Music Events
Piccolo Spoleto music events celebrate diverse genres and traditions, including the Early Music Series with historic works by composers like Vivaldi and Bach, A World of Jewish Culture honoring rich heritage, the Young Artists Series at the College of Charleston highlighting collegiate talent, and Youth Music performances by young musicians at exceptional venues.
Ann Caldwell’s A Lesson in Spirituals – Experience an evening where sound and visual art converge in a powerful exploration of history, resilience, and cultural memory. Ann Caldwell’s Lesson in Spirituals brings to life the sacred songs born from the rice fields of the American South—songs of coded resistance, faith, and survival. Presented alongside Michelle Kaye’s exhibition AGAINST THE GRAIN, which features intricately rendered paintings of hands, feet, and thousands of grains of rice, the program creates a fully immersive experience. Together, music and imagery deepen our understanding of the labor and endurance that shaped American history, offering audiences reflection, education, and a moving collective encounter.
Performance: Saturday, May 23 at 6:00pm
Venue: Drummond Studio Gallery, 12 Line Street
Admission: $25 PURCHASE TICKETS
Ann Caldwell’s Journey of Return – “Journey of Return” is an intimate evening of music and storytelling that traces Ann Caldwell’s family journey from Denmark, South Carolina, to Charleston and back again. Through powerful a cappella renditions of spirituals and early R&B, paired with vivid, heartfelt narratives, Caldwell brings to life stories of migration, resilience, faith, and community. Moments of deep reflection are balanced with warmth and humor, including the crowd favorite “Sister in the Outhouse.” This moving presentation invites audiences to consider their own roots and returns, offering a rich cultural experience that celebrates heritage, connection, and the enduring power of family stories.
Performance: Saturday, May 23 at 8:00pm
Venue: Drummond Studio Gallery, 12 Line Street
Admission: $25 PURCHASE TICKETS
Atlanta Schola Cantorum – A presentation of Monteverdi’s glorious Mass for four voices, alongside works by Hildegard von Bingen, William Byrd and Jean L’Heritier that might create a moment to slow down and enjoy serene, beautiful, lyrical, complex and sometimes even dramatic world of acapella Renaissance choral music. It is directed by Dr. Nancy Durance in one of Charleston’s most beautiful settings.
Performance: Sunday, May 24 at 2:00pm
Venue: Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad Street
Admission: Donations accepted at the door
CMC TWO Spring Chamber Music Showcase –
This special performance features violinists Evan Baker, Annabelle Cusatis, Elijah Liu, and Ava Whitener; violist Callie Williams; cellists Luciano Cusatis and Myles Owens-Walker; and bassist Pablo Perez. Also performing: Students from the Charleston County School of the Arts and participants in the CMC TWO educational program. Throughout the school year, these young musicians have taken part in professional coaching, masterclasses, and performance opportunities designed to develop their ensemble skills and deepen their engagement with chamber music.
The program includes Sonata No. 2 for Two Violins, Cello, and Bass by Gioachino Rossini and the “American” String Quartet by Antonín Dvořák.
Part of Chamber Music Charleston’s Youth Chamber Music Initiative, CMC TWO provides a supportive and rigorous environment for high school musicians with a strong interest in chamber music. All program activities are offered free of charge, made possible through the generosity of individual donors and support from the South Carolina Arts Commission.
Performance: May 27 at 7:00 pm
Venue: Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting Street
Admission: Free, donations accepted at the door
Lucille Simmons Whipper Tribute Concert – Ms. Lucille Simmons Whipper, a graduate of Avery Institute once denied entry to the College of Charleston, became the first Black human resources director at the College and helped to integrate The Avery Institute into the College of Charleston. She went on to become the first Black woman to serve in the state legislature.
Performance: Saturday, June 6 at 6:00pm
Venue: Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting Street, Charleston
Admission: $15-$30
Charleston Men’s Chorus Concert to Honor Soldiers
The Charleston Men’s Chorus will present a powerful Memorial Day concert honoring service, remembrance and community through moving choral music.
