Thursday, April 4 at 12:30 p.m. Ovidiu Marinescu, cello One of the outstanding musicians of his native Romania, Ovidiu Marinescu enjoys an international performing career as a cellist and conductor. We will sample some of the amazing J. S. Bach solo cello music with him. “… gripping excitement, warm tone, and total technical control over his instrument.” – Donau Zeitung, Germany Free admission

Thursday, April 11 at 12:30 p.m. OperaDelaware Sneak Preview OperaDelaware showcases its spring opera festival of Dead Man Walking, Scalia/Ginsburg, and Trial by Jury. Come and sample these celebrated operas, each with its own take – serious or humorous – on the legal system. Free admission

Thursday, April 25 at 12:30 p.m. La Bernardinia Baroque Ensemble: London – Paris – Hamburg: A Musical Travelogue Experience music of the eighteenth century from three of Europe's brilliant cultural centers as La Bernardinia performs compositions by Abel, Telemann, de Fesch, Barrière, Hotteterre and others on recorders, viola da gamba, and harpsichord. Free admission

Thursday, May 2 at 12:30 p.m. John Bullard, banjo | David Schelat, organ Bach on the banjo! John played a memorable Thursday Noontime Concert last spring and returns to play music by J. S. Bach and Benedetto Marcello with organ as his orchestra. Unusual, yes, but remarkably beautiful and moving. Free admission

Thursday, May 9 at 12:30 p.m. The Art of Song Collaborative pianist extraordinaire Aurelien Eulert joins forces with the finest mid-Atlantic vocal talent performing songs from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Free admission

Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. Mastersingers of Wilmington Laura Kosar, soprano Robert Eisentrout, baritone Hiroko Yamazaki and Marvin Mills, pianists David Schelat, conductor The German Requiem of Johannes Brahms stands as one of the shining choral stars of the late 19th century. This masterpiece is paired with timeless newer music and more music of Brahms. Program: Lass dich nur nicht nichts dauren – Johannes Brahms Christ is the Morningstar – Arvo Pärt Alleluia Christ is risen – Georgs Pelecis…