Get up closer and personal with Artistic Director Philip Setzer as he introduces Manchester Music Festival 50th Anniversary programming with Young Artists Class of 2024 in a program of solo works. Featuring special guest Shawn Harrington, Curator of the Manchester Historical Society.
Reception to follow.
*Presented in Partnership with Manchester Community Library
Philip Setzer
MMF Artistic Director,
Hailed as one of the luminaries of the classical music world, violinist Philip Setzer brings international acclaim to MMF in his role as Artistic Director. Mr. Setzer is well known on the world’s most renowned concert stages as a member of the 9-time-Grammy winning Emerson String Quartet, and from his many collaborations with music legends. This, along with his passion for teaching, have solidified his status as a leading figure in the industry. As MMF’s Artistic Director, Philip Setzer’s unparalleled experience and artistic vision will propel the organization to new heights.
Shawn Harrington
Curator of the Manchester Historical Society
Shawn Harrington serves as Curator of the Manchester Historical Society and is a lifelong resident of Bennington County. Over the past eight years, he has been digitizing the thousands of pieces in the MHS collection to use for outreach and education at local schools, as well as in print and social media. He has worked for the past two decades in the financial services industry with a tenure as a member of the New York Stock Exchange and resides in Manchester Center with his two sons.
Artists
Brian Anderson, viola
Bree Fotheringham, violin
Dylan Kinneavy, cello
Kenichi Kiyama, violin
Kevonna Shuford, viola
Hang Zhong, piano
Brian Anderson
Kevonna Shuford
Bree Fotheringham
Dylan Kinneavy
Kenichi Kiyama
Hang Zhong