Music at Noon: Music Academy of the Two Rivers Suzuki Violin Recital
The Music Academy of the Two Rivers presents a Suzuki Violin Recital featuring kids of all ages performing well-loved pieces for classic violin. Music Academy of the Two Rivers is a non-profit music school started by local musician Savannah Cash to make music education more accessible in Charleston.
Noon | Circular Congregational Church | 150 Meeting Street
Young Artists Series: I’ll Take Romance
Young artists will perform from a repertoire that includes Schumann’s “Piano Quartet in E flat Major, Op.47” – Messiah Taylor & David Gadsden (violins), Samira Shokrian (cello), James Love (piano); “lieder of Wolf” – Julia Boughter (soprano); Elgar’s “Cello Concerto 1st mvt.” – Hayden Rucker (cello); Bruch’s “Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor, Op. 26 2nd mvt.” – David Gadsden (violin); Brahms’ “Cello Sonata in E minor, Op. 38, 1st mvt.” – Anna Jones (cello); “lieder of Schubert” – Mason Gray (baritone.)
Noon | Simons Center Recital Hall | 54 St. Philip Street
It Must Be Somewhere
Gallus Camerata presents an a cappella performance exploring the natural world, the divine spirit and the human condition.
3 p.m. | Unitarian Church in Charleston | 4 Archdale Street
Early Music Series: Music of Franz Josef Haydn From Vienna to Cadiz with Charleston Baroque
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra presents masterworks by Haydn including The Bird String Quartet and selections from The Seven Last Words of Christ.
3 p.m. | St. Mary’s Catholic Church | 95 Hasell Street
Sundown Poetry featuring Jennifer Bartell Boykin
The series continues with a performance by Jennifer Bartell Boykin, Poet Laureate of Columbia, SC and author of Traveling Mercy, followed by a reception at Buxton Books, 160 King Street.
6 p.m. | Washington Square Park | 80 Broad Street
Live at the Angel Oak
Beneath the sweeping branches of Charleston’s Angel Oak, Da’Gullah Rootz delivers a powerful live performance rooted in Gullah Geechee heritage, blending rhythmic drums, rich vocals and storytelling. This is the Office of Cultural Affairs’ first film, a live recording that captures more than a concert. It’s a living celebration of culture, resilience and deep-rooted tradition. This accessible offering will be made available for live streaming so that music lovers far and wide can be a part of the Piccolo Spoleto Festival from the comfort of their homes. Those who visit Charleston can see the premiere at the theatre at the Cannon Street Arts Center, OCA’s new headquarters.
7 p.m. | Cannon Street Arts Center | 134 Cannon Street Viewable after June 1 at www.piccolospoleto.com.
Under the Lights
This Piccolo favorite by College of Charleston alum Michael Smallwood features original ten-minute plays written by and performed by College of Charleston students. Suitable for audiences 14+.
7 p.m. June 1 and 5 p.m. June 2 | Simons Center Blackbox Theatre | 54 St. Philip Street
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