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SUMMARY:Pre-concert Talk with Sara Davis Buechner
DESCRIPTION:Women+ on the Edge of Democracy Initiative\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Shenandoah Conservatory’s John O’Conor as he speaks with Sara Davis Buechner about her career and upcoming program featuring works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart\, Carl Maria von Weber\, Maurice Ravel and Francis Poulenc. \n\n\n\nThis pre-concert talk is included as a free event with ticket purchase to its associated World of the Piano performance. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society\n\n\n\nJoin Friends of the Conservatory at the Ally level or above and designate your gift to World of the Piano to become a member of our Piano Society! In addition to being listed in each World of the Piano program\, members receive all Ally benefits plus access to exclusive Piano Society events. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-10-pre-concert-talk-with-sara-davis-buechner/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:artsengage,World of the Piano
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SUMMARY:Piano Masterclass with Sara Davis Buechner
DESCRIPTION:Women+ on the Edge of Democracy Initiative\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nObserve Sara Davis Buechner’s masterclass with our keyboard students. Limited seating is open to the public for quiet observation. Please arrive by 9:45AM. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society\n\n\n\nJoin Friends of the Conservatory at the Ally level or above and designate your gift to World of the Piano to become a member of our Piano Society! In addition to being listed in each World of the Piano program\, members receive all Ally benefits plus access to exclusive Piano Society events. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-10-piano-masterclass-with-sara-davis-buechner/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:artsengage,World of the Piano
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SUMMARY:Women+ on the Edge of Democracy Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Women+ on the Edge of Democracy Initiative\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHazel-Pruitt Armory\, Collaboratory \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Collective Portrait of a Nation in Doubt and Transformation\n\n\n\nExperience theatre as a catalyst for conversation with Women+ on the Edge of Democracy: A Collective Portrait of a Nation in Doubt and Transformation\, a nationwide series of readings presented ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Shenandoah Conservatory’s acting students perform a selection of new short works by women+ playwrights exploring the state of democracy in America through comedy\, tragedy and perspectives spanning the political spectrum. \n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts and the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize\, Shenandoah joins 54 theatres and organizations across 30 states in this nationwide act of storytelling and listening. Featuring works by Lauren Gunderson\, Jane Anderson\, Elizabeth Diggs\, Rebecca Lenkiewicz\, Susan Miller\, Lisa Loomer\, Kimber Lee\, Jenny Schwartz and Lindsay Ayvazian\, the evening invites audiences to consider our present moment through history\, global context and visions of the future. A conversation with the audience immediately follows the readings. \n\n\n\nFree event; no tickets are required.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-10-women-on-the-edge-of-democracy-initiative/
LOCATION:Hazel-Pruitt Armory\, Collaboratory\, 608 Millwood Ave\, Winchester\, VA
CATEGORIES:artsengage,Free Performances,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Well-Being Concert: The Naghash Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Women+ on the Edge of Democracy Initiative\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoodson Chapel – Recital Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreated in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute \n\n\n\nJess Bertin\, host\n\n\n\nFind a moment of stillness and connection with The Naghash Ensemble\, whose mesmerizing music brings together the sounds of Armenian folk traditions\, new classical music and contemporary post-minimalism. This intimate Well-Being Concert pairs the ensemble’s evocative music with guided mindfulness and reflection\, inviting audiences to listen deeply and experience music in a new way. \n\n\n\nAbout Well-Being Concerts\n\n\n\nMusic has the power to calm\, restore\, inspire and connect. Created in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute\, Shenandoah Conservatory’s Well-Being Concerts reimagine the traditional concert experience as a space for reflection\, mindfulness and human connection. \n\n\n\nThese intimate\, hour-long events blend live music with guided mindfulness practices\, creating a welcoming environment designed to invite audiences to slow down\, listen deeply and engage with music in a meaningful way. Rooted in growing research on the relationship between music and well-being\, the series creates space for participants to experience music not simply as entertainment\, but as a source of renewal\, resilience and shared understanding. \n\n\n\nJoin us after each Well-Being Concert for light refreshments in the lobby. \n\n\n\nReservations are recommended. A suggested contribution of $10 helps support the series\, but you are welcome to reserve your seat at whatever amount is right for you. Everyone is welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-11-well-being-concert-the-naghash-ensemble/
LOCATION:Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall\, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:artsengage,Free Performances,Guest Artist Performance,Music,Well-Being Concerts
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SUMMARY:Pre-concert Talk with Clayton Stephenson
DESCRIPTION:Women+ on the Edge of Democracy Initiative\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Shenandoah Conservatory’s John O’Conor as he speaks with Clayton Stephenson about his career and upcoming program featuring works by Maurice Ravel\, Rodgers & Hammerstein\, Robert Schumann\, Bill Evans and Sergei Prokofiev. \n\n\n\nThis pre-concert talk is included as a free event with ticket purchase to its associated World of the Piano performance. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society\n\n\n\nJoin Friends of the Conservatory at the Ally level or above and designate your gift to World of the Piano to become a member of our Piano Society! In addition to being listed in each World of the Piano program\, members receive all Ally benefits plus access to exclusive Piano Society events. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-02-pre-concert-talk-with-clayton-stephenson/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:artsengage,World of the Piano
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SUMMARY:Piano Masterclass with Clayton Stephenson
