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Curtain Up Hits the Road! at The Allen Center
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesCherry Street Music at The Allen Center presents an unforgettable afternoon of fresh, original musical theater! Experience brand-new songs written and performed by the talented students of Berklee College of Music, featuring standout pieces from the winners of Berklee’s annual Curtain Up competition. This wonderful showcase will be hosted by Julius P. Williams, III, Berklee professor and featured artist on Britain's…
Karen Walwyn at The Allen Center
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesSteinway pianist Dr. Karen Walwyn returns to The Allen Center for an illuminating lecture-recital celebrating the incredible life and works of Florence Price. A leading expert on Price’s music, Dr. Walwyn recorded the world premiere of Price's Concerto in One Movement with the New Black Music Repertory Ensemble at the Center for Black Music Research in 2011. Her April…
Orli Shaham at The Allen Center
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesJoin us for an extraordinary evening with acclaimed pianist Orli Shaham performing in the intimate elegance of The Allen Center’s Great Hall. Celebrated worldwide for her grace, subtlety, and brilliance, Ms. Shaham has performed with many of the world’s leading orchestras and appeared in recital on the most prestigious stages—from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney…
Yuki Yoshimi at The Allen Center
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesAs part of the Cherry Street Music concert series, 25-year-old piano sensation Yuki Yoshimi takes the stage at The Allen Center for an unforgettable evening of Mozart, Bartók, and Schumann. Yoshimi captured international attention when he became the youngest-ever winner of the 86th Music Competition of Japan at just 17. Since then, he has earned top prizes in major…
From Scotland to America at The Allen Center
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesThe Allen Center presents a spirited evening of Scottish and American traditional tunes reimagined by Boston's fiddling finest: Kathleen Parks, Jenna Moynihan, and friends. Part of the Cherry Street Music concert series, expect an evening of high-energy music and camaraderie. Curated by Larry Bethune—the irreplaceable Newton resident, former Berklee VP and authority on Scotland and its musical…
Lydian String Quartet: An Open Rehearsal
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesThe Naumburg Award-winning Lydian String Quartet, recently named Ensemble in Residence at The Allen Center, will deliver the third of four interactive open rehearsals taking place throughout the year. Currently rehearsing music from Beethoven String Quartets Opus 59 #3 and Opus 95 (program subject to change), expect the musicians to start and stop, discuss phrase shaping and…
Pro Arte presents Salon Series: Czech Please!
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesSalon Series: Czech Please! Sunday, February 8, 3:00 pm Escape the February doldrums for an afternoon at The Allen Center with Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra. Take a trip to Prague, with Anton Reicha's Wind Quintet in D, composed in 1818. Reicha, a friend of Beethoven, was one of the first composers to popularize this ensemble.…
The Colgate 13
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesGet ready to be blown away by the incredible harmonies and vocal talents of Colgate 13 A Cappella at The Allen Center! The Colgate 13 is Colgate University's premier all-male a cappella ensemble, renowned for its rich harmonies, dynamic performances, and deep musical tradition. The group is the longest running all-male undergraduate collegiate a cappella…
Lydian String Quartet at The Allen Center
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesAn Open Rehearsal The Naumberg Award-winning Lydian String Quartet, recently named Ensemble in Residence at The Allen Center, will deliver the four open rehearsals with two Beethoven quartets framing contemporary works that demonstrate Beethoven’s lasting influence and providing new context for listening and understanding these canonical works in today’s world. Buy Tickets.
NAA presents Rhythm of Color at The Allen Center
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesEXHIBITION & AWARD CEREMONY: The Allen Center, The Rhythm of Color Welcome to the RHYTHM of COLOR! End the year with a splash of color! Join the NAA for this annual Allen Center Expo! Let your creative side go wild. Explore your inner color any way you like. Exhibition: January 14 – March 26 Award…