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2025-2026 Concert ScheduleSubject to ChangeSeptember 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; Yinzi Kong, 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) TIX https://givebutter.com/WONDERFULWINDS On-site parking is free Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7pm HAPPY BIRTHDAY HANDEL! Grace United Methodist Church Wilmington DE 19801 Artists: Gina Perregrino, mezzo soprano; Augustine Mercante, countertenor; Eileen Grycky, flute; John Dee, oboe; Rick Barrantes, bassoon; Kate Ransom and Julie Murphy, violin; Yinzi Kong, 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. Tickets $20/$10 livestream; student with ID; music instructors TIX https://givebutter.com/HAPPYBIRTHDAYHANDEL On-site parking is free 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; Read Gainsford, piano Works include Beethoven Clarinet Trio, Mozart Clarinet Quintet, Peter Compo (world premier) Trio. Tickets https://givebutter.com/CLASSICCLARINET 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; Read Gainsford, piano Haydn String Quartet Op.1 No.1; Shostakovich Five Pieces for Two Violins and Piano; Beethoven Clarinet Trio in Bb Major, Op. 11 (Gassenhauer) 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) (includes premium reception): https://givebutter.com/CZECHPLEASE 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: https://givebutter.com/MUSICALFRIENDSANDFAM 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 RANSOM NOTES! 4031 Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807 Brother/sister team, Kate and William Ransom with favorite works for violin and piano. Tickets ($35) includes premium reception: https://givebutter.com/RANSOMNOTES STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS! SERAFIN SUMMER MUSIC 2026 | June 9 - 26 AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE SERAFINS Chamber music of many lands and cultures WEEK 1 (June 9-12) AMERICA, GERMANY and AUSTRIA Eric Prtichard, Kate Ransom, violin; Luke Fleming, viola; Guang Wang, cello; Gina Perregrino, mezzo soprano; Victor Asuncion, piano Tuesday 6/9 at 5pm AMERICA and AUSTRIA The Clubhouse at Baywood - Millsboro DE (a reception follows the 60-min concert) George Gershwin Lullaby for String Quartet Franz Schubert Quartettsatz in C Minor D. 703 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Duo No. 1 in G Major for Violin and Viola, K. 423 Samuel Barber String Quartet in B Minor, Op. 11 Thursday 6/11 at 7pm AMERICANA Grace United Methodist Church - Wilmington DE Florence Price Elfentanz for Violin and Piano Samuel Barber String Quartet in B Minor, Op. 11 George Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue Songs by Aaron Copland, Nat King Cole, Paul Bowles Schoenfield "Café Music" Friday 6/12 at 7pm GERMANY and AUSTRIA Franz Schubert Quartettsatz in C Minor D. 703 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Duo No. 1 in G Major for Violin and Viola, K. 423 Beethoven Scottish Songs Felix Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 66 WEEK 2 (June 16-19) RUSSIA, UKRAINE, and SCANDINAVIA John Dee, oboe; Joseph Velez, clarinet; Hal Grossman, Kate Ransom, violins; Adelya Shagidullina, viola; Guang Wang, cello; Miles Brown, double bass; Read Gainsford, piano; Gabriel Benton, harpsichord Tuesday 6/16 at 5pm SCANDINAVIA and UKRAINE The Clubhouse at Baywood - Millsboro DE (a reception follows the 60-min concert) Sergei Prokofiev Quintet in G Minor, Op. 39 Edvard Grieg String Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 27 Wednesday 6/17 at 7pm SPECIAL PERFORMANCE (free of charge) CAB CALLOWAY SCHOOL of the ARTS and SERAFIN ENSEMBLE - IN CONCERT! Grace United Methodist Church - Wilmington DE Thursday 6/18 at 7pm UKRAINE and RUSSIA Grace United Methodist Church - Wilmington DE Sergei Prokofiev Quintet in G Minor, Op. 39 Sergei Prokofiev Variations on Hebrew Themes Op. 34 Serge Koussevitzky 3 Pieces for Double Bass and Piano Op. 1 #2 and #3, Op. 4 Anton Arensky Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 32 Friday 6/19 at 7pm SCANDINAVIA Grace United Methodist Church - Wilmington DE Carl Nielsen Fantasistykker, Op. 2 for Oboe and Piano Niels Gade Violin Sonata No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 21a Johan Helmich Roman Oboe Concerto Edvard Grieg String Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 27 WEEK 3 (June 23-26) ITALY Francesco Cipolletta, featured guest pianist; Gina Perregrino, mezzo soprano; Mingzhe Wang, clarinet; Luigi Mazzocchi, Kate Ransom, violin; Lionel Thomas, viola; Jacques-Pierre Malan, cello; Douglas Mapp, double bass sponsored by The Delaware Commission on Italian Heritage and Culture Tuesday 6/23 at 5pm ITALY THEN and NOW The Clubhouse at Baywood - Millsboro DE (a reception follows the 60-min concert) Arcangelo Corelli Trio Sonata Op. 3 No. 4 for Two Violins/Continuo Vocal selections TBA Johann Sebastian Bach Italian Concerto for Solo Harpsichord Giovanni Bottesini Gran Quintetto in C Minor, Op. 99 Thursday 6/25 at 7pm ITALY THEN and NOW Grace United Methodist Church - Wilmington DE Arcangelo Corelli Trio Sonata Op. 3 No. 4 for Two Violins/Continuo Giacomo Puccini Crisantemi for String Quartet Vocal selections TBA Carlo Alfredo Piatti Tarantella for Cello and Piano Giampiero Bugliarello Rondo for Cello and Piano Gian Carlo Menotti Trio for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano Giovanni Bottesini Gran Quintetto in C Minor, Op. 99 Friday 6/26 at 7pm ITALIAN INFLUENCES Grace United Methodist Church - Wilmington DE Johann Sebastian Bach Italian Concerto for Solo Harpsichord Vocal selections TBA Liszt Sposalizio for Solo Piano Johann Sebastian Bach Italian Concerto for Solo Piano Stravinsky Suite Italienne for Violin and Piano |
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