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SUMMARY:Literary Monsters by Shadow\, Sound\, Spectacle
DESCRIPTION:Part concert\, part puppet show\, part ghost story. This 45-minute multimedia performance reimagines classic literary monsters through queer\, musical shadow theater. Join ensemble Shadow\, Sound\, Spectacle for a fresh perspective on the works of Edgar Allen Poe\, Mary Shelley\, Emily Dickinson\, Anne Rice\, and others\, told through live music\, shadow puppetry\, video\, and narrative. All are welcome\, but recommended for adults and teens. Q&A to follow. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council\, a local council that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton. \nFounded in 2023\, Shadow\, Sound\, Spectacle unites three artists working at the intersection of puppetry\, music\, and storytelling. Jess Martin is a Western Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter and storyteller blending gothic folk\, modern rock\, and immersive performance. Amy West is a Boston-based puppeteer\, writer\, and musician who performs nationwide in puppet slams and builds custom puppets for stage and screen. Abby Hanna is a Pioneer Valley musician and YouTuber known for her emotionally honest acoustic songwriting and multi-instrumental fluency on guitar\, bass\, and drums.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/literary-monsters-by-shadow-sound-spectacle/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T190000
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T200000
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SUMMARY:Danse Macabre
DESCRIPTION:Danse Macabre\nThe Seraphim Singers \nSaturday\, November 01 at 8 PM\, in person\nHoly Name Parish | 1689 Centre Street\, West Roxbury\nParking in the school lot across the street (525 West Roxbury Parkway) and on street. \nSunday\, November 02 at 3 PM\, in person and streamed\nFirst Church in Cambridge | 11 Garden Street\, Cambridge\nParking in Harvard Square area garages and on street.\nNote that resident parking only signage on neighborhood streets is not in effect on Sundays. \nEric Christopher Perry\, Music Director\nHeinrich Christensen\, Organ\nPaul Mattal\, Cello \nSeraphim will open its 2025-2026 season with a concert commemorating the departed. The program connects the hauntingly evocative “Danse macabre” by the French poet Charles Baudelaire to music’s own dance between life and death. The stage will be set with an organ transcription of Camille Saint-Saëns’ 1874 symphonic poem Danse Macabre\, which depicts skeletons dancing to Death’s fiddling on Halloween night. The centerpiece of the concert will be Maurice Duruflé’s beautiful Requiem\, Op. 9 (1948 version)\, his most famous composition. Other works by 20th and 21st century French luminaries will be included. For those who grieve and long for loved ones at this time of the year\, we hope this commemoration of the departed will bring comfort. \nNovember Concert Ticket Prices\nGeneral: $30 | Senior: $25 | Student: $15\nFirst Time Promo: Admit two for the price of one ($30)\nVirtual: $20 per viewer (Sunday 3 pm concert\, view live or later at your convenience)\nhttps://www.seraphimsingers.org/upcoming \nSeason Subscription Ticket Prices\nGeneral: $100 | Senior: $75 | Student: $50 | Virtual: $70 per viewer\nhttps://www.seraphimsingers.org/upcoming
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/danse-macabre/
LOCATION:Holy Name Parish\, 1689 Centre St\, W Roxbury\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="The Seraphim Singers":MAILTO:info@seraphimsingers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
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SUMMARY:Zamir and Nashirah: Two choirs together in a musical immersion
DESCRIPTION:The Zamir Chorale of Boston\, led by Artistic Director Josh Jacobson of Newton\, joins forces with the acclaimed Nashirah: The Jewish Chorale of Philadelphia\, for an immersive sonic experience\, encompassing the audience on three sides. The program will feature music from a variety of traditions\, including Hebrew\, Yiddish\, and Ladino songs\, as well as tributes to America’s semiquincentennial. We’ll also present a moving ode to Kyiv\, the birthplace of Nashirah’s conductor\, Julia Zavadsky.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/zamir-and-nashirah-two-choirs-together-in-a-musical-immersion/
LOCATION:Temple Reyim\, 1860 Washington St.\, Newton\, MA\, 02466\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Zamir Chorale of Boston":MAILTO:manager@zamir.org
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SUMMARY:Zamir and Nashirah: Two choirs together in a musical immersion
