SpringFest 2025
The world’s brightest young stars join forces with classical music’s most celebrated luminaries.
Join Four Seasons for a weekend of stunning music-making at SpringFest! Our distinguished festival artists – a veritable who’s who of chamber music luminaries and brilliant rising stars – come together to present concerts featuring iconic works by classical music’s titans. With six captivating performances (and 34 musicians!) on tap, Greenville, NC, becomes the hub of the chamber music universe from May 30-June 1. We can’t wait to see you there!
Edward C. Smith, Jr. & Grady–White Boats, Inc.
SpringFest! Pass (all six events!): $50
Individual Concert Tickets: $10 per event
Expanded access to $10 tickets for SpringFest! made possible through the generous support of Four Seasons donors.
SpringFest! Opening Night
Fletcher Recital Hall, ECU
PROGRAM:
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 70, No. 2
Johannes Brahms – Piano Quartet in C Minor, Op. 60
Antonín Dvořák – Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 87
MUSICIANS:
Andrew Chen, Solomon Ge, Robert McDonald, piano; Nicholas Kitchen, Ravani Loushy Kay, KJ McDonald, violin; Catherine Cho, Joseph Skerik, viola; Annie SeEun Hyung, Yeesun Kim, Dilshod Narzillaev, cello
Brahms, Ravel & Schumann
Fletcher Recital Hall, ECU
PROGRAM:
Robert Schumann – Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 63
Maurice Ravel – String Quartet
Johannes Brahms – Piano Trio in C Major, Op. 87
MUSICIANS:
Lucas Amory, Robert McDonald, piano; Nick Hammel, Ani Kavafian, Hannah Chaewon Kim, Hye-Jin Kim, violin; Cara Pogossian, viola; Michael Kannen, Andres Sanchez, Jakob Giovanni Taylor, cello
Beethoven, Fauré & Dohnányi
Fletcher Recital Hall, ECU
PROGRAM:
Ludwig van Beethoven – String Quartet in F Minor, Op. 95, “Serioso”
Gabriel Fauré – Piano Quartet in C Minor, Op. 15
Ernő Dohnányi – Piano Quintet in E-flat Minor, Op. 26
MUSICIANS:
Lucas Amory, Andrew Chen, piano; Catherine Cho, Tianyou Ma, Bobby Boogyeom Park, Sarah Jégou-Sageman, Whitney Takata, violin; Ara Gregorian, Yeh-Chun Lin, viola; Joan Herget, Dilshod Narzillaev, Yi-I Stephanie Yang, cello
Brahms, Schumann & Beethoven
Fletcher Recital Hall, ECU
PROGRAM:
Johannes Brahms – Piano Trio in B Major, Op. 8
Robert Schumann – String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 41, No. 1
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97, “Archduke”
MUSICIANS:
Martina Consonni, Khanh Nhi Luong, piano; Sarah Jégou-Sageman, Hannah Chaewon Kim, Ida Kavafian, Ravani Loushy Kay, violin; Steven Tenenbom, viola; Colin Carr, Joan Herget, Jakob Giovanni Taylor, cello
Beethoven, Mendelssohn & Elgar
Fletcher Recital Hall, ECU
PROGRAM:
Ludwig van Beethoven – String Quartet in D Major, Op. 18, No. 3
Felix Mendelssohn – String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 13
Edward Elgar – Piano Quintet in A Minor, Op. 84
MUSICIANS:
Martina Consonni, piano; Leah Amory, Nick Hammel, Ani Kavafian, Tianyou Ma, KJ McDonald, violin; Yeh-Chun Lin, Cara Pogossian, Steven Tenenbom, viola; Colin Carr, Annie SeEun Hyung, Yeesun Kim, cello
SpringFest! Finale
Fletcher Recital Hall, ECU
PROGRAM:
Ludwig van Beethoven – String Quartet in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1
Robert Schumann – Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 47
Antonín Dvořák – Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81
