin; Amadi Azikiwe, viola; Jacques-Pierre Malan, cello; Gabriel Benton, harpsichord; with Julie Murphy and Lionel Thomas, guest violinists
Bach Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins; Handel Cello Sonata; Corelli Violin Sonata; more
900 Washington Street, Wilmington DE 19801
Tickets $20 ($10 livestream, students, and music instructors)
TIX https://givebutter.com/BAROQUEISBACH or at the door (credit/check only). Donations are always appreciated.
ENTER ON WASHINGTON STREET. FREE ON-SITE PARKING.



Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 2:30pm
COKESBURY CONCERTS presents AMERICAN SALUTE!
726 Loveville Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
302-235-6000
A tribute to America in recognition of Veteran's Day.
Hal Grossman, Kate Ransom, violin; Amadi Azikiwe, viola; Jacques-Pierre Malan, cello
Works by Antonin Dvorak, Florence Price, William Grant Still, Jennifer Higdon, Peter Schickele
Private performance



Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 7pm
MILTON THEATRE presents AMERICAN SALUTE!
A tribute to America in recognition of Veteran's Day.
Hal Grossman, Kate Ransom, violin; Amadi Azikiwe, viola; Jacques-Pierre Malan, cello
Works by Antonin Dvorak, Florence Price, William Grant Still, Jennifer Higdon, Peter Schickele, Noam Faingold
110 Union Street, Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-3038
TIX at https://www.miltontheatre.com


December

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 6-9pm
SERAFIN GUEST BARTENDER NIGHT
BBC Tavern and Grill 4019 Kennett Pike - Wilmington, DE
Stop over for some food, beverages, fun with Serafin friends and fans and help support Serafin Ensemble's performances and education outreach! Can't make the event? You can donate any time to support this cause.
https://guestbartender.org/events/mpvfwk



Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7pm
SERAFIN PRESENTS at Grace UMC - BEETHOVEN's BIRTHDAY BASH!
An all-Beethoven concert and reception celebrating the "greatest composer of all time".
Kate Ransom, violin; Victor Asuncion, piano; Charae Krueger, cello
900 Washington Street, Wilmington DE 19801
Tickets $20 ($10 livestream, students, and music instructors)
TIX https://givebutter.com/BEETHOVENSBIRTHDAYBASH or at the door (credit/check only). Donations always appreciated.
ENTER ON WASHINGTON STREET. FREE ON-SITE PARKING.


February

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:30pm
WONDERFUL WINDS
Stonegates Retirement Community
4031 Kennett Pike 19807
Artists: John Dee, oboe; Rick Barrantes, bassoon; Kate Ransom, violin; Adelya Shagidullina, viola; Eve Miller, cello
This one-hour program showcases oboe and bassoon in works for winds and strings, including Devienne Bassoon Quartet; Mozart Oboe Quartet; Beethoven Duo for Oboe and Bassoon. Mingle with the artists afterwards, and enjoy a premium reception created by Stonegate's acclaimed chef Daragh Matheson.
Tickets $35 (includes premium reception) | On-site parking is free



Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HANDEL!
Grace United Methodist Church
Wilmington DE 19801
Tickets $20/$10 livestream; student with ID; music instructors
On-site parking is free
Artists: Gina Perregrino, mezzo soprano; Augustine Mercante, countertenor; Eileen Grycky, flute; John Dee, oboe; Rick Barrantes, bassoon; Kate Ransom and Julie Murphy, violin; Adelya Shagidullina, viola; Eve Miller, cello; Gabriel Benton, harpsichord
Celebrate giant of the Baroque, George Frideric Handel's birthday (February 23, 1685) with his compositions along with those of some of his friends and contemporaries. Works by Handel, Telemann, Vivaldi, and Scarlatti. In this performance you will also hear the newest Serafin roster artist, mezzo soprano, Gina Perregrino, perform an aria and a duet (with countertenor, Augustine Mercante) by Handel.