DESCRIPTION:The Zamir Chorale of Boston\, led by artistic director Josh Jacobson\, and Nashirah\, the acclaimed Jewish Chorale of Philadelphia\, fresh off a series of concerts in Paris\, will join forces for an immersive sensory experience. The program will feature music from a variety of traditions\, including Hebrew\, Yiddish\, and Ladino songs; tributes to America’s semiquincentennial; and an ode to Kyiv\, the birthplace of Nashirah’s conductor\, Julia Zavadsky.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/zamir-and-nashirah-two-choirs-together-in-a-musical-immersion-2/
LOCATION:Temple Reyim\, 1860 Washington St.\, Newton\, MA\, 02466\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Zamir Chorale of Boston":MAILTO:manager@zamir.org
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SUMMARY:Uncommon Gems - 02 Nov 2025
DESCRIPTION:“Pro Arte welcomes conductor Sarah Ioannides\, Music Director of Symphony Tacoma and Director of Orchestral Activities at Boston University\, for a concert of rarely heard works. Bela Bartok originally composed his striking Romanian Folk Dances as a suite for piano\, later arranging it for chamber orchestra to great effect. As the first woman organist in Sweden\, the composer and conductor Elfrida Andree was a musical pioneer. Her carefree Intermezzo\, extracted from an earlier symphony\, is a breath of fresh air. Aaron Copland’s expressive Duo features Pro Arte’s principal flutist Ann Bobo. In Francis Poulenc’s colorful Sinfonietta\, the French composer’s signature wit and charm are on full musical display.”
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/uncommon-gems-02-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Second Church In Newton United Church of Christ\, 60 Highland Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:info@proarte.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
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SUMMARY:Newton Singers Community Chorus | Open Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome! We are a fun\, friendly choir starting our fall season on September 24th. \nOur repertoire includes songs from the American Songbook\, showtunes\, Jazz\, madrigals\, folk songs\, and much more!!\nHere are some of our past programs here: https://newtonsingers.org/index.php/previous-seasons/ \nWe are seeking Sopranos\, Altos\, Tenors\, and Basses to round out our membership and achieve a nice blend. \nCheck us out at an open rehearsal. Tuesdays may soon be your favorite day of the week!!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-singers-community-chorus-open-rehearsals-2/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:150 Lowell Ave\, Newtonville\, 150 Lowell Ave\, Newtonville\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Community Pride":MAILTO:contactus@newtoncommunitypride.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20251001T145621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T145621Z
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2025-11-05/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20251022T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T153749Z
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SUMMARY:Casey Scheuerell Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Join us as The Allen Center transforms into a cozy Jazz Club\, with table seating\, drinks\, and bar snacks available to enjoy during the show. With its all-star roster of Berklee College of Music greats\, the Casey Scheuerell Quintet is sure to be a toe-tapping good time.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/casey-scheuerell-quintet/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Cherry Street Music":MAILTO:operations@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20251105T170840Z
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SUMMARY:Kelly Knox - Cello Faculty Recital
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a recital by ANMS cello faculty\, Kelly Knox\, along with Leonardo Vásquez\, viola\, and April Sun\, piano.\nFeaturing a variety of genres and works\, including pieces by Amy Beach\, Robert Schumann\, and Astor Piazzolla\, this program is perfect for music lovers of all ages!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/kelly-knox-cello-faculty-recital/
LOCATION:All Newton Music School\, 321 Chestnut Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 12465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="All Newton Music School":MAILTO:bridget@allnewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20251029T141503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T141503Z
UID:10008454-1762630200-1762635600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Bay Colony Brass presents “Salute to Service: Honoring our Veterans”
