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 April Events: Gender (postponed)

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Concert venue TBD. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 7:30.  Tickets $20 Advance only.
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Concert venue TBD. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 7:30.  Tickets $20 Advance only.
Empath Concerts invites guest artists Christine Mann (cellist) and Carson Kirchner (violinist) in presenting a concert centered around the topic of Gender.  We will be playing a work by Kati Agocs for two cellos, in addition to other exciting works. Before intermission will be a discussion about gender in music and gender topics of today.  Contributions of food and drink are welcomed for the potluck reception!
Guest Artists
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Christine Mann, cello
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Carson Kirchner, violin

May Events: "Herstory" (postponed)

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Concert venue TBD. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 7:30.  Tickets $20 Advance only.
TBD
Concert venue TBD. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 7:30.  Tickets $20 Advance only.
Joining Empath Concerts in May are guest artists Andrew Jones (viola) and Amyr Joyner (violin) for concerts centered around "Herstory".  We will be presenting works by women composers including "Limestone and Felt" by Caroline Shaw for viola and cello and more! Before intermission will be a discussion about feminism and the patriarchy.  Contributions of food and drink are welcomed for the potluck reception!
Guest Artists
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Andrew Jones, viola
Andrew's Bio
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Amyr Joyner, violin
Amyr's Bio
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Past Events

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February Events: Classism

Feb 8
Concert will be held in the home of Tim and Julie in Kensington, MD. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 7:30.  Tickets $20 Advance only.
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Feb 29
Concert will be held M Institute for the Arts in Washington, D.C. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 7:30.  Tickets $20 Advance only.
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Empath's third set of concerts for the season is centered around the topic of Classism, featuring Empath Co-Founders, violinist Celaya Kirchner and cellist Emma Hays Johnson. Experience a night of violin/cello duos that explore how music tackles the clash of the classes, including works by Bach, Bartok, and Ravel. Following the performance will be an audience-driven discussion, giving a unique opportunity for concert-goers to directly engage with not only the performers but their fellow art-lovers. Contributions of food and drinks for the potluck reception are welcomed.

Merriam-Webster definition of Classism: prejudice or discrimination based on class

Co-founders and Resident Artists
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Celaya Kirchner, violin
Celaya's Bio
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Emma Hays Johnson, cello
Emma's Bio

December Events: Cultural Appropriation

Dec. 27
Dec. 28
Concert was held in the home of Annie and Tyler Lewandoski. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm.  Tickets $20 Advance only.
Concert was held at Gailes' Violin Shop. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm.  Tickets $20 Advance only.
"Join Empath for a concert centered around the topic of Cultural Appropriation featuring two incredible guest artists from North Carolina, violinist Gabriela Potter, and violist Santiago Vazquez-Loredo. Potter and Vazquez-Loredo will accompany Celaya Kirchner and Emma Hays Johnson in the performance of Dvorak's "American" Quartet and two transcriptions from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker. Johnson will also perform Bright Sheng's solo cello work, Seven Tunes Heard in China. Following the performance will be an audience-driven discussion, giving a unique opportunity for concert-goers to directly engage with not only the performers but their fellow art-lovers. Contributions of food and drinks for the potluck reception would be much appreciated."
Guest Artists
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Santiago Vazquez-Loredo, viola
Santiago's Bio
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Gabriela Potter, violin
Gabriela's Bio
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May/November Events: Nationalism

May 18
Concert venue: home of Annie and Tyler Lewandowski. Doors opened at 7pm, music started at 7:30.  Tickets $20 Advance only.
Nov 15
Concert venue: home of the Stelzigs. Doors opened at 7pm, music started at 7:30.  Tickets $20 Advance only.
In May and November, Empath invited guest artist Andrew Jones (viola) for concerts centered around Nationalism.  The string tiro presented works by Dohnanyi and Bach!
Guest Artists
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Andrew Jones, viola
Andrew's Bio
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Iter String Trio
Iter Trio's Bio
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