String octet, pianist Armstrong bring Mendelssohn, Ravel to Lowcountry youth

From staff reports

Renowned for his electrifying performances from New York’s Carnegie Hall to London’s Wigmore, internationally acclaimed pianist, Andrew Armstrong, along with eight extraordinary musical friends, is on a special mission: to share the wonder of classical music with the young explorers of the Lowcountry in USCB Chamber Music’s third Youth Concert.

Witness a spectacular hour of musical adventure in a captivating world where instruments speak a universal language that knows no national boundaries. Having four violins, two violas, and two cellos on stage talking together and talking with USCB’s own concert Steinway is a rare experience. Each instrument has a story to tell, and together, they create a symphony of narratives to spark the imagination of every listener-young and old alike.

Classical music is a brain booster, especially for kids. It enhances memory, boosts creativity, and may even make math easier. This concert is a playful blend of music education and interactive entertainment. Young folks get to ask questions, learn interesting facts about the instruments and musicians, and be amazed at how music can tell stories and arouse emotions without words.

Visit www.uscbchambermusic.com for tickets now for the performance at 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, at the USCB Center for the Arts. Young people are FREE, and adult tickets are $25.

The USCB Chamber Music’s third Youth Concert is once again proudly sponsored by Lora and Richard Childs and Family.

Want to Go?

Who: USCB Chamber Music featuring pianist Andrew Armstrong and a string octet
What: The third annual Youth Concert
When: 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28
Where: USCB Center for the Arts
Tickets: Young people are free; adult tickets are $25.