DESCRIPTION: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 John Williams’ “Hymn to the Fallen.” Through generous grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, the Newton Cultural Council\, and other local cultural councils\, the inaugural class of high school musicians in the Bay Colony Brass Youth Program will be featured in the performance. \nFREE ADMISSION \nParking is available adjacent to the building at Second Church in Newton. Parking lots are accessible from either Highland Street or Chestnut Street. \nAccess for those with limited mobility is available immediately uphill from the sanctuary via the side driveway or drive-up entrance through the main doors to the sanctuary. \nLearn more about Bay Colony Brass at www.baycolonybrass.org.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/bay-colony-brass-presents-salute-to-service-honoring-our-veterans/
LOCATION:Second Church In Newton United Church of Christ\, 60 Highland Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20240919T200513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T225252Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Singers Community Chorus | Open Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome! We are a fun\, friendly choir starting our fall season on September 24th. \nOur repertoire includes songs from the American Songbook\, showtunes\, Jazz\, madrigals\, folk songs\, and much more!!\nHere are some of our past programs here: https://newtonsingers.org/index.php/previous-seasons/ \nWe are seeking Sopranos\, Altos\, Tenors\, and Basses to round out our membership and achieve a nice blend. \nCheck us out at an open rehearsal. Tuesdays may soon be your favorite day of the week!!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-singers-community-chorus-open-rehearsals-2/2025-11-11/
LOCATION:150 Lowell Ave\, Newtonville\, 150 Lowell Ave\, Newtonville\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Community Pride":MAILTO:contactus@newtoncommunitypride.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20251001T145621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T145621Z
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20251008T162515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T162515Z
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SUMMARY:Lydian String Quartet: Open Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:The Naumberg Award-winning Lydian String Quartet\, recently named Ensemble in Residence at The Allen Center\, will deliver the first of four interactive open rehearsals that will take place throughout the year. On this occasion\, the program will include movements of Beethoven String Quartets Opus 18 No. 4 and Opus 127.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/lydian-string-quartet-open-rehearsal/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20251029T141412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T141412Z
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SUMMARY:Singer-songwriter Antje Duvekot at House Of Play House Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our next house concert with Antje Duvekot. You will be welcome in our friendly home. Drinks\, snacks\, and plenty of joy provided. Send an email with your name and phone # to houseconcertsnewton@gmail.com ASAP as reservations can sell out. Details and a confirmation will then be sent to you. 100% of donations go directly to the musicians. \nAntje has extensive touring experience\, criss-crossing the US and Europe many times. She has performed at The Newport Folk Festival\, Mountain Stage\, and The Philadelphia and Kerrville Festivals. Internationally\, she’s headlined The Celtic Connections Festival in Scotland and the Tonder Festival in Denmark. She’s the winner of the three top prizes in the singer-songwriter world: The Grand Prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition\, the prestigious Kerrville (TX) “Best New Folk Award” and The Boston Music Award for “Outstanding Folk Act”. \n“Duvekot has gotten hotter\, faster than any local songwriter in recent memory. Her songs feel at once fresh faced and firmly rooted\, driven by the whispery sensuality of her voice. She believes in the redemptive power of the shared secret; and is utterly unafraid to mine the darkest corners of her life for songs that turn fear into resilience and isolation into community.” The Boston Globe \n“This is a brilliant\, brilliant album. I have had this reaction once in the last 10 years and that was the first time I heard Patty Griffin.”\n– Rolling Stone music editor Dave Marsh \nwww.antjeduvekot.com
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/singer-songwriter-antje-duvekot-at-house-of-play-house-concerts/
LOCATION:House Of Play House Concerts
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="houseconcertsnewton@gmail.com":MAILTO:Houseconcertsnewton@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20251119T172039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T172039Z
UID:10008492-1763280000-1763312400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:"Z" Plays and Sings at Baramor
