The Community Music School of the Piedmont (CMSP) announced today that the acclaimed duo, violinist Ari Isaacman-Beck and cellist Gwen Krosnick, will perform at the school's 13th annual Candlelight Concert Fundraiser on Sunday, February 9th at Barton Oaks in The Plains, Virginia.

Mr. Isaacman-Beck and Ms. Krosnick have been performing together for nearly a decade, bringing high-octane, exuberant, brilliant musicmaking to audiences across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Ari is a classical violinist equally at home as a soloist or chamber performer. Ms. Krosnick is a classical cellist, also equally at home as a recitalist or chamber musician. Both are passionate advocates for music and enthusiastic educators. Critics have said that "the duo strives to illuminate great music, old and new, and to make it come joyously alive – intellectually, emotionally, and viscerally – for every audience".

Doors for the Candlelight Concert will open at 5pm and the concert will begin at 5:30 in the stunning ballroom at Barton Oaks, located at 2750 Landmark School Road. Beforehand, patrons will be able to enjoy a glass of wine while viewing a stunning selection of orchid arrangements available for purchase just in time for Valentine's Day to benefit CMSP. Concert tickets are $125 and are available online at www.piedmontmusic.org or by phone at 540-592-3040. Seating is limited. A reception with the artist will follow the concert.

CMSP Executive Director, Mrs. Martha Cotter, noted, "We are thrilled to have Ari and Gwen join us for the most special evening of our year. This concert and the support of our patrons brings world-class music to the local community, and raises critically needed scholarship and outreach funds to preserve and expand music education in the Northern Piedmont area".