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SUMMARY:Beyond the Music: Romantic to Contemporary
DESCRIPTION:Join us mid-Festival for an illuminating exploration of chamber music from the Romantic era to the present day. This engaging lecture traces how composers expanded the emotional depth\, color\, and possibilities of chamber music—from the sweeping expressiveness of the 19th century to the bold experimentation and diverse voices of today. \nBoth insightful and accessible\, this lecture invites audiences to discover how chamber music continues to evolve\, inspire\, and speak powerfully to our own time.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/beyond-the-music-romantic-to-contemporary/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Piers Lane & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Piers Lane\, piano | Michael Stephen Brown\, piano | Danbi Um\, violin | Aaron Boyd\, violin | Barry Shiffman\, viola | Nick Canellakis\, cello | Adrianne Pieczonka\, soprano\nInternationally acclaimed pianist Piers Lane—renowned for his versatility as soloist and chamber musician—joins a star-studded ensemble in a program of works by Schubert\, Holst\, Elgar\, and a selection of folk songs brought by celebrated soprano Adrianne Pieczonka. \nPROGRAM\nSCHUBERT: Fantasie in F minor\, D. 940\nHOLST: Four Songs for Violin and Voice\nSelection of Songs\nBRITTEN: The Trees they grow so high (trad. English folksong)\nVAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Silent Noon from The House of Life\nREBECCA CLARKE: The Seal Man\nH. HUGHES: I have a bonnet trimmed with blue (trad. folksong)\nIntermission\nELGAR: Piano Quintet\, Op. 84 \nPIERS LANE\, piano\nLondon-based Australian pianist Piers Lane enjoys an international reputation as an engaging\, searching\, and highly versatile performer\, equally at home in solo\, chamber\, and concerto repertoire. A five-time soloist at the BBC Proms\, his concerto repertoire exceeds one hundred works and has led to performances with many of the world’s leading orchestras\, appearing in over forty countries and in major venues including Wigmore Hall\, London’s principal concert halls\, and Carnegie Hall. \nLane is a familiar presence at major festivals worldwide\, including Aldeburgh\, Bath\, Bergen\, Prague Spring\, La Roque d’Anthéron\, Ruhr Klavierfestival\, Seattle\, Rockport\, and the Chopin festivals in Warsaw and Paris. In 2015\, he was appointed Artistic Director of the Sydney International Piano Competition\, where he has championed innovative initiatives supporting pianists and composers. \nAn esteemed collaborator and adjudicator\, Lane has worked closely with violinist Tasmin Little\, actress Dame Patricia Routledge\, and the Goldner String Quartet. His extensive discography for Hyperion and other labels includes acclaimed recordings of rare Romantic concertos and chamber music. A former professor and now Honorary Member of the Royal Academy of Music\, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) and received the Sir Bernard Heinze Award in 2022. \nMICHAEL STEPHEN BROWN\, piano\nMichael Stephen Brown is a pianist\, composer\, and artistic leader praised for his “ravishing tone and panache” (The New York Times). He appears regularly as a soloist and chamber musician at major venues including Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center\, Wigmore Hall\, and on international tours. \nA frequent collaborator with leading artists such as cellist Nicholas Canellakis\, Brown is known for performances that seamlessly integrate classical repertoire with his own compositions and arrangements. His works have been commissioned and performed by the New York Philharmonic\, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra\, and Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. A longtime CMS artist and former member of Ensemble Connect\, Brown is also a dedicated educator and curator\, bringing imaginative programming and contemporary perspectives to the concert stage. \nDANBI UM\, violin\nPraised by The Strad as an “utterly dazzling” artist and by New York Classical Review for her “mesmerizing grace\,” violinist Danbi Um captivates audiences with her virtuosity\, distinctive sound\, and interpretive sensitivity. A Silver Medalist at the Menuhin International Violin Competition and winner of the 2018 Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant\, she appears widely as a soloist\, recitalist\, and chamber musician. \nRecent and upcoming engagements include appearances with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia\, the Phillips Collection in Washington\, D.C.\, and festivals such as Saratoga Performing Arts Center\, Santa Fe\, and La Musica. An avid chamber musician\, Um regularly performs with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and other leading presenters. \nA recording artist for Avie Records\, her debut album Much Ado: Romantic Violin Masterworks was released in 2023\, with a second album forthcoming. Born in Seoul\, Um studied at the Curtis Institute of Music and Indiana University and performs on a 1683 Nicolo Amati violin. \nAARON BOYD\, violin\nAaron Boyd has established an international career as a soloist\, chamber musician\, orchestral leader\, recording artist\, and educator. Since his New York recital debut in 1998\, he has appeared at major venues throughout the United States\, Europe\, Russia\, and Asia. A season artist of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center\, Boyd has performed at festivals including Marlboro\, La Jolla\, Aspen\, Music@Menlo\, and Rockport. \nBoyd is a former member of the Escher String Quartet and a recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Martin E. Segal Prize from Lincoln Center. Deeply interested in the history of the violin\, he is a frequent lecturer and a contributing writer to The Strad\, and has participated in projects such as Oberlin Acoustics and Strad3D. \nA passionate advocate for new music\, Boyd has collaborated with composers including Milton Babbitt and Elliott Carter. He is Director of Chamber Music and Chair of Strings at the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University and performs on a 1700 Matteo Goffriller violin. \nBARRY SHIFFMAN\, viola\nViolinist and violist Barry Shiffman has enjoyed a distinguished career as a performer\, recording artist\, teacher\, and arts leader. He made his debut with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra at age 15 and in 1989 co-founded the St. Lawrence String Quartet. During his 17 years with the ensemble\, he performed more than 2\,000 concerts worldwide\, including appearances at Rockport Music\, and recorded several critically acclaimed albums for EMI Classics. \nA highly respected teacher and chamber music coach\, Shiffman has served as artist-in-residence at Stanford University and as visiting artist at the University of Toronto\, and has been involved in the premieres of hundreds of new works. He was recently named Dean of The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto\, following many years of leadership there and at the Banff Centre. Shiffman is the recipient of the Nadia Boulanger Prize for Excellence in Teaching and an honorary doctorate from the University of Calgary. \nNICK CANELLAKIS\, cello\nNicholas Canellakis\, cello\, is one of today’s most innovative and sought-after performers\, known for a career that bridges classical tradition and creative exploration. He appears internationally as a soloist and chamber musician and tours widely in recital with pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown. A longtime artist of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center\, he performs regularly at major venues and festivals worldwide and serves as Artistic Director of Chamber Music Sedona. Canellakis is a member of the cello faculty at the Curtis Institute of Music and is equally active as a filmmaker and comedian\, with creative content reaching millions of viewers. \nADRIANNE PIECZONKA\, soprano\nAdrianne Pieczonka\, soprano\, is internationally acclaimed for her commanding performances in opera and concert repertoire. Renowned for her interpretations of Wagner\, Strauss\, Beethoven\, and Mozart\, she has appeared at leading houses including the Metropolitan Opera\, Vienna State Opera\, Bavarian State Opera\, and Royal Opera House\, Covent Garden. A frequent collaborator with major orchestras worldwide\, she is also a dedicated educator and serves on the vocal faculty of the University of Toronto.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/piers-lane-friends/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Humor & Harmony
