The 25th Season of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival will be a grand celebration featuring intimate live and livestreamed indoor concerts, big outdoor concerts at the Stage on the Village Green in Eastsound to entertain the entire community, and an energetic and engaging concert on Lopez Island.

Schedule of Events

Live In-Person Performances at Orcas Center

7:30pm and 5:30pm - Concerts

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All In-Person tickets are Reserved Seating. Ticket holders will be seated in specific, reserved seats following state and local guidelines in effect at that time.
To remain in compliance with State and local recommendations and contractual obligations, masks are required at all times inside the Orcas Center building.

Cost:
$40 or $45 Adult
$10 Ages 6-18 (OICMF main stage concerts are not appropriate for children under 6)

Livestream Performances Broadcast from Orcas Center

Livestream concerts are sponsored by the Robert Henigson Board Designated Fund
5:30pm Concerts at Orcas Center only
Cost: Free
Access to Livestream Concert recordings will be available for 3 days after each concert, ending at midnight (Pacific Time) on the third day after the live broadcast.

August 4, 2022

3:00pm - Chamber Music on Lopez Island

Time for Three with Sempre Sisters

Artists:
Time for Three (Nicolas Kendall violin, Charles Yang violin, Ranaan Meyer bass)
Sempre Sisters (Charlotte Marckx violin, Olivia Marckx cello)

August 5, 2022

5:30pm: Outdoor Concert on the Village Green - Orcas Island

Time for Three with Sempre Sisters

Artists:
Time for Three (Nicolas Kendall violin, Charles Yang violin, Ranaan Meyer bass)
Sempre Sisters (Charlotte Marckx violin, Olivia Marckx cello)

Cost: Free

August 6, 2022

7:30pm - A Night at the Opera

Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto Grosso in D minor, Op.3, No. 11 for two violins and cello
Soloists: Robyn Bollinger violin, Charlotte Marckx violin, Olivia Marckx cello
Daniel Ching violin, Sandy Yamamoto violin, Chee-Yun violin, William Fedkenheuer violin, Aloysia Friedmann viola, Toby Hoffman viola, John Largess viola, Joshua Gindele cello, Chad Wesselkamper bass, Jon Kimura Parker harpsichord

Moritz Moszkowski: Suite for two violins and piano in G minor, Op. 71
Daniel Ching violin, Sandy Yamamoto violin, Jon Kimura Parker piano

Gioachino Rossini (arr. Olivia Marckx): "Figaro's Aria" from The Barber of Seville for violin and cello
Sempre Sisters – Charlotte Marckx violin, Olivia Marckx cello

Georges Bizet (arr. Olivia Marckx): "Fantasie" on Carmen for violin and cello
Sempre Sisters

Kurt Weill (arr. Olivia Marckx): "Mack the Knife" from The Threepenny Opera for violin and cello
Sempre Sisters

Giacomo Puccini: Crisantemi (Chrysanthemums) for string quartet
Miró Quartet (Daniel Ching violin, William Fedkenheuer violin, John Largess viola, Joshua Gindele cello)

Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Sextet in D Major, Op. 110
Chee-Yun violin, Toby Hoffman viola, Aloysia Friedmann viola, Olivia Marckx cello, Chad Wesselkamper bass, Jon Kimura Parker piano

August 7, 2022

5:30pm - A Night at the Opera (live & livestream)

Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto Grosso in D minor, Op.3, No. 11 for two violins and cello
Soloists: Robyn Bollinger violin, Charlotte Marckx violin, Olivia Marckx cello
Daniel Ching violin, Sandy Yamamoto violin, Chee-Yun violin, William Fedkenheuer violin, Aloysia Friedmann viola, Toby Hoffman viola, John Largess viola, Joshua Gindele cello, Chad Wesselkamper bass, Jon Kimura Parker harpsichord

Moritz Moszkowski: Suite for two violins and piano in G minor, Op. 71
Daniel Ching violin, Sandy Yamamoto violin, Jon Kimura Parker piano

Gioachino Rossini (arr. Olivia Marckx): "Figaro's Aria" from The Barber of Seville for violin and cello
Sempre Sisters – Charlotte Marckx violin, Olivia Marckx cello

Georges Bizet (arr. Olivia Marckx): "Fantasie" on Carmen for violin and cello
Sempre Sisters

Kurt Weill (arr. Olivia Marckx): "Mack the Knife" from The Threepenny Opera for violin and cello
Sempre Sisters

Giacomo Puccini: Crisantemi (Chrysanthemums) for string quartet
Miró Quartet (Daniel Ching violin, William Fedkenheuer violin, John Largess viola, Joshua Gindele cello)

Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Sextet in D Major, Op. 110
Chee-Yun violin, Toby Hoffman viola, Aloysia Friedmann viola, Olivia Marckx cello, Chad Wesselkamper bass, Jon Kimura Parker piano

August 10, 2022

1:00 pm: Children's Concert - The Story of Ferdinand

Children of all ages are invited to join Ferdinand the Bull and a merry band of musicians for a fun hour of magic and mayhem. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and meet us out on the front lawn of Orcas Center on Wednesday, August 10, at 1:00 pm.

