Musica Viva Kentlands
Free, outdoor classical music in the Kentlands
Hosted By Kentlands Community Foundation
Musica Viva Kentlands
The Kentlands Community Foundation is sponsoring an ongoing initiative by a group of dedicated volunteers to organize a series of classical music concerts each year in Kentlands. These outdoor concerts continue to be a Kentlands community favorite.
Music Director
Simeone Tartaglione
THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO SUPPORTED OUR SEPTEMBER 21st CONCERT!
Our Fall 2024 Concert was a huge success! We estimated it was attended by approximately 650 people with another almost 500 watching our live stream. We could not have done it without the support of our sponsors and donors and of course our attendees! Thank you again!
Musica Viva Kentlands was pleased to hold our tenth annual outdoor concert on the lawn of the Kentlands Clubhouse (485 Tschiffely Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD) on September 21 at 6:00 p.m. This event was free to attend and also live-streamed for those who could not join us in person.
Everyone at Musica Viva worked diligently to put together what we believe was our best concert yet. The program was headlined by a performance of Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony (Pastoral). This much-loved piece was familiar to many of our audience members and its performance by our orchestra of over forty professional musicians was truly something special. The concert featured a performance by our two brilliant soloists (Alessandra Cuffaro and Ken Ding) of the Brahms Double Concerto for Violin and Cello. We also included a fun piece in the repertoire where our audience members helped us make the music.
Musica Viva prides itself on being a family event where people of all ages can gather together to hear some of the world’s most beautiful music in a lovely outdoor setting. Our audience was able to enjoy a magical evening led by our artistic director and conductor, Simeone Tartaglione.
About Us
Something For Everyone!
Musica Viva Kentlands provides an enriching classical music experience for all ages. We bring this performance to our Gaithersburg friends and neighbors in relaxed outdoor setting.
• Performance Quality. Musica Viva employs professional musicians and promising talented student interns to ensure the highest quality experience and make an important and welcomed investment in the local arts community.
• Affordability. We are the only organization in our geographic area to employ the most talented musicians without charging an admission fee, reflecting our commitment to bring music to a wide range of audiences by removing economic barriers to attendance.
• Accessibility. We perform in informal neighborhood settings that make our events welcoming to audiences across all levels of familiarity with classical music.
• Diversity and Inclusion. We are committed to diversity in our hiring decisions and artistic choices, ensuring our performances include selections that extend beyond the traditional European-centered music tradition.
• Volunteerism. Musica Viva Kentlands is a volunteer-led, volunteer enabled organization. This allows us to dedicate the funds we raise to maximizing the potential for community engagement.
• Funding. Our funding comes solely from donations and fundraiser activities.
Meet the Maestro
Simeone Tartaglione
Schooled in the European tradition covering conducting, composition, opera and chamber music, Simeone Tartaglione has become a versatile musician with a wide knowledge of and passion for the many areas of this art. He studied composition and conducting in Rome at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory and piano performance in Sicily at the Vincenzo Bellini Institute. In addition to his various degrees and
honors, in 2003 he earned a Laurea as Doctor in Philology (Italian Literature and Musicology) Magna cum Laude, and is a published author.
Events & Happenings
Musica Viva Concert September 21st, 2024
Concert Intro 2023
Live Stream 2024