DESCRIPTION:Part concert\, part film\, part comedy – Humor & Harmony reinvents the traditional recital\, colliding brilliant music\, original shorts\, and sharp humor. Cellist-filmmaker Nicholas Canellakis and pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown move seamlessly from gorgeous classics to their own virtuosic arrangements and originals to their wildly popular comedy films (which have garnered tens of millions of views online)\, creating one unforgettable evening. \nMICHAEL STEPHEN BROWN\, piano\nMichael Stephen Brown is a composer and pianist hailed by the New York Times as “one of the leading figures in the current renaissance of performer-composers.” The 2026 Andrew Wolf Award Winner and a recent fellow at both MacDowell and Yaddo\, he is also a recipient of Lincoln Center’s Emerging Artist Award and an Avery Fisher Career Grant. Brown performs internationally and receives commissions from orchestras\, soloists\, and festivals around the world. \nRecent highlights include a recital at Alice Tully Hall for CMS\, and collaborations with cellist Nicholas Canellakis and violinists Pinchas Zukerman\, Kristin Lee\, and Arnaud Sussmann. He is currently composing The Carnival of Endangered Wonders\, a CMS-led project co-presented by a consortium of US presenters. His first album devoted entirely to his music\, Twelve Blocks\, will be released in February 2026. Brown is also composing the score for Angeline Gragasin’s upcoming film Look But Don’t Touch and lives in New York City with his two 19th-century Steinways\, Octavia and Daria. \nNICHOLAS CANELLAKIS\, cello\nCellist Nicholas Canellakis is an innovative and widely sought-after performer whose career bridges classical tradition and creative exploration. He appears internationally as a soloist and chamber musician and tours widely in recital with pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown. A longtime artist of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center\, he performs regularly at major venues and festivals worldwide and serves as Artistic Director of Chamber Music Sedona. \nCanellakis recently joined the cello faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music. Equally active beyond the concert stage\, he is an accomplished filmmaker\, actor\, and comedian whose creative content has reached millions of viewers. His latest album\, (b)romance\, was released in 2023\, and he performs on an 1840 Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume cello.Canellakis recently joined the cello faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music\, his alma mater. His latest album\, (b)romance\, featuring original works with Michael Stephen Brown\, was released in 2023. He performs on an 1840 Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume cello.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/humor-harmony/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural
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SUMMARY:Rockport Music presents Mozart Sonatas
DESCRIPTION:Mark Steinberg\, violin & Jonathan Biss\, piano\nBrentano Quartet violinist Mark Steinberg joins pianist Jonathan Biss for three Mozart sonatas—K.305\, K.380\, and the expansive K.454—pairing youthful energy and lyrical warmth with the clarity\, balance\, and expressive interplay that define these remarkable works. \nProgram:\nSonata in A major\, K. 305\nSonata in E-flat major\, K. 380\nSonata in B-flat major\, K. 454 \nMARK STEINBERG\, violin\nViolinist Mark Steinberg is an active chamber musician and recitalist with a distinguished international career. He has appeared at major chamber music festivals throughout Europe\, including engagements in Holland\, Germany\, Austria\, and France\, and participated for four summers at the Marlboro Music Festival\, touring extensively with the ensemble. His U.S. appearances include the El Paso Festival\, Bargemusic in New York\, Chamber Music Northwest\, and performances with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. \nA frequent and versatile collaborator\, Steinberg has performed trio and duo recitals with pianist Mitsuko Uchida\, including their presentation of the complete Mozart violin sonata cycle at London’s Wigmore Hall in 2001\, followed by additional recitals in other major cities. As a soloist\, he has appeared with the London Philharmonia\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Auckland Philharmonia\, Kansas City Camerata\, and the Philadelphia Concerto Soloists\, working with conductors such as Kurt Sanderling\, Esa-Pekka Salonen\, and Miguel Harth-Bedoya. \nAn ardent advocate for contemporary music\, Steinberg has collaborated closely with many composers and performed with leading new-music ensembles including the Guild of Composers\, Da Capo Chamber Players\, Speculum Musicae\, and Continuum\, with whom he has toured and recorded extensively. He has also performed and recorded on period instruments with the Helicon Ensemble\, Four Nations Ensemble\, and the Smithsonian Institution. \nSteinberg holds degrees from Indiana University and The Juilliard School\, where he studied with Louise Behrend\, Josef Gingold\, and Robert Mann. He has taught at Juilliard’s Pre-College Division\, Princeton University\, and New York University\, and is currently on the violin faculty of the Mannes College of Music. \nJONATHAN BISS\, piano\nJonathan Biss is an internationally acclaimed pianist recognized for his profound musicianship\, intellectual curiosity\, and deeply communicative performances. Born in 1980 into a musical family\, he began piano studies at age six and grew up in Bloomington\, Indiana\, studying with Karen Taylor and Evelyne Brancart. At seventeen\, he entered the Curtis Institute of Music to study with Leon Fleisher\, an experience central to his artistic development. \nBiss has established himself as one of the leading pianists of his generation\, appearing regularly with major orchestras and conductors worldwide. He has performed with the Cleveland Orchestra\, New York Philharmonic\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and Philadelphia Orchestra\, as well as many of Europe’s leading ensembles. His collaborators have included Lorin Maazel\, Esa-Pekka Salonen\, Simon Rattle\, and Yannick Nézet-Séguin. He is also a frequent recitalist in major concert halls across North America\, Europe\, and Asia. \nEspecially admired for his interpretations of the core classical repertoire—particularly Beethoven\, Schubert\, Mozart\, and Brahms—Biss has released numerous critically acclaimed recordings. These include a complete cycle of Beethoven’s piano sonatas\, issued in nine volumes\, as well as recordings of concertos and chamber music. \nCommitted to education and musical inquiry\, Biss is the author of Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas and a long-standing member of the faculty at the Curtis Institute of Music.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/rockport-music-presents-mozart-sonatas/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rockport Music Presents: A Far Cry and Anthony McGill\, clarinet
DESCRIPTION:A Far Cry joins Anthony McGill\, Principal Clarinet of the New York Philharmonic\, for a performance of Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto\, pairing McGill’s trademark brilliance with the ensemble’s adventurous\, collaborative spirit in a program of elegance\, vitality\, and shared musical purpose. \n“McGill has a silken tone\, but he possesses the admirable ability to vary it\, moving into the foreground or receding into the ensemble as in the swirling textures of the first movement.” San Diego Union-Tribune \nA FAR CRY\nA Far Cry is a Boston-based\, Grammy-nominated chamber orchestra acclaimed for its democratic structure\, adventurous programming\, and deeply engaged performances. WBUR has called the ensemble “a refreshing corrective to classical music’s rigid hierarchies\,” while Boston Arts Diary praises its “top-notch\, finely crafted\, precisely delivered performances” and “robust communal expressiveness.” Guided by the belief that music can help create “a world that listens\,” A Far Cry has become a model for artist-driven collaboration in classical music. \nNow in its nineteenth season\, A Far Cry presents nine distinctive programs shaped by themes such as memory\, migration\, love\, and the passage of time. The orchestra’s subscription series includes full-ensemble concerts at Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory and chamber music performances at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Jamaica Plain\, alongside appearances throughout the Boston area. The ensemble is known for collaborations that cross genres and cultures\, working with artists such as tenor Karim Sulayman\, cellist and singer-songwriter Yeemz\, and piri virtuoso Gamin. \nFounded without a single artistic director\, A Far Cry operates as a collective of musicians—known as “Criers”—who collaboratively curate programming inspired by individual curiosity\, shared values\, and current events. This approach fosters a wide-ranging repertoire\, strong audience engagement through initiatives like Listening Labs and family concerts\, and performances that feel both rigorously crafted and vividly alive. As The Boston Globe has observed\, even as A Far Cry has become a mainstay of the city’s musical life\, “something about it feels perpetually fresh with every performance.” \nANTHONY MCGILL\, clarinet\nAnthony McGill is one of classical music’s most distinctive and influential artists\, hailed by The New York Times for his “trademark brilliance\, penetrating sound\, and rich character.” He is Principal Clarinet of the New York Philharmonic\, making history as the first African-American principal player in the orchestra’s legacy\, and maintains a dynamic international career as a soloist\, chamber musician\, educator\, and cultural leader. \nMcGill appears regularly as a soloist with leading orchestras including the New York and Los Angeles Philharmonics\, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra\, and the Baltimore\, Boston\, Chicago\, and Detroit Symphony Orchestras. Highlights of recent seasons include premieres of works by Billy Childs and Gabriel Kahane\, performances with The Knights at Carnegie Hall\, and appearances with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. An esteemed chamber musician\, he collaborates frequently with ensembles such as the Brentano\, Pacifica\, Takács\, Miró\, and Tokyo Quartets\, and with artists including Mitsuko Uchida\, Yefim Bronfman\, Gil Shaham\, and Midori. He is a regular presence at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and major festivals worldwide. \nA graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music\, McGill serves on the faculties of The Juilliard School and Curtis\, where he holds the William R. and Hyunah Yu Brody Distinguished Chair. Deeply committed to equity and access\, he is Artistic Director of Juilliard’s Music Advancement Program and an active advocate for social justice initiatives within and beyond the concert hall.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/rockport-music-presents-a-far-cry-and-anthony-mcgill-clarinet/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Music Talk: Anthony McGill\, clarinet
