Every once in a while, the stars align and bring together all the elements for a truly harmonious moment.  With an evocative setting and a receptive group, for a space of time we’re allowed to get things right.  We can relax and let the big forces of the universe carry us a little.

At an Astraios concert, we can feel ourselves in the right time and place.  We are surrounded by beautiful architecture, welcomed by a long tradition of hospitality.  The musicians sense the luck of their involvement and radiate happiness and excitement.  They know they’re on hand for the real thing.  The crowd is informal but charged with expectation.  Many have been to an Astraios event before.

So, in gorgeous acoustic space, with a view of the surrounding mountainside, some of the best young musicians in the country bring their best effort—and CAN bring their best effort because their first business it to ease the way for everybody.  With the ability that mastery gives to make a thing simple, they show us some of what they’re doing, why they’re doing it and how.  We are sure to learn something we didn’t know about the music, the musicians, our own ability to enjoy the performance.  As with anything intimidating—and we know that classical music can be intimidating—a little knowledge removes