oin us for some of the most popular events on the annual Festival schedule, our special Festival period concerts. Each offers a rare chance to experience period music in intimate historic settings with entertaining and educational interpretations. Seating is limited, so early reservations are encouraged.

Tickets are $25 and may be ordered online from this site or by calling 843-722-3405 after Nov. 1, 2008.

Beethoven on Church Street

First Baptist Church, c. 1822

61 Church Street

Monday, March 23, 5:15 p.m.

1822 marks not only the construction of the current First Baptist Church building, but also the time in which Ludwig van Beethoven was at work on his miraculous Ninth Symphony, written in total deafness. Please join us for this classical music concert featuring chamber works by this important and enigmatic genius.

Athens Recorder Ensemble

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, c. 1835

67 Anson Street

Saturday, March 28, 5:15 p.m.

Set amid the beauty of the intimate and historic setting of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, the Athens Recorder Ensemble will present a sampling of musical genres through the ages. Pieces have been selected to appeal to a wide variety of interests and will feature music from the Renaissance, Baroque and Modern periods. Kevin Kelly of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music will set the stage by offering a brief historical commentary of the music provided by the six-period ensemble.