The Wayne Center for the Arts (WCA) and ESQYRE are set to launch their 2025-2026 Wayne Center Presents Concert Series, starting in November.
The series will feature five concerts, blending returning favorites with new performers, according to a community announcement.
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“We’re thrilled to begin the season earlier this year,” Sara Brink, executive director of Wayne Center for the Arts, said in the announcement. “This change allows more people to attend and enjoy every performance, and we’re excited to welcome both familiar faces and new artists to our stage. Our intimate concert setting offers an experience that’s both personal and unforgettable.”
Wayne Center Presents launches its 2025–2026 concert season in November, featuring returning favorites and new artists in an intimate concert setting.
The season will kick off Nov. 19 with harpist Bridget Kibbey and violinist Chad Hoopes presenting an evening of chamber music.
On Dec. 6, pianist and bandleader Theron Brown will return to Wooster. Joined by fellow local musicians, Brown will lead a night of jazz and song, including some holiday favorites.
Trio Seoul, featuring violinist Jinjoo Cho, cellist Brannon Cho and pianist Kyu Yeon Kim, will perform Jan. 17. The group is known for combining classical mastery with bold, collaborative artistry.
The Escher String Quartet will take the stage Feb. 21. The quartet, regulars with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, are praised for their profound musical insight and rare tonal beauty.
The series will conclude March 14 with a solo recital by pianist Halida Dinova. Dinova will perform works by Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Scriabin.
“Wayne Center Presents offers an unparalleled opportunity for audiences to experience world-class musicians in a setting that fosters connection and inspiration,” Jarrod Hartzler, vice president and managing director for ESQYRE, said in the announcement. “We are proud to collaborate with the Center to bring these incredible artists to Wooster, and to provide students and the community with access to music that is both enriching and transformative.”
Individual tickets are $30 per concert, while a full-season subscription is available for $125. Students can attend all concerts for free by emailing [email protected].
Those wishing to further support the series can become a Concert Presenter for $500 or a Series Presenter for $1,000.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit WayneArtsCenter.org/WCP or call 330-264-2787.
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