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Sat., May 3, 7:00 PM
The A Cappella Singers, Sharon Brown, Artistic Director |
Pops Concert entitled "Here's to the Ladies" theme-Featuring a group of diverse pieces honoring women ranging from Mozart's "Song of Farewell," "Songs for Women" by Gwyneth
Walker, including "In Autumn" and "I will be Earth," Bowlus' "Altos Lament," and old favorites like "Sugartime" and Duke Ellington's "Hit Me with a Hot Note." A selection from"Wicked" is planned as well. Fiske Memorial United Methodist Church, 106 Walnut Street, Natick, MA., Parking at the church available, located off Rte 9 East past 9/27 Exit. Tickets $12 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors, $3 more at the door. Reception during and after as well as great raffle prizes.call 781 738 7800 for more information. www.theacappellasingers.org.
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Sat., May 3, 7:00 pm
Braintree Choral Society, Danica A. Buckley, music director |
| Atlantic Crossing: 18th, 19th and 20th Century Music of England and America: A collection of works by English and American composers; Ralph Vaughan Williams, William Billings, Randall Thompson, Aaron Copland plus selections from Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise--chosen to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Braintree Choral Society of Braintree, Essex, England and performed in concert with them April 26, 2008 in Braintree England, repeated here for our American audience .First Congregational Church, 12 Elm St. Braintree, MA. reception with refreshments provided after the concert. Ticket prices: $15, $12 seniors and students. Call 617-763-2148, email braintreechoral@yahoo.com or visit our website www.braintreesings.org for further information. Braintree Choral Society of Massachusetts is grateful to Braintree Choral Society, Essex, England for the invitation to come "across the pond" and help them celebrate their 40th anniversary! We are also excited to be performing an additional concert for the British public at Saint James Piccadilly Church in London on April 21, 2008. |
Sat, May 3, 7:30 PM
New England Classical Singers, David Hodgkins, Artistic Director |
Sumer is icumin in.
Music of summer, spring, and love from the 12th Century to the 20th. Tickets: Adults/$20, Seniors/$15, and Students/$5. Tickets are available from choir members, the Rogers Center box office, and the Andover Bookstore.
Tickets will also be available at the door.
Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, North Andover; For additional information, call 978.474.6090
or visit http://www.newenglandclassical.org/
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Sun, May 4, 5:00 pm
Fine Arts Chorale, Libor Dudas, D.M.A., Music Director |
| The Seasons by Franz Joseph Haydn. Duxbury Performing Arts Center, 73 Alden St, Duxbury, MA. Pre-concert talk on Haydn and "The Seasons" by Dr. Libor Dudas at 4:00 pm. With full orchestra. Barbara Kilduff, soprano; Martin Kelley, tenor; Donald Wilkinson, baritone. Tickets $20.00 (senior or student $15.00). Call 800-230-7555, email: fineartschorale@aol.com. or visit the Fine Arts Chorale website at www.fineartschorale.org for further information. |
Sun, May 4, 7:00 pm
Cantilena, Kenneth Seitz, Artistic Director |
| "A Little Evening Music"
Sung in German, the chorus celebrates the renewal of the season with
compositions by Brahms, Hindemith, Mendelssohn, Prohaska, Reger,
Reinecke, Rheinberger, and Schumann. Conductor and composer Kenneth
Seitz looks back on his thirty years with the group and his early music
career in Germany through the selected songs.
First Parish U.U. Church
630 Mass Ave, Arlington Center (at intersection of Rte 60/Mass Ave.)
accessible from Harvard Sq. via #77 Arlington Heights Bus
Fully accessible venue
Tickets: $12 in advance, $15/$10 student& senior at door (cash or check)
Call 781-648-2456 or go to www.cantilena.org for further info. |
Fri, May 9, 8:00 pm
Cantata Singers & Ensemble, David Hoose, Music Director |
| Kurt Weill: Symphony No. 2 Charles Fussell: High Bridge—A Choral Symphony After Poems of Hart Crane First Boston performance. Karyl Ryczek, soprano; Janna Baty, mezzo-soprano; William Hite, tenor; David Kravitz, bass.
