Autumn Concerts

This year we celebrate our six years of sharing joyful & inspiring performances with our friends in the Greater Columbia area.

For 2008, Autumn Concerts at St. Paul’s continues its tradition of presenting performances that celebrate remarkable talents, featuring nationally recognized artists appealing to a wide range of musical tastes.

We hope you’ll plan to attend each of our exciting concerts and join us for an afternoon of music, fun and fellowship. There’s truly something for everyone!

And admission is FREE!

Columbia Baroque Soloists present A Baroque Banquet - September 28 - 4:00 PM

The Columbia Baroque Soloists ensemble specializes in the performance of 17th and 18th century European Baroque vocal and instrumental chamber music at the highest level of artistic excellence. CBS exists to educate, foster appreciation and develop audience support for Baroque music in South Carolina and to encourage and support the development of artists of Baroque music in the southeast US. Each member is a talented artist in their own right, but together Brittnee Siemon, Timothy Hein, Jerry Curry and Jean Hein create moments of rare beauty, invoking the sounds of a bygone era. Come share in the joys and passions of Baroque music through inspiring, historically informed performances. You may find additional information about this unique and exciting ensemble by visiting their website at <a href="http://www.columbiabaroquesoloists.org">www.columbiabaroquesoloists.org</a>.

The Upton Trio - October 12 - 4:00 PM

The Upton Trio presents original compositions by artist and composer, Mary Lee Taylor, who &quot;writes with the modern sensibilities of Stravinsky, the eloquence of Prokofiev and the heart and soul of Gershwin&quot;. With her fellow artists, Billy Shepherd, piano and Dusan Vukajlovic, cello, The Trio offers performances that have been called &quot;magnificent&quot;, &quot;absolutely outstanding&quot; and &quot;a guaranteed crowd pleaser&quot;. As one critic suggested, &quot;It is hard to imagine a more pleasant way to spend an afternoon than by listening to the Upton Trio.&quot; Please join us as we celebrate an encore performance of this exciting, entertaining ensemble. You can find out more about them by visiting their website at <a href="http://www.uptontrio.org">www.uptontrio.org</a>.

The Upton Trio - October 12 - 4:00 PM

The Upton Trio presents original compositions by artist and composer, Mary Lee Taylor, who "writes with the modern sensibilities of Stravinsky, the eloquence of Prokofiev and the heart and soul of Gershwin". With her fellow artists, Billy Shepherd, piano and Dusan Vukajlovic, cello, The Trio offers performances that have been called "magnificent", "absolutely outstanding" and "a guaranteed crowd pleaser". As one critic suggested, "It is hard to imagine a more pleasant way to spend an afternoon than by listening to the Upton Trio." Please join us as we celebrate an encore performance of this exciting, entertaining ensemble. You can find out more about them by visiting their website at <a href="http://www.uptontrio.org">www.uptontrio.org</a>.

Thomas Pandolif, Concert Pianist presents "An Afternoon of Gershwin" - October 26 - 4:00 PM

American pianist Thomas Pandolfi is emerging as a prodigious virtuoso who excels in reviving the core repertoire from the golden age of pianism. A graduate of the Juilliard School, the young pianist's career has already included performances with such European orchestras as The George Enescu Philharmonic, The Moravian Philharmonic, The National Philharmonic of the Republic of Moldova, The Tiraspol Philharmonic, and The Galati Philharmonic, as well as the American symphony orchestras of Mississippi, Cedar Rapids, Asheville, Princeton, San Angelo, York, Fairfax, and Owensboro to name but a few. The Washington Post described him as "&an artist who is master of both the grand gesture and the sensual line. Pandolfi possesses first-rate technical skills, an unerring command of phrasing, a quicksilver touch and cunning legerdemain when it comes to pedaling...etched with calm and crystal clartiy...outstanding." Join us for this exciting artists first performance in the Columbia area partaking in an afternoon of one of Thomas specialties the music of composer, George Gershwin. It is a not-to-be-missed event! If you would like to find out more about Thomas, please visit his website at www.thomaspandolfi.com.

Thomas Pandolif, Concert Pianist presents "An Afternoon of Gershwin" - October 26 - 4:00 PM

The Sandlapper Singers - November 09 - 4:00 PM

A perennial favorite for Autumn Concerts at St. Pauls concert goers, The Sandlapper Singers present American choral music in a uniquely entertaining and engaging style. Celebrating their twelfth season under the direction of Dr. Lillian Quackenbush, the Singers perform the full range of American music, from our earliest years through the present. Concerts highlight our diverse American cultural heritage by including a wide variety of musical styles such as spirituals, classical art music, folk songs, gospel, pop, swing and jazz. From the deeply inspirational to lighthearted and whimsical, Sandlapper Singer concerts will fill you with wonder and delight. If you would like more information about the Singers, please visit their website at www.sandlappersingers.org. Join us for this fourth and final concert of the 2008 season!