September 19, 2025
Cellist Char Prescott and pianist Ryo Yanagitani opened the inaugural concert of Evermay’s Listening Room Series with an evening that blended reflection and renewal. Revisiting repertoire from their first joint performance on the Evermay stage in 2012, the duo offered audiences a rare chance to experience their long-standing musical collaboration in a new light. For those familiar with Evermay’s storied musical past, this performance served as both a nostalgic journey and a warm, elegant beginning to the season.
October 3, 2025
The Ellington Carthan Trio delivered an evening of expressive, richly textured jazz led by distinguished pianist Ellington Carthan, whose artistry has earned acclaim as a performer, composer, and educator. A former Strathmore Artist in Residence and recent performer for President Joseph Biden, Carthan brought a selection of inspired works—many from his forthcoming album—to the Listening Room stage. He was joined by Knox Barber on bass and Carroll Dashiell III on drums, creating a dynamic trio performance that highlighted their collective virtuosity and musical chemistry.
October 17, 2025
This evocative program brought together Luosha Fang (viola) and Lin Ma (clarinet) for a rare exploration of two underrepresented yet deeply expressive instruments. Showcasing the soulful warmth of the viola and the poignant clarity of the clarinet, the trio crafted an evening that was both inquisitive and emotionally resonant. Featuring Lin Ma, Principal Clarinetist of the National Symphony Orchestra, and Luosha Fang, winner of the Tokyo International Viola Competition, the performance centered on Max Bruch’s Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano, offering audiences a moving and intricately woven chamber music experience.
November 14, 2025
Broadway stars Christine Dwyer and Matt DeAngelis brought their dynamic stage presence and soaring vocals to the Listening Room for an evening of theatrical brilliance. Drawing from their acclaimed careers—Dwyer as Elphaba in Wicked and DeAngelis in multiple Broadway productions, including Waitress—the husband-and-wife duo shared a heartfelt selection of songs from their favorite shows. Their performance offered an enchanting, high-energy journey through the world of musical theatre, creating a glamorous and memorable night for audiences.