DESCRIPTION:Long time Newton Resident and Boston trial lawyer Richard (“Z”) Zielinski has been playing acoustic guitar and singing since age 9. Now he’s gigging professionally\, playing 1960s folk music\, 1970s soft rock and contemporary hits like Shallow\, Wagon Wheel and Ed Sheeran’s Perfect. Z is currently performing at Baramor in Newton Center every other Sunday evening from 5-8 PM.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/z-plays-and-sings-at-baramor/
LOCATION:Baramor\, 45 Union St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20251105T170424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T170424Z
UID:10008475-1763288100-1763292600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Can You See? Music Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Can You See?\nThe First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton will hold its fall Music Sunday service on November 16 at 10:15am. The Music Sunday service will reflect on the heaviness of these times with music expressing our resilience\, our community\, and our hope. The service will include music by Zanaida Robles\, Saro Lynch-Thomason\, Rachmaninoff\, Margaret Bonds\, Laura Nyro\, Elizabeth Aleander\, and Bob MacWilliams. \nEmail music@fuusn.org for more information.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/can-you-see-music-sunday/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Society in Newton\, 1325 Washington St\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton":MAILTO:music@fusn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20251022T155815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T155815Z
UID:10008036-1763301600-1763305200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Nuevas Raíces Concert with Guitarist Jhon Alvarado
DESCRIPTION:Nuevas Raíces honors Mexican culture through the exploration and sharing of classical music written for the guitar by contemporary Mexican composers. These are composers who have been influenced by the sounds and colors that define Mexico’s modern day vibrant culture. Guitarist Jhon Alvarado explores\, presents\, develops\, and expands upon the classical repertoire being written by today’s Mexican composers through the Nuevas Raíces concert program. \nJhon Alvarado\, guitar virtuoso\, re-energizes the classical guitar repertoire with captivating contemporary performances of world renowned 20th and 21st century composers. Jhon has premiered chamber works for renowned composer and Berklee College of Music faculty\, Beth Denisch. Jhon has performed on world stages including Jordan Hall\, David Friend Recital Hall\, the Frederick Loewe Memorial Hall\, and Boston GuitarFest. He received his MA in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory in 2021 where he studied under Maestro Eliot Fisk and Dr. Jerome Mouffe. \nAs a music educator\, Jhon is inspired by his studies at the New England Conservatory and believes that “Music in education plays an essential role in the early stages of a child’s development by fostering a growth mindset that rewards and praises students based on effort put forth rather than test score or innate ‘talent.’” Jhon has been faculty at Boston University Tanglewood Institute and guest faculty at Northeastern University. Currently located in Boston\, MA\, Jhon sits on the board of directors for the Boston Classical Guitar Society and is the Guitar Department Coordinator at the Berklee College of Music.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/nuevas-raices-concert-with-guitarist-jhon-alvarado/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20240919T200513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T225252Z
UID:10001723-1763474400-1763479800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Newton Singers Community Chorus | Open Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome! We are a fun\, friendly choir starting our fall season on September 24th. \nOur repertoire includes songs from the American Songbook\, showtunes\, Jazz\, madrigals\, folk songs\, and much more!!\nHere are some of our past programs here: https://newtonsingers.org/index.php/previous-seasons/ \nWe are seeking Sopranos\, Altos\, Tenors\, and Basses to round out our membership and achieve a nice blend. \nCheck us out at an open rehearsal. Tuesdays may soon be your favorite day of the week!!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-singers-community-chorus-open-rehearsals-2/2025-11-18/
LOCATION:150 Lowell Ave\, Newtonville\, 150 Lowell Ave\, Newtonville\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Community Pride":MAILTO:contactus@newtoncommunitypride.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20251001T145621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T145621Z