March

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:30pm
SERAFIN'S CLASSIC CLARINET
ARDEN CONCERT GILD
2126 The Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3126
Artists: Joseph Velez, clarinet; Eric Pritchard and Kate Ransom, violin; Amadi Azikiwe, viola; Guang Wang, cello; Gabriel Benton, harpsichord
Works include Beethoven Clarinet Trio, Mozart Clarinet Quintet, Peter Compo (world premier) Trio.
Tickets www.ardenconcerts.com or at Between Books or Jupiter Records



Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:15pm
SHOSTAKOVICH!
KENDAL at LONGWOOD RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
1109 E. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square PA 19348
Artists: Eric Pritchard and Kate Ransom, violin; Amadi Azikiwe, viola; Guang Wang, cello.
Works include Shostakovich's Piano Quintet and Five Pieces for Two Violins and Piano.
Private performance



Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:30pm
SERAFIN'S CLASSICAL HAPPY HOUR
WILMINGTON CLUB (concert and reception)
1103 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Artists: Joseph Velez, clarinet; Eric Pritchard and Kate Ransom, violin; Amadi Azikiwe, viola; Guang Wang, cello
Selections from Mozart Clarinet Quintet; Leclair Violin Duo; Haydn String Quartet, Op. 1
Private performance


April

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:30pm
CZECH PLEASE!
CROSSLANDS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Eric Pritchard and Kate Ransom, violin; Adelya Shagidullina, viola; Jacques-Pierre Malan, cello; Read Gainsford, piano
Works include Dvorak Terzetto; Martinu Two Madrigals for Violin and Viola; Dvorak Piano Quartet in Eb Major, Op. 87 (Allegro con fuoco)
Private performance



Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:30pm
GYPSY LIFE
MARIS GROVE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Eric Pritchard and Kate Ransom, violin; Adelya Shagidullina, viola; Jacques-Pierre Malan, cello; Read Gainsford, piano
Works include Haydn Gypsy Trio; Brahms Hungarian Dances; Monti Csardas; Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody #2 for solo piano; Brahms G Min Piano Quartet (Finale)
Private performance



Thursday April 16, 2026 at 4:30pm
CZECH PLEASE!
STONEGATES RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
4031 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
Eric Pritchard and Kate Ransom, violin; Adelya Shagidullina, viola; Jacques-Pierre Malan, cello; Read Gainsford, piano
Works include Dvorak Terzetto; Martinu Two Madrigals for Violin and Viola; Dvorak Piano Quartet in Eb Major, Op. 87 (Allegro con fuoco)
Tickets ($35) on sale online soon (includes premium reception)



Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5pm
REVOLUTION and INDEPENDENCE
ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - LEWES
200 2nd Street, Lewes DE 19958
(302)645-8479
Eric Pritchard and Kate Ransom, violin; Adelya Shagidullina, viola; Jacques-Pierre Malan, cello; Eileen Grycky, flute; Michael Larkin, voice; Gabriel Benton, harpsichord
Corelli, Benjamin Franklin, John Antes, Songs from the Revolutionary Time



Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 7pm
GYPSY LIFE
KENNETT PUBLIC LIBRARY
320 East State Street - Kennett Square, PA 19348
Eric Pritchard and Kate Ransom, violin; Adelya Shagidullina, viola; Jacques-Pierre Malan, cello; Read Gainsford, piano
Works include Haydn Gypsy Trio; Brahms Hungarian Dances; Monti Csardas; Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody #2 for solo piano; Brahms G Min Piano Quartet (Finale)



Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 4pm
REVOLUTION and INDEPENDENCE
THE ARTS AT TRINITY
Old Swedes Historic Site - 606 N Church St, Wilmington DE 19801
Eric Pritchard and Kate Ransom, violin; Adelya Shagidullina, viola; Jacques-Pierre Malan, cello; Eileen Grycky, flute; Michael Larkin, voice; Gabriel Benton, harpsichord
Corelli, Benjamin Franklin, John Antes, Songs from the Revolutionary Time


May

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7pm
MUSICAL FRIENDS and FAMILIES
GRACE United Methodist Church
900 Washington Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
ENTER ON WASHINGTON STREET. FREE ON-SITE PARKING.
Kate Ransom, violin; Amadi Azikiwe, viola; Jacques-Pierre Malan, cello; Read Gainsford, piano
Works include Schumann Fairy Tale Pictures; Clara Schumann Piano Trio, Op. 17; Brahms Sonatensatz; Mendelssohn D Minor Piano Trio
($20/$10 livestream, student, music instructors). Donations always welcome.
TIX online soon, or at the door (credit or check, please)



Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:30pm
MUSICAL FRIENDS and FAMILIES
COKESBURY VILLAGE
726 Loveville Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
Kate Ransom, violin; Amadi Azikiwe, viola; Jacques-Pierre Malan, cello; Read Gainsford, piano
Works include Clara Schumann Piano Trio, Op. 17; Brahms Sonatensatz
FREE. 302-238-6000


June

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:30
STONEGATES presents SERAFIN ENSEMBLE
4031 Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
Tickets ($35) on sale online soon (includes premium reception)
STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS!



June 9 - 26, 2026
SERAFIN SUMMER MUSIC 2026 RETURNS TO DELAWARE - STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS!


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