The Abingdon Music Experience presents “Music on the Lawn” sponsored by BVU Authority. Come join us for an afternoon of great Classical and Jazz performers each Sunday from 1:00 – 3:00 PM on the Martha Washington Inn and Spa lawn during the month of April. These events are Rain or Shine with the music moving into Backstage at the Martha in case of rain.

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April 7, 2013 – Classic Strings Duo

Hailed as “two perfect virtuosos” at their international performance debut, Kevin and Bryan Matheson of the Classic Strings Duo were received with critical acclaim at their Carnegie Weill Recital Hall debut as part of the Ibla Grand Prize competition winners’ tour. The Classic Strings Duo is awakening audiences to music for the violin-viola duo. A combination written for since the 17th century, and with duos being written today, the repertory is vast and varied, including works by Mozart, Beethoven, Sibelius and Schickele.

Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM

This is a free event and open to the public. Bring your picnic basket, a blanket and a lawn chair and enjoy the music. No outside alcohol allowed on the premise.

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April 14, 2013 – Brass 5

BRASS 5, one of America’s most successful educational ensembles has been an active part of the Mid-Atlantic arts scene for 29 years. The “5” offer a vast repertoire from Renaissance, Classical, Dixieland, Swing, Jazz, Rock to Country and more, they easily have something for everyone, young and old alike.

BRASS 5 performances have been featured on numerous television and Public Radio and TV programs and have been broadcast live on National Public Radio. Eager to create exciting music, Brass 5 has been featured in concerts throughout Europe and the Mid-Atlantic area.

Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM

This is a free event and open to the public. Bring your picnic basket, a blanket and a lawn chair and enjoy the music. No outside alcohol allowed on the premise.

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April 21, 2013 – Marcolivia

Marcolivia is an award-winning violin and violin/viola duo performing music of many styles and periods, including Folk Music, Jazz and Salon/Virtuoso works. Olivia Hajioffand Marc Ramirez enjoy successful individual solo and chamber music careers: Ms. Hajioff, a Fulbright scholar, received a BBC Young Musician of the Year Award and was also a prize winner in the European Violin competition. In her native England she has performed chamber music at the Dartington International Festival with David Owen Norris and Stephen Bishop Kovacevich. She has concertized throughout Europe and the U.S. notably in London’s Wigmore Hall, the South Bank, Cheltenham Festival, Paderewski Hall in Switzerland, and the Kennedy Center. Arnold Steinhardt (Guarneri Quartet) described her as a “compelling performer”.

Mr. Ramirez has concertized throughout Europe and North America, performing at such halls as the Tretyakov Museum in Moscow, Carnegie Recital Hall, and the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. His recitals have been broadcast on many radio stations, including those in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Among his awards are First Prizes in the Henryk Szeryng Competition, the Parisot-Friedman International Competition, and the Cavallaro International Competition for a two-year Fellowship to Yale University. From 1983-1986,he was invited by Henryk Szeryng to study and tour with him, visiting many European cities. The Washington Post has described his playing as “intensely beautiful”.

Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM

This is a free event and open to the public. Bring your picnic basket, a blanket and a lawn chair and enjoy the music. No outside alcohol allowed on the premise.

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April 28, 2013 – Le Hotclub

In the 1930′s this style of music was made famous by the legendary Django Reinhardt and Le Hotclub de Paris. In Roanoke, VA, a group was formed called Le Hotclub de Biglick (Biglick, being the old name for Roanoke, VA). Now today, this music is kept alive by a group known as Le Hotclub.

This music paints a picture that takes you back in time. Come listen to the seductive sounds of Le Hotclub.

Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM

This is a free event and open to the public. Bring your picnic basket, a blanket and a lawn chair and enjoy the music. No outside alcohol allowed on the premise.