DESCRIPTION:Principal Clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic\, Anthony McGill will share insights into performing as part of an orchestra\, among other topics of the classical music scene.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/beyond-the-music-talk-anthony-mcgill-clarinet/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:David Finckel & Wu Han Benjamin Beilman
DESCRIPTION:Cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han—two of the most influential figures in chamber music—join violinist Benjamin Beilman for an evening devoted to Schubert\, performing the Piano Trios in B-flat and E-flat\, works of expansive lyricism\, depth\, and emotional breadth. PROGRAM SCHUBERT: Piano Trio in B-flat major\, D.898 Intermission SCHUBERT: Piano Trio in E-flat major\, D.929 DAVID FINCKEL\, cello & WU HAN\, piano David Finckel is one of the most distinguished cellists of his generation\, celebrated worldwide as a performer\, recording artist\, educator\, and artistic leader. He performs extensively with his longtime musical partner\, pianist Wu Han\, and appears internationally as a soloist\, recitalist\, and chamber musician. During his thirty-four seasons with the Emerson String Quartet\, Finckel earned nine GRAMMY® Awards\, the Avery Fisher Prize\, and widespread acclaim for definitive recordings of the complete string quartets of Beethoven\, Schubert\, Brahms\, Bartók\, and Shostakovich. As Artistic Co-Director of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and Co-Founder of Music@Menlo\, Finckel is known for imaginative programming\, sustained mentorship\, and visionary leadership. Wu Han is one of today’s most influential figures in classical music\, internationally acclaimed as a performer\, recording artist\, educator\, and arts administrator. A recipient of Musical America’s Musician of the Year Award\, she performs widely across the United States\, Europe\, and Asia\, appearing as soloist with major orchestras including the Philadelphia Orchestra\, Atlanta Symphony\, and Aspen Festival Orchestra. BENJAMIN BEILMAN\, violin Benjamin Beilman has earned international acclaim for his passionate performances and distinctive tone\, described by The New York Times as “muscular with a glint of violence” and praised by The Strad for its “pure poetry.” Known for his instinctive sense of form and color\, he brings a balance of elegance and surprise to both core repertoire and contemporary music. Highlights of Beilman’s 2025–26 season include appearances with the Minnesota Orchestra\, Dresden Philharmonic\, Antwerp Symphony\, Nashville Symphony\, and Solistes Européens Luxembourg\, as well as a month-long tour of Australasia with leading orchestras. He continues his acclaimed recital partnership with pianist Steven Osborne and curates chamber music programs at the Sun Valley Music Festival. Recent seasons have included his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic under Kirill Petrenko\, alongside performances with major orchestras worldwide. A dedicated advocate for new music\, Beilman has inspired and premiered works by Frederic Rzewski\, Gabriella Smith\, and Chris Rogerson\, and joined the faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music in 2022. He plays the 1740 “Ysaÿe” Guarneri del Gesù\, on loan from the Nippon Music Foundation.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/david-finckel-wu-han-benjamin-beilman/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Simone Dinnerstein\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Simone Dinnerstein\, renowned for her distinctive musical voice and celebrated Bach interpretations\, performs works by Bach\, Rameau\, and others in a program combining clarity\, imagination\, and expressive depth. \nPROGRAM : REFLECTIONS\nRAMEAU : Gavotte et six doubles\nPHILIP LASSER: Twelve Variations on Chorale by J.S. Bach\nIntermission\nJ.S. BACH: 15 Sinfonias\, BWV 787-801\nKEITH JARRET: Encore from “Tokyo” \n“lean\, knowing\, and unpretentious elegance” — The New Yorker \nABOUT THE ARTIST\nSimone Dinnerstein is an American pianist celebrated for her distinctive musical voice and deeply personal artistry. The Washington Post has called her “an artist of strikingly original ideas and irrefutable integrity\,” while The New York Times has described her as “a unique voice in the forest of Bach interpretation.” She first came to wide public attention in 2007 with her recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations\, an interpretation praised for being both rigorously faithful to the score and profoundly individual. \nSince then\, Dinnerstein has enjoyed an international performing career\, appearing with orchestras including the New York Philharmonic\, Montreal Symphony Orchestra\, London Symphony Orchestra\, and Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale Rai. She has performed in major venues worldwide\, among them Carnegie Hall\, the Kennedy Center\, the Berlin Philharmonie\, the Vienna Konzerthaus\, the Seoul Arts Center\, and the Sydney Opera House. \nDinnerstein has released fifteen albums\, all of which have topped the Billboard classical charts. Her recordings span a wide range of repertoire\, from Couperin to Philip Glass. Notable recent projects include a trilogy of pandemic-era recordings made in her Brooklyn home\, and Complicité (2025)\, her first all-Bach album in over a decade\, featuring mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano\, oboist Peggy Pearson\, and Baroklyn\, the string ensemble she founded and directs. \nEqually known for her creative projects and collaborations\, Dinnerstein has premiered works by Philip Glass\, Richard Danielpour\, André Previn\, Philip Lasser\, and others\, and has conceived and directed multimedia productions combining music and visual art. She is deeply committed to bringing classical music to nontraditional venues and underserved audiences\, working for decades with the Piatigorsky Foundation and founding the Neighborhood Classics concert series in New York City. \nA dedicated educator and mentor\, Dinnerstein serves on the piano faculty of the Mannes School of Music and is a frequent competition juror. She studied with Solomon Mikowsky\, Maria Curcio\, and Peter Serkin\, and believes passionately in music’s power to transform listeners and communities alike.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/simone-dinnerstein-piano/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mira Kardan\, cello
DESCRIPTION:This concert showcases cellist Mira Kardan in a one-hour program featuring works by Beethoven\, Schumann\, Dvořák\, and Rossini\, highlighting the cello’s lyrical voice across four distinctive musical worlds. \nPROGRAM\nBEETHOVEN: Cello Sonata No. 3\nSCHUMANN: Adagio & Allegro\, Op. 70\nDVORAK: Silent Woods\nROSSINI: Barber of Seville (arr. by Tedesco) \nMira Kardan\, cello\nCellist Mira Kardan is an emerging artist recognized for her expressive musicianship and accomplishments as a soloist and chamber musician. She attends the Glenn Gould School as a recipient of the Renette and David Berman Scholarships\, studying with Hans Jørgen Jensen and Andrés Díaz. Previously\, she was a member of the Colburn Music Academy\, where she studied with Clive Greensmith and served as principal cellist of the Colburn Academy Virtuosi chamber orchestra. \nAn avid chamber musician\, Mira performed as a member of the Olive Piano Trio\, which won the Gold Medal at the 2022 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and First Grand Prize at the 2022 Chicago International Music Competition. In 2023\, the trio participated in an international exchange with the Sibelius Academy in Finland. Her current string trio won first prize in the 2025 Glenn Gould School Chamber Competition\, and she is an Artist-in-Residence at Off Centre Music Salon in Toronto. \nAs a soloist\, Mira won first prize in the 2025 Shean Strings Competition and will appear with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Additional honors include prizes at the International Young Artist Concerto Competition\, Bellflower Symphony Competition\, and Sound Espressivo Competition. She has been featured twice on NPR’s From the Top. \nMira has participated in master classes with Gautier Capuçon\, Steven Isserlis\, the Calidore Quartet\, and the Takács Quartet\, and has attended the Heifetz Institute\, Meadowmount\, and Yellowbarn. She performs on a Grubaugh & Seifert Montagnana-model cello (2019). \nMicah Yui\, piano\nCanadian pianist Micah Yui enjoys an international career as a soloist\, chamber musician\, and recitalist\, with appearances on three continents. She has performed for dignitaries of Japan and Canada and is the recipient of three Canada Council Grants\, the Edmonton Civic Award\, and the Alberta Achievement Award. A prizewinner in numerous competitions\, her acclaimed recording of Bloch’s Concerto Symphonique with the London Symphony Orchestra was named Record of the Year by Stereophile magazine. \nMs. Yui has presented recitals in major cities including Zurich\, Tokyo\, New York\, and Copenhagen\, and has collaborated with distinguished artists such as Matt Haimovitz\, Daniel Heifetz\, James Buswell\, Paul Coletti\, and the St. Lawrence String Quartet. She has also appeared frequently in piano trio performances with Haimovitz and violinist Andy Simionescu\, including presentations of Beethoven’s Triple Concerto. \nMs. Yui earned her Bachelor of Music degree at The Juilliard School\, studying with Bella Davidovich\, and completed advanced studies at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto\, the University of Toronto\, and the Peabody Conservatory\, where she studied with Leon Fleisher. Her early training included work with Boris and Inna Zarankin\, Marietta Orlov\, Giovanni Valentini\, and Menahem Pressler. \nA dedicated educator\, Ms. Yui has served on the faculties of the Royal Conservatory of Music\, Peabody Preparatory\, the Heifetz Institute\, and the Music Institute of Chicago. She currently teaches at the Colburn School’s Community School of Performing Arts and Music Academy.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/mira-kardan-cello/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T142123Z
