Newton Baroque presents Lamentations

Second Church in Newton 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, United States

Lamentations Saturday, January 13, 7:30 pm Newton Baroque performs a concert featuring the setting of the Lamentations of Jeremiah written by Giovanni Paolo Colonna (1637-1695). While Colonna is not so well known today, he was a highly sought-after composer in the mid to late 17th Century and wrote for the court in Ferrara, Modena, Florence,…

Event Series Open Rehearsals

Open Rehearsals

Grace Episcopal Church 76 Eldredge Street, Newton, MA, United States

The Highland Glee Club is inviting male singers to join our mens' glee club. We sing a wide range of musical selections including classical, broadway, traditional, and rock and roll. There are four concerts per year in Newton and Needham. Rehearsals are every Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:30 at the Grace Episcople Church on…

Free

Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon

New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United States

Join the New Art Center as we celebrate the year of the dragon with a fun, FREE event for all ages! The year of the dragon is meant to bring growth, progress, and abundance. Art educators will lead participants through different make-and-take activities: coloring pages (illustrated by our Guest Artist Nell Valle), draw-along dragons, paper…

Free

FUUSN Musicians Annual Concert

First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, United States

Come and hear the wonderful musicians of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in concert on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 2pm in the FUUSN Sanctuary. This concert is a fundraiser for the UU Urban Ministry. You’ll hear classical chamber music by renowned pianist Lois Shapiro, as well as performances by Paul Antonucci and Debra Minard.…

Free

Commonwealth Chorale Presents “Fate and Faith”

Church of the Holy Name 1689 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA, United States

In March, we explore fate and faith through the richly expressive music of Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel’s Lobgesang, Johannes Brahms’s Schicksalslied, and Felix Mendelssohn’s Psalm 42. The concert will be with Professional Orchestra. Dana Lynne Varga, Soprano Soloist Conducted by Artistic Director Dr. Michael Driscoll General Admission $40; Students $10; EBT/WIC Cards- Free at Door Open…

Commonwealth Chorale Auditions

First Baptist Church in Newton 848 Beacon St, Newton, MA, United States

Commonwealth Chorale seeks singers of all voice types who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. We especially seek those singing tenor and bass. Auditions will be held by appointment on the evenings of March 12th and 19th between 5:45 and 6:30 PM. Auditions are at our new rehearsal location at First Baptist Church, 848 Beacon…

Free

Suzuki School of Newton presents Playathon

The Shops at Chestnut Hill 199 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, United States

Playathon Saturday, March 17, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Suzuki School of Newton invites you to a marathon of musical performances by students and faculty at the Shops at Chestnut Hill. Stop by to listen to this epic musical event, Suzuki School's annual Playathon.

Commonwealth Chorale Auditions

First Baptist Church in Newton 848 Beacon St, Newton, MA, United States

Commonwealth Chorale seeks singers of all voice types who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. We especially seek those singing tenor and bass. Auditions will be held by appointment on the evenings of March 12th and 19th between 5:45 and 6:30 PM. Auditions are at our new rehearsal location at First Baptist Church, 848 Beacon…

Free

Newton Baroque presents Concerts Royaux:  Chamber Music at the Court of the young Louis XV

Allen Center for the Arts 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United States

Concerts Royaux:  Chamber Music at the Court of the young Louis XV Featuring the noble Concerts Royaux by François Couperin and other chamber music written for performance at the Versailles court by Joseph Bodin de Boismotier. Julia Glenn – Violin, Alison Gangler – Oboe, Mary Oleskiewicz – flute, Laura Jeppesen – Viola da gamba, Sarah Freiberg Ellison…