Music
Fredrik Wanger on Piano at the Newton Free Library CANCELED
Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, United StatesFredrik Wanger will return for a solo piano performance of works by Schubert, Brahms and Chopin, featuring the Brahms Opus 9 variations on a theme of Schumann.
Zamir Chorale: Concert in the Round POSTPONED
Temple Reyim 1860 Washington St, Auburndale, MA, United StatesZamir Chorale of Boston, directed by our High Holy Day Chazzan Joshua Jacobson, will be performing at Temple Reyim! In this experimental concert, the audience will be surrounded by the choir. We will look around at the performers, sit back and enjoy the "surround-sound." Tickets are $18 and available at http://www.reyim.org/.
Commonwealth Chorale: Reverence & Joy
Second Church in Newton 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, United StatesMelt your winter blues away with Commonwealth Chorale's richly textured program of brass, chorus, and more. Bruckner considered his Te Deum his favorite (and possibly greatest) work. Gustav Mahler described it as written “for the tongues of angels, heaven-blest, chastened hearts, and souls purified in the fire!” Bernstein’s French and Latin choruses, written as incidental music…
New Phil: Classics II – St. Petersburg Virtuosos POSTPONED
First Baptist Church in Newton 848 Beacon St, Newton, MA, United StatesThe New Philharmonia Orchestra continues its exciting 25th season filled with celebratory spirit, incredible music, and exciting guest performances. Join them as they perform “St. Petersburg Virtuosos,” a program of all Russian composers featuring BSO violinist Tatiana Dimitriades. Tickets are $10-$48. The concert will be followed by a reception. For more information visit newphil.org. Classics…
SCC: Susan Hagen, Double-Bass POSTPONED
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesBoston Pops Principal Bassist Susan Hagen will present an eclectic program of gems for double-bass solo, ranging from romantic to very melodious contemporary, including a beautiful piece about a mythological Scandinavian god named Ilmarinen. Come hear how beautiful the double bass is! Part of Music Mondays at the Scandinavian Cultural Center. Cost: $10. More info…
Newton Free Library: Women in World Jazz Concert CANCELED
Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, United StatesJazz and Blues were a propelling force in the U.S. during the 1920s, providing females of all ages with an outlet for rebellion in a time when they were also fighting to win the right to vote. Join the Newton Free Library as they celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment…
Cappella Clausura ONLINE: Ordo Virtutum from 2/15/20
ONLINE United KingdomCappella Clausura is pleased to share virtually its special performance of Hildegard von Bingen’s Ordo Virtutum from 2/15/20. Immerse yourself in chanted opera: what Director LeClair calls the very first opera, written around 1150 by Abbess and now St. Hildegard von Bingen, fully staged for modern audiences with 18 women and men lending gender fluidity…
Matt Heaton and the Outside Toys presents “Mornings With Matt”
Children's musician Matt Heaton, a favorite at the Newton Free Library, is broadcasting daily online singlaongs, 10-11am, Monday through Friday, through Facebook Live. Click here to visit his Facebook page.
Catie Curtis – 15-minute Facebook Concerts
Newton singer-songwriter and New Philharmonia Orchestra performance artist, Catie Curtis, is hosting 15-minute Facebook live concerts (with sing-alongs) every evening at 7:00 p.m. through March 20. Tune in here at 7:00 p.m.
Cappella Clausura ONLINE: Ordo Virtutum from 2/15/20
ONLINE United KingdomCappella Clausura is pleased to share virtually its special performance of Hildegard von Bingen’s Ordo Virtutum from 2/15/20. Immerse yourself in chanted opera: what Director LeClair calls the very first opera, written around 1150 by Abbess and now St. Hildegard von Bingen, fully staged for modern audiences with 18 women and men lending gender fluidity…