oin us for some of the most popular events on the annual Festival schedule, our special Festival period concerts. Each offers a rare chance to experience period music in intimate historic settings. Seats are limited, so early reservations are strongly encouraged.

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Beethoven on Church Street

First Baptist Church, c. 1822

Offered Monday, March 17, 5:15 p.m.

1822 marks not only the consecration of the current First Baptist Church building, but the time in which Ludwig van Beethoven was at work on his miraculous Ninth Symphony.

Grandeur and Romance

Trinity Methodist Church, c. 1848-50

Offered Wednesday, March 26, 5:15 p.m.

With its giant and imposing Corinthian-columned portico and massive dual flight of stone steps, Trinity Methodist Church beautifully reflects the grandeur of antebellum Charleston. Equally grand is the highly expressive music of this time, known as the Romantic Period.

Athens Recorder Ensemble

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, c. 1835

Offered Saturday, April 12, 5:15 p.m.

Set amid the beauty of the intimate and historic setting of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, the Athens Recorder Ensemble is back by popular demand from last year's Festival. A sampling of musical genres through the ages will be presented, reflecting the Renaissance, Baroque and Modern periods. Kevin Kelly of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music will set the stage by offering a brief commentary of the music provided by this ensemble.