“I wrote some orchestra music, but I threw it away. It seems so silly to write music at a time like this.” Kurt Weill.
Just before Weill turned completely toward a populist style, he wrote his terrifically witty Second Symphony in an already lighter voice. Fussell's High Bridge brings to vibrant life American poet Hart Crane's “mystical synthesis of America.” New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St., Boston 617-868-5885; www.cantatasingers.org. Tickets $15-$54 |
Sat, May 10, 2008, 7:30 pm
Snug Harbor Community Chorus, Roy S. Kelley, Artistic Director |
The Music, the Magic, and the Memories: a Tenth Anniversary celebration featuring mixed genre selections that capture the evolution and essence of the chorus. Recognition of Founders with reception to follow. The Duxbury Performing Arts Center, 73 Alden St, Duxbury, MA. Tickets $10, $8 for seniors and students, for groups of 10+ or more info, please call 781-834-7041 or e-mail snugharborcc@msn.com. Fully accessible facility. For more on the PAC including directions, please visit: http://www.duxbury.k12.ma.us/pac.html
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Sat, May 10, 8:00 pm
Brookline Chorus, Lisa Graham, Music Director |
Duke Ellington's Sacred Concert, Chosen from three substantial collections of music Ellington called “sacred concerts” this program highlights inspired music that the jazz great considered to be the most important of his works. Classic 1940s dance band music alternates with introspective blues and full-throttle gospel. Instrumental and vocal virtuosity shares the spotlight with supple, graceful choral and ensemble writing. First Baptist Church , 848 Beacon St. Newton Centre, MA Handicap and T accessible on D branch of the Green Line, Newton Centre stop. Tickets available online at www.brooklinechorus.org and at Brookline Booksmith. Featuring the White Heat Swing Orchestra |
Sat, May 10, 8:00 pm
The Concord Chorus, Michael McGaghie, Music Director |
| Abendlieder. J.S. Bach: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140;
Kate Woolf, soprano;
Steven Soph, tenor;
Ulysses Thomas, baritone; J.S. Bach: O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht, BWV 118; Brahms: Psalm 13, Op. 27; Mozart: Ave Verum Corpus, K.618; Cary Memorial Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA; Tickets: Adults $20 65+/Students $16 Children under 12 $5; For information call 978-263-7404.
www.concordchorus.org |
Sat, May 10, 8:00 pm
Master Singers, Adam Grossman, conductor |
“Bach & Schubert” presented by the Master Singers. Celebrate the end of our season with music by J.S. Bach and Schubert, including Schubert's Mass in G. Venue is First Parish Church, 7 Harrington Road, on the Battle Green, Lexington, MA 02421. The church is wheelchair accessible. Tickets: $22 (Regular), $18 (Seniors/Students), $18 (WGBH Member Card Holders). For more information visit http://www.themastersingers.org or call (781)-862-6459. Free refreshments will be provided with reception to follow. |
Sat, May 10, 8:00 pm
The Paul Madore Chorale, L. Paul Madore |
Anton Dvorak: "Te Deum" with Trudy Hill, Soprano and Donald Wilkinson, Baritone. Dave Brubeck: "To Hope - a Celebration" (a Boston-area Premier) with Maria diStefano, Mezzo-soprano, Ethan Bremner, Tenor and Donald Wilkinson, Baritone, plus jazz quartet, chorus and orchestra. Ste. Anne's Church, 290 Jefferson Ave., Salem, MA; accessible to handicapped attendees; tickets: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (over 60) and students (under 19); for further information, call 781-592-7284. |
Sun, May 11, 3:00 PM
Masterworks Chorale, Steven Karidoyanes, Conductor |
An all VAUGHAN WILLIAMS program: A 50th anniversary tribute to one of England’s most-beloved composers. Sanders Theatre, Harvard University. Program includes: “In Windsor Forest” and Fantasia on “Greensleeves,” both from Vaughan Williams’ opera “Sir John in Love,” based on Shakespeare’s “Merry Wives of Windsor.” Also the festive English wedding cantata, “Epithalamion” (pronounced: eh-pih-thah-LAY-mee-on) featuring baritone Andrew Garland. Celebrate Mother’s Day in style! All women in attendance receive a red carnation! For more information call (781) 235-6210 or visit www.MasterworksChorale.org |
Fri, May 16, 8:00 pm
Lexington Pops Chorus, Robert A. Lague, Music Director and Conductor |
| Annual Spring Concert. First half: Vivaldi's "Magnificat" and Copland's "The Promise of Living." Second half: Stoneham High School's honors clarinetist, Kevin Price, plays classical in von Weber's "Concertino for Clarinet" with Mr. Lague and klezmer in "Bai Mir Bisti Sheyn" with chorus. The chorus also sings "Bashana Haba'ah," "Les Mis" medley and "Grandfather's Clock."