MUSICIANS:
Solomon Ge, Khanh Nhi Luong, piano; Leah Amory, Hye-Jin Kim, Bobby Boogyeom Park, Whitney Takata; Nicholas Kitchen, violin/viola; Ida Kavafian, Joseph Skerik, viola; Michael Kannen, Andres Sanchez, Yi-I Stephanie Yang, cello
Leah Amory, violin
Lucas Amory, piano
Colin Carr, cello
Catherine Cho, violin/viola
Martina Consonni, piano
Solomon Ge, piano
Ara Gregorian, violin/viola
Nicholas Hammel, violin
Joan Herget, cello
Sarah Jégou-Sageman, violin
Michael Kannen, cello
Ani Kavafian, violin
Ida Kavafian, violin/viola
Hannah Chaewon Kim, violin
Hye-Jin Kim, violin
Yeesun Kim, cello
Nicholas Kitchen, violin/viola
Yeh-Chun Lin, viola
Ravani Loushy Kay, violin
Khanh Nhi Luong, piano
Tianyou Ma, violin
Robert McDonald, piano
Dilshod Narzillaev, cello
Bobby Boogyeom Park, violin
Cara Pogossian, viola
Andres Sanchez, cello
Joseph Skerik, viola
Whitney Takata, violin
Jakob Giovanni Taylor, cello
Steven Tenenbom, viola
Trio Eris
Andrew Jun Chen, piano
K.J. McDonald, violin
Annie SeEun Hyung, cello
Yi-I Stephanie Yang, cello
Known as “the gem of the east,” Greenville is the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. During your visit for SpringFest! 2025, you’ll discover a vibrant destination brimming with opportunities for dining, lodging, leisure, and fun!
LODGING
THE 5TH STREET INN
Address: 1105 E 5th Street Greenville, NC 27858
Phone: 252-227-0364
Website: https://the5thstreetinn.com/
BEST WESTERN PLUS
Address: 2310 Greenville Boulevard NE, Greenville, NC 27858
Phone: 252-752-2378
Website: bestwestern.com
HAMPTON INN BY HILTON
Address: 305 Greenville Boulevard SW, Greenville, NC 27834
Phone: 252-355-7400
Website: guestreservations.com/hampton-inn-greenville
HILTON GARDEN INN GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY AREA
Address: 423 Evans Street, Greenville, NC 27834
Phone: 252-864-2000
Website: hilton.com
HILTON GREENVILLE
Address: 207 Greenville Boulevard SW, Greenville, NC 27834
Phone: 252-355-5000
Website: hilton.com
HOLIDAY INN GREENVILLE
Address: 203 Greenville Boulevard SE, Greenville, NC 27834
Phone: 252-355-8300
Website: ihg.com
DININGWith a restaurant scene boasting everything from farm-to-table fine dining to eastern North Carolina BBQ royalty, Greenville has numerous dining options.These are just a few of our favorites!
AMANTE TACOS & SPIRITS
Address: 601 Dickinson Avenue, Greenville, NC 27834
Website: amantetacos.com
B’S BARBEQUE
Address: 751 State Road 1204, Greenville, NC 27858
CINNAMON BISTRO INDIAN CUISINE
Address: 733 Red Banks Road, Greenville, NC 27858
FORD + SHEP
Address: 718 Dickinson Avenue, Suite 103, Greenville, NC 27834
MEATING GROUND CAFE
Address: 4810 Old Tar Road, Winterville, NC 28590
Website: meatinggroundcafe.com
LUNA PIZZA CAFE
Address: 632 S Pitt Street #100, Greenville, NC 27834
Website: lunapizzacafe.com
NATIVE FINE DINER
Address: 907 Dickinson Avenue, Greenville, NC 27834
Website: eatatnative.com
THE SCULLERY
Address: 431 Evans Street, Greenville, NC 27858
SIDEBAR
Address: 707 Dickinson Avenue, Greenville, NC 27834
Website: sidebargreenville.com
SKYLIGHT INN BBQ
Address: 4618 Lee Street, Ayden, NC 28513
Website: skylightinnbbq.com
STARLIGHT CAFE & FARM
Address: 104 W 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858
Website: starlightcafeandfarm.com
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