Espresso Series

Espresso Series

More than a concert.

Rev up your weekend with our Espresso Series – your ultimate live music fix paired with complimentary food and beverages, all in a chill and laidback setting. Dive into a relaxed "happy hour" experience before a short concert that spans eclectic genres, from music's legendary composers to lesser-known hidden gems that promise delightful surprises. Kickstart your weekend in style with a musical adventure that's both cool and delicious.

Espresso no. 1

Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror

FRI / OCT 4, 2024

Happy Hour | 5:30PM - 6:30PM

Screening| 6:30PM - 7:30PM (59min runtime)

Chapman Cultural Center


“Blood! Your precious blood!” Take it easy, Orlok. First screened in 2016 and then again in 2018, fan favorite “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror” (yes that’s the real title) makes its return to the Espresso stage with the Spartanburg Philharmonic chamber ensemble.


Espresso no. 2

Jazz Night: Jonathan Scales Fourchestra

FRI / NOV 15, 2024

Happy Hour | 5:30PM - 6:30PM

Concert | 6:30PM - 7:30PM

Chapman Cultural Center


Jonathan Scales Fourchestra defies description, blending jazz, classical, and progressive rock with Latin rhythms and funk. With electric bass, drums, and steel pans, they create captivating soundscapes, mesmerizing audiences worldwide. Evolving from a fluid lineup to a tight-knit trio, they're now fully embracing their identity as a band, with Jonathan composing specifically for the group.


Espresso no. 3

Go For Baroque

FRI / JAN 31, 2025

Happy Hour | 5:30PM - 6:30PM

Concert | 6:30PM - 7:30PM

Chapman Cultural Center


Jointly curated by our Concertmaster, Joanna Mullfinger, ‘Go For Baroque’ will shine a spotlight on the remarkable talent of our musicians. Step into a musical time capsule as our ensemble transports you to opulent sounds of the Baroque era, where composers like Bach, Purcell, and Corelli reign supreme. The concert promises a rich tapestry of melodies and harmonies that will transport you to a time when the world of classical music was the height of luxury.

*Program Highlights:

  • Henry Purcell, Pavanne and Chaconne (7')

  • Henry Purcell, Fantasia Upon One Note (4’)

  • Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber, Battalia a 9 (11')

  • Arcangelo Corelli, Concerto Grosso in F, op. 6, no. 2(10')

    * program subject to change


Espresso no. 4

Art of Rhythm

FRI / MAR 28, 2025

Happy Hour | 5:30PM - 6:30PM

Concert | 6:30PM - 7:30PM

Chapman Cultural Center


Back by popular demand, we present a captivating percussion concert that promises to shake, rattle and roll your soul. In the intimate ambiance of our Espresso Series, our talented percussionists will ignite the stage with their mesmerizing rhythms, creating an electrifying fusion of beats and melodies that will leave you spellbound.