UID:10007929-1763578800-1763582400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2025-11-19/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20251105T170724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T170724Z
UID:10008470-1763722800-1763728200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Con Brio Lunch Club
DESCRIPTION:Our November Con Brio Lunch Club\, hosted by Scott Woolweaver\, will feature the Kalos Trio\, comprised of ANMS faculty Julia Liao\, violin\, faculty alumn Rebecca Hartka\, cello\, and faculty Barbara Lysakowski\, piano. Savor the melodious musings of Antonín Dvořák and Sergei Rachmaninoff\, followed by a delicious lunch.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/con-brio-lunch-club-4/
LOCATION:All Newton Music School\, 321 Chestnut Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 12465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="All Newton Music School":MAILTO:bridget@allnewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T230000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20251022T155202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T155202Z
UID:10008039-1763755200-1763766000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:SIMULCAST: We the People - Yo-Yo Ma plays Bach’s Cello Suites
DESCRIPTION:This November\, Yo-Yo Ma will perform Bach’s complete suites for solo cello for the first time in one evening at home\, in Boston. It’s music that he has offered to communities on all six continents\, in moments of joy and in times of tragedy. For him it exemplifies how culture helps us to seek truth\, build trust\, and act in service. \nThis is more than a concert for Yo-Yo: it is an invitation to listen to each other and the world around us\, to celebrate our community and the ways in which people all over the world—and here in Massachusetts—are bringing us together\, creating shared space for connection\, reflection\, and action\, and imagining a better future. \nLive broadcast\, one night only\nEnjoy a live simulcast of the event as it happens\, from the Newton Community Stage at the Lincoln-Eliot School\, located at 15 Walnut Park. Hear every note and get an up-close view of Yo-Yo Ma’s artistry. \nPeople across Massachusetts will come together in libraries\, theaters\, and community spaces to enjoy a powerful\, uplifting evening of music\, free of charge and for one night only. \nCelebrate the power of connection\, reflection\, and imagination: join friends and neighbors for this must-see live broadcast! \nAdmission to simulcast events is free\, and seating is on a first-come\, first-admitted basis. We encourage you to arrive early to the event\, with doors opening at 7pm. \nArrive early to enjoy a community book swap! If you would like to participate in the book swap\, we recommend arriving between 7-7:15. Bring 1-5 books (in good condition) to swap–you’ll get to take home the same number of books as you bring. \nProgram \nJ.S. Bach | Suites 1-6 for unaccompanied cello\, BWV 1007-1012\nSuite No. 1 in G Major\, BWV 1007\nSuite No. 2 in D minor\, BWV 1008\nSuite No. 3 in C Major\, BWV 1009\nSuite No. 4 in E-flat Major\, BWV 1010\nSuite No. 5 in C minor\, BWV 1011\nSuite No. 6 in D Major\, BWV 1012 \nYo-Yo Ma \nCellist \nYo-Yo Ma’s multi-faceted career is testament to his belief in culture’s power to generate trust and understanding. Whether performing new or familiar works for cello\, bringing communities together to explore culture’s role in society\, or engaging unexpected musical forms\, Yo-Yo strives to foster connections that stimulate the imagination and reinforce our humanity. \nMost recently\, Yo-Yo began Our Common Nature\, a cultural journey to celebrate the ways that nature can reunite us in pursuit of a shared future. Our Common Nature follows the Bach Project\, a 36-community\, six-continent tour of J. S. Bach’s cello suites paired with local cultural programming. Both endeavors reflect Yo-Yo’s lifelong commitment to stretching the boundaries of genre and tradition to understand how music helps us to imagine and build a stronger society. \nYo-Yo Ma was born in 1955 to Chinese parents living in Paris\, where he began studying the cello with his father at age four. When he was seven\, he moved with his family to New York City\, where he continued his cello studies before pursuing a liberal arts education. \nYo-Yo has recorded more than 120 albums\, is the winner of 19 Grammy Awards\, and has performed for nine American presidents\, most recently on the occasion of President Biden’s inauguration. He has received numerous awards\, including the National Medal of the Arts\, the Presidential Medal of Freedom\, and the Birgit Nilsson Prize. He has been a UN Messenger of Peace since 2006\, and was recognized as one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020. \nRegistration is encouraged at the Newton Free Library’s website\, and you’ll get a reminder if you sign up. Walk-ins are also welcome. Please note that this event takes place at the Newton Community Stage at 15 Walnut Park. \nStreamed live from Symphony Hall\, Boston \nPresented by Celebrity Series of Boston \nProduced by Celebrity Series and THE OFFICE performing arts + film in collaboration with Opus 3 Artists and Sound Postings\, the office of Yo-Yo Ma. \nWe the People is made possible by Barbara & Amos Hostetter and the Barr Foundation with additional support provided by the Richard K. Lubin Family Foundation.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/simulcast-we-the-people-yo-yo-ma-plays-bachs-cello-suites/