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SUMMARY:A Brahms Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Jon Kimura Parker\, piano | Chee-Yun Kim\, violin | Barry Shiffman\, viola | Colin Carr\, cello | Mira Kardan\, cello \nThe Festival’s Opening Night features the music of Brahms\, brought to life by a distinguished ensemble of celebrated soloists whose collective artistry promises an evening of richness\, intimacy\, and expressive power. \nPROGRAM\nBRAHMS: 3 Intermezzi\, Op. 117\nARENSKY: Quartet No. 2 in A minor\nIntermission\nBRAHMS: Piano Quartet in C minor \nJon Kimura Parker\, piano\nPianist Jon Kimura Parker is renowned for his charisma\, enthusiasm\, and dynamic performances. A veteran of the international concert stage\, he has appeared at major venues including Carnegie Hall\, the Berlin Philharmonie\, the Sydney Opera House\, and London’s South Bank Centre. He is Creative Partner of the Minnesota Orchestra and serves as Artistic Director of the Honens International Piano Competition and Artistic Advisor to the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. \nEqually at home as a soloist and chamber musician\, Parker performs with leading orchestras worldwide. A founding member of the Montrose Trio\, he has collaborated with artists including Doc Severinsen\, Audra McDonald\, and Bobby McFerrin. He is Professor of Piano at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and an Officer of the Order of Canada. \nChee-Yun Kim\, violin\nViolinist Chee-Yun is an internationally acclaimed soloist and winner of the Young Concert Artists International Auditions and an Avery Fisher Career Grant. She has performed with leading orchestras including the San Francisco Symphony\, NHK Symphony Orchestra of Japan\, Seoul Philharmonic\, Toronto Symphony\, and National Symphony Orchestra\, collaborating with conductors such as Michael Tilson Thomas\, Jaap van Zweden\, and Manfred Honeck. \nA champion of contemporary music\, Chee-Yun has given acclaimed performances of violin concertos by Christopher Theofanidis and Kevin Puts\, while remaining deeply committed to chamber music. She appears regularly at major festivals in the United States and abroad and has performed at Carnegie Hall\, the Kennedy Center\, and the United Nations. She has held faculty positions at SMU\, Indiana University\, and the University of Cincinnati CCM. \nColin Carr\, cello\nCellist Colin Carr enjoys an international career as a soloist and chamber musician\, appearing with leading orchestras worldwide. His orchestral engagements include the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra\, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra\, BBC Symphony Orchestra\, and major U.S. ensembles such as the Chicago\, Los Angeles\, Washington\, Philadelphia\, and Montréal orchestras\, as well as all the principal orchestras of Australia and New Zealand. \nA highly sought-after chamber musician\, Carr was a member of the Golub–Kaplan–Carr Trio for two decades and has collaborated with ensembles including the Guarneri and Emerson String Quartets and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. His acclaimed discography includes the complete Bach Cello Suites and the complete Beethoven Sonatas and Variations with pianist Thomas Sauer. He is Professor of Cello at the Royal Academy of Music and Stony Brook University. \nMira Kardan\, cello\nCellist Mira Kardan is an emerging artist recognized for her expressive musicianship as a soloist and chamber musician. She attends the Glenn Gould School as a recipient of the Renette and David Berman Scholarships\, studying with Hans Jørgen Jensen and Andrés Díaz\, and is a former member of the Colburn Music Academy\, where she served as principal cellist of the Colburn Academy Virtuosi. \nAn avid chamber musician\, Kardan performed with the Olive Piano Trio\, winner of the 2022 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition Gold Medal\, and her current string trio won first prize in the 2025 Glenn Gould School Chamber Competition. As a soloist\, she won first prize in the 2025 Shean Strings Competition and will appear with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. She has been featured twice on NPR’s From the Top.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/a-brahms-celebration/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T142032Z
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SUMMARY:Gregory Porter
DESCRIPTION:Two-time GRAMMY winner Gregory Porter brings his powerhouse baritone\, deep soul\, and irresistible groove to the stage in an electrifying evening of jazz and R&B. With hits from Liquid Spirit and beyond\, Porter delivers music that is heartfelt\, uplifting\, and unforgettable. \nABOUT THE ARTIST\nAcclaimed singer and songwriter Gregory Porter was raised in Bakersfield\, California\, and he cites the Bakersfield Southern Gospel sound\, as well as his mother’s Nat King Cole record collection\, as fundamental influences on his own sound. \nPorter began singing in small jazz clubs in San Diego while attending San Diego State University on a football scholarship. Eventually Porter moved to New York City to pursue music full-time and his career began to ascend with the release of his first two albums—Water (2010) and Be Good (2012)—both of which received GRAMMY nominations. \nIn 2013\, he released his breakout Blue Note debut Liquid Spirit which quickly grew into a global phenomenon\, selling more than a million albums and earning Porter his first GRAMMY Award with NPR declaring him “America’s Next Great Jazz Singer.” \nHis 2016 follow-up Take Me To The Alley won Porter his second GRAMMY for Best Vocal Jazz Album and firmly established him as his generation’s most soulful jazz singer-songwriter. In 2017\, Porter released the heartfelt tribute album Nat King Cole & Me\, and in 2020 returned to his original songwriting on the uplifting ALL RISE\, both of which received GRAMMY nominations. \nHis 2021 release Still Rising collected new songs\, covers\, duets\, and a selection of his much-loved favorite songs. \nPorter has hosted the podcast The Hang\, a conversation series featuring his famous friends\, as well as his own cooking show The PorterHouse\, in which the singer shared recipes inspired by his local community\, experiences from touring the globe\, and family cooking traditions from growing up with his mother and seven siblings.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/gregory-porter/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T180751Z
CREATED:20260602T180751Z
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SUMMARY:Rockport Music On the Town
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 11\, 2026 On the Town transforms Rockport into a day full of live music\, contemporary circus\, and fun from Harvey Park and Bearskin Neck to Front Beach and Millbrook Meadow. The Shalin Liu Performance Center will host tours and concerts\, and Millbrook Meadow will serve as the day’s hub with a tented performance space for music\, circus\, and hands-on activities for all ages. There are many ways you can be “On the Town”. We are looking for performers across genres who are excited to share their work\, volunteers who want to support a free day of family fun\, and of course audience members for all the shows happening throughout the day! Discover What’s Happening A full schedule of performers and map of community stage locations will be released in mid-June. Across Town Live music pops up throughout Rockport all day long\, beginning at the farmers’ market in Harvey Park and continuing through downtown\, Bearskin Neck\, and Front Beach. Community stages feature rotating performances by musicians from across Cape Ann and beyond. 9am music starts at the Rockport Exchange Farmers’ Market 10-12pm community stage performances 3-6pm community stage performances Shalin Liu Performance Center The concert hall and third-floor reception room will be open for tours\, hands-on activities\, and a collage-style concert featuring short performances by community artists. 11am doors open for docent-led tours and kids craft activities on the third floor. 