Hancock Church, 1912 Mass Ave, Lexington Center. Tickets $12 on line and in advance from chorus member; $15 at door; $5 children under 13. Information 508-481-6554.
Handicapped accessible. Bus #76 from Alewife Station. |
Sat, May 17, 7:00 pm
Somerville Community Chorus, Davis Giessow, Music Director |
The Somerville Communtiy Chorus Spring concert honors Armed Forces Day with a performance of Franz Joseph Haydn's, "Mass in Time of War" (1796)/ "Paukenmesse" with a full orchestra. Please join us in celebrating all Americans serving in the military, past and present. Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church, 155 Powderhouse Blvd., Somerville, MA. Light refreshments provided afterwards. Suggested contributions are $15 adults, $10 active service people, veterans, seniors & students, and $5 childrem under 12. Tickets available at the door. Visit www.somervillechorus.com for more details.
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Sat, May 17, 7:30 pm
Cantemus Chamber Chorus, Gary Wood, Music Director |
Cantemus will be joined by 25 returning singers and 5 former
conductors for "A Silver Sampler: The Best of Cantemus," its final 25th-anniversary-year concert of singer and
audience favorites, plus the world premiere of an a cappella song
cycle by Robert Ruplenas. A gala champagne reception follows. Christ Church, 149 Asbury Street, Hamilton. Tickets ($20,
$17) available online thru www.cantemus.org, or save $2 at outlets
(listed at site). Students, free. Call 1-888-CHORUS1 for further
information.
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Sat, May 17, 7:30 pm
Polymnia Choral Society, Murray Kidd, Music Director |
BROADWAY AND BASEBALL; A Pops Concert in Nine (short) Innings.
Featuring exerpts from the musicals "Damn Yankees", "Casey at the Bat" by William Schuman, "Pajama Game", "Guys and Dolls", "Chess" and other Broadway gems! Table refreshments will be available. Memorial Hall, 590 Main St, Melrose, MA. $22 Table seats, $17 advance, $20 at door, $15 Seniors/Students, $5 Children 12 and younger (including table seats). Tickets are available at: Sweet Thoughts, 504 Main St; Camera Connection, 544 Main St. Call 781-324-6242 for more information.
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Sat, May 17, 8:00 pm
Lexington Pops Chorus, Robert A. Lague, Music Director and Conductor |
| Annual Spring Concert. First half: Vivaldi's "Magnificat" and Copland's "The Promise of Living." Second half: Stoneham High School's honors clarinetist, Kevin Price, plays classical in von Weber's "Concertino for Clarinet" with Mr. Lague and klezmer in "Bai Mir Bisti Sheyn" with chorus. The chorus also sings "Bashana Haba'ah," "Les Mis" medley and "Grandfather's Clock."
Hancock Church, 1912 Mass Ave, Lexington Center. Tickets $12 on line and in advance from chorus member; $15 at door; $5 children under 13. Information 508-481-6554.