LOCATION:Newton Community Stage\, 15 Walnut Park\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T230000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20251105T171125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T171125Z
UID:10008465-1763755200-1763766000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:SIMULCAST: We the People - Yo-Yo Ma plays Bach's Cello Suites
DESCRIPTION:***Registration for this event is full. Walk-ins will be admitted beginning at 8pm on a first-come\, first admitted basis\, as space allows.*** \n***Please note that this event takes place at the Newton Community Stage at the Lincoln-Eliot School\, located at 15 Walnut Park\, not at the Library building.*** \nThis November\, Yo-Yo Ma will perform Bach’s complete suites for solo cello for the first time in one evening at home\, in Boston. It’s music that he has offered to communities on all six continents\, in moments of joy and in times of tragedy. For him it exemplifies how culture helps us to seek truth\, build trust\, and act in service. \nThis is more than a concert for Yo-Yo: it is an invitation to listen to each other and the world around us\, to celebrate our community and the ways in which people all over the world—and here in Massachusetts—are bringing us together\, creating shared space for connection\, reflection\, and action\, and imagining a better future. \nLive broadcast\, one night only \nEnjoy a live simulcast of the event as it happens\, from the Newton Community Stage at the Lincoln-Eliot School\, located at 15 Walnut Park. Hear every note and get an up-close view of Yo-Yo Ma’s artistry. \nPeople across Massachusetts will come together in libraries\, theaters\, and community spaces to enjoy a powerful\, uplifting evening of music\, free of charge and for one night only. \nCelebrate the power of connection\, reflection\, and imagination: join friends and neighbors for this must-see live broadcast! \nAdmission to simulcast events is free. We encourage you to arrive early to the event\, with doors opening at 7pm. \nArrive early to enjoy a community book swap! If you would like to participate in the book swap\, we recommend arriving between 7-7:15. Bring 1-5 books (in good condition) to swap–you’ll get to take home the same number of books as you bring. \nThe space at the Newton Community Stage includes wheelchair spaces with companion seats\, chairs with folding armrests\, and assistive listening devices. To reserve one of these accommodations\, please email Lily at programs@newtonfreelibrary.net \nProgram \nJ.S. Bach | Suites 1-6 for unaccompanied cello\, BWV 1007-1012\nSuite No. 1 in G Major\, BWV 1007\nSuite No. 2 in D minor\, BWV 1008\nSuite No. 3 in C Major\, BWV 1009\nSuite No. 4 in E-flat Major\, BWV 1010\nSuite No. 5 in C minor\, BWV 1011\nSuite No. 6 in D Major\, BWV 1012 \nYo-Yo Ma \nCellist \nYo-Yo Ma’s multi-faceted career is testament to his belief in culture’s power to generate trust and understanding. Whether performing new or familiar works for cello\, bringing communities together to explore culture’s role in society\, or engaging unexpected musical forms\, Yo-Yo strives to foster connections that stimulate the imagination and reinforce our humanity. \nMost recently\, Yo-Yo began Our Common Nature\, a cultural journey to celebrate the ways that nature can reunite us in pursuit of a shared future. Our Common Nature follows the Bach Project\, a 36-community\, six-continent tour of J. S. Bach’s cello suites paired with local cultural programming. Both endeavors reflect Yo-Yo’s lifelong commitment to stretching the boundaries of genre and tradition to understand how music helps us to imagine and build a stronger society. \nYo-Yo Ma was born in 1955 to Chinese parents living in Paris\, where he began studying the cello with his father at age four. When he was seven\, he moved with his family to New York City\, where he continued his cello studies before pursuing a liberal arts education. \nYo-Yo has recorded more than 120 albums\, is the winner of 19 Grammy Awards\, and has performed for nine American presidents\, most recently on the occasion of President Biden’s inauguration. He has received numerous awards\, including the National Medal of the Arts\, the Presidential Medal of Freedom\, and the Birgit Nilsson Prize. He has been a UN Messenger of Peace since 2006\, and was recognized as one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020. \nStreamed live from Symphony Hall\, Boston \nPresented by Celebrity Series of Boston \nProduced by Celebrity Series and THE OFFICE performing arts + film in collaboration with Opus 3 Artists and Sound Postings\, the office of Yo-Yo Ma. \nWe the People is made possible by Barbara & Amos Hostetter and the Barr Foundation with additional support provided by the Richard K. Lubin Family Foundation.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/simulcast-we-the-people-yo-yo-ma-plays-bachs-cello-suites-2/
