An Evening with Kari Joyner: Stor...
An Evening with Kari Joyner: Storytelling Through the Cello

Art Farm at Serenbe by Art Farm at Serenbe

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Host Gary Cassis previews one of the most anticipated shows of the Art Farm at Serenbe's 2026 classical music series: an evening with acclaimed cellist Kari Joyner, performing Sunday, August 16th at 7 p.m. through sunset at the Serenbe Amphitheater. Joined by Art Farm chairperson Bill Sisson, Kari shares how growing up in a musical family — performing alongside his brothers and, at age 12, for Coretta Scott King — shaped his path to Juilliard and a doctorate exploring the intersection of mathematics and music. The conversation ranges from Bach's cello suites and Black American spirituals to original compositions, the healing power of live performance, and why the Art Farm's free outdoor concerts are helping open classical music to new audiences of all ages. Now in its second season, the series runs five consecutive Sunday evenings, August 2–30, b ... 

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