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Pianist Benjamin Hochman will return to Cherry Hill with a program of works by a number of favorite composers on  Sunday, March 1. Hochman, born in Jerusalem, now resides in Berlin, Germany. He first performed at Cherry Hill when he was visiting professor of piano at East Carolina University and returned to the historic Warren County venue in 2024 during a United States concert tour.

Hochman fills many roles, from orchestral soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician to conductor. He regards music as vital and essential, and members of the music performance world recognize his deep commitment to insightful programming and performances of quality. Since his concert debut at Carnegie Hall, he has performed with orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic and Prague Philharmonia. A winner of Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Career Grant, Hochman performs at venues around the world.

The concert begins at 3:00 PM and will include works by Bach, Brahms, Debussy, and Chopin. This concert is supported by an endowment in memory of Amma Graham, Warrenton resident and early supporter of local historic preservation.

A reception will be held following the concert, with the entire 1850’s plantation house open for touring. Admissions will be taken at the door with adults at $10, students at $5, and children 12 and under admitted at no charge.

For further information about Cherry Hill and driving directions, please visit www.cherryhillconcerts.com or telephone 252-257-5259.

Ensemble Aubade will perform Mozart and More for the Cherry Hill Concert Series on Sunday, February 15^th at 3:00 PM.  The program will include wide-ranging masterpieces for the unusual combination of flute, viola, and piano.  The centerpiece is the exquisite Kegelstatt Trio K, 498 by Mozart with Peter Bloom on alto flute “wonderfully smoky and mysterious – EarRelevant”. Other highlights include the lush and thrilling Trio for Flute, Viola and Piano (1919) by American composer Leo Sowerby; the magnificent Trio Opus 45(1856) by the great 19^th century composer Louise Farrenc; and Sonata for Flute, Viola and Piano (1976), a vivid and captivating piece by Mexican composer Eduardo Angulo.

The musicians will be Peter Bloom, flute and alto flute; Francis Grimes, viola; and Steven Sussmen, piano. The group concertizes across the United States, captivating audiences with their electrifying performances.

 A reception will follow the performance, when audience and performers can enjoy refreshments and conversation in the 1858 home of the George Washington Alston family in the Warren County community of Inez.

 Admissions will be taken at the door, with adults at $10, students at $5, and children 12 and under admitted at no charge.  For further information about Cherry Hill and Sunday’s event, visit www.cherryhillconcerts.com or telephone 252-257-5259.

The Cherry Hill Historical Foundation will present their annual Christmas gift to area residents with a musical program by The Oakwood Waits on Sunday, December 14^th.  The event will begin at 3:00 PM, with a reception to follow in the 1858 plantation home of the George Alston descendants in Inez.

The Raleigh a cappella singers began their traditional visit to Cherry Hill in 2008, and except for the Covid years they have delighted their audiences at the Warren County site each December since. Dressed in Victorian attire, the double quartet sings songs of the season with much joy and a bit of fun.

The singers have been invited to the White House three times, and the sing at the Governor’s Mansion in Raleigh on numerous occasions. They also perform during the holiday season at various locations throughout the Triangle area.

There will be no admission charge for this performance. Any donations will be gratefully received.For further information about Cherry Hill and upcoming concerts, please visit www.cherryhillconcerts.com.

Dr. Daniel Steinert will present the fourth annual Thanksgiving program at Cherry Hill on Sunday, November 23^rd. The performance will begin at 3:00 PM, and will feature the talents of Dr. Steinert as pianist and conductor, along with his daughter Caroline and violinist Eric McCracken. Adding their voices to the program will be the Cherry Hill Children’s Voices under the direction of Joyce Roberts, music director of the Cherry Hill Concert Series.

The program, titled “Autumn Anthems of Thanksgiving”, will include works by Drovak, Rachmaninoff, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Bach, and traditional and folk music to fit this season of joy and blessing. The audience will be invited to participate in some of the traditional songs of the season.

Dr. Steinert has offered his musical gifts for 50 years with orchestras, choirs, and choruses, the last 18 years as Minister of Music at Christ United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill. He is the founding director of the Northeast Piedmont Chorale, and is well remembered as former organist and choir director of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church in Warrenton. Dr. Steinert also serves as Co-Dean of the American Guild of Organists’ Durham-Chapel Hill chapter.

Caroline Steinert is a graduate of East Carolina University where she earned Bachelor of Music degrees in Music Education and Vocal Performance. She teaches music at North Graham(NC) Elementary School. She also serves as Music Director for Center Theater Carrboro and sings soprano in the professional vocal ensemble North Carolina Choral Artists.

Eric McCracken has made a number of appearances at Cherry Hill and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Cherry Hill Historical Foundation. He is a retired member of the North Carolina Symphony and now teaches privately. He also operates Gardens of Portridge, a source of perennial plants at his home in Franklin County.

A reception will follow the program, and admissions will be taken at the door. For further information visit www.cherryhillconcerts.com or call 252-257-5259.

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A unique combination of instruments can be heard at Cherry Hill on Sunday, October 26^th.  Astralis Chamber Ensemble is made up of flutist Angela Massey, harpist Jane Yoo, and violist Christine Wu. The aptly named program is titled “Meditations” and will consist of compositions of Debussy, Bach, Dubois, Saint-Saens, and Genzmer.  This innovative and dynamic ensemble has performed with much acclaim across the United States. The three musicians represent decades of experience performing at many of the world’s major venues and notable concert series.