2-5pm collage concert of community stages artists Millbrook Meadow A tented performance space blends contemporary circus and live music\, from an afternoon picnic-style performance to an evening spectacle. Visitors can also try circus activities throughout the day with teaching artists from Seaside Circus Cape Ann. Feature performances 12pm Circus 617 Mixtape featuring the Balourdet Quartet and Mile Wilder 6:30pm Circus Extravaganza finale featuring the Boston Circus Guild and Emperor Norton’s Stationary Marching Band Find Yourself On the Town Musicians Calling musicians from the North Shore and beyond! We’re looking for performers across genres who are excited to share their work in an open\, community-centered setting while maintaining a high level of artistic quality and engagement. Apply to perform here: On the Town Musician Application. Applications are due Friday\, June 5. There will be rotating performances on the hour at 5 outdoor Community Stage locations throughout Rockport\, from 10am-12pm and 3pm-6pm. Each selected applicant will also have the opportunity to be assigned a 10 minute slot to perform at the Shalin Liu Performance Center stage. Each group will receive an honorarium\, dependent on number of performers and number of performances. Volunteers Interested in supporting Rockport Music On the Town as a volunteer? With music all over town and events happening throughout the day at the Shalin Liu Performance Center and our big tent on Millbrook Meadow\, we almost certainly have a place for you to help out! Volunteers will be scheduled in 2 to 3 hour shifts and will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of assignments including: Setup\, Community Stage Monitor\, Millbrook Meadow Activity Support\, Shalin Liu Performance Center\, Artist Liaison\, and Breakdown/Cleanup. Read more to find what fits your interests and sign up here: On the Town Volunteer Sign Up. Families Rockport Music On the Town is for everyone–families\, too! Millbrook Meadow will be a vibrant hub of activities include opportunities to try out circus skills with Seaside Circus Cape Ann\, instrument exploration with Johnson Strings\, and tours and nature activities from volunteers with the Millbrook Meadow Conservancy. The third floor of the Shalin Liu Performance Center will be an air-conditioned escape with crafting activities for kids. Inquiries If you are a member of the press\, social media corps\, or a business interested in learning more about On the Town\, please reach out to Rockport Music Creative Content Strategist\, Julian Mendoza: jmendoza@RockportMusic.org
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/rockport-music-on-the-town/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175727Z
CREATED:20260427T175727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T175727Z
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SUMMARY:Rockport Music Masterclass: Colin Carr\, cello
DESCRIPTION:Observe a master musician working with cello students to provide insights on their performance. Free\, reservations encouraged.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/rockport-music-masterclass-colin-carr-cello/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135700Z
CREATED:20260420T135700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T135700Z
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SUMMARY:Baroque to Classical
DESCRIPTION:Sharpen your musical perception to hear structure\, stylistic nuances\, and expressive detail. \nKick off the Rockport Chamber Music Festival with an engaging musical journey through the Baroque and Classical time periods. In this opening lecture\, audiences will explore the evolution of chamber music using selections from works featured throughout the Festival. Dr. Shyrock will help uncover the historical forces and cultural shifts that shaped these masterpieces\, and study the prominent composers in these eras. This interactive and insightful event offers the perfect gateway into the Festival – providing context\, curiosity\, and a deeper appreciation for the music you’ll hear all summer long. \nABOUT DR. ANDREW SHRYOCK \nAndrew Shryock joined the Conservatory in 2013. He is an associate professor of core studies specializing in music history. \nAs an instructor\, Shryock teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in music history\, with an emphasis on topics in 18th-century music\, as well as graduate courses in academic and professional writing. He has also served as an instructor at Boston University\, Johns Hopkins University\, Tufts University\, and University of Massachusetts Boston. \nAs a writing advisor\, Shryock runs the website Write in Tune(Opens in a new window)\, where he works with musicians to achieve their goals with clear and engaging professional writing. He works with Conservatory students on subjects in academic and professional writing through his department’s writing center. He also wrote and maintains the department’s internal research and writing manual\, Writing Guide for Musicians. Through his work as an officer with the faculty union\, Andrew assists faculty colleagues with applications for promotion and strategies for career advancement\, and he wrote and maintains the union’s guide to wage renegotiation. He also serves as a reader for the Rising Voices Awards at WriteBoston\, a non-profit that fosters learning and literacy through writing. \nAs a public speaker and writer\, Shryock draws on his knowledge from the lecture hall to enrich audience experiences in the concert hall. He regularly gives pre-concert talks and writes program notes. He has worked with Rockport Music\, New England Classical Singers\, Back Bay Chorale\, Emmanuel Music\, Georgia Tech Chamber Choir\, and Music at Marsh Chapel. \nAs a music historian\, Shryock’s academic research—on intersections of music\, literature\, and aesthetics—has appeared in the Newsletter for the American Handel Society\, This Is the Sound of Irony: Music\, Politics\, and Popular Culture\, and Notes. He has given papers at national meetings of the American Musicological Society\, Handel Institute (United Kingdom)\, Society for Eighteenth-Century Music\, and Society for Textual Scholarship. \nBefore joining the Conservatory\, Shryock served as general manager for the early music ensemble the Boston Camerata. He holds a Ph.D. in musicology from Boston University and an M.M. in musicology and B.M. in vocal performance from the Peabody Conservatory.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/baroque-to-classical/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135549Z
CREATED:20260420T135549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T135549Z
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SUMMARY:Rocketman
DESCRIPTION:Rocketman is a musical biopic that follows the extraordinary life of Elton John\, from his shy beginnings as Reginald Dwight to his rise as a global superstar. Blending fantasy with electrifying performances of his greatest hits\, the film explores his struggles with fame\, addiction\, and identity on the road to self-acceptance.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/rocketman/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175348Z
CREATED:20260414T175348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T175348Z
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SUMMARY:Count Basie Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:In the history of Jazz music\, there is only one band leader that has the distinction of having his orchestra still performing sold out concerts all over the world\, with members personally chosen by him\, for over 40 years after his passing. Pianist and bandleader William James “Count” Basie was and still is an American institution that personifies the grandeur and excellence of Jazz. The Count Basie Orchestra\, today directed by Scotty Barnhart\, has won every respected jazz poll in the world at least once\, won 19 GRAMMY Awards\, performed for Kings\, Queens\, and other world Royalty\, appeared in several movies\, television shows\, at every major jazz festival and major concert hall in the world.\nThe most recent honors are a 2026 GRAMMY nomination of Best Large Jazz Ensemble for Basie Rocks and a 2024 GRAMMY Win of Best Large Jazz Ensemble for “Basie Swings the Blues”! Other honors include their 2022 GRAMMY Nomination for Live At Birdland\, a 2018 GRAMMY Nomination for All About That Basie\, which features special guests Stevie Wonder\, Jon Faddis\, and Take 6 among others\, and the 2018 Downbeat Readers Poll Award as the #1 Jazz Orchestra in the world. Their critically acclaimed release in 2015 of A Very Swingin’ Basie Christmas! is the very first holiday album in the 80-year history of the orchestra. Released on Concord Music\, it went to #1 on the Jazz charts and sold out on Amazon! Special guests include vocalists Johnny Mathis\, Ledisi\, our own Carmen Bradford and pianist Ellis Marsalis. A BBC TV produced documentary on Mr. Basie and the orchestra entitled Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes premiered on PBS in the US and UK in 2019 coinciding with the orchestra’s 85th Anniversary. It features interviews by Quincy Jones\, Scotty Barnhart\, Dee Askew\, John Williams\, and several other important members and associates of Mr. Basie and the orchestra.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/count-basie-orchestra/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175303Z
CREATED:20260427T175303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T175303Z
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SUMMARY:Rockport Music Presents: Skylark