LOCATION:Newton Community Stage\, 15 Walnut Park\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20250820T132618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T132709Z
UID:10007849-1763821800-1763829000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Sing & Play with Newton Folk Music
DESCRIPTION:Join Newton Folk Music at the Newton Free Library to sing and play a wide range of folk music\, from traditional to contemporary\, in a low-key\, warm\, and friendly environment. \nSingers and instrumentalists of all levels are welcome. Going around the circle\, everyone will have the chance to suggest a song—and usually to lead it. You can always pass\, of course\, and the organizers are here to help. \nPrinted songbooks with selected favorites will be provided for participants to use during the session\, or you can bring a tablet to reference an electronic version. Newton Folk Music also sometimes uses the book Rise Up Singing as a source\, especially for simple 3-chord tunes\, so bring that along if you have a copy. For less familiar or more complex songs not in our songbook\, the group likes to play from paper handouts. \nThis program is geared towards adults. If you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the organizers at events@newtonfolk.org.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/sing-play-with-newton-folk-music/2025-11-22/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20251022T153831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T153831Z
UID:10008046-1763839800-1763845200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:The Gingersnap Band
DESCRIPTION:Join us as The Allen Center transforms into a cozy Jazz Club\, with table seating\, drinks\, and bar snacks available to enjoy during the show. The Gingersnap Band keeps it snappy with a six piece ensemble and soulful renditions of jazzy classics you won’t want to miss.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/the-gingersnap-band/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Cherry Street Music":MAILTO:operations@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20251022T155005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T155005Z
UID:10008040-1763906400-1763911800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Reclaiming Folk: Celebrating People of Color in Folk Music
DESCRIPTION:Reclaiming Folk is an event series that celebrates and honors People of Color in folk music – we “reclaim” folk because\, despite POCs being at the root of the genre\, history and culture has erased us from American Folk music. From field calls to Blues and Gospel to Indigenous traditions\, the origin of American folk music is connected to people of color. \nFolk music is more than a genre\, folk music is traditional music\, folk music is storytelling\, folk music is the music of the people\, and folk music is a voice for what’s happening in the world today. In our society\, there is often no space for marginalized people to tell our stories. Reclaiming Folk seeks to make space for musicians of color to share their stories and share the stories of our past\, so that our future can be a more inclusive place for all. \nFounded in 2024\, Reclaiming Folk achieved immediate success and support from the community\, featuring performances by 15+ artists and traveling to over 10 locations in Massachusetts. The event includes original music from folk musicians singing in the round\, cover songs that honor the musicians who came before us\, short interviews with the musicians about folk music\, and a Q&A from the audience. \nAbout the artists:\nNaomi Westwater (they/them/she) is a queer\, Black-multiracial singer-songwriter from Massachusetts. Their work combines folk-rock music\, poetry\, and spirituality. Naomi holds a Master of Music in Contemporary Performance and Production from Berklee College of Music\, and they are a part of The Club Passim Folk Collective\, where they produce Re-Imagining Lilith Fair: a tribute to the feminist music scene of the 1990s with an intersectional lens for today. Naomi was nominated for four Boston Music Awards\, and featured in The Boston Globe\, Under The Radar\, WBUR\, GBH\, and The Bluegrass Situation. They made the WBUR’s 