Welcome to Celtic to Classical!

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(posted August 1st, 2026)

What a memorable week! These past few days, our southern Delaware audiences enjoyed the extraordinary music making of Trio Barclay, alongside a breathtaking recital by cellist Jonah Kim and pianist Sean Kennard. Four concerts, one masterclass, and one recording session later, that’s a “wrap” for week 1! See you in August for week two - the schedule is below. Thanks to our extraordinary hosts: Avenue United Methodist, Epworth United Methodist, St. Martha’s Episcopal, and for the first time this year, St. Peter’s Episcopal in Lewes!

WEEK 2
Soprano Kristin Renee Young, flutist Pam Pecko Smith, pianist Ya-Jhu Yang, and violinist Sheridan Seyfried
Mon. 8/17 - 7:00 pm @ Avenue United Methodist 20 Church St., Milford, DE
Tue. 8/18 - 7:00 pm @ Epworth United Methodist 19285 Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth, DE
Wed. 8/19 - 7:00 pm @ St. Martha's Episcopal 117 Maplewood St., Bethany Beach, DE

2026 Featured Artists

Trio Barclay consists of Sean Kennard (piano), Dennis Kim (violin), and Jonah Kim (cello). Founded in 2021, the group is the outgrowth of years of collaboration between its members, including at Celtic to Classical from 2016-2018! Bringing all three musicians back this summer is a “full circle” kind of feeling for us - we were so glad to be able to share their artistry with you.

Kristin Renee Young (soprano), Pam Pecko Smith (flute), Ya-Jhu Yang (piano), and Sheridan Seyfried (violin) will offer a varied program of classics, vocal works, original music, and Celtic fiddling. Kristin is a rising opera star based in Brooklyn, while Pam has an active professional career in London. They join C2C founders Ya-Jhu and Sheridan for an exciting program in August!


Celtic to Classical thanks their supporters!

Click here to make a donation to support our 2026 summer season!

2026 Season Contributors (to-date)

Producers' Circle ($2000+)
Gary & Betty Grunder
            
Peter & Joanne Harrigan

Musicians' Circle ($1000-$1999)
Jeff Socorso

Benefactors ($250-$999)
Beth & Pete Maurer

Friends ($100-$249)
Gavin & Lou Braithwaite
Joanne Cabry
Ann Casazza
Susan Chamberlain
Rob Freeman & Tom White

2025 Season Contributors

Sponsors:
Gary & Betty Grunder
Peter & Joanne Harrigan

Contributors:
Jeff Socorso
Susan Chamberlain
Beth & Pete Maurer
Joanne Cabry
Rob Freeman & Tom White
Eberhard & Edith Klein

About Celtic to Classical

Celtic to Classical presents mixed-genre live concerts in Southern Delaware. Movements of classical masterworks are presented alongside other styles, such as Celtic, bluegrass, New Age, or folk. Listeners will often hear arrangements and compositions by the producers of the series, Sheridan Seyfried and Ya-Jhu Yang, who perform on piano, violin, and flute, alongside guest musicians.

Concerts last a little more than one hour. A free-will offering is accepted in lieu of ticketed admission. Seating is first-come, first-served.

Please send us a message to ensure we have your email address, so you won’t miss out on announcements in the future. To make a donation to Celtic to Classical, click here.

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Learn more about our background:

In 2016, Sheridan Seyfried and Ya-Jhu Yang began producing the Celtic to Classical concert series in southern Delaware. Seyfried has ties to the area—his father Steve has produced the Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre there since 1982. Seyfried himself previously produced the Lewes Chamber Music Festival from 2002-2007. Celtic to Classical strives to create memorable and unique concert experiences, presenting music of different styles side-by-side.

Frequently appearing on the series over the years has been world-class cellist Jonah Kim. Other guest performers have included violist Jessica Chang, pianist Sean Kennard, violinist Dennis Kim, violinist Alexis Meschter, violinist Moni Simeonov, flutist Pam Pecko Smith, soprano Anne Marie Stanley, and soprano Kristin Renee Young.

Soprano Kristin Young joins Sheridan Seyfried and Ya-Jhu Yang for a program at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Lafayette Hill, PA (2024).

Sheridan Seyfried, Jonah Kim, and Ya-Jhu Yang perform this piece by Bela Fleck, adapting solos from Stuart Duncan and Jerry Douglas.

Cellist Jonah Kim performs composer Sheridan Seyfried’s “Serenade” for cello and piano.

The "Celtic to Classical" ensemble performs Don Stover's "Rockwood Deer Chase" (a bluegrass standard) as part of their "Baroque to Bluegrass" program at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach, DE on Wednesday, August 8th, 2018. Visit www.celtictoclassical.com for more information!
Cellist Jonah Kim performs "Down the Vale", a Victorian-era parlor ballad by Frank L. Moir with pianist Sheridan Seyfried, Wednesday, August 15th, 2018 at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Part of the "Celtic to Classical" summer concert series.
Cellist Jonah Kim and pianist Sheridan Seyfried play this heartfelt song by Czech Romantic Era composer Antonin Dvorak. From a live performance at Epworth Un...
One of my favorite American folk tunes. This is based on George Winston's awesome arrangement, which I elaborated on. Hope you enjoy it! The original track c...
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