A Musical Bridges Around the World Membership Series
Five salon concerts on select Saturday evenings in some of San Antonio’s magnificent venues.
Season 25 Dates
IT AIN’T NECESSARILY SO! | 24 SEPTEMBER 2022
A renowned violinist and pianist/actor combine virtuosic performances, theatrical humor, and pop culture as the Italian-based group Duo Baldo. Prepare for a show that captivates and surprises!
THE BIG B’s | 29 OCTOBER 2022
The Janoska Ensemble perform their latest album featuring well-known classic masterpieces by composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Bartók, Bernstein and Brubeck, arranged in the unmistakable Janoska style beyond the bounds of virtuosity and wit.
JOY TO THE WORLD | 3 DECEMBER 2022
One of the most successful vocal groups in Germany, the Calmus Ensemble are shaped by the centuries-old tradition of great German boys’ choirs and present a perfect blend of sound, precision lightness.
FROM ITALY WITH LOVE | 25 MARCH 2023
Italian concert pianist and Gurwitz 2020 Bronze medalist and Audience Favorite Leonardo Colafelice returns with a stellar new virtuoso program of Franz Liszt compositions inspired by Italian opera masterpieces of Rossini, Bellini and Verdi.
EXPEDITION | 6 MAY 2023
Cellist Boris Andrianov and classical guitarist Dimitri Illarionov combine classical music and folk tunes in a musical expedition all over the world, inspired by innumerable and stimulating intercultural encounters and the desire to share the world’s vibrant diversity.
Membership Details
Membership Dues & Benefits | $1,750 Annually or $145 Monthly
Membership for Two (2) individuals to Five (5) Saturday evening salon concerts & dinner with award-winning artists in some of San Antonio’s most magnificent homes and venues, which includes:
- International Cuisine & Wine
- Private Performance by Acclaimed MBAW Artists
- Coffee & Dessert
- Inclusion in MBAW’s Print & Virtual Program Book
- Musica Viva Signature Lapel Pin
Please contact Erika Hicks at erika@mbaw.org or 210.464.1534 ext. 7 to be added to the waitlist.
General Policies
- Membership Term: Memberships are valid for 365 days (1 year) from the day of your donation. Pending availability, one can join at any time during the year.
- RSVP Policy: Please RSVP by the deadline written on your printed and electronic invitations. Because a final headcount is submitted to our catering partner in advance, late RSVPs may not be accommodated.
- Guest Policy: Should there be availability, you may join the waitlist for one-time guests (outside of your membership benefits) with a donation of $200 per guest. Please contact Erika Hicks to check availability.
How Your Membership Impacts the Community
Your paid membership also supports MBAW’s free community programs such as:
- Musical Sprouts – Educational, arts-infused program where students explore different countries and diverse cultures while learning social emotional skills, core classroom subjects, and experience the arts through live or virtual concerts. Reaching schoolkids in normal, Title-1, and charter schools, homeschoolers, and transitional living centers.
- Golden Age – Concert series in senior living communities and centers throughout Bexar County. This program frees residents of any logistical/financial challenges concerning transportation or ticketing fees.
Thank you again so much for including me in what was a mesmerizing evening! It was truly spellbinding!”