Classical and Contemporary Music

The Odyssey annually showcases promising young musicians in the area. This year, the Odyssey will feature the award-winning jazz vocalists from George Mason University.

This highly acclaimed American string duo, featuring violinist Peter Wilson and double bassist Aaron Clay, offers a unique voice to many musical styles by uniting instruments from opposite ends of the string family while performing music of the classical tradition, jazz, big band, folk, film music, popular song, and even funk.

Hear the heartbeat of classical Argentinian tango channeled by a quintet of top-notch female chamber musicians and their crackerjack bandoneon player. This is tango like you’ve never imagined it: classical chops, jazz harmonies, and intimate arrangements written for the group by outstanding composers in Buenos Aires.

Brian Ganz is widely regarded as one of the leading pianists of his generation. For many years Mr. Ganz has made it his mission to join vivid music-making with warmth and intimacy onstage to produce a new kind of listening experience, in which great works come to life with authentic emotional power.

Concert will be held at the First Lutheran Church, 3604 Chatham Road, Ellicott City, MD.