DESCRIPTION:Women+ on the Edge of Democracy Initiative\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nObserve Clayton Stephenson’s masterclass with our keyboard students. Limited seating is open to the public for quiet observation. Please arrive by 9:45AM. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society\n\n\n\nJoin Friends of the Conservatory at the Ally level or above and designate your gift to World of the Piano to become a member of our Piano Society! In addition to being listed in each World of the Piano program\, members receive all Ally benefits plus access to exclusive Piano Society events. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-02-piano-masterclass-with-clayton-stephenson/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:artsengage,World of the Piano
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SUMMARY:Well-Being Concert: Devony Smith\, mezzo-soprano & Danny Zelibor\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Women+ on the Edge of Democracy Initiative\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoodson Chapel – Recital Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreated in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute \n\n\n\nJess Bertin\, host\n\n\n\nExperience the expressive power of the human voice with mezzo-soprano Devony Smith and pianist Danny Zelibor in an intimate performance centered on reflection and connection. This Well-Being Concert pairs their collaborative artistry with guided mindfulness\, inviting audiences to listen deeply and experience music with renewed presence. \n\n\n\nAbout Well-Being Concerts\n\n\n\nMusic has the power to calm\, restore\, inspire and connect. Created in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute\, Shenandoah Conservatory’s Well-Being Concerts reimagine the traditional concert experience as a space for reflection\, mindfulness and human connection. \n\n\n\nThese intimate\, hour-long events blend live music with guided mindfulness practices\, creating a welcoming environment designed to invite audiences to slow down\, listen deeply and engage with music in a meaningful way. Rooted in growing research on the relationship between music and well-being\, the series creates space for participants to experience music not simply as entertainment\, but as a source of renewal\, resilience and shared understanding. \n\n\n\nJoin us after each Well-Being Concert for light refreshments in the lobby. \n\n\n\nReservations are recommended. A suggested contribution of $10 helps support the series\, but you are welcome to reserve your seat at whatever amount is right for you. Everyone is welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-03-well-being-concert-devony-smith-mezzo-soprano-danny-zelibor-piano/
LOCATION:Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall\, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:artsengage,Free Performances,Guest Artist Performance,Music,Well-Being Concerts
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SUMMARY:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion
DESCRIPTION:Women+ on the Edge of Democracy Initiative\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoodson Chapel – Recital Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreated in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute \n\n\n\nJess Bertin\, host\n\n\n\nExplore rhythm\, resonance and stillness with percussionist Karlyn Viña in an intimate performance that invites a deeper awareness of sound and sensation. This Well-Being Concert pairs the rich colors and textures of percussion with guided mindfulness and reflection\, creating space to listen\, connect and be fully present. \n\n\n\nAbout Well-Being Concerts\n\n\n\nMusic has the power to calm\, restore\, inspire and connect. Created in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute\, Shenandoah Conservatory’s Well-Being Concerts reimagine the traditional concert experience as a space for reflection\, mindfulness and human connection. \n\n\n\nThese intimate\, hour-long events blend live music with guided mindfulness practices\, creating a welcoming environment designed to invite audiences to slow down\, listen deeply and engage with music in a meaningful way. Rooted in growing research on the relationship between music and well-being\, the series creates space for participants to experience music not simply as entertainment\, but as a source of renewal\, resilience and shared understanding. \n\n\n\nJoin us after each Well-Being Concert for light refreshments in the lobby. \n\n\n\nReservations are recommended. A suggested contribution of $10 helps support the series\, but you are welcome to reserve your seat at whatever amount is right for you. Everyone is welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-04-well-being-concert-karlyn-vina-percussion/
LOCATION:Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall\, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:artsengage,Faculty Performances,Free Performances,Music,Well-Being Concerts
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SUMMARY:Pre-concert Talk with Jon Nakamatsu
DESCRIPTION:Women+ on the Edge of Democracy Initiative\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Shenandoah Conservatory’s John O’Conor as he speaks with Jon Nakamatsu about his career and upcoming program featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach\, Ludwig van Beethoven\, Elena Ruehr\, Vivian Fung and Frédéric Chopin. \n\n\n\nThis pre-concert talk is included as a free event with ticket purchase to its associated World of the Piano performance. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society\n\n\n\nJoin Friends of the Conservatory at the Ally level or above and designate your gift to World of the Piano to become a member of our Piano Society! In addition to being listed in each World of the Piano program\, members receive all Ally benefits plus access to exclusive Piano Society events. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-04-pre-concert-talk-with-jon-nakamatsu/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:artsengage,World of the Piano
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SUMMARY:Piano Masterclass with Jon Nakamatsu
DESCRIPTION:Women+ on the Edge of Democracy Initiative\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nObserve Jon Nakamatsu’s masterclass with our keyboard students. Limited seating is open to the public for quiet observation. Please arrive by 9:45AM. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society\n\n\n\nJoin Friends of the Conservatory at the Ally level or above and designate your gift to World of the Piano to become a member of our Piano Society! In addition to being listed in each World of the Piano program\, members receive all Ally benefits plus access to exclusive Piano Society events. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-04-piano-masterclass-with-jon-nakamatsu/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:artsengage,World of the Piano
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