Next-Arts Presents the Newton Piano Summit

Second Church in Newton 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, United States

Grammy-winning New York jazz pianist David Kikoski is a blazing improviser whose fearless harmonic imagination, deep swing, and lyrical touch have made him a legend among musicians worldwide. Alexei Tsiganov is a world-class jazz pianist and vibraphonist known for his virtuosic improvisation, genre-blending compositions, and deep impact on New England’s creative music scene. He returns…

Next-Arts presents the Newton Piano Summit

Second Church in Newton 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, United States

Brazilian Legends: pianist Hélio Alves, bassist Gili Lopes and drummer Rafael Barata. Deep groove, fearless interplay, and that unmistakable Brazilian pulse, delivered at the highest level. Lee Fish & Friends: An amazing blend of Jazz, Soul and Folk from drummer Lee Fish, pianist Jiří Nedoma, bassist Max Ridley and saxophonist Edmar Colon.

Commonwealth Chorale presents Comfort, Awe, and Hope

Second Church in Newton 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, United States

Our March program brings Mozart’s Requiem in a new critically acclaimed edition by Howard Arman, paired with two stirring psalm settings by Brazilian composer Nunes Garcia—highlighting themes of mercy, judgment, and eternal rest. We will be joined by a professional orchestra. Soloists: Maria Whitcomb, soprano, Laura Beth Couch, mezzo-soprano, Mathew McGinnis, tenor, and William Farrell,…

Bay Colony Brass presents “An Evening of Firsts”

Second Church in Newton 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, United States

Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton's 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in “An Evening of Firsts.” The free, family-friendly concert features English composer Gustav Holst’s “First Suite in E-Flat for Military Band” arranged for brass ensemble. The concert also includes Philip Sparke’s “Pantomime” for solo euphonium, Brian Balmages’ “Symphony No.1 for Brass,” and “From Heaven Shall…

Bay Colony Brass presents “A Yuletide Blizzard of Brilliant Brass”

Second Church in Newton 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, United States

Bay Colony Brass presents “A Yuletide Blizzard of Brilliant Brass” Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 7:30 pm Second Church in Newton | 60 Highland Street | West Newton, MA Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton's 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in “A Yuletide Blizzard of Brilliant Brass.” The free, family-friendly concert of Christmas favorites ranges from Leroy Anderson’s “A…

Bay Colony Brass presents “Salute to Service: Honoring our Veterans”

Second Church in Newton 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, United States

Bay Colony Brass presents “Salute to Service: Honoring our Veterans” Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 7:30 pm Second Church in Newton | 60 Highland Street | West Newton, MA Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton's 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in a free concert in honor of Veterans Day, featuring Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” and…

Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra presents Serenade for Strings

Second Church in Newton 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, United States

Pro Arte welcomes James Burton, Conductor of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, for a captivating program of orchestral gems. The concert opens with Elgar’s Serenade for Strings, a lyrical, intimate work brimming with English charm. Next, journey to the heart of Americana with Copland’s beloved Appalachian Spring, a radiant celebration of hope and simplicity. Cooperative member Aron Zelkowicz…

Bay Colony Brass presents And All That Jazz

Second Church in Newton 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, United States

May 10 7:30pm Second Church in Newton United Church of Christ 60 Highland Street West Newton Free Admission W.C. Handy – St. Louis Blues March Duke Ellington – It Don’t Mean a Thing if it Ain’t Got That Swing Billy Strayhorn – Lush Life David Uber – Jazz Piece for Brass Choir Louis Prima –…

Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra presents The Passionate Viola

Second Church in Newton 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, United States

In April, Alyssa Wang, Assistant Conductor of the Boston Ballet, leads Pro Arte in a dramatic journey from darkness to light. The concert opens with Joseph Haydn’s strikingly emotional “La Passione” Symphony, casting moods both stark and stormy. Jennifer Higdon’s intense Viola Concerto is a kaleidoscopic exploration of all the voices in which that instrument can sing. It will feature Pro…

Newton Piano Summit – Anastassiya Petrova – Camila Cortina Bello

Second Church in Newton 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, United States

Anastassiya Petrova : Jazz Alchemist Jazz pianist/organist from Kazakhstan currently based in New York City after spending 8 years in Boston, Massachusetts. She’s blowing up worldwide with her musical prowess and creativity. Throughout her musical career, she has been given opportunities to share the stage with artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington, John Patitucci, Joe…