An online series on the history & nature of Jewish choral music

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These 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:…

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Newton Baroque: Encore Performance on Facebook

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Newton 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.

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Cappella Clausura: Encore Performance of Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel’s Cantatas

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Enjoy 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.

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Cappella Clausura: The Dinner Party illuminated by the spectacular art of Fran Forman! CANCELED

Eliot Church of Newton 474 Centre St, Newton, MA, United States

Immerse yourself in visual and musical beauty: Cappella Clausura and friends Na'ama Lion, flute; Nancy Hurrell, harp; Catherine Liddell and Charles Iner, theorbos and baroque guitars; and Mike Williams, percussion, gather around a table to sing "after dinner" entertainment part-songs by Barbara Strozzi, Vittoria Aleotti, Rebecca Clarke, and Fanny Mendelssohn, all illuminated by the stunning…

$20 – $35

New Phil: Classics III – Music for All CANCELED

First Baptist Church in Newton 848 Beacon St, Newton, MA, United States

The New Philharmonia Orchestra wraps up its exciting 25th season filled with celebratory spirit, incredible music, and exciting guest performances. Join them as they perform “Music for All,” a program which includes the world premiere of a piece by Tom Vignieri, Beethoven’s masterwork, Symphony No. 9, and beautiful singing from the Metropolitan Chorale. Tickets are…

$10 – $48

Cappella Clausura ONLINE: Ordo Virtutum from 2/15/20

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Cappella 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…