Piedmont Camerata to perform May 23

Piedmont University’s artists-in-residence chamber ensemble, Piedmont Camerata, will present a free concert at 4pm on May 23, in the Chapel on the Demorest campus.  Due to COVID-19 restrictions, attendance will be limited and registration is required.  Please visit the Fine Arts Event Guidelines webpage to learn more.  The ensemble includes Heather Baird-Strachan, violin; Rachael Fischer, violin; Scott Garrett, viola; Ismail Akbar, cello; and Jeri-Mae G. Astolfi, piano. The performance will also include Bob Glass as commentator and host.  The concert will include Elfrida Andrée’s spirited Piano Quintet, Louise Héritte-Viardot’s flavorful “Spanish” Piano Quartet, and Max Bruch’s powerful Piano Quintet.  The Chapel, adjacent to the Conservatory of Music, is located at 922 Central Avenue in Demorest.  More than 200 students, about 15 percent of the university’s undergraduate population, participate in music academic programs, ensembles, and performances. The Conservatory of Music is an All-Steinway School.