Performance: Monday, May 25 at 12:00pm
Venue: St. Philip’s Church, 142 Church Street
Admission: General Admission $30; Students $15; Children 10 and under FREE, PURCHASE TICKETS
Charleston Musical Heritage Series featuring music of Charleston’s history, from gospel to Gershwin, has been a Festival favorite for nine years. This year the series has expanded to include concerts featuring artists from The Sound of Charleston performing gospel, jazz, and Gershwin selections reflective of this city’s rich musical heritage. All concerts at Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting Street. Admission: $16-$28, PURCHASE TICKETS
The Sound of Charleston: America 250 Edition –Now in its 16th season, The Sound of Charleson continues to be a Piccolo Spoleto favorite. The program highlights Charleston’s rich musical heritage, from gospel spirituals to the music of George Gershwin, light classics of the Street. Cecelia Society, Civil War camp songs and jazz Standards. Performers include Ann Caldwell, former Mayor John Tecklenburg, the Bright Family Singers and a host of other Lowcountry legends.
Gershwin & Jazz –This 75-minute concert of jazz classics and the iconic music of George Gershwin features former Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg on piano and Jon Philips on saxophone. The show highlights the role that jazz has played in the city’s history. Vocalists Diamond Tyler and Ramelle Brooks are also aboard to sing highlights from Gershwin’s immortal opera “Porgy and Bess.” The program concludes with Gershwin’s iconic “Rhapsody in Blue” performed by piano virtuosos Ghadi Shayban and Maida Libkin.
Oh Happy Day! The Oh Happy Day! Gospel Concert: America 250 Edition explores gospel music and spirituals that are deeply ingrained in Charleston’s history. Nearly half of all slaves brought to the United States arrived right at Gadsden’s Wharf right here at the port of Charleston. History recounts that the enslaved used spirituals to “sing themselves happy,” even while living and working in abject despair. Local gospel legends The Bright Family and Singers, along with Lowcountry Music Hall of Fame member Ann Caldwell will present an emotional and entertaining program of gospel music.
Charleston Opera Theatre presents Opera from Here!
The art of singing opera is a highly skilled discipline requiring years of study, training and sacrifice. Charleston is fortunate to have a wonderful collection of these talented professional artists residing within our cultural city. Charleston Opera Theater is delighted to present this FREE concert featuring these singers in a program of selections from well known and loved operatic masterpieces.
Performance: May 31 at 4:00pm
Venue: City Gallery | 34 Prioleau Street
Admission: Free
Celebrate America’s 250th with the joyful sound of four-part a cappella harmony as Charleston Sound Chorus takes the stage at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival! This award-winning chapter of Sweet Adelines International brings passion, precision, and that signature barbershop “ring” to a spirited, all-American program.
Under the direction of internationally acclaimed baritone David Templeton, the chorus will present Red, White, and Ringing: The Barbershop Tradition—a vibrant musical tribute to freedom, unity, and community. Enjoy familiar favorites, rich harmonies, and performances by some of their dynamic quartets, all woven together with the energy and sparkle that define barbershop music.
Join us for an uplifting celebration of harmony, heritage, and the enduring spirit of American song—you might even find yourself singing along!
Performance: June 7 at 4:00pm
Venue: Cathedral of St. Luke & St. Paul, 126 Coming Street
Admission: $15 General Admission; $10 Children 12 and under PURCHASE TICKETS
Performance: Sunday, May 31 at 7:00pm
Venue: Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting Street
Admission: General admission $30, Students (with ID at the door) $15, Children (12 and under) are FREE
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Performance: May 28 at 7:00pm
Venue: Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting Street
Admission: $25 PURCHASE TICKETS
Performance: May 30 at 6:00pm
Venue: Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting Street
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Classical Pride CHS is a classical music celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. The concert features LGBTQIA+ composers and performers who identify with or provide allyship for the LGBTQIA+ community.
This year’s feature piece is George Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F
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The Classical Pride Chamber Orchestra, The Unitarian Church of Charleston’s Chancel Choir
The Palmetto Vocal Collective, Vox Insolita
Performance: May 31 at 4:00pm
Venue: Unitarian Church Charleston, 4 Archdale Street
Admission: $30; $25 for Students PURCHASE TICKETS
Drayton Hall Elementary Bobcat Chorale –Guests will be treated to an enchanting evening where young voices sing lullabies and dream-inspired songs from around the globe.
Performance: Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 pm
Venue: Grace Church Cathedral | 98 Wentworth Street
Admission: Free, donations accepted
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- Avanti Guitar Trio
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- John Mark Verdier House (Beaufort, SC)
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- St. Mary’s Catholic Church (Charleston, SC)
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- Charleston Baroque
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- Micah Gangwer
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- Steve Rosenberg
Now celebrating our 40th season, the Early Music Series continues its tradition of bringing timeless masterpieces to life at historic Old St. Mary’s. This year’s program offers an exciting and varied lineup featuring Spartina Consort, Charleston Baroque, members of the Charleston Symphony, and the Avanti Guitar Trio. Spanning the Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical eras, these performances are presented in a setting whose remarkable acoustics and historic character reflect the way this music was originally meant to be experienced.
