All concerts are held at Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church (3241 Brush Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042)

Concerts are fully funded by donations.  A donation of $25 helps us to defray costs, and will allow us to continue to provide fine concerts.

October 18, 2026 at 4 p.m.

Makoto Nakura, marimba 

Randall Scarlata, baritone (Guest artist) 

Makoto is back! His artistry and astonishing virtuosity have mesmerizing audience numerous times!

This program features a song cycle “Le ceinture de ciel” for marimba and baritone which Makoto commissioned from Benjamin C. S. Boyle in 2024.  With the acclaimed Baritone, Randall Scarlata, Makoto explores five magical poems by Paul Valéry. This will be the US premiere of Benjamin Boyle’s song cycle. The program also includes selections of J.S. Bach, and other works composed for Makoto.