Appllo's Fire Presents: FENCING MATCH – Round One

Apollo's Fire Presents: FENCING MATCH – Round One

Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM
LocationFlorence Harkness Memorial Chapel
Format: In-Person; Virtual
Admission: Purchase Tickets

Late summer nights are for passion, romance, and sometimes…fiery duels.  Join Apollo’s Fire for a red-hot concert of dueling double concertos — including:

  • J.S. Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins
  • René Schiffer’s thrilling Tango Concerto for Two Violas da Gamba
  • A colorful suite by Marais
  • Telemann’s Concerto for Flute and Recorder, with its famous Polish folk-inspired finale!

With principal players and concertmaster Alan Choo taking turns in the spotlight, you won’t want to miss this evening of dazzling musical agility.


Venue

Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel (est. 1902) is known for its Tiffany stained-glass windows, soaring arches, and exquisite woodwork. The neo-Gothic structure, located on Mather Quad at Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH), commemorates the brief life of Florence Harkness Severance. The chapel offers a warm, intimate, and acoustically resonant space for Department of Music performances, lectures, and special events.

The CWRU Music Concert Series offers free concerts and student recitals in the stunning Harkness Chapel. These performances highlight the exceptional talents of CWRU students and faculty, providing the broader community with opportunities to enjoy high-quality live music in an intimate and historic setting.


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