Venue: St. Mary’s Catholic Church *unless otherwise noted
Address: 95 Hasell Street
All concerts 3 pm – one hour in length. Admission: $30, PURCHASE TICKETS
- Friday, May 22: The Golden Age of English Music, A Pilgrim’s Solace with Spartina Consort Journey into Elizabethan England with Spartina Consort, accompanied by the exquisite sounds of John Dowland and his contemporaries, featuring period instruments viola da gamba, recorder, baroque flute and harpsichord.
- Sunday, May 24: Wind in the Wood, Virtuoso Recorder Music from Naples to Colonial Charleston with Steve Rosenberg Recorder virtuoso Steve Rosenberg will join Julia Harlow on harpsichord & chamber organ and Marcy Brenner on viola da gamba for an amazing journey of beautiful melodies of the “sweet flute.”
- Monday, May 25: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with Charleston Baroque A cornerstone of classical music, Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” comes alive in this vibrant performance. Featuring violin soloist Micah Gangwer with Charleston Baroque, this is a thrilling musical experience enhanced by the church’s remarkable acoustics.
- Tuesday, May 26: Early Music Series featuring the Music of Franz Joseph Haydn – “From Vienna to Cádiz with Charleston Baroque” Guests are invited to celebrate the brilliance of Haydn masterworks, including the “Bird” String Quartet and selections from “The Seven Last Words of Christ.” Performed by members of the Charleston Symphony, this program showcases the depth and wit of a true classical master.
- Wednesday, May 27: “Echoes of the Chappelle Royale with Spartina Consort” Spartina Consort performs sacred vocal, instrumental, and organ works by Bouteiller and Marais, de Grigny.
- Thursday, May 28: The Pachelbel Canon and the Charleston Connection with Charleston Baroque Enjoy the beloved Pachelbel Canon and Gigue alongside Handel’s Royal Fireworks and selections inspired by colonial Charleston. A lively and engaging program performed by Charleston Baroque.
- Friday, May 29: Mozart – A Little Night Music with Charleston Baroque Guests are invited to delight in Mozart’s iconic Eine Kleine Nachtmusik along with other chamber masterpieces performed by members of the Charleston Symphony.
- Saturday, May 30: Wind in the Wood, Virtuoso Recorder Music from Naples to Colonial Charleston with Steve Rosenberg (Beaufort, SC) Recorder virtuoso Steve Rosenberg will join Julia Harlow on harpsichord & chamber organ and Marcy Brenner on viola da gamba for an amazing journey of beautiful melodies of the “sweet flute.”
- Sunday, May 31: An Afternoon at Versailles with Spartina Consort Step into the elegance of the French Baroque with a program of refined musical “jewels,” featuring viola da gamba, baroque flute, recorder and harpsichord.
- Monday, June 1: Early Music Series with the Music of Franz Joseph Haydn “From Vienna to Cádiz with Charleston Baroque” Guests are invited to celebrate the brilliance of Haydn masterworks, including the “Bird” String Quartet and selections from “The Seven Last Words of Christ.” Performed by members of the Charleston Symphony, this program showcases the depth and wit of a true classical master.
- Tuesday, June 2: The Pachelbel Canon and the Charleston Connection with Charleston Baroque Enjoy the beloved Pachelbel Canon and Gigue alongside Handel’s Royal Fireworks and selections inspired by colonial Charleston. A lively and engaging program performed by Charleston Baroque.
- Wednesday, June 3: Vivaldi Guitar Concierto & Beyond with Avanti Guitar Trio The critically acclaimed Avanti Guitar Trio invites audiences on a musical journey through time with Baroque and Beyond. This dynamic program celebrates the elegance and vitality of the Baroque era while extending its spirit into the present day through fresh, imaginative interpretations. Featuring original arrangements of masterworks by Bach, Vivaldi, Soler, and Boccherini, guitarists Amy Brucksch, Julie Goldberg, and Christopher Teves reimagine these Baroque masters through the rich palette of three guitars. The program also highlights contemporary creativity with a new composition by Avanti Guitar Trio member Christopher Teves.
