Music
Cappella Clausura: Hildegard von Bingen’s “Ordo Virtutum”
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 to the various ancient roles; with Na'ama Lion, flute; Nancy Hurrell, harp; Laura Jeppesen, vielle; and Mike Williams,…
Weston Wind Quintet at the Newton Free Library
Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, United StatesThe Weston Wind Quintet has given dozens of concerts in the greater Boston area over the past 15 years, covering a wide repertoire. Live recordings of many of those concerts are available free of charge for listening or downloading from SoundCloud. For this concert they will perform works by Giacchino Rossini, Ralph Vaughn Williams, Paul Juon and…
All Newton Music School: Kevin McGinty – Faculty Recital
All Newton Music School 321 Chestnut St, West Newton, MA, United StatesAll Newton Music School piano faculty Kevin McGinty presents a solo recital of Chopin etudes. Following the Sunday faculty recitals, there is a reception hosted by the Board, Members of the Corporation, and Board Emeritus. FREE and open to the public. RSVP here.
New Phil Family Concert: Meet the Orchestra with Peter and the Wolf
First Baptist Church in Newton 848 Beacon St, Newton, MA, United StatesThe New Philharmonia Orchestra invites you to discover the magic of Prokofiev’s musical fairy tale, Peter and the Wolf, featuring narration from Newton's own Mayor Ruthanne Fuller. Following the hour-long concert, there will be a Musical Petting Zoo, where children of all ages can meet the musicians and instruments that make it all come…
Suzuki School of Newton: Student Recitals @ 3:00 & 4:30 PM
United Parish of Auburndale 64 Hancock St., Auburndale, MA, United StatesViolin, viola, cello, piano, flute, guitar, and harp students from the Suzuki School of Newton will present their polished pieces in two solo recitals: one beginning at 3:00pm, and a second beginning at 4:30pm. The recitals are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit http://www.suzukinewton.org/events.html
Thoreau Piano Trio: A Study in Light and Dark
Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, United StatesSusan Jensen, violin, Darry Dolezal, cello, and Paul Jacobs, piano, are the Thoreau Piano Trio. Join them as they return to perform a program of masterworks both brooding and brilliant including Beethoven’s Trio in E-Flat, Op. 70, No. 2 and Mendelssohn’s great D Minor Trio.
Suzuki School of Newton: Student Recitals @ 3:15 & 4:45 PM
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesViolin, viola, cello, piano, flute, guitar, and harp students from the Suzuki School of Newton will present their polished pieces in two solo recitals: one beginning at 3:15pm, and a second beginning at 4:45pm. The recitals are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit: http://www.suzukinewton.org/events.html
SCC: Room to Bloom – Songs of Hope & Spring
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesSinger, Isabel Stover, and pianist, Molly Flannery, perform a mix of jazz, bossa nova, and original material. Having played together for many years, this duo truly plays as one and their joy in doing so is palpable! Part of Music Mondays at the Scandinavian Cultural Center. Cost: $10. More info at https://www.facebook.com/musicmondaysconcerts/.
SCC Concert: Anna Jalkéus & Aaron Dutton POSTPONED
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesAnna Jalkéus and Aaron Dutton interpret Swedish folk songs and hymns in an atypical duo setting with pedal harp, voice, and saxophone. Well-known melodies and folk-inspired compositions will be played in new, unique arrangements that combine intuitive listening and improvisation. Music and words are delivered with honest sincerity to create a beautiful and soaring soundscape.…
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…