Last week’s Classical Music Agenda omitted an excellent concert opportunity that just came to my attention, annual concerts of Schubert’s music called Schubert, Schubert, and Schubert. The final installment is this evening (March 18, 8 p.m.), at Georgetown University’s Gaston Hall (37th and O St. NW), when the Auryn String Quartet will play Schubert’s Quartetsatz, D. 703, and the “Death and the Maiden” quartet, D. 810. Pianist Kyoko Hashimoto will also play the four Schubert impromptus. The best part is that, thanks to generous sponsors, tickets are only $5 and $3 for students. Here is what to do with the rest of your week.
MONDAY:
Hawaiian baritone Quinn Kelsey will give a recital in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, sponsored by Vocal Arts Society. His program, accompanied by pianist Craig Rutenberg, will include songs by Handel, Mahler, Brahms, Mussorgsky, and best of all Gerald Finzi. $38.50, 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY:
>> You may be tired of hearing about Shakespeare-themed events, but this is one of the most interesting concerts in connection with this year’s Shakespeare in Washington Festival. The Nash Ensemble of London will give a concert at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, joined by mezzo-soprano Jean Rigby. Also, Susan Bickley will perform the world premiere of a new Shakespeare-inspired work by David Matthews, Terrible Beauty, commissioned for the festival. $35, 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY:
>> Local composer Andrew Simpson, who is on the faculty at Catholic University, will present a recital of his instrumental chamber music, featuring performances by the Great Noise Ensemble, the Snark Ensemble, and other guest artists. This free concert will take place in Ward Recital Hall, on the campus of Catholic University. Free, 8 p.m.