- Thursday, June 4: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with Charleston Baroque A cornerstone of classical music, Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” comes alive in this vibrant performance. Featuring violin soloist Micah Gangwer with Charleston Baroque, this is a thrilling musical experience enhanced by the church’s remarkable acoustics.
- Friday, June 5: Mozart – A Little Night Music with Charleston Baroque Guests are invited to delight in Mozart’s iconic Eine Kleine Nachtmusik along with other chamber masterpieces performed by members of the Charleston Symphony.
- Saturday, June 6: Vivaldi Guitar Concierto & Beyond with Avanti Guitar Trio The critically acclaimed Avanti Guitar Trio invites audiences on a musical journey through time with Baroque and Beyond. This dynamic program celebrates the elegance and vitality of the Baroque era while extending its spirit into the present day through fresh, imaginative interpretations. Featuring original arrangements of masterworks by Bach, Vivaldi, Soler, and Boccherini, guitarists Amy Brucksch, Julie Goldberg, and Christopher Teves reimagine these Baroque masters through the rich palette of three guitars. The program also highlights contemporary creativity with a new composition by Avanti Guitar Trio member Christopher Teves.
- Sunday, June 7: Vivaldi Guitar Concierto & Beyond with Avanti Guitar Trio The critically acclaimed Avanti Guitar Trio invites audiences on a musical journey through time with Baroque and Beyond. This dynamic program celebrates the elegance and vitality of the Baroque era while extending its spirit into the present day through fresh, imaginative interpretations. Featuring original arrangements of masterworks by Bach, Vivaldi, Soler, and Boccherini, guitarists Amy Brucksch, Julie Goldberg, and Christopher Teves reimagine these Baroque masters through the rich palette of three guitars. The program also highlights contemporary creativity with a new composition by Avanti Guitar Trio member Christopher Teves.
It Must Be Somewhere – Gallus Camerata presents an acapella performance connecting the earthly and sacred-singing works that explore the natural word, the divine spirit, and the human condition.
59-Bell Carillon Concerts at The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street
Lowcountry Inspirations with Ron Daise – Lowcountry Inspirations is a dynamic 45-minute journey into the heart of Gullah Geechee culture led by renowned performer, author, and cultural interpreter Ron Daise. Through music, storytelling, and engaging conversation, Daise shares the themes, traditions, language, and lived experiences that have shaped his four decades of cultural work. Known to many as “Mr. Ron” from the award-winning Gullah Gullah Island, he brings warmth, wisdom, and authenticity to the stage. This interactive presentation invites audiences to add their voices and affirmations, creating an uplifting, communal celebration of Lowcountry heritage that is both educational and soul-stirring.
Performance: Thursday, June 4 at 6:00pm & 8:00pm
Venue: Drummond Studio Gallery, 12 Line Street
Admission: $25 PURCHASE TICKETS
The Mahoganee Xperience: Indigenous Soul Music
Join us for The Mahoganee Experience, a live performance by a dynamic musical duo at the center of a sonic voyagemerging ancestral memory, cultural heritage, afro futurism, and music as medicine. Hosted by Arun Drummond at Drummond Studio Gallery.
Performance: June 5 at 6:00pm
Venue: Drummond Studio Gallery | 12 Line Street
Admission: $35 PURCHASE TICKETS
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- Seth Van Embden
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- Tom Hicks
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- Yuriy Bekker
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- Micah Gangwer
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- Benjamin Mekinulov
The Friends of the Charleston Library Society as well as musicians from the College of Charleston and the Charleston Symphony Orchestra will come together to perform one of the greatest works in the chamber music repertoire, Dvorak’s “Piano Quintet.” Also featured: Yuriy Bekker, violin Micah Gangwer, violin Seth Van Embden, viola Benjamin Mekinulov, cello Tom Hicks, piano.
Performance: Wednesday, May 27 at 6:00pm
Venue: Charleston Library Society, 164 King Street
Admission: $30 PURCHASE TICKETS
The Mike Fritz Quartet: An Evening Dedicated to the Great American Songbook–and its place in jazz history. The Mike Fritz Quartet specializes in the Great American Songbook–but they are so much more! Led by vocalist/pianist Mike Fritz, this highly acclaimed quartet can easily navigate the far reaches of American jazz, whether it’s swing, stride, bebop, modal, fusion, or jazz funk.
