Music
Commonwealth Chorale Auditions
First Baptist Church in Newton 848 Beacon St, Newton, MA, United StatesCommonwealth Chorale seeks singers of all voice types who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. Our March 9th 2025 concert will be a performance of Carl Orff’s stunning Carmina Burana. Unlike most performances of this piece, this one will be done with a full orchestra. Our May 18th concert celebrates "community and connection" through the…
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra presents Musical Super Heros
War Memorial Auditorium 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, United StatesThis January, Conductor Emerita Gisèle Ben-Dor leads Pro Arte through an adventure of music and storytelling that will thrill your whole family. In The Story of Babar, the tale of a little elephant’s journey from orphan to king is accompanied at every turn by Francis Poulenc’s picturesque music. Our young soloist shines in the irrepressible finale of…
House Concert with Folk Singer-songwriter Grace Morrison
House Of Play House Concerts Newton, MA, United StatesJoin us in our welcoming and spacious home! Drinks, snacks, and plenty of joy provided as we delight in this opportunity to be up close with a rising new singer songwriter. Minimum $25 donation goes directly to the performer. You must send an email with your name and phone to reserve a seat ahead of…
Lunar New Year
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin the New Art Center in Newtonville for the fourth annual Lunar New Year event. The event will take place on Sunday, February 2 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm at 61 Washington Park and is part of New Art’s Cultural Access Program, a robust Community Outreach program providing free and inclusive art experiences. The Lunar New…
Classical with a Twist – Love is All Around
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesCherry Street Music starts the new year with Classical with a Twist – Love Is All Around on Sunday, February 2nd at 3:00 pm. A magical program of Love & Friendship, including romantic works by Debussy & a collaborative "Over the Rainbow" finale. Featuring Artistic Director, Allison Eldredge, cello; Dina Vainshtein, piano, and special guest…
All About Love
Grace Episcopal Church 76 Eldredge Street, Newton, MA, United States +1 moreAll About Love "Sappho begins with a sweet apple and ends in infinite hunger." (From "Eros the Bittersweet", by Anne Carson) Too often throughout history, we've seen women's love and desire depicted through a male gaze, while authentic expressions of love and desire by women in art have been considered taboo. Cappella Clausura challenges this…
POSTPONED Ari & Mia: Glimmer of Warmth
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesThis event has been POSTPONED. Check back soon for new date. All tickets will either be refunded or honored at the future event. Ari and Mia Friedman, New England's Americana Sister Act, perform live on stage at The Allen Center. This folk duo will sing for you and with you, sharing some Glimmers of Warmth…
Bay Colony Brass presents “Prokofiev, Penderecki, and Puccini”
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, United StatesLAST MINUTE VENUE CHANGE! Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton's 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in a free concert featuring a suite from Sergei Prokofiev’s stunning ballet score from “Romeo and Juliet” to Krzysztof Penderecki’s “Danziger Fanfare” and music from Giacomo Puccini’s tragic opera, “Tosca.” The program is supported in part by a grant from the…
Games of Tones
War Memorial Auditorium 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, United StatesThe Highland Glee Club is proud to announce "Game of Tones"- songs of knighthood, heroism, mythic visions, and the supernatural. Inspired by the medieval fantasy series Game of Thrones, the men of the Highland Glee Club along with their musical director Sarah Robinson Seeber bring you a beguiling concert of Grieg, Sibelius, Elgar, Romberg and…
Newton Piano Summit – David Schulenberg and Monica Jakuc Leverett
Second Church in Newton 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, United StatesDavid Schulenberg: Historically Inspired Virtuoso David Schulenberg is a renowned harpsichordist, organist, and fortepianist celebrated for his historically informed performances of Baroque and Classical keyboard music. Best known for his interpretations of works by J.S. Bach and C.P.E. Bach, Schulenberg captivates audiences with his technical brilliance and expressive artistry. A frequent soloist and ensemble performer,…