Close Encounters With Music - Saluting the Clarinet - Mozart, Beethoven, Bartók and Gershwin

Close Encounters With Music presents "Saluting the Clarinet", a program highlighting the instrument's versatility across classical and jazz-influenced forms. This concert features works from Mozart and Beethoven, showcasing the clarinet's early classical elegance, alongside pieces by Bartók and Gershwin, which explore its expressive range in 20th-century music. It's a focused look at how the clarinet has shaped and been shaped by diverse compositional styles. The event takes place Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, MA. This venue offers a classic concert hall setting, suitable for appreciating chamber music and instrumental performances. It's a good fit for anyone interested in classical music history, instrumental deep dives, or the interplay between different musical eras.