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The Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia presents harpsichordist Carsten Schmidt

By Mike Goldberg

Published October 25, 2022 at 3:36 PM EDT

James Wilson and Carsten Schmidt — Photos: Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia

The Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia continues their 2022-23 concert season this weekend with a solo recital by harpsichordist Carsten Schmidt. "Bach and His Inspirations" takes place Sunday afternoon at 4pm at the Second Presbyterian Church in Richmond. Carsten will explore the composers who inspired the young Bach, including Dieterich Buxtehude and Johann Pachelbel.

This concert is part of artoberVA, which takes place every October presented by CultureWorks. Listen in as I preview Sunday's performance with Carsten and CMSCVA's Artistic Director James Wilson.

Yours in good music,
Mike Goldberg Classical Host, VPM Music

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