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“ITALIAN INSPIRATIONS”
Works for cello and piano by Italian composers or inspired by Italy

Features music by Stravinsky, Rossini, Puccini,
Piatti, Morricone, and Rota

September 28-30, 2026

South African cellist Jacques-Pierre Malan returns for another thrilling concert.  This Italian-inspired program features Stravinsky’s tuneful “Suite Italienne” and also showcases some wonderful Italian composers including Rossini, Piatti, Puccini, and Donizetti along with famous movie themes by Morricone and Rota.  You will have a hard time not to sing along!

Here is a video of us playing the exciting Piatti Tarantella:

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Sep

28

Monday, Sep 28, 2026 @ 7:30pm

Home of Daniel Angerstein & Jerry Schultz
1998 Randy Drive in Hendersonville

Join us once again at one of the finest places to hear a concert anywhere in the country!   Dan and Jerry have a fabulous house in the Hendersonville area with panoramic views of mountains, an amazing acoustical space, an incredible interior setting, and a fantastic 9 foot grand piano from 1892!  Jerry also always provides some delicious food and they have plenty of wine as well.   Seating will be limited so please sign up as soon as you can.  Light food, desserts, and wine are included in the price.    Experience chamber music the way it was meant to be heard—in a true chamber.  Enjoy the intimate setting and the Salon atmosphere.  Sign up below.  You do not need a PayPal account—just any major credit card.  You can purchase multiple seats after you click on the yellow “ADD to CART” button.  Or call Dan at 802-369-0856 to purchase seats over the phone.

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Sep

29

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026 @ 4:00pm

St. Giles Chapel at Deerfield Retirement Community
1617 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

Join us in this very intimate space with wonderful acoustics and a warm atmosphere at our “home” Church on the campus of Deerfield Retirement Community that is also open to the general public.  Tickets at the door are $20 for general public, $15 for Deerfield residents, and FREE for students 18 and under.   Get a further 10% discount on all seats by purchasing in advance at the link below.   You do not need to have a PayPal account; to purchase seats with any credit card, just click the blue “Buy Now” button below; on the next page, click the Ticket arrow to choose General or Deerfield Resident and select how many seats you want.  Then click the black button that says Credit or Debit card (all major credit cards accepted). We will not send out tickets but will confirm your purchase and have your names on a list at the door.   You can also call Dan Weiser at 802-369-0856 if you prefer to pay by phone.

 

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Sep

30

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm

White Horse Black Mountain
105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain NC 28711

The White Horse is back in business!   Another fun program at one of our original and favorite venues with a truly relaxing and informal atmosphere.  This renovated Chevy dealership is a true gem of the region with its cabaret-style tables and many drinks available.  Bring your own food and have a little dinner and drinks while you watch the concert. All programs are currently pay what you can and half of the proceeds will go to the White Horse Community Fund that is supporting those in need after Hurricane Helene.   

For more info and to buy seats in advance, visit:  https://whitehorseblackmountain.org/product/amici-italian-inspirations/