The band regularly hosts an educational concert where each song from the Great American Songbook is introduced in its historical context. The band then demonstrates how The Great American Songbook became the bedrock of modern jazz. For example, “Blue Skies” (1928) written by Irving Berlin is played first and then “In Walked Bud” (1947) by Thelonious Monk is played second; the latter is based on the harmonic structure of the former.
Performance: June 6 at 6:00pm
Venue: Circular Church, 150 Meeting Street
Admission: $15 General Admission PURCHASE TICKETS
Music at Noon at Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting Street
Admission: FREE, donations accepted, doors open at 11:30am.
Monday, May 25
Lime and the Coconuts – This fun-loving, five-piece Lowcountry band performs hip swaying Americana music for audiences from kids to elders. As the Sierra Club Oyster Roast band on Bowen’s Island for 16 years, Lime and the Coconuts brings a joyful, hip sound to the Lowcountry. The Coconuts’s band of professional musicians include: bassist Jeff Narkiewicz, clarinetist Matt Sciarro, saxophonist Keith Namm and guitarist Noodle McDoodle. The Lime, featured vocalist Mary Edna, the Lime, also plays accordion, guitar, mandolin and banjo.
Tuesday, May 26
Acoustic Jams featuring Ellie Jos and John Holenka – Acoustic Jams will feature the Hungry Monks. Come tap your toes to some Americana songs and original fiddle tunes! Ellie Jos on fiddle and John Holenko on guitar.
Wednesday, May 27
LET’S DUET– Vocalist Alva Anderson and bassist Frank Duvall perform jazz standards in a not-so-big band setting. In the tradition of Sheila Jordan, a pioneer in vocal-bass duo performances. She recorded with Harvie S and then with Cameron Brown. Ella Fitzgerald recorded four albums with guitarist Joe Pass. These musicians were excited by the power, possibility and the magic that could be created in this intimate setting. Alva Anderson, vocals; Frank Duvall, bass.
Thursday, May 28
Ann Caldwell – Ann Caldwell has lived and worked in Charleston, South Carolina since 1955 and has been making her living as a vocalist and performing artist, singing jazz, and R & B, Pop, Folk, Gospel and Spirituals. She is the director of the Magnolia Singers (an a cappella singing group). During the onset of the COVID-19 virus, she wrote and produced a video presentation entitled “Exodus” for the Gibbes Museum of Art. She has authored a children’s book entitled “Going to See a Man about a Cow”. This performance features acapella arrangements of the spirituals and other popular songs.
Friday, May 29
Mark Rapp
Monday, June 1
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, borne of her wish to make music education more accessible in Charleston. This concert will celebrate the Suzuki method of violin with a performance of songs from throughout the repertoire, played by students small and tall.
Tuesday, June 2
World Music Cafe Pop Up-Native American and Middle Eastern Fusion –Peter Kfoury and Delia Chariker present global music with soothing and thoughtful sounds from Native American culture. Delia Chariker’s beautiful voice stirs memories of her Native ancestors while her flute soulfully reaches out to all of us. Peter Kfoury, a virtuoso Oud (Near Eastern/North African Lute) player, blends the exotic melodies and rhythms of that part of the world with his American influences of Jazz, Blues and Rock. Delia and Peter will play both solo and duet.
Wednesday, June 3
Generatia is Marcus Amaker (voice, electronics), Bill Carson (electric guitar), and Ron Wiltrout (drum set, percussion). Formed in 2025, the trio performs spacious, reflective, mostly improvised music. Thier first album will be released in June.
Thursday, June 4
The Top Notes 8-Hand Piano Ensemble – The Top Notes Piano Ensemble performs music arranged for 8-hand piano enlivened with wit, humor and commentary. The musicians, all life-long pianists and music educators, have crafted a repertoire that ranges from popular songs to classical pieces that have delighted audiences throughout South Carolina. Hearing four pianists playing two pianos at once and watching the choreography of 40 fingers is a rare and exciting musical experience.
Friday, June 5
Leah María Suárez & Friends present Las Américas: Port a Puerto. Inspired by sea and song, multilingual vocalist and Charleston native, Leah María Suárez, performs arrangements rooted in popular folk and jazz repertoire spanning the Americas – North, Central and South. Las Américas illuminates the interconnectedness of shared history and liberation in struggle, strength, and truth in story, transcending borders through song. This special collaboration will feature Jonathan Lovett on piano and Kevin Hamilton on bass.