DESCRIPTION:Six-time GRAMMY®-nominated Skylark presents Clear Voices in the Dark\, pairing Poulenc’s wartime masterpiece Figure Humaine with Civil War–era songs in a powerful reflection on the human voice in times of conflict. \nClear Voices in the Dark\nFrancis Poulenc’s Figure Humaine is one of the most extraordinary works composed for unaccompanied choir. Written in 1943 in occupied France and set to resistance-inspired poems by Paul Éluard\, it confronts the realities of war\, culminating in Liberté—an embattled cry for freedom.Clear Voices in the Dark places this work alongside music from the American Civil War\, bringing two periods of conflict into direct conversation. The recording of this program received two GRAMMY® nominations in 2024. The 2026 program also includes a new arrangement of America the Beautiful by Matthew Guard and Benedict Sheehan. \nThis performance will be filmed. Audience members may be visible in recorded material. \nAbout Skylark\nSix-time GRAMMY®-nominated Skylark creates moments that may live with you for the rest of your life. \nOur programs draw connections between music\, history\, art\, and place. Projects have included an exploration of hidden musical codes with Dan Brown; a meditation on human hope and resistance pairing Poulenc’s Figure Humaine with American Civil War songs; A Christmas Carol with Christine Baranski at the Morgan Library & Museum; an exploration of mathematics and music at MIT; Joby Talbot’s Path of Miracles at the Hispanic Society of America; and candlelit performances of medieval to modern sacred works at the Met Cloisters. \nFeatured in The New York Times\, Associated Press\, BBC\, and Gramophone. Fourteen albums. Six GRAMMY® nominations. Recent recordings distributed by LSO Live. \nFounded in 2011 by artistic director Matthew Guard\, Skylark maintains deep roots in Massachusetts and New York.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/rockport-music-presents-skylark/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260302T184714Z
CREATED:20260302T184714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T184714Z
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SUMMARY:Billy Childs Trio
DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening with Billy Childs\, one of the most celebrated and visionary composers and pianists of our time. Widely regarded as among the foremost American composers of his generation\, Childs has forged a singular voice that seamlessly unites jazz\, classical\, and contemporary chamber music traditions—creating a richly expressive style that is both sophisticated and deeply personal. \nA six-time GRAMMY-Award winner and seventeen-time nominee\, Childs has been honored across genres\, receiving awards for Best Instrumental Composition\, Best Arrangement\, and Best Instrumental Jazz Album\, most recently for The Winds of Change. His groundbreaking ability to move fluidly between jazz improvisation and orchestral composition has earned him commissions from leading institutions including the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Detroit Symphony\, National Symphony\, Kronos Quartet\, and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. His works have been performed at Carnegie Hall\, the Kennedy Center\, and Walt Disney Concert Hall. \nChilds first rose to prominence as a prodigious young pianist with J.J. Johnson and Freddie Hubbard\, launching a jazz career that has evolved into one of remarkable breadth. His recordings—ranging from the acclaimed Lyric and Autumn: In Moving Pictures to Map to the Treasure\, featuring artists such as Renée Fleming and Yo-Yo Ma—demonstrate his extraordinary range and collaborative spirit. \nIn performance\, Childs combines virtuosic piano artistry with compositional brilliance\, delivering music that is lyrical\, rhythmically vibrant\, and emotionally resonant. Whether in intimate trio settings or expansive chamber works\, Billy Childs offers a concert experience that bridges traditions and redefines the possibilities of American music.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/billy-childs-trio/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175226Z
CREATED:20260414T175226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T175226Z
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SUMMARY:Rockport Music Youth Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an afternoon of music showcasing students who participate in Rockport Music’s education programs. The feature ensemble\, the Cape Ann Youth Chorus\, will present a heartwarming program of pieces about animals and nature\, the perfect setting for spring. \nABOUT YOUTH CHORUS \nRockport Music’s Cape Ann Youth Chorus offers an engaging\, inclusive choral experience for young singers across Cape Ann and Essex County. Participants rehearse weekly\, explore repertoire from diverse musical traditions\, and perform at concerts and community events throughout the year. \nThe chorus brings together singers of different ages and backgrounds\, fostering confidence\, musical development\, and a strong sense of belonging.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/rockport-music-youth-spotlight/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171731Z
CREATED:20260403T171731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T171731Z
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SUMMARY:Rockport Music presents Hamnet
DESCRIPTION:Hamnet is a historical drama based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel\, set in 16th-century England. The story centers on Agnes\, the gifted and intuitive wife of William Shakespeare\, and the devastating impact of their young son Hamnet’s sudden death.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/rockport-music-presents-hamnet/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T163000
DTSTAMP:20260302T184552Z
CREATED:20260302T184552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T184552Z
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SUMMARY:Boston String Academy
DESCRIPTION:Boston String Academy is a dynamic nonprofit organization inspired by Venezuela’s renowned El Sistema model\, which champions musical excellence as a powerful force for social change. Through rigorous\, joyful string instruction\, Boston String Academy opens doors for children in underserved communities—removing financial and logistical barriers and creating life-changing access to high-level music education. \nFounded in 2012 by violinists Marielisa and Mariesther Alvarez\, graduates of The Boston Conservatory and El Sistema Venezuela\, the Academy is rooted in the founders’ belief that discipline\, collaboration\, and artistry shape not only musicians\, but confident\, compassionate human beings. Today\, Boston String Academy serves more than 120 students through three programs in Boston’s Chinatown and Allston neighborhoods\, providing a comprehensive musical foundation while fostering creativity\, leadership\, and responsibility. \nThe Academy’s impact reaches far beyond the classroom. Students have performed nationally and internationally and have been selected for prestigious programs including the Dudamel Foundation’s Encuentros in Mexico City\, Sistema Europe Youth Orchestra in Italy\, Orquestra Geração in Portugal\, LA Phil’s YOLA National Festival\, Boston University’s Tanglewood Institute\, and the Sphinx Performance Academy\, among many others. Boston String Academy has also collaborated with legendary artists such as Midori\, Gustavo Dudamel\, and Sir Simon Rattle. \nRecognized for both artistic excellence and community impact\, Boston String Academy received the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Commonwealth Award in 2019. In 2024\, its Youth Ensemble made a landmark debut at Carnegie Hall\, affirming the Academy’s mission: transforming lives\, strengthening communities\, and inspiring the next generation—one string\, one student\, and one powerful performance at a time.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/boston-string-academy-2/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260302T184006Z
CREATED:20260302T184006Z
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SUMMARY:Howie Day
DESCRIPTION:Howie Day’s emotionally resonant lyrics and inventive melodies have earned him both critical praise and a legion of devoted fans. He is known for his energetic\, heartfelt shows\, where he connects with audiences through the strength of his songwriting and his quirky sense of humor. Day’s warm tenor voice “soars into fluttering\, high registers\, but also grates with real\, pleading grit\,” as one critic put it. \nA native of Bangor\, Maine\, Day began playing piano at age five and guitar at age 12. By 15\, he was writing his own songs and performing across New England. Shortly after graduating high school\, Day became a fixture at college coffeehouses across the U.S. He wrote\, financed and released his first effort\, Australia\, which was named Best Debut Album at the 2001 Boston Music Awards. Day began experimenting with effects pedals and loop-sampling techniques as he performed\, layering live percussion with vocal harmonies and guitar parts to become a veritable one-man band. He went on to sell over 30\,000 copies of Australia as he navigated the independent music scene and continued to hone his craft. \nAfter signing with Epic Records\, Day released his major-label debut\, Stop All The World Now\, and hit the road to support it. Since the release of this groundbreaking album 20 years ago\, featuring 4x platinum single ‘Collide’\, Howie Day continues to astound audiences with his everlasting music. Two additional studio albums (Sound The Alarm\, Lanterns) and his incredible live show will no doubt cultivate life changing and poignant moments for people around the world for many years to come. \nHowie Day VIP Meet & Greet Experience\nPre-show Meet & Greet and Personal Photo with Howie Day\nCommemorative VIP Laminate and Lanyard\, signed by Howie\nCollectible VIP-only Enamel Pin\nTote Bag\nEarly merchandise shopping opportunity before doors open to the public\nPriority venue entry \nVIP Tickets: $75 (above ticket price)
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/howie-day/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260302T183805Z
