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…
Newton Open Studios – Artists Online
Newton Open Studios is now online! Browse the NOS website for paintings, jewelry, ceramics, sculptures, wearable art, photography and more--all at your fingertips. Works in this photo include Shepherd's Run Jewelry, Marian Dioguardi, Michele Hoben, and John J. Murray. Click here!
Historic Newton – Online Newton Artist Exhibit
Rediscover Newton artists from the 1850s - 1950s! This virtual Historic Newton exhibit includes paintings and sculptures by artists who were either born in Newton or spent a significant part of their lives here. Enjoy now here.
An online series on the history & nature of Jewish choral music
ONLINE United KingdomThese audio and video podcasts, presented by Zamir Chorale of Boston, can serve as an introduction to the field of Jewish Choral Music. But caveat lector, these are not comprehensive; they provide only an introduction to the field. Readers may follow up with the many texts and websites that are listed elsewhere in this website:…
Newton Baroque: Encore Performance on Facebook
ONLINE United KingdomNewton Baroque presents its January 12, 2019, performance of Johann Jakob Walther 'Hortulus Chelicus' Sonata 24, Prelude via Facebook. This program features Susanna Ogata, violin; Sarah Freiberg Ellison, cello; Simon Martyn-Ellis, theorbo; and Andrus Madsen, harpsichord. Listen to this delightful performance now here. More about Newton Baroque at newtonbaroque.org.
Cappella Clausura: Encore Performance of Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel’s Cantatas
ONLINE United KingdomEnjoy Cappella Clausura's beautiful performances of Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel’s cantatas. Fanny wrote her extraordinary and timely “Cholera” cantata in 1831 to commemorate that year's epidemic in Berlin, so Cappella Clausura is particularly pleased to be able to share it with you now. More info about Cappella Clausura at clausura.org. View this performance here.
First Church Chestnut Hill: Organ Music Online
First Church in Chestnut Hill is pleased to share this soothing organ music – 'Meditation #3 Twilight' by Pamela Marshall. Go here to listen right now. Scroll down the page, push the blue button, and enjoy! More info about First Church Chestnut Hill at firstchurchchestnuthill.org.
WSYMCA: Poetry Night CANCELED
WSYMCA 276 Church St, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin the West Suburban YMCA for Poetry Night. This monthly event features readings by two local poets, then guests are invited to participate in the open mic portion of the evening to share their own written work. FREE and open to the public. Poetry Night occurs on the first Friday of every month. More info…
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.
Rockport Music – Midday Music Series
Beginning Tuesday, March 24 around noon, Rockport Music will present its Midday Music Series, posting a new video each Tuesday and Friday around noon of some of their favorite highlights from performances at the Shalin Liu Performance Center. Connect with them here.