Serafin Ensemble to perform March 22, April 2

Serafin Ensemble, a roster of internationally acclaimed performing artists, announced concerts Sunday, March 22, at the Music School of Delaware Milford branch and Thursday, April 2, at the Milton Theatre.

Milford performers include Kate Ransom and Amos Fayette, violins; Luke Fleming, viola; Jacques-Pierre Malan, cello; Eileen Grycky, flute; John David Smith, horn; Augustine Mercante, countertenor; and Read Gainsford, piano.

The Milford program repertoire spans music from Vivaldi to today, with a salute to Beethoven – his “Sonata for Horn and Piano,” performed by John David Smith and Read Gainsford, and the “Serenade for Flute, Violin and Viola” featuring artists Eileen Grycky, Amos Fayette and Luke Fleming. Grycky will also be showcased in Mozart's sweet and lively “Quartet for Flute and strings in D Major.”

Highly acclaimed guest pianist Read Gainsford, a native of New Zealand, will perform the Delaware premiere of the Lowell Liebermann Horn Trio. Liebermann is one of America's most frequently performed and commissioned composers.

Another highlight of the Milford program will be Vivaldi’s duet aria sung by countertenor Augustine Mercante joined by Grycky and the Serafin strings.

The Milton Theatre program is titled A Little Night Music. It opens with Mozart’s popular “Eine Kleine Nachtmusic,” followed by his concerto-like “Duo in G Major for Violin and Viola.” The celebration of Beethoven continues with the Serafins’ rendition of his “String Quartet in Eb Major, Op. 74,” nicknamed “The Harp,” for the work’s virtuosic arpeggiated passages. Performers include Kate Ransom and Hal Grossman, violins; Luke Fleming, viola; and Charae Krueger, cello.

The Music School of Delaware is at 23 N. Walnut St., Milford. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for seniors and students. To purchase tickets, go to www.bpt.me/4387618.

Milton Theatre is at 110 Union St., Milton. Tickets are $18 to $23. To purchase tickets, go to www.miltontheatre.com.