CREATED:20260302T183805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T183805Z
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SUMMARY:The Undercovers
DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard these songs before. But not like this. \nYou’ll hear beloved hits like Kenny’s “The Gambler\,” Lionel’s “Hello\,” and Smokey’s “Cruisin’\,” reinterpreted with The Undercovers’ signature touch. \nKenny\, Lionel\, and Smokey were more than chart-topping artists; they were pioneers who transcended genres and influenced each others work. Kenny Rogers brought country storytelling to the pop world\, Lionel Richie blended soul with unforgettable pop\, and Smokey Robinson brought Motown’s soul to the mainstream. \nEven Smokey Robinson himself praised The Undercovers’ version of “Ooh Baby Baby” as the best cover of his cherished song. \nJoin The Undercovers—featuring vocalists Luke McMaster\, Kevin Pauls\, and Joel Parisien—as they go beyond the music\, sharing behind-the-scenes stories. \nSongs you remember. A night you won’t forget.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-undercovers/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171139Z
CREATED:20260403T171139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T171139Z
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SUMMARY:Rockport Music Presents Bre Kennedy
DESCRIPTION:Bre Kennedy is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter acclaimed for her introspective storytelling and evocative performances. Her work has been praised by Billboard\, Paste\, American Songwriter\, and featured on key Spotify playlists including New Music Friday and Today’s Singer-Songwriters.\nKnown for her powerful live shows\, she has headlined sold-out performances at Nashville staples like Exit/In\, The Basement East\, The Blue Room\, and supported artists such as NEEDTOBREATHE\, Stephen Wilson Jr.\, The Paper Kites\, Joy Oladokun and Sheryl Crow at the Ryman Auditorium. As a songwriter\, she has collaborated with industry standouts including Jake Wesley Rogers and Lori McKenna\, with whom she co-wrote the acclaimed track “Before I Have a Daughter.” Her forthcoming fourth studio album\, The Alchemist\, released on January 30th 2026 marks a new creative chapter—an unflinchingly honest and artfully crafted body of work shaped by personal growth\, emotional clarity\, and a renewed sense of purpose. \nCreated in collaboration with trusted co-writers including Melissa Fuller\, Ben West\, Michigander\, Hadley Kennary\, Micah Tawlks\, Cheyenna Rose\, Spencer Rabin\, Collin Pastore\, Jake Finch\, Wilson Bcbeath and John Stark\, the album is more than a collection of songs; it’s an intentionally crafted map home. Bre threads hope through the darker moments\, writing with the conviction of someone who knows that beauty can bloom from the hardest places. “I want to encourage people with my songs to see the flowers through the concrete\,” she says — and it’s this sentiment that’s the heartbeat of the album. \nBre has cemented herself as an artist to watch and one of the brightest voices out of the New Nashville music scene both on stage and in the writing room\, recently securing cuts with artists such as Lily Meola\, Willie Nelson\, Lukas Nelson\, Joy Oladokun\, Lori McKenna\, GAYLE\, Britney Spencer and Billy Raffoul.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/rockport-music-presents-bre-kennedy/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171139Z
CREATED:20260403T171139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T171139Z
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SUMMARY:Rockport Music Presents Bre Kennedy
DESCRIPTION:Bre Kennedy is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter acclaimed for her introspective storytelling and evocative performances. Her work has been praised by Billboard\, Paste\, American Songwriter\, and featured on key Spotify playlists including New Music Friday and Today’s Singer-Songwriters.\nKnown for her powerful live shows\, she has headlined sold-out performances at Nashville staples like Exit/In\, The Basement East\, The Blue Room\, and supported artists such as NEEDTOBREATHE\, Stephen Wilson Jr.\, The Paper Kites\, Joy Oladokun and Sheryl Crow at the Ryman Auditorium. As a songwriter\, she has collaborated with industry standouts including Jake Wesley Rogers and Lori McKenna\, with whom she co-wrote the acclaimed track “Before I Have a Daughter.” Her forthcoming fourth studio album\, The Alchemist\, released on January 30th 2026 marks a new creative chapter—an unflinchingly honest and artfully crafted body of work shaped by personal growth\, emotional clarity\, and a renewed sense of purpose. \nCreated in collaboration with trusted co-writers including Melissa Fuller\, Ben West\, Michigander\, Hadley Kennary\, Micah Tawlks\, Cheyenna Rose\, Spencer Rabin\, Collin Pastore\, Jake Finch\, Wilson Bcbeath and John Stark\, the album is more than a collection of songs; it’s an intentionally crafted map home. Bre threads hope through the darker moments\, writing with the conviction of someone who knows that beauty can bloom from the hardest places. “I want to encourage people with my songs to see the flowers through the concrete\,” she says — and it’s this sentiment that’s the heartbeat of the album. \nBre has cemented herself as an artist to watch and one of the brightest voices out of the New Nashville music scene both on stage and in the writing room\, recently securing cuts with artists such as Lily Meola\, Willie Nelson\, Lukas Nelson\, Joy Oladokun\, Lori McKenna\, GAYLE\, Britney Spencer and Billy Raffoul.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/rockport-music-presents-bre-kennedy/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260213T201459Z
CREATED:20260213T201459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T201459Z
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SUMMARY:Encanto
DESCRIPTION:Set in the magical mountains of Colombia\, Encanto follows Mirabel\, the only member of her extraordinary family without special powers. When the family’s magic is threatened\, she discovers her own unique strength. This vibrant Disney film celebrates family\, identity\, and embracing what makes each person special.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/encanto/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Encanto.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T163000
DTSTAMP:20260126T154923Z
CREATED:20260126T154923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T154923Z
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SUMMARY:Cantus
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 30th anniversary season\, Cantus is acclaimed for its signature warmth\, rich blend\, and inventive programs spanning music from the Renaissance to today. One of the nation’s few full-time vocal ensembles\, Cantus performs without a conductor\, creating collaborative\, emotionally resonant performances praised for their “exalting finesse” and “spontaneous grace” (The Washington Post). The ensemble tours widely\, records prolifically\, and remains deeply committed to education and the creation of new works for low voices. \n“Exquisite” –The Philadelphia Inquirer \nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nNow celebrating its 30th anniversary season\, the “engaging” (New Yorker) low-voice ensemble Cantus is acclaimed for its trademark warmth\, impeccable blend\, and bold\, thoughtful programming. Known for riveting performances that span the Renaissance to the 21st century\, Cantus has been praised by The Washington Post for its “exalting finesse” and “expressive power.” \nAs one of the nation’s only full-time vocal ensembles\, Cantus is defined by its unique collaborative process. Performing without a conductor\, its members rehearse and create as chamber musicians\, shaping programs that reflect shared human experiences. The Star Tribune notes\, “The hallmark of the Cantus sound has always been sheer quality and an unbroken belief in the special way vocal music warms and invigorates the human spirit.” \nBased in Minneapolis–St. Paul\, Cantus maintains a robust touring schedule\, with appearances at Lincoln Center\, Kennedy Center\, San Francisco Performances\, Tanglewood\, and Bravo! Vail. Its pandemic-inspired digital concerts now reach audiences in all 50 states and 16 countries. \nCantus records for Signum Classics (UK)\, with releases including Manifesto\, Into the Light\, and The COVID-19 Sessions\, and maintains a substantial self-released catalog. Devoted to expanding repertoire for low voices\, Cantus commissions new works and revives overlooked gems. The ensemble has received grants from New Music USA\, NEA\, Chorus America\, and others\, and in 2023\, received Chorus America’s Alice Parker Fund Award for its authentic programming of Black and Latinx traditions. \nCantus collaborates regularly with leading artists and organizations including the Minnesota Orchestra\, Boston Pops\, Canadian Brass\, Chanticleer\, and Sweet Honey in the Rock. The ensemble appears frequently on public radio and SiriusXM. \nEducation is central to Cantus’ mission. Through masterclasses\, residencies\, and its award-winning high school programs\, Cantus reaches over 5\,000 students annually. Its new High School Mentorship program and statewide tenor-bass festival deepen this impact\, alongside its Young and Emerging Composers Competition.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/cantus-2/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T163000
DTSTAMP:20260126T154902Z
CREATED:20260126T154902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T154902Z
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SUMMARY:Cantus