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- Thomas Dixon
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- New South Festival Singers
The New South Festival Singers conclude their 41st season with this most amazing day, a powerful program centered on peace, gratitude, and spiritual reflection. This fall concert draws on the rich legacy of American Shaker songs, paired with choral works spanning from the Renaissance to the 21st century. Kevin Siegfried’s Shaker Songs serve as musical guideposts, shaping a narrative that moves through themes of peace, love, radiance, sorrow, and eternity. Unified by the enduring clarity of the Shaker tradition, this concert invites listeners into a space of quiet joy and deep connection. Come be moved. Come sing in spirit with us. The Atlanta-based New South Festival Singers, formerly William Baker Festival Singers, has been a Piccolo Spoleto favorite, performing annually to capacity audiences since 1989. In our 2026 performance we welcome new Music Director & Conductor Thomas Dixon.
Performance: Monday, May 25 at 3:00pm
Venue: Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting Street
Admission: Free to attend, donations accepted
Palmetto Choral Collective “Sing Me a Story” – An uplifting and interactive concert for all ages celebrating Charleston County Library’s summer reading program theme, “Endless Eras: Endless Stories,” through fun musical storytelling from the youth singers of Palmetto Choral Collective.
Admission: Free
Performance Date: May 28 at 3:00pm
Venue: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 67 Anson Street
Admission: Free
2026 Scottish Performing Arts Classic
All events take place at South Carolina Society Hall, 72 Meeting Street
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South Carolina Society Hall, located at 72 Meeting Street in downtown Charleston, is a premier, historic venue built between 1799 and 1804, offering an elegant, quintessentially Charleston atmosphere just perfect for hosting The Clan Donald Trust for the Gaelic Performing Arts in partnership with the Robert Burns Society of Charleston 2026 Scottish Performing Arts Classic – a premier international event for the performance Gaelic Arts.
The venue is ADA accessible with an elevator. While there is no dedicated on-site parking, parking is available on surrounding streets and in nearby garages.
As part of the Piccolo Spoleto series, this year’s 2026 Scottish Performing Arts Classic showcases world-class performers (hailing from Australia, Canada, Scotland, New Zealand and the USA) competing during four events of the 2026 Scottish Performing Arts Classic – the Angus Katie McDonald Memorial Prize for Ceol Beag (Bagpipes), the Joseph MacDonald Memorial Prize for Piobaireachd (Bagpipes), the Princess Margaret of the Isles Memorial Prize for Clarsach (Harp) and the Dan Rory MacDonald Memorial Prize for Scottish Fiddle (Fiddle).
June 5
1:30-3:30 pm
Angus Katie McDonald Memorial Prize for Ceol Beag
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4:30-6:30pm
Joseph MacDonald Memorial Prize for Piobaireachd
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1:30-6:30 pm
One Day Bundle – June 5 Both Events
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June 6
1:00-3:00pm
Princess Margaret of the Isles Memorial Prize for Clarsach
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4:00-6:00pm
Dan Rory MacDonald Memorial Prize for Scottish Fiddle
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1:00-6:00pm
One Day Bundle – June 6 Both Events
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Embark on a musical journey to the vibrant streets of Brazil with Charleston-based, Porto Seguro. With Alva Anderson’s soulful voice as the centerpiece, backed up with impressive instrumentals and solid grooves, the band delivers an energetic, heartfelt Piccolo Spoleto tribute to Brazilian bossa nova, samba, choro, and MPB tunes. The rest of the band comprises Susan Conant on flute, John Holenko on mandolin, Tom Noren on guitar, John Kennedy on bass, and Bryce Waldron-Noren on drums. Their program of Brazilian favorites and lesser-known but equally terrific tunes will make your toes tap and your heart sing.
Venue: Gage Hall, 4 Archdale Street
Admission: $25 General Admission; $10 Students under 21 PURCHASE TICKETS
STELLARUM, a professional, eight-voice choir dedicated to bringing diverse programs of choral music to audiences across the Southeastern United States, will perform from a rich legacy of centuries of repertoire. STELLARUM performs “Faire is the Heaven – Songs of Love, Songs of Mortality, Songs of Reflection,” without a conductor to highlight stunningly beautiful and iconic choral masterpieces by Arnesen, Bairstow, Bruckner, Harris, Parker, Parton, Paulus, Pearsall, Prior, Stanford, Trotta, Tallis and Walton. STELLARUM’s singers are all church musicians with a range of additional professional experiences including performance, conducting, composition and teaching in secondary and higher education. STELLARUM’s motto is “eight voices, one heart.”
