Avedis Chamber Music Series

Programming that’s not very challenging, uninspired playing, bland interpretations, bad venue, half-​empty crowds… I know, I sound really harsh for a performing arts organization, but I really can’t find many redeeming qualities about this (flute-​focused) chamber music series.
What bothers me most is that they exhaust the conservative parts of the repertoire and play to a crowd that’s around 80 years on average without any meaningful information or insight given in the program notes; sorry, but that’s almost like listening to background music.
Maybe it’s all me and I subconsciously just don’t like woodwinds, but despite wanting badly, I can’t say that I enjoy these concerts.
A star for being a 20-​year old performing arts organization in a competitive area and for the technical virtuosity of Alexandra Hawley.