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 30th anniversary season\, Cantus is acclaimed for its signature warmth\, rich blend\, and inventive programs spanning music from the Renaissance to today. One of the nation’s few full-time vocal ensembles\, Cantus performs without a conductor\, creating collaborative\, emotionally resonant performances praised for their “exalting finesse” and “spontaneous grace” (The Washington Post). The ensemble tours widely\, records prolifically\, and remains deeply committed to education and the creation of new works for low voices. \n“Exquisite” –The Philadelphia Inquirer \nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nNow celebrating its 30th anniversary season\, the “engaging” (New Yorker) low-voice ensemble Cantus is acclaimed for its trademark warmth\, impeccable blend\, and bold\, thoughtful programming. Known for riveting performances that span the Renaissance to the 21st century\, Cantus has been praised by The Washington Post for its “exalting finesse” and “expressive power.” \nAs one of the nation’s only full-time vocal ensembles\, Cantus is defined by its unique collaborative process. Performing without a conductor\, its members rehearse and create as chamber musicians\, shaping programs that reflect shared human experiences. The Star Tribune notes\, “The hallmark of the Cantus sound has always been sheer quality and an unbroken belief in the special way vocal music warms and invigorates the human spirit.” \nBased in Minneapolis–St. Paul\, Cantus maintains a robust touring schedule\, with appearances at Lincoln Center\, Kennedy Center\, San Francisco Performances\, Tanglewood\, and Bravo! Vail. Its pandemic-inspired digital concerts now reach audiences in all 50 states and 16 countries. \nCantus records for Signum Classics (UK)\, with releases including Manifesto\, Into the Light\, and The COVID-19 Sessions\, and maintains a substantial self-released catalog. Devoted to expanding repertoire for low voices\, Cantus commissions new works and revives overlooked gems. The ensemble has received grants from New Music USA\, NEA\, Chorus America\, and others\, and in 2023\, received Chorus America’s Alice Parker Fund Award for its authentic programming of Black and Latinx traditions. \nCantus collaborates regularly with leading artists and organizations including the Minnesota Orchestra\, Boston Pops\, Canadian Brass\, Chanticleer\, and Sweet Honey in the Rock. The ensemble appears frequently on public radio and SiriusXM. \nEducation is central to Cantus’ mission. Through masterclasses\, residencies\, and its award-winning high school programs\, Cantus reaches over 5\,000 students annually. Its new High School Mentorship program and statewide tenor-bass festival deepen this impact\, alongside its Young and Emerging Composers Competition.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/cantus/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174852Z
CREATED:20260414T174852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T174852Z
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SUMMARY:Rockport Music presents: Brentano Quartet & Jonathan Biss\, piano
DESCRIPTION:The Brentano Quartet—celebrated for its “luxuriously warm sound” and imaginative interpretations—joins pianist Jonathan Biss for a program of Haydn\, Beethoven\, and Dvořák\, uniting one of today’s leading chamber ensembles with a pianist admired for intellectual depth and expressive clarity. \nPROGRAM\nHAYDN: String Quartet\, Op. 20\, No. 4\nBEETHOVEN: String Quartet\, Op. 18\, No. 1\nIntermission\nDVORÁK: Piano Quintet\, Op. 81\, No. 2 \n“luxuriously warm sound [and] yearning lyricism” -The New York Times \nBRENTANO QUARTET\nMark Steinberg\, violin | Serena Canin\, violin | Misha Amory\, viola | Nina Lee\, cello\nWith a career spanning more than three decades\, the Brentano Quartet has appeared worldwide to both popular and critical acclaim. The New York Times praises its “luxuriously warm sound [and] yearning lyricism\,” while The Times of London hails the ensemble’s “wonderful\, selfless music-making.” Renowned for its probing interpretive style\, distinctive musical sensibility\, and imaginative programming\, the Quartet has performed across five continents in many of the world’s most prestigious venues and festivals\, establishing itself as one of today’s preeminent chamber ensembles. \nEqually committed to education\, the Brentano Quartet has served for the past decade as Artists-in-Residence at the Yale School of Music\, where its members are deeply involved in mentoring young musicians. The Quartet also leads the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival and appears regularly at the Taos School of Music. Previously\, it served for fifteen years as Ensemble-in-Residence at Princeton University\, shaping generations of chamber musicians. \nFormed in 1992\, the Brentano Quartet has received numerous honors\, including the Naumburg Chamber Music Award and the Cleveland Quartet Award. The ensemble has collaborated with artists such as Jessye Norman\, Joyce DiDonato\, Mitsuko Uchida\, and Jonathan Biss\, and has commissioned works from leading composers including Gabriela Frank\, Vijay Iyer\, Steven Mackey\, and Charles Wuorinen. \nThe Quartet’s recordings include Beethoven’s Op. 131 (Aeon)\, featured in the film A Late Quartet\, and Into the Fire—Live from Wigmore Hall with Joyce DiDonato (Warner). The ensemble is named for Antonie Brentano\, believed by many scholars to be Beethoven’s “Immortal Beloved.” \nJONATHAN BISS\, piano\nJonathan Biss is an internationally acclaimed pianist recognized for his profound musicianship\, intellectual curiosity\, and deeply communicative performances. Born in 1980 into a musical family\, he began piano studies at age six and grew up in Bloomington\, Indiana\, studying with Karen Taylor and Evelyne Brancart. At seventeen\, he entered the Curtis Institute of Music to study with Leon Fleisher\, an experience central to his artistic development. \nBiss has established himself as one of the leading pianists of his generation\, appearing regularly with major orchestras and conductors worldwide. He has performed with the Cleveland Orchestra\, New York Philharmonic\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and Philadelphia Orchestra\, as well as many of Europe’s leading ensembles. His collaborators have included Lorin Maazel\, Esa-Pekka Salonen\, Simon Rattle\, and Yannick Nézet-Séguin. He is also a frequent recitalist in major concert halls across North America\, Europe\, and Asia. \nEspecially admired for his interpretations of the core classical repertoire—particularly Beethoven\, Schubert\, Mozart\, and Brahms—Biss has released numerous critically acclaimed recordings. These include a complete cycle of Beethoven’s piano sonatas\, issued in nine volumes\, as well as recordings of concertos and chamber music. \nCommitted to education and musical inquiry\, Biss is the author of Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas and a long-standing member of the faculty at the Curtis Institute of Music.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/rockport-music-presents-brentano-quartet-jonathan-biss-piano/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260105T153621Z
CREATED:20260105T153621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T153621Z
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SUMMARY:Catherine Russell
DESCRIPTION:Grammy-winning vocalist Catherine Russell\, born into jazz royalty\, has toured globally with legends from Bowie to Marsalis. Acclaimed for her soulful artistry\, she’s twice Grammy-nominated and hailed as “one of the outstanding singers of our time.” \n” a wonderfully charismatic performer with a showstopping voice and an unabashedly oldfashioned repertoire.” –The Washington Post \nABOUT THE ARTIST \nGrammy Award winning vocalist Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker\, born into musical royalty. Her father\, the late Luis Russell\, was a legendary pianist/composer/bandleader\, and Louis Armstrong’s long-time musical director. Her mother\, Carline Ray\, was a pioneering vocalist/guitarist/bassist who performed with International Sweethearts of Rhythm\, Mary Lou Williams\, and Sy Oliver. \nA graduate of American Academy of Dramatic Arts\, Ms. Russell has toured the world\, performing and recording with David Bowie\, Cyndi Lauper\, Paul Simon\, Steely Dan\, Jackson Browne\, Michael Feinstein\, The Holmes Brothers\, Wynton Marsalis\, and Rosanne Cash\, among others\, appearing on over 200 albums. Since the 2006 release of her debut album\, Cat \, on Harmonia Mundi’s World Village label\, six acclaimed and chart topping albums have followed\, including Strictly Romancin’ \, awarded Prix du Jazz Vocal 2012 (Vocal Album of The Year) by the Jazz Academy in France\, and Bring It Back in 2014. Catherine Russell was a featured artist on a Grammy Award winning soundtrack album for the HBO-TV series\, Boardwalk Empire. \nHer 6th album\, Harlem On My Mind\, was released in September 2016 and received a Grammy® Nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Catherine has appeared on PBS-TV and on Fresh Air with Terry Gross on NPR. Will Friedwald writing in The Wall Street Journal \, calls Catherine Russell “one of the outstanding singers of our time.” Catherine’s 7th album as a leader\, Alone Together\, was released in March 2019 on Dot Time Records\, and held the #1 position on the JazzWeek 2019 Year End Chart for national radio play\, while receiving her 2nd Grammy® Nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/catherine-russell/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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