Join Brazilian music ensemble Porto Seguro for a dynamic afternoon that blends the classical concert hall with the sundrenched, soulful grooves of Brazil. This Piccolo Spoleto event is a vibrant fusion that promises to bridge the gap between European classical music and the heart of Brazil.
Charleston-based Porto Seguro performs Brazilian samba, bossa, and MPB. Local jazz favorite, Alva Anderson’s captivating voice is at the heart of the band. Along with instrumentalists, Susan Conant, flute; John Holenko, mandolin; Tom Noren, guitar; John Kennedy, bass; and Bryce Waldron-Noren, drums, the band plays Brazilian favorites and lesser-known but equally terrific tunes to make your toes tap and your heart sing.
Performance Dates: May 24 at 3:00 pm
Venue: Gage Hall, 4 Archdale Street
Admission: $25 General Admission; $10 Students under 21 PURCHASE TICKETS
Winston-Salem Choral Artists present The Sacred Veil – An intimate portrait of life, love, and loss, The Sacred Veil is a deeply moving and contemplative work featuring texts by acclaimed poet Anthony Silverstri alongside journal entries by his wife, Julie, whose life and experience form the heart of the piece. The work traces a powerful emotional journey through joy, devotion, grief, and remembrance. Centered on Julie’s experience with ovarian cancer and her loss of both life and family, the narrative is presented with profound respect and emotional honesty. Audience members should be aware of its subject matter, particularly those sensitive to themes of illness and loss. The performance lasts approximately one hour and is presented without intermission.Performance Dates: June 5 at 7:30pm
Venue: Cathedral of St. Luke & St. Paul, 126 Coming Street
Admission: Free, donations accepted
A World of Jewish Culture at Piccolo Spoleto 2026
Inaugurated in 1998 as a joint project of the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program at the College of Charleston, in cooperation with the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, A World of Jewish Culture at Piccolo Spoleto has brought Jewish music, film, and celebration to Charleston every year since. This year’s series is sponsored by the Herzman-Fishman Fund and the Seltzer-Lovinger Endowment for Jewish Cultural Programming.
The Kletztonians (75 min)
Have you ever heard music so engaging that you just gotta dance? The Kleztonians, comprising some of the finest musicians from across the southeastern United States, will offer Eastern European Hip-Hop, Jazz and Progressive Rock.
Jewish Voices in Classical Chamber Music (60 min)
Experience an intimate evening of chamber music at the beautiful KKBE Synagogue, featuring a distinguished ensemble of artists. Violinist Yuriy Bekker is joined by five-time Grammy-nominated classical guitarist Mak Grgić, renowned violinist Anyango Yarbo-Davenport, violist Michael Klotz, and Charleston Symphony principal cellist Benjamin Mekinulov. The program pairs Mendelssohn’s masterful String Quartet in A minor with Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s vibrant Guitar Quintet. These works showcase both emotional depth and lasting influence. Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s compositions left a lasting mark on Hollywood music. Join us for this inspiring concert celebrating the rich legacy of Jewish composers and their enduring contributions to our cultural heritage.
The Piccolo Spoleto Young Artists Series features emerging artists in the area. Concerts, performed by advanced collegiate students and recent graduates as they springboard into their music careers. Each concert is varied with disciplines of piano, voice, strings and woodwinds plus a concert each by the top jazz combo at CofC and a concert by the Steel Drum ensemble.
Admission: $12 General Admission; $10 Students and Seniors PURCHASE TICKETS
Monday, May 25 • My Romance
Repertoire includes Borodin String Quartet No. 2 in D Major — David Gadsden & Messiah Taylor (violins), Autumn Buchta (viola), Hayden Rucker (cello); Rossini’s Cruda sorte from L’italiana in Algeri – Meleana Cabales (mezzo-soprano); Brahms’ Zwei Gesänge – Xandra Smith (mezzo-soprano) & Zach Butler (cello); Mendelsohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64, 1st mvt. – Cecily Wright (violin); Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole, 3rd mvt. – Danny Maniscalco (violin); Brahms’ Capriccio, Op. 76, No. 1 – James Love (piano)
Tuesday, May 26 • To Infinity and Beyond
Repertoire includes Prokofiev’s Cello Sonata, 2nd & 3rd mvts. – Isaac Hill (cello); Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso from Miroirs – James Love, piano; Ives art songs – Jimmy Cyganek (baritone); Prokofiev’s Visions fugitives, Op. 22 – James Love, piano; Gallagher’s art songs – Laila Dye-Sharpe (soprano)
Wednesday, May 27 • What’s Opera, Doc?
