Davies Concert Series 2009-2010
Osman Kivrak, Artistic Director

All concerts are held at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church 7400 Temple Hills Rd, Camp Springs, Maryland (1/4 mile south of Allentown Rd.) on Sundays at 6:30 pm., unless otherwise noted, and will be followed by a reception to meet the artists. The building (including restrooms) is accessible to the handicapped. These concerts are supported through donations and subscriptions. Directions to church.

Ticket Prices:
At the Door: $12; $5 students; Five-Concert Series: $45; Students under age 21 - $20

Donors: Your contributions help sustain the tradition of live music in Prince George's County. Benefactors (donating $200 or more), Sponsor (donating $100 or more), Patron (donating $50 to $99), Associate ($25-$49), or Friend ($5-24). All donations are tax deductible.

Bonus: A free concert will be presented Sunday, August 30 at 6:30 pm as a benefit and promotional treat. No tickets are required. Free will offerings are always gratefully accepted. Francis Wright, one of the founders of the concert series, will be honored at this performance.

October 25 - Paula Akbar and Teri Lazar  
Violinists Paula Akbar and Teri Lazar present a concert of classical and folk music for violin duos in honor of Frances Wright, one of the founders of the Davies Concert series. Paula Akbar is a member of the National Symphony Orchestra and the Eclipse Chamber Orchestra. Teri Lazar is a member of the Sunrise Quartet and is Concertmaster of the Virginia Chamber Orchestra.

“. . . a suave violinist” - New York Times
“. . . virtuoso playing” - Richmond Times Dispatch

December 6 - Grace Griffith and Lynn Hollyfield
A program of songs to herald the winter season and celebrate its beauty with a touch of Christmas. The program highlights original songs by Lynn, folksongs from the celtic and Appalachian tradition and an eclectic collection of songs ranging from Bernstein to Cornwall.

“Haunting and soulful performances” - Washington Post

February 14 - Michellé Howard-Hanson (Soprano)
 and David Chapman (Pianist)
A Valentine's Concert. Rapture! Desire! Adventure! Ardor! Musical vignettes from opera, operetta, art song, popular song and musical theater.

"her voice is of major quality, silken and fortified with dramatic heft”
- Washington Post

March 21 - Francis Poulenc Trio
This internationally acclaimed trio is comprised of three uniquely gifted virtuosos - bassoonist Bryan Young, pianist Irina Lande, and oboist Vladimir Lande. The trio is noted for combining 21st-century vibrancy with the best European instrumental tradition.

“particularly beautiful playing” - Baltimore Sun

April 11 - Phil Snedecor (Trumpet)
assisted by Beverly Crawford (Flute) and Ernie Baretta  (Piano)
The recital includes works by Bach, Stevenson, Ewasen, Martinu and Telemann

The Davies Concert Series strives to bring the finest chamber music to the Camp Springs area to enrich the cultural life of Prince George's County and to introduce young people to classical music.