2024 Makers list\, and in November 2024 the musician-in-residence at Château d’Orquevaux in France. Currently\, Naomi is producing a series called Reclaiming Folk: A Celebration of People of Color in Folk Music and has received over 20 grants to tour the series. Naomi is on faculty at Club Passim and Not Sorry Productions teaching songwriting\, spirituality\, and poetry. \nLouie Lou Louis is a Brooklyn-based songster who combines an uplifting musicality with a soothing\, yet energizing vibe. Through life experiences and short stories\, he celebrates human imperfection and engages audiences with an infectious positivity. With a unique blend of folk\, jazz\, and global music\, he inspires joy and connection in any audience. \nWith his heartbreakingly powerful voice and incisive lyrics\, Prateek (pruh – TEEK) has been described as “Not just any guy with a guitar…” by The Boston Globe. When you hear his music\, you’ll believe it too. Evolving away from the spare\, Dylan-esque sound of his first EP\, Prateek’s latest album “‘Til June” adds gritty electric guitars\, silvery backing vocals\, and a driving rhythm section\, all in service of his tightly written\, evocative songcraft. Prateek has been a Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Finalist and has been nominated for Singer-Songwriter of the Year at both the New England Music Awards and the Boston Music Awards. His music has seen rotation all over the radio including Sirius XM\, 98.9 WERS\, and 92.5 The River. Listen to “‘Til June” now wherever music is sold or streamed. \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council\, a local council that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/reclaiming-folk-celebrating-people-of-color-in-folk-music/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20251029T141931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T141931Z
UID:10008450-1763910000-1763917200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Boston's Brilliance
DESCRIPTION:A virtuoso ensemble of celebrated artists including BSO violinist Alexander Velinzon\, BSO violist Cathy Basrak\, cellist Allison Eldredge\, and pianist Max Levinson return to The Allen Center for an evening of intimate chamber music. Repertoire includes Robert Schumann’s breathtaking piano Quartet\, a Mozart Duo in G for violin and viola\, and Amy Beach Transcriptions for cello and piano.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/bostons-brilliance/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Cherry Street Music":MAILTO:operations@newtonculture.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20251105T172605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T172605Z
UID:10008457-1763913600-1763917200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Suzuki School of Newton Faculty Concert
DESCRIPTION:Suzuki School of Newton faculty perform classical favorites!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/suzuki-school-of-newton-faculty-concert/
LOCATION:Newton Presbyterian Church\, 75 Vernon St.\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20251001T145621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T145621Z
UID:10007930-1764183600-1764187200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2025-11-26/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181718
CREATED:20251022T154717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T154717Z
UID:10008042-1764511200-1764514800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Concert with Violinist Ilana Zaks
DESCRIPTION:Join acclaimed violinist Ilana Zaks for a captivating solo recital that showcases the expressive power and versatility of the violin. The program spans centuries and styles—from the timeless elegance of Bach to the rhythmic fire of fiddle tunes\, the soulful prayer of contemporary Jewish composers\, and the bold voices of 20th- and 21st-century innovators. With brief spoken introductions\, Ilana invites listeners to experience the stories and emotional landscapes behind each piece. \nProgram: \nJ.S. Bach – Sonata No. 1 in G Minor\, BWV 1001\nDick Kattenburg – Rhapsody No. 1\nHowdy Forrester – Wild Fiddler’s Rag\nLera Auerbach – T’filah (Prayer)\nProkofiev – Sonata #1 in D Major\nDoug Thomas – Pulse\nEllen Taaffe Zwilich – Fantasy for Solo Violin \nJewish-American violinist Ilana Zaks has been described as\, “fearless\, refreshing and commanding.” She has performed as a soloist with the Boston Civic Symphony\, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra\, among others. Her many honors include top prizes at concerto competitions such as the 2020 BMOP Concerto Competition and the New England Philharmonic Orchestra.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/concert-with-violinist-ilana-zaks-2/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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