Scenes from Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro: Act I Trio Cosa sento – Colin Covington (baritione), Julia Boughter (soprano), Casey Grantham (tenor) and Act III duet, Sull’aria – Laila Dye-Sharpe & Hannah Brusch (sopranos); Delibes’ Lakme, Flower Duet – Ollie (soprano), Mollie Olstrom (mezzo); Wagner’s Siegmunds Liebeslied – Jimmy Cyganek (Tenor); Ward’s The Crucible, I Do Not Judge You, John – Meleana Cabales (mezzo-soprano); Donizetti’s La Favorita, O mio Fernando – Xandra Smith (mezzo-soprano); and L’elisir D’amore, Prendi, per me sei libero – Julia Boughter; Menotti’s The Old Maid and the Thief, Steal Me Sweet Their – Laila Dye-Sharpe (soprano); Korngold’s Die Tote Stat – Mein sehnen – Colin Covington (baritone)
Thursday, May 28 • Isn’t It Romantic Repertoire
A bevy of music that includes Schubert’s String Quintet in C Major, D 956, featuring Danny Maniscalco & William Railey (violins), Autumn Buchta (viola) and Issac Hill & Anna Jones (cello). Other works include: Chopin’s Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47, featuring Othniel Gort (piano); Brahms’ Zigeunerlieder featuring Laila Dye-Sharpe (soprano); Saint- Saens’ Violin Concerto No 3 in B minor, op 6, featuring Messiah Taylor (violin); Saint Saens’ Cello Concerto, featuring Lucas Peine (cello).
Friday, May 29 • American Songbook
This ever-popular concert features the College of Charleston’s top jazz combo – Aidan Johnson (piano), Michael Ahern (bass) and Brice Waldron-Noren (drums) presenting their renditoons of great jazz standards.
Monday, June 1 • I’ll Take Romance
Repertoire 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)
Tuesday, June 2 • Go for Baroque
Repertoire includes Handel’s See the raging Flames Arise from Joshua – Jimmy Cyganek (baritone); Bach’s Cello Suite No.1 in G major, BWV 1007 – David Gadsden (violin); Bach’s Prelude and Fugue in A-flat major, BWV 862 — Alina Galiyeva (piano); Bach’s Suite 4 in E flat – Isaac Hill (cello); Bach’s Prelude and Fugue in B-flat major BWV 866 – Othniel Gorg
Wednesday, June 3 • A Day with the Romantics
Repertoire includes Breval’s Cello Sonata, 1st mvt. — Bailey Ceurvorst (cello); chasson of Debussy – Isaac Hill (tenor); Bruch’s Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor, Op. 26, 3rd mvt. – William Railey (violin); Grieg Cello Sonata, 1st mvt. — Samira Shokrian (cello); lieder of Schubert – Jimmy Cyganek (baritone)
Thursday, June 4 • Mostly Mozart
Repertoire includes Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K581, 1st mvt. — Cecily Wright & Piper Walden (violins), Natalie Gizzo (viola), Bailey A. Ceurvorst (cello), Annie Rogers (clarinet); Beethoven’s Duo in C major for violin and cello, 1st mvt. — Anna Ilie (violin), Ian Suthon (cello); Ach ich fühls from Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte – Julia Boughter (soprano); Parto ma tu ben mio from La clemenza di Tito – Meleana Cabales (mezzo-soprano); Mozart’s Sonata in C major, K. 330, 1st mvt. – Xandra Smith (piano); Violin Concerto No 2, in D major, K211, 1st mvt. – Piper Walden (violin); Smanie implacabili from Così fan tutte — Xandra Smith (mezzo-soprano)
Friday, June 5 • Steel Band
The College of Charleston Steel Band plays the music of Trinidad including both the Calypso and Soca styles. With works by Lord Kitchner, Liam Teague and many more Trinidadian artists and songs by popular artists like John Lennon and Van Morrison, this concert is sure to be a rare treat!
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- Daniel Stroman
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- Grace Richter
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- Jaalah Brown
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- Jack Oakman
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- Jason Austin Smith
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- Kendall King
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- Rachel Lane
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- Tallon Tirozzi
Performance: June 5 at 6:00pm
Venue: Parkside Church, 43 Moultrie Street
Admission: Free, donations accepted