Handicapped accessible. Bus #76 from Alewife Station. |
Sat, May 17, 8:00 pm
Newburyport Choral Society, Dr. Gerald Weale, Director |
| "Music of the 20th Century" a spring concert featuring works of Britten, Barber, and Vaughan Williams. Newburyport High School, 241 High Street, Newburyport, MA. $20 for general admission, $18 for seniors/students. Tickets available online or at local outlets. Please see www.newburyportchoralsociety.org for more information. |
Sat, May 17, 8:00 pm
Newton Community Chorus, Richard Travers, Artistic Director |
| The Newton Community Chorus is proud to announce that they will perform Carl Orff's, "Carmina Burana" at the prestigious Sanders Theatre, 45 Quncy Street, Cambrdige, MA 02138. "Carmina Burana" is a modern, 20th century work yet simple in harmony with driving rhythms and fundamental musical instincts that allow listeners to respond immediately. It is a great introduction to serious music, particularly to people who think serious or "classical" music is boring and monotonous. 160+ mixed adult voices, children's chorus, full orchestra including an exciting section of seven drummers, and popular, locally-famous soloists. Advanced tickets, ticket prices, seniors and student discounts, transportation information, maps, etc. will be available soon on our website at www.newtoncommunitychorus.org. Tickets will also be available through Sanders Theatre's ticket office and at the door 45 minutes before the concert (if available). Handicapped seating provided. |
Sat, May 17, 8:00 pm
The Spectrum Singers, John W. Ehrlich, Music Director |
| "Shakespeare in Song": A magical conjunction of music and Shakespeare, surveying a spectrum of composers and styles, all which reflect a love of Shakespeare's immortal words. Brahms: Four Songs for Women's Chorus with 2 Horns and Harp, op. 17; Vaughan Williams: 3 Shakespeare Songs, Serenade to Music; Daniel Pinkham: Absence from "Charm my Sleep". Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St., Boston Back Bay. Tickets at $45, $35, $15. For further information and tickets go to www.spectrumsingers.org or call 617-492-8902. The church is wheelchair-accessible. |
Sat, May 17, 8:00 pm
Voices Rising: women building community through song, Leora Zimmer, Artistic Director |
Voices Rising presents: WOMENfolk. From Bulgaria to Brazil, from India to Finland, and sweeping through North America, the women of Voices Rising will carry you across borders of culture and style. Join us as we celebrate folk music of the world. Eliot Church, 474 Centre St., Newton. Tickets: $20/$15 in advance, $10 for seniors/students, $5 for children. Priority seating: $25. Reception to follow. For more information or to buy tickets online, please visit: www.voicesrising.org.
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Sun, May 18, 2:30 pm
Newburyport Choral Society, Dr. Gerald Weale, Director |
| "Music of the 20th Century" a spring concert featuring works of Britten, Barber, and Vaughan Williams. Newburyport High School, 241 High Street, Newburyport, MA. $20 for general admission, $18 for seniors/students. Tickets available online or at local outlets. Please see www.newburyportchoralsociety.org for more information. |
Fri, May 30, 8:00 PM
Back Bay Chorale, Scott Allen Jarrett, Music Director |
| Elijah by Felix Mendelssohn with the Back Bay Chorale Orchestra
and soloists: Richard Zeller, Elijah; Elizabeth Keusch, soprano; Gigi
Mitchell-Velasco, mezzo-soprano; Yeghishe Manucharyan, tenor. Sanders Theatre, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Tickets: $45, $35 and $25 ($5 discount for students and seniors)
www.bbcboston.org or 617-648-3885
7:00 Pre-concert lecture by Ann Howard Jones, DMA, Professor of
Music, Boston University. |
Fri, May 30, 8:00 pm
Boston Choral Ensemble, Miguel Felipe, Music Director |
| "A Peaceable Kingdom": program highlights include Randall Thompson's
"Peaceable Kingdom" , a beloved tour de force for unaccompanied choir
that explores the powerful dynamic between the dramatic and the
serene, smaller works that explore the emotional complexity of loss
during times of war and conflict, and the winner of our Annual
Commission Competition. First Church Cambridge UCC, 11 Garden St.,
Cambridge, MA. General Admission is $20 advance, $22 at door.
Student/senior admission is $16 advance, $18 at door. Visit
www.BostonChoral.org for more information. Enter code "BCE Insider"
when purchasing tickets online and receive 50% off the advance ticket
price! |
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