Expect a violin or two and a piano, and enjoy the lively narration of a timeless tale! This inspiring and educational music-filled romp is bound to delight our youngest fans and their families!

Admission is free, active imaginations encouraged.

Narrator: Margie Carper
Musicians: Chee-Yun, Jon Kimura Parker, and other members of the merry band

Cost: Free

August 9, 2022

7:30pm - Czech, Please!

Bohuslav Martinu: Three Madrigals for violin and viola
William Fedkenheuer violin, Aloysia Friedmann viola

César Franck: Sonata in A Major for violin and piano
Chee-Yun violin, Jon Kimura Parker piano

Antonín Dvorák: Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 81
Miró Quartet (Daniel Ching violin, William Fedkenheuer violin, John Largess viola, Joshua Gindele cello), Christopher Shih piano

August 10, 2022

5:30pm - Czech, Please! (live & livestream)

Bohuslav Martinu: Three Madrigals for violin and viola
William Fedkenheuer violin, Aloysia Friedmann viola

César Franck: Sonata in A Major for violin and piano
Chee-Yun violin, Jon Kimura Parker piano

Antonín Dvorák: Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 81
Miró Quartet (Daniel Ching violin, William Fedkenheuer violin, John Largess viola, Joshua Gindele cello), Christopher Shih piano

August 12, 2022

7:30pm - Orcas~trations: French Connection

Free Pre-Concert Talk at 6:30 pm (live)
Artwork by Martha Farish

Join pianists Jon Kimura "Jackie" Parker and Christopher Shih in conversation with Aloysia Friedmann for what promises to be a lively and informative Pre-Concert Talk. We know Jackie as one of the world's preeminent concert pianists. Christopher, when not playing to appreciative audiences, is Dr. Shih, a full time gastroenterologist. He is also the First Prize winner of the Sixth Cliburn Competition for Amateur Pianists. Aloysia will lead these two musicians through a wide-ranging discussion touching on everything from performances and collaborations to their favorite post-concert sushi chefs!

Erik Satie: Gymnopédie No. 1
Ruta Kuzmickas piano

Claude Debussy: Petite Suite for piano four-hands
Jon Kimura Parker and Christopher Shih piano

Claude Debussy: Première Rhapsodie for clarinet and piano
Jose Franch-Ballester clarinet, Ruta Kuzmickas piano

Maurice Ravel: Sonata in G Major for violin and piano
Robyn Bollinger violin, Jon Kimura Parker piano

Claude Debussy: Clair de Lune
Ruta Kuzmickas piano

Claude Debussy: Sonata in D minor for cello and piano
Desmond Hoebig cello, Jon Kimura Parker piano

Maurice Ravel: String Quartet in F Major
Miró Quartet (Daniel Ching violin, William Fedkenheuer violin John Largess viola, Joshua Gindele cello)

August 13, 2022

5:30pm - Orcas~trations: French Connection

Free Pre-Concert Talk at 4:30 pm (live & livestream)
Artwork by Martha Farish

Join pianists Jon Kimura "Jackie" Parker and Christopher Shih in conversation with Aloysia Friedmann for what promises to be a lively and informative Pre-Concert Talk. We know Jackie as one of the world's preeminent concert pianists. Christopher, when not playing to appreciative audiences, is Dr. Shih, a full time gastroenterologist. He is also the First Prize winner of the Sixth Cliburn Competition for Amateur Pianists. Aloysia will lead these two musicians through a wide-ranging discussion touching on everything from performances and collaborations to their favorite post-concert sushi chefs!

Erik Satie: Gymnopédie No. 1
Ruta Kuzmickas piano

Claude Debussy: Petite Suite for piano four-hands
Jon Kimura Parker and Christopher Shih piano

Claude Debussy: Première Rhapsodie for clarinet and piano
Jose Franch-Ballester clarinet, Ruta Kuzmickas piano

Maurice Ravel: Sonata in G Major for violin and piano
Robyn Bollinger violin, Jon Kimura Parker piano

Claude Debussy: Clair de Lune
Ruta Kuzmickas piano

Claude Debussy: Sonata in D minor for cello and piano
Desmond Hoebig cello, Jon Kimura Parker piano

Maurice Ravel: String Quartet in F Major
Miró Quartet (Daniel Ching violin, William Fedkenheuer violin John Largess viola, Joshua Gindele cello)

