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Blue Heron presents Machaut Weekend
Blue Heron presents Machaut Weekend
Machaut Weekend May 1-3, 2026 Join us for a three-day festival featuring the poetry and music of 14th-century Europe’s greatest poet and composer, Guillaume de Machaut (d. 1377). We’ll explore the courtly chansons that are the heart of his work, sample his polytextual motets, sing the celebrated Messe de Nostre Dame by candlelight in Emmanuel…
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New Phil presents Classics III: Traditionally Modern
New Phil presents Classics III: Traditionally Modern
Classics III: Traditionally Modern May 2, 2026 - May 3, 2026 Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 Music for Cuatro and Orchestra with special guest Carlos Capacho Show more Grace Episcopal Church Get Tickets $10 - $45
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Suzuki School of Newton Graduation Concert
Suzuki School of Newton Graduation Concert
Suzuki School of Newton harp and violin students performing a variety of music.
New Phil presents Classics III: Traditionally Modern
New Phil presents Classics III: Traditionally Modern
Classics III: Traditionally Modern May 2, 2026 - May 3, 2026 Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 Music for Cuatro and Orchestra with special guest Carlos Capacho Show more Grace Episcopal Church Get Tickets $10 - $45
Spark Newton Presents Newton Singers Spring Concert
Spark Newton Presents Newton Singers Spring Concert
Join the Newton Singers at Elevation Chapel in Newtonville for an uplifting Spring Concert, an afternoon of music that celebrates the season and our community. This friendly, intergenerational chorus will share a mix of jazz, show tunes, folk songs, and familiar favorites—perfect for music lovers of all ages. Come hear beautiful live choral music, sing…
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Highland Glee Club presents Let Freedom Sing!
Highland Glee Club presents Let Freedom Sing!
Put on some red, white, and blue and join us for a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of our country! The Highland Gee Club Men's Chorus, the Apollo Club, and Saengerfest join to form a 100 MAN MEGA CHORUS to serenade you with beloved traditional patriotic songs, as well as a beautiful…
Newton Baroque Presents Music from 17th Century South Germany
Newton Baroque Presents Music from 17th Century South Germany
Join Newton Baroque at The Allen Center for a program of 17th Century music from South Germany, including works by Bertali, Schmelzer, Biber, Capricornus. Susanna Ogata – violin, Laura Jeppesen – viola da gamba, Andrus Madsen – harpsichord. Click here for Tickets!
Bay Colony Brass presents Springtime Salmagundi
Bay Colony Brass presents Springtime Salmagundi
Founded in 2000, Bay Colony Brass is a vibrant large brass ensemble featuring twenty talented brass and percussion musicians from the Greater Boston area. For their spring concert at Second Church in Newton, they’ll present an exciting and diverse program: Siyahamba (Traditional, arr. David Marlatt) Music for Brass and Timpani (James Marks) Liturgy for Brass…
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Suzuki School of Newton Presents The Singing Voice: the Heart where Music Begins – Teacher Workshop
Suzuki School of Newton Presents The Singing Voice: the Heart where Music Begins – Teacher Workshop
With Lydia Mills, Kodály Teacher Trainer and Director of Instituto Kodály at Fundación Ibáñez Atkinson. This workshop is designed for instrumental and vocal music teachers. Teachers will participate in the first workshop with the children and stay for a session dedicated specifically to teachers. Lydia will share her insight on teaching with the Kodály approach.…
Suzuki School of Newton Presents ¡Cantemos Juntos! – Student Workshop
Suzuki School of Newton Presents ¡Cantemos Juntos! – Student Workshop
This workshop is designed for children ages 8-12 of any instrument and any level of musical training. In this workshop Lydia will teach a variety of singing games in Spanish, as well as folk songs from the Andean region of South America. The children will learn the basic dance steps and accompaniment to the songs…
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Suzuki School of Newton Presents Multicultural Festival 2026
Suzuki School of Newton Presents Multicultural Festival 2026
Celebrate community and creativity at the Suzuki School of Newton’s Multicultural Festival 2026, featuring international music, an intergenerational art show, and a delicious global potluck. Join us on Saturday, May 16 from 2–6 PM in Waban for an afternoon of performances, connection, and cultural celebration for all ages.