The concert will begin at 3:00 with admissions taken at the door. Adult admission is $10, students at $5, and children 12 and under at no charge. A reception will follow the program, and the entire 1859 historic home will be open for touring.

For further information please call 252-257-5250.

Pianist Solomon Eichner will perform at Cherry Hill on Sunday, September 28^th.  The program will include works by Chopin, Brahms, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, and other well-know composers.

  Originally from Baltimore, Mr. Eichner graduated from the Manhattan School of Music and Peabody Conservatory.  He has performed in England, Italy, Germany, Austria, Poland and throughout the United States, including several well-received performances at Cherry Hill. He maintains a faculty position for the North Carolina Chamber Music Institute. He, his wife Becky and young daughter Skylar Gizelle reside in Chapel Hill.

 Sunday’s concert will begin at 3:00 PM, and admissions will be taken at the door.  Adult admissions will be $10, students at $5, and children 12 and under admitted at no charge.  A reception will follow the concert, and the 1858 plantation house will be open in its entirety.

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

The David Esleck Trio will perform jazz at Cherry Hill on Sunday, July 13th. The concert will begin at 3:00 PM, and admissions will be taken at the door. The group, comprised of piano, bass, and drums, has made several appearances at the Inez venue and is among Cherry Hill’s most requested performers.

        Dr. Esleck, performer, composer, producer, and educator, teaches at the University of Richmond. Experienced as a multi-instrumentalist, he focuses on the piano, both as a soloist and with the trio. He has been heard in concerts and recitals around the country, including performances for and with  Presidents, heads of state, CEO’s, Hollywood stars and musical figures like Tony Bennett. He holds Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees . Jazz bands, children’s choirs, orchestras and soloists have performed Esleck’s music, and it has been heard in films and television programs.

         The July concert is given in memory of Edwina Rooker, Warrenton resident and longtime supporter of the Cherry Hill Foundation and its cultural and educational missions.

         Admission for this concert will be $10 for adults, $5 for students, and children 12 and under will be admitted at no charge. A reception will follow the program, and the entire 1858 home will be open.

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

The Neave Piano Trio will perform at Cherry Hill on Sunday, March 23^rd. The program will begin at 3:00, and a reception will be held in the dining room and parlors of the 1858 plantation house after the performance.

Formed in 2010, the Neave Trio has earned enormous praise for its engaging, cutting-edge performances. The word “Neave” is Gaelic for “bright” and “radiant”, both of which apply to the trio’s music making, according to several music critics. The group consists of violinist Anna Williams, cellist Mikhail Veselov, and pianist Eri Nakamura and has performed at many prominent concert series and festivals worldwide. They have played at the Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and numerous esteemed venues. They have held residency positions at Brown University, the University of Virginia, Bard College, and at Virginia Commonwealth University,

Sunday’s program will include David Ludwig’s “Three Yiddish Dances”, Bedrich Smetana’s Piano Trio No. 1 in G minor, and the Shostakovich Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor. Admissions will be taken at the door with adults at $10, students at $5, and children 12 and under admitted at no charge.

Begun in 1982 by Warren County resident Edgar Thorne, the Cherry Hill Concert Series takes place in the 1858 plantation home of the George Washington Alston family. The home has been carefully preserved by the original family descendants and the Cherry Hill Historical Foundation and will be open for touring after the concert. For more information about Cherry Hill and driving directions, please call 252-257-5259.

Pianist Kwan Yi will open the 2025 concert season at Cherry Hill with a performance of Franz Liszt’s “Years of Pilgrimage, Year Two” on Sunday, February 16^th. The concert, which will begin at 3:00 PM, features works written by Liszt during his second year of a stay in Italy. The composer developed a love for Italy and spent many years in that country.

Kwan Yi, now associate professor of piano at East Carolina University, is a graduate of the Curtis Institute, Julliard School, and the Peabody Institute. He has participated in numerous music festivals around the world and has been guest performer at renowned concert halls such as Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and many others. Yi was heard with delight when he played previously at Cherry Hill. Sunday marks the first time the “Years of Pilgrimage” has been played at the Inez venue.

  A reception will follow the performance, and the entire 1858 home of the George Alston family will be open for touring. Admissions will be taken at the door, with adults admitted for $10, students for $5, and children 12 and under at no charge. For more information about Cherry Hill and driving instructions, please call 252-257-5259.

The Oakwood Waits, an a cappella group from Raleigh, will perform at Cherry Hill Plantation in Inez on December 8th. The event will begin at 3:00 pm and will feature the group, dressed in antebellum costume, for their 14th visit to Cherry Hill. The performance of traditional carols and songs has been given from the Executive Mansion to the White House and has become a holiday tradition at the 1858 Inez home of the George W. Alston family. Guests are invited to enjoy refreshments and visit with the singers at a reception following the performance. 

 The board of directors of the Cherry Hill Foundation presents the singers as a Christmas gift to the community and cordially invites everyone for an afternoon of entertainment and refreshment. All donations will be gratefully accepted.For further information visit www.cherryhillconcerts.com. or call 252-257-5259.