Steeple Concerts at St. Paul’s is thrilled to announce lineup for the 2022-2023 season
Steeple Concerts is proud to announce our next season of world-class music coming to downtown Westfield. This year's lineup features a piano trio, a saxophone trio, a percussion duo, a string quartet, and the annual Masterworks finale. All concerts are scheduled at 5:00 on Sunday afternoons at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 414 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ.
The season kicks off on Sunday, September 18th with the Lincoln Trio, described as “sensational,” “bewitching,” and “models of vibrancy and control” by GRAMOPHONE Magazine. The trio has been praised for its polished presentations of well-known chamber works and its ability to forge new paths with contemporary repertoire. The group's reputation as a first-rate ensemble draws an eclectic audience of sophisticated music lovers, young admirers of contemporary programs, and students discovering chamber music for the first time.
The season continues on Sunday, November 13th with saxophonist Jonathan Wintringham, cellist Clancy Newman, and pianist/composer Michael Djupstrom in an eclectic presentation of familiar names arranged for this unique ensemble as well as world premieres of newly-written works. Wintringham has been described as "a major force in the saxophone world... absolutely stunning...nothing short of a virtuoso" by the American Record Guide.
On Sunday January 22, 2023 the Quey Percussion Duo will bring their unique style of performance to downtown Westfield. Quey (pronounced "Kway") has dazzled audiences worldwide with their unmistakable style that blends traditions of Western and non-Western percussion, contemporary, classical, and popular music to create colorful sound worlds that often place focus on interlocking counterpoint and musical multi-tasking.
The Thalea String Quartet will bring their signature vibrancy to Steeple Concerts on Sunday March 19, 2023. Their dynamic performances reflect the past, present, and the future of the string quartet repertoire while celebrating diverse musical traditions from around the world. David Harrigton of the revered Kronos Quartet states: "Hearing the Thalea Quartet makes me feel very happy and gives me hope for the future. They are great ambassadors for music."
The season concludes on Sunday, May 21, 2023 with the annual Masterworks Concert featuring the choir of St. Paul’s Church and community with a professional orchestra. The concert is always a highlight of the season and offers an opportunity to hear major works for chorus and orchestra in a live setting.
Depending on current state recommendations, we may offer a streaming video performance in lieu of a concert with audience present. More information about our COVID safety protocol is available on the Steeple Concerts website at www.steepleconcerts.org.
Season subscriptions, as well as tickets to individual concerts, are also available on the Steeple Concerts website. Adult subscriptions to the full season are priced at $110 (a savings of $25 off the individual ticket prices), with student subscriptions at $50. Individual tickets to the first four concerts are $25 for adults and $10 for students, with tickets for the Masterworks Concert priced at $35 for adults and $15 for students.