The River Concert Series at St. Mary’s College of Maryland is over for the season but its resident orchestra continues Friday night outdoor waterfront concerts in St. Mary’s County through August. The Chesapeake Orchestra presents free 7 pm classical and jazz concerts at Woodlawn Farm in Ridge with three performances on Friday nights: August 3rd , 10th and 17th. For further information; 301-904-2272, info@woodlawn-farm.com, www.chesapeakeorchestra.org.
On Friday August 3rd the Chesapeake Orchestra Strings present A Little Night Music led by Maestro Jeff Silberschlag including the music of Mozart, Tchaikovsky, “Duke” Ellington and Gershwin. It’s a night of string serenades.
The following Friday night, August 10th The Chesapeake Orchestra presents Sarah Jones and Quiet Nights and Quiet Stars, a romantic evening with the 2004 Billie Holiday Vocal Award Winner and her jazz trio.
The finale of the Chesapeake Orchestra Woodlawn Summer Series presents acclaimed tenor sax musician Don Stapleson and his jazz quartet Clazzical Jam. The concert is Friday August 17th and the drummer is the Maestro’s brother Craig Silberschlag.
Woodlawn Farm is located on the water in Ridge (16040 Woodlawn Dr.). Take Rt. 5 North, right at Wynne Rd, the farm is on the left. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets. Food can be purchased on site. Alcoholic beverages must be purchased and consumed at Woodlawn, including Slack wines, beers of all types and cocktails made to order. Water, lemonade and sodas are also available.
Woodlawn Farm, a late 18th Century manor, houses a Bed and Breakfast as well as the Slack Winery, The approach through the fields and woodland of this 180-acre estate offers views of the manor house and Potomac River virtually unchanged since the days of the original owners. The National Trust for Historic Preservation named Woodlawn its 1990 Grand Prize Winner of the “Great American Home Awards”.
Jeffrey Silberschlag has distinguished himself in the world of music, performing as a conductor and trumpet soloist throughout Europe, the United States, Russia, China, Japan, and Israel. His performances have been described as “compelling” by Germany’s Kölnishce Rundschau; “extraordinary” by Italy’s L’Arena; and “outstanding” by Fanfare m
