Hayden’s Ferry Chamber Music Series launches its 2017-18 season with an afternoon of piano duets and cello sonatas at Tempe Center for the Arts sponsored by Northern Trust.

Pianists Jerome Lowenthal and Ursula Oppens play a program with cellist Evan Drachman, grandson of Gregor Piatagorsky on Sunday afternoon, 2:30 p.m. The program is inspired by Mr. Lowenthal’s teacher William Kappel who died on Oct. 29, 1953.

 “The 2017-18 series showcases acclaimed musicians as well as talented emerging musicians,” says Catherine Hayden series producer. “The programs will feature a broad range of repertoire and fresh interpretations of classical chamber music.”

 Future concerts include: 

·       Trio Combray Dec. 10 – with Gregory Fulkerson, violin; Jeffrey Solow, cello; and Jeffrey Swann, piano performing a Proust-inspired program.

·       Violin Recital Jan. 21, 2018 – Young Concert Artists International Auditions winner violinist Benjamin Baker will perform with pianist Daniel Lebhardt.  

·       Soprano Recital ~ March 18 – Soprano Julia Bullock will perform a recital with pianist John Arida.

·       Jupiter String Quartet ~ April 22 –Nelson Lee and Megan Freivogel, violin; Liz Freivogel, viola; and Daniel McDonough, cello.

 Sunday is the last opportunity to purchase a $135 season ticket for all five concerts. Individual concert tickets are $30 adult and include a wine reception with artists following the concert. Student tickets, with ID, $10.

 Purchase tickets at TCA Box Office or online at tca.ticketforce.com or 480.350.2822. Service fees apply. More information at Hayden’s Ferry Chamber Music Series and  [email protected]