As part of the first annual 2025 SummerScape Performance Series at the Lewes Public Library, the Library and Coastal Concerts are proud to co-host a series of three free concerts by the Serafin Ensemble, an internationally acclaimed chamber ensemble.

 

The concerts will be held at the Lewes Library’s new outdoor performance pavilion on June 11ᵗʰ, 18ᵗʰ and 25ᵗʰ at 7 p.m. All programs run for approximately 60-70 minutes followed by an artists’ mingle.

 

The Serafin Ensemble, under the direction of Kate Ransom, violin & artistic director, is a group of internationally acclaimed performing artists (string, wind, brass, piano, and vocalists) devoted to collaborative chamber music performances of repertoire for up to eight players. The ensemble evolved from the former Serafin String Quartet and continues the nearly two-decade-long Serafin legacy of passionate commitment to presenting exceptional performances of small ensemble repertoire. The ensemble prepares and shares with audiences performances of great masterworks and lesser-known works for an unconducted ensemble.

 

This summer series includes the following programs:

6/11/25 String Splendor – Haydn and Dvorák

Haydn String Quartet Op. 1 #1; Dvorak String Quintet in A Minor, Op. 1 Performed by Eric Pritchard, Kate Ransom, Amadi Azikiwe, Lionel Thomas, and Guang Wang

 

6/18/25 Bach and Beyond

Bach Cello Suite; Mozart Parto, Parto from La Clemenza di Tito; Telemann Trio Sonata in C Minor for Oboe, Violin, Continuo; Marin Marais Sonata for Viola and Harpsichord Performed by John Dee, Joseph Velez, Kate Ransom, Amadi Azikiwe, Jacques-Pierre Malan, Gina Perregrino and Gabriel Benton

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6/25/25 String Splendor – Czech This!

Dvorák String Quartet (American); Martinu Madrigals for Violin and ViolaPerformed by Hal Grossman, Kate Ransom, Adelya Shagidullina and Charae Krueger