August 14, 2022

3:00pm: Outdoor Concert On The Village Green Orcas Island

Outdoor Concert on the Village Green – Orcas Island: Big Band Extravaganza

Featuring Jens Lindemann, Jon Kimura Parker, Rhapsody in Blue and the OICMF Big Band

Artists: Jens Lindemann solo trumpet, Jon Kimura Parker solo piano, Dehner Franks piano, Adam Kessler drums, Chad Wesselkamper bass, Aaron Heick alto sax, Owen Kotler alto sax, Jay Thomas tenor sax, Nathaniel Paul Schleimer baritone sax, Brad Allison lead trumpet, Oliver Groenewald trumpet, Steve Alboucq trumpet, Dan Marcus trombone, Joe Boucher trombone, Wade Demmert bass trombone

Cost: Free

August 16, 2022

7:30pm - To B or Not to B

Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 16
Cecilia Belcher violin, Aloysia Friedmann viola, Richard Belcher cello, Jon Kimura Parker piano

Aram Khachaturian: Andante con dolore, con molto espressione from Trio in G minor for clarinet, violin, and piano
Jose Franch-Ballester clarinet, Robyn Bollinger violin, Ruta Kuzmickas piano

Igor Stravinsky: Danse du Diable (Devil's Dance) for violin, clarinet, and piano
Robyn Bollinger violin, Jose Franch-Ballester clarinet, Ruta Kuzmickas piano

Johannes Brahms: Horn (Flugelhorn) Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 40
Jens Lindemann flugelhorn, Sandy Yamamoto violin, Jon Kimura Parker piano

Florence Price (arr. J. Ranz): Adoration for clarinet and string quartet
Jose Franch-Ballester clarinet, Miró Quartet (Daniel Ching violin, William Fedkenheuer violin, John Largess viola, Joshua Gindele cello)

Johannes Brahms: String Sextet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 36
Daniel Ching violin, William Fedkenheuer violin, John Largess viola, Toby Hoffman viola, Joshua Gindele cello, Desmond Hoebig cello

August 17, 2022

5:30pm - To B or Not to B (live & livestream)

Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 16
Cecilia Belcher violin, Aloysia Friedmann viola, Richard Belcher cello, Jon Kimura Parker piano

Aram Khachaturian: Andante con dolore, con molto espressione from Trio in G minor for clarinet, violin, and piano
Jose Franch-Ballester clarinet, Robyn Bollinger violin, Ruta Kuzmickas piano

Igor Stravinsky: Danse du Diable (Devil's Dance) for violin, clarinet, and piano
Robyn Bollinger violin, Jose Franch-Ballester clarinet, Ruta Kuzmickas piano

Johannes Brahms: Horn (Flugelhorn) Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 40
Jens Lindemann flugelhorn, Sandy Yamamoto violin, Jon Kimura Parker piano

Florence Price (arr. J. Ranz): Adoration for clarinet and string quartet
Jose Franch-Ballester clarinet, Miró Quartet (Daniel Ching violin, William Fedkenheuer violin, John Largess viola, Joshua Gindele cello)

Johannes Brahms: String Sextet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 36
Daniel Ching violin, William Fedkenheuer violin, John Largess viola, Toby Hoffman viola, Joshua Gindele cello, Desmond Hoebig cello

August 19, 2022

7:30pm - From Klezmer to Klassics

Paul Schoenfield: Freylakh from Trio for violin, clarinet, and piano
Sandy Yamamoto violin, Robyn Bollinger violin, Jon Kimura Parker piano

W. A. Mozart: Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581
Jose Franch-Ballester clarinet, Robyn Bollinger violin, Cecilia Belcher violin, Toby Hoffman viola, Richard Belcher cello

Felix Mendelssohn: String Quintet No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 87
Miró Quartet (Daniel Ching violin, William Fedkenheuer violin, John Largess viola, Joshua Gindele cello), Aloysia Friedmann viola

August 20, 2022

5:30pm - From Klezmer to Klassics (live & livestream)

Paul Schoenfield: Freylakh from Trio for violin, clarinet, and piano
Sandy Yamamoto violin, Robyn Bollinger violin, Jon Kimura Parker piano

W. A. Mozart: Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581
Jose Franch-Ballester clarinet, Robyn Bollinger violin, Cecilia Belcher violin, Toby Hoffman viola, Richard Belcher cello

Felix Mendelssohn: String Quintet No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 87
Miró Quartet (Daniel Ching violin, William Fedkenheuer violin, John Largess viola, Joshua Gindele cello), Aloysia Friedmann viola

Date: August 4-20, 2022

Locations:
Lopez Community Center, 204 Village Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261
Stage on the Green, 203 North Beach Road, Eastsound, WA 98245
Orcas Center, 917 Mound Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245

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