Cherry Hill Concerts

The Board of Directors of the Cherry Hill Historical Foundation is pleased to present Thomas Pandolfi in concert on Sunday, July 26^th.  Always in demand for his virtuosity and narrative programming, Pandolfi last played to a full house at Cherry Hill in 2024. This season he will present a sweeping and highly virtuosic program that bridges European Romantic brilliance and the unmistakable sound of America’s musical voice  The first half will showcase the poetic and electrifying piano world of Franz Liszt, featuring works that combine lyricism, brilliance, and transcendental virtuosity.

The second half, America 250: From Roots to Rhapsody, will trace a vibrant musical journey through the American soundscape ____from early salon miniatures and ragtime classics to the Broadway stage and the enduring genius of George Gershwin.  Culminating in the solo piano version of Rhapsody in Blue, the program captures the energy, lyricism, and rhythmic vitality that define the American musical identity.

This concert reflects Pandolfi’s signature approach:  combining technical command, expressive range, and large-scale narrative programming to create an immersive and unforgettable recital experience.

Admissions to the 3:00 PM performance will be taken at the door, with adults admitted for $10, students for $5, and children 12 and under at no charge. A reception will follow the program, and the entire 1858 plantation home of the George Washington Alston family  will be open for touring. Located 12 miles south of Warrenton on Hwy NC 58, the unique concert venue is on the National Register of Historic Places and provides a well-preserved example of an Italianate-Greek Revival style in the Jacob Holt vernacular.

For further information and driving instructions, please visit www.cherryhillconcerts.com or telephone 252-257-5259.

The Cherry Hill Concert Series will present its annual Outstanding Young Artist concert on Sunday, June 28^th, at 3:00 PM. This year’s performance will feature pianist Kyle Finley in a program of works by Beethoven, Scriabin, and Chopin.

Finley, a student of Dr. Clara Young at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was recommended by his teacher for this unique event. Finley has studied piano for fourteen years and is a recent graduate of UNC with double degrees in chemistry and music. During his high school years he studied with Professor Tom Lohr.

A reception will be held following the program, where attendees can meet this talented young musician. The entire 1858 plantation house will be open for touring. Located in the Warren County community of Inez,  12 miles south of Warrenton on NC Hwy 58, the house was built for the George Washington Alston family and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

There will be no admission fee for this concert. All donations will be gratefully accepted. For further information please visit www.cherryhillconcerts.com or telephone 252-257-5259.