CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: HAMBURG TO HOLLYWOOD
WHAT TO EXPECT
Step into a world where timeless romanticism and 21st-century modernism intertwine in the 2025-26 Chamber @ Ravenscroft season opener: Hamburg to Hollywood. Join us for an unforgettable chamber music concert that bridges centuries and styles, featuring the soulful elegance of Johannes Brahms and the evocative genius of Danny Elfman.
Brahms, a pillar of the Romantic era, brings rich harmonies, intricate textures, and profound emotional depth to the program. His chamber works are beloved for their intimacy and intensity — music that stirs the heart and nourishes the soul.
In a bold and inspired pairing, concert music of Danny Elfman, best known for his iconic film scores (Edward Scissorhands, Batman, The Nightmare Before Christmas), is also showcased, revealing a daring, atmospheric, and vividly expressive voice. Elfman’s chamber compositions are a thrilling blend of the lyrical and the unexpected, echoing his cinematic flair with a contemporary twist.
Program highlights include:
Johannes Brahms – Op. 25, Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25
Danny Elfman – Piano Quartet
Whether you’re a lifelong classical enthusiast or a curious listener drawn by Elfman’s unique voice, this concert promises a rare and engaging dialogue between past and present. Please join us in Ravenscroft Hall for Hamburg to Hollywood.
RAVENSCROFT HALL EVENT INFORMATION
Lobby doors open at 6:00 pm and Ravenscroft Hall doors open at 6:30 pm. Before the main event, please join us in Jazzbird for pre-concert music provided by an outstanding member of MSW’s Valley Jazz Cooperative program, accompanied on piano by VJC Director Russell Schmidt.
Choose from a fine selection of wine and craft beers before the show. Light refreshments will also be available for purchase at the bar. No food or drink will be permitted inside Ravenscroft Hall. Please note that parking is free and abundant on-site at Ravenscroft.
Cost for this event is $38.00-$45.00 (adults) and $15.00 (for students). Don’t miss this extraordinary fusion of musical worlds, where Brahms and Elfman intersect for an evening of intimate discovery and expansive imagination. Purchase your tickets today for Hamburg to Hollywood!