St Catherine's Open House

Everyone is invited, especially locals, to St Catherine's Open House on Saturday 3 May!

We will be showing a film on the hour, every hour (9am-12pm) presenting the history and current restoration project of St Catherine's church, formerly St Peter's Episcopalian church. This neo-Gothic gem located in the heart of Weston has a rich history and an exciting future.

After each film presentation Fiona Hughes from Boston's Handel + Haydn Society will perform the following violin pieces:

9am: Early American sacred pieces (published circa 1800-1850 in New England & Virginia)
10am: Rosary Sonata No. 16 by Heinrich Biber, "Guardian Angel"
11am: Unaccompanied works by J.S. Bach: selections from Sonata No. 1 in G minor
12pm: Unaccompanied works by J.S. Bach: Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D minor

There will be complimentary coffee and refreshments. Don't miss out on this chance to listen to some beautiful music and get involved in our restoration project. While reserving tickets are encouraged, they are not required. You are welcome to come and stay for as long as you like.

Whether you’re coming for the music, the film, or simply to enjoy some time with us, we look forward to welcoming you!

About violinist Fiona Hughes. She is the Artistic Director of Three Notch'd Road: The Virginia Baroque Ensemble. holds degrees from Oberlin Conservatory and Cleveland Institute of Music. She is a versatile performer of both modern and baroque violin, appearing with Boston's Handel + Haydn Society, Bach Akademie Charlotte, Boston Baroque, and the Richmond Symphony. Fiona has performed in numerous music festivals, including Kinhaven, Encore, Brevard Music Center, National Repertory Orchestra, Banff (Canada), Staunton Music Festival, and Pacific Music Festival (Japan). With Boston’s GRAMMY-winning Handel + Haydn Society she has recorded 10 CDs for release on the Coro label, and worked with conductors Harry Christophers, Masaaki Suzuki, Richard Egarr, Jonathan Cohen, and Scott Allen Jarrett. She looks to Stephen Rose, Adam DeGraff, and Marilyn McDonald as mentors. Fiona’s period bows are by David Hawthorne and Richard Riggall. Her primary violin is the ex-Vieuxtemps Claude Pierray (1720 Paris).

Fiona on the baroque violin playing a piece by G B Fontana for the Virginia Baroque Ensemble