Cappella Clausura Presents Worthy of the Highest Praise: Bembo and Vivaldi
Cappella Clausura Presents Worthy of the Highest Praise: Bembo and Vivaldi
“Worthy of the Highest Praise: Bembo and Vivaldi” May 16th at 4 PM - Grace Episcopal Church on Newton Are you familiar with the name “Antonia Bembo”? How about “Antonio Vivaldi”? I’d wager that you’re familiar with the latter but not the former - which is exactly the point. Antonia Bembo was an Italian composer…
Commonwealth Chorale presents Spirit, Passion, Defiance – Let’s Tango!
Commonwealth Chorale presents Spirit, Passion, Defiance – Let’s Tango!
Spirit, Passion, Defiance – Let’s Tango! Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7 PM Alberto Ginastera: Lamentations of the Prophet Jeremiah Various: Tango works with tango orchestra and dancers Martín Palmeri: Misa a Buenos Aires (“Misatango”) with strings, piano, bandoneon, and tango dancers! Laura Beth Couch, mezzo-soprano Alex Roitman, bandoneon
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Pro Arte presents A German Requiem
Pro Arte presents A German Requiem
A GERMAN REQUIEM May 17, 2026 3:00PM Cary Hall 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, USA DIRECTIONS Musical Program JONATHAN BAILEY HOLLAND The Nature of Lost Time (world Premiere) JOHANNES BRAMS Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45 TICKETS Don’t miss this special event in May with conductor Kevin Leong, the Concord Chorus, and the Masterworks Chorale! Pro Arte joins soprano Carley…
Cherry Street Music presents Allison Eldredge & Pei-Shan Lee
Cherry Street Music presents Allison Eldredge & Pei-Shan Lee
Honor the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's death with an extraordinary evening of classical music! Cellist Allison Eldredge and pianist Pei-Shan Lee perform his celebrated cello sonatas — works renowned for their emotional depth, technical brilliance, and bold, innovative structures that offer a profound window into Beethoven's humanity and genius. This performance is part of The…
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First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton Presents Variaciones: Music from Argentina and Brazil
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton Presents Variaciones: Music from Argentina and Brazil
Orchestra Without Borders Boston Luca Antonucci, Music Director presents Variaciones: Music from Argentina and Brazil with Grooversity Percussion Hannah Shanefield, soprano tickets $30 students $15 to benefit the work of Communities Without Borders, which supports education for at-risk children in Zambia Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 7:30 pm First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington…
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ArsNova Presents Piano in Motion: Whispers to Wildfire
ArsNova Presents Piano in Motion: Whispers to Wildfire
Pianist Tianhong Yang is celebrated for her profound artistry and commanding stage presence. As a laureate of top prizes in prestigious competitions—including the Liège International Piano Competition and the Antonio Bertolini Competition in Italy—she has captivated audiences at major venues across Europe and America, such as New York’s Carnegie Hall and London’s BBC Hoddinott Hall.…
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Commonwealth Chorale Auditions
Commonwealth Chorale Auditions
We seek choral singers of all voice types, who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. Auditions will be held on May 26 and June 2 from 5:30pm until 9:30. They are held at our rehearsal location at First Baptist Church, 848 Beacon Street in Newton Centre, a few minutes walk from the Newton Centre station…
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Cherry Street Music Presents Lydian String Quartet: An Open Rehearsal
Cherry Street Music Presents Lydian String Quartet: An Open Rehearsal
Lydian String Quartet: An Open Rehearsal Wednesday, May 27, 7:30 pm, The Allen Center The Naumburg Award-winning Lydian String Quartet, Ensemble in Residence at The Allen Center, will deliver their last open rehearsal of the season. Currently rehearsing music from Beethoven String Quartet No. 2 in G major, Beethoven String Quartet No. 15 in A…
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All Newton Music School Presents The Portland String Quartet
All Newton Music School Presents The Portland String Quartet
The Portland String Quartet's final program of the 57th season promises to be a pure, weightless, soaring delight. Blending the luscious sounds of William Walton's String Quartet in A minor, Haydn’s airy Quartet in C Major (Op. 33, No. 3 “the Bird”), and a volitant folk tune composed by the Danish String Quartet, Airborne is…
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New Phil presents Family Concert: Family Faves
New Phil presents Family Concert: Family Faves
Family Concert: Family Faves May 31, 2026 Program to be announced. Concert includes an Instrument Petting Zoo, kids crafts, and more! Show more First Baptist Church Get Tickets $10 - $20