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:…
Zamir Chorale: Weekly Musical Message
YouTubeZamir is pleased to share this week's musical message of inspiration. This week's message is Boker Shel Zahav. Composed by Nurit Hirsch and Arranged by Aryeh Levanon. Enjoy here! Virtual Choir created by: Ariel Wyner Conductor: Joshua Jacobson Performed by the Zamir Chorale of Boston.
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.
NewTV online tutorials
While NewTV is closed to the public, we're happy to present to you online tutorials. These short video lessons will allow you to learn new techniques or brush up on the basics from your home. Click here to view tutorials.
All Newton Music School: Virtual Musical Mornings
ONLINE United KingdomAll Newton Music School is now showing free Virtual Musical Mornings @Home with Mr. Ken on the school's website, allnewton.org. These fun videos feature songs, coloring books, and instrument personality activities perfect for kids ages 5 and under. Click here and enjoy the music in the morning...or anytime!
Zamir Chorale of Boston: Weekly Musical Message
YouTubeEnjoy Zamir's Chorale's musical message, featuring Israel's "song of the century" -- Jerusalem of Gold -- Yerushalayim Shel Zahav: analysis, backstory and performance by the women of the Zamir Chorale of Boston, Maayan Harel, solo. Music and lyrics by Naomi Shemer. Arrangement by Yehezkel Braun. Concert video recording by Larry Sandberg. Listen to this beautiful…
Newton Free Library: Teen Zoom Poetry
ONLINE United KingdomNewton Free Library is hosting a Teen Zoom Poetry Group. The time will be spent writing poems based on fun prompts! More information here. Ideal for grades 7-12.
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!