On February 9 we’ll be treated to an eclectic mix of music by my good friends, Hazel Ketchum and John Holenko, performing on a variety of plucked instruments as The Hungry Monks. Expect anything from medieval music to Hazel’s original songs. I performed with Hazel for many years in the Rossignol Duo and know that we’ll have a evening of fabulous music making.

Ukrainian guitar virtuoso Marina Alexandra emigrated to the United States when she was 19 and studied with me at the University of South Carolina where she received her M.M. degree. She’s an outstanding musician who will delight you on her April 13 concert.

I am honored to be Artistic Director of this series and am looking forward to a fantastic first season and hope to continue the exploration of musical beauty in such a wonderful setting for many years in the future.

Christopher Berg 
Artistic Director, Lake Lure Concert Series