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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T130000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T210000
DTSTAMP: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T203000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T163000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T193000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171139Z
CREATED: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
UID:10025860-1776610800-1776616200@northofboston.org
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
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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Catherine-Russell.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T220000
DTSTAMP:20260129T192254Z
CREATED:20260129T192254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T192254Z
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SUMMARY:Hamlet
DESCRIPTION:Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless\, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. \nTrapped between duty and doubt\, surrounded by power and privilege\, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. \nNational Theatre Deputy Artistic Director\, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge\, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp\, stylish and darkly funny reimagining. \nRuntime: 180 minutes\nRating: PG-13
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/hamlet/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/130372.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260105T153551Z
CREATED:20260105T153551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T153551Z
UID:10025820-1774191600-1774198800@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Project STEP
DESCRIPTION:Project STEP is a national award-winning music program that offers the very best classical music education for young students in Boston and surrounding areas. Not only does Project STEP’s programs harbor a creative and safe learning environment\, they advocate for a future where the classical music profession reflects the racial and ethnic diversities of our surrounding communities. Project STEP amplifies the stories and voices of young musicians of color\, providing space within the greater Boston community for their talent to be recognized. Project STEP students inspire us all to be better and to do more\, and your support is the catalyst for their success. \nDID YOU KNOW: \nAfrican American and Black musicians account for only 1.2% of our nation’s orchestras and Latinx musicians make up only 1.6%\, according to the League of American Orchestras (2016). \nProject STEP has been advocating for equity and inclusion in the arts and classical music field for 40 years. \n100 % of Project STEP graduates have gone on to college or conservatory. \nApproximately 60% of Project STEP students go into the music profession.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/project-step-2/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Project-STEP.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T180000
DTSTAMP:20251216T161307Z
CREATED:20251216T161307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T161307Z
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SUMMARY:Tristan und Isolde
DESCRIPTION:After years of anticipation\, a truly unmissable event arrives to the Met Opera as the electrifying Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for dramatic soprano: the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death. Heroic tenor Michael Spyres stars opposite Davidsen as the love-drunk Tristan. \nRuntime: 5:12 \nNew Production \nThe momentous occasion also marks the advent of a new\, Met-debut staging by Yuval Sharon—hailed by The New York Times as “the most visionary opera director of his generation” and the first American to direct an opera at the famed Wagner festival in Bayreuth—as well as Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s first time leading Tristan und Isolde at the Met. Mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova reprises her portrayal of Brangäne\, alongside bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny\, who sings Kurwenal after celebrated Met appearances in Wagner’s Der Fliegende Holländer and Ring cycle. Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green makes an important role debut as King Marke. \nConductor: Yannick Nézet-Séguin \nIsolde: Lise Davidsen | Brangäne: Ekaterina Gubanova | Tristan: Michael Spyres | Kurwenal: Tomasz Konieczny | King Marke: Ryan Speedo Green \nProduction: Yuval Sharon* | Set Designer: Es Devlin | Costume Designer: Clint Ramos | Lighting Designer: John Torres* | Projection Designer: Ruth Hogben* | Choreographer: Annie-B Parson
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/tristan-und-isolde/
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:20260320T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T210000
DTSTAMP:20251216T161350Z
CREATED:20251216T161350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T161350Z
UID:10023941-1774035000-1774040400@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Dervish
DESCRIPTION:BBC Lifetime Achievement Award-winners Dervish are icons of Irish music\, renowned for dazzling tunes and stirring song interpretations. With over 30 years touring worldwide\, the band blends masterful musicianship\, rich tradition\, and captivating stage presence into unforgettable performances. \nFor over three decades\, Dervish has stood at the forefront of Irish traditional music\, celebrated worldwide for their virtuosic musicianship\, heartfelt storytelling\, and boundless energy on stage. Honored in 2019 with the BBC’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award\, the group has been hailed as “an icon of Irish music\,” performing everywhere from Rio de Janeiro’s Rock in Rio festival to the storied fields of Glastonbury. \nAs cultural ambassadors for Ireland\, they have accompanied the Irish President and Prime Minister on official visits\, even staging an impromptu session atop the Great Wall of China. Their 13 acclaimed albums—both live and in studio—capture the spirit of Sligo and Leitrim\, the rugged north-west region that shaped their sound. Fronted by the charismatic Cathy Jordan\, the lineup features some of Ireland’s most accomplished traditional players. \nWhether playing to 250\,000 festivalgoers or in an intimate hall\, Dervish marries technical brilliance with deep musical soul—carrying the living history of Irish music to audiences across the globe.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/dervish-2/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dervish.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T170000
DTSTAMP:20251216T161203Z
CREATED:20251216T161203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T161203Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Children's Chorus
DESCRIPTION:This season\, Boston Children’s Chorus honors the unheralded voices who shaped history from the shadows. Their courage fueled the fires of justice. Through powerful music and storytelling\, our singers shine a light on local and national activists\, who stood for dignity\, equality\, and hope. Their stories remind us that change often begins with small actions\, grows through sacrifice\, and sings in solidarity. Join our singers for an uplifting and inspiring season where they will learn the power of one small voice to make a meaningful impact in the world. \nWe’re amplifying powerful voices this year—past and present. Inspired by trailblazers like Congressman John Lewis\, community champion Melnea Cass\, labor leader César Chávez\, and activist icon Dolores Huerta\, our concerts celebrate those who fought for justice\, dignity\, and change. Join us in honoring their legacy—explore our full season and discover how each performance tells a story that still resonates today! \nFree\, reservations encouraged. \nABOUT BCC \nBoston Children’s Chorus (BCC) was founded in 2003 by Hubie Jones\, a civic leader who has worked for six decades to address the social problems facing Boston’s underserved children and communities. Named Boston’s “Ambassadors of Harmony” by The Boston Globe\, BCC harnesses the power of music to connect Boston’s diverse communities\, cultivate empathy\, and inspire social inquiry. BCC after-school choral programs include 10 choirs with singers from 110 different zip codes in and around Boston. BCC is also proud to partner with schools to provide in-school choral education in Mattapan\, Roxbury\, South Boston\, East Boston\, Allston and the city of Chelsea. BCC presents over 50 performances per season in a wide range of public and private events. They have performed in venues from Boston Symphony Hall\, and Royal Albert Hall in London\, to Sydney Opera House\, and the White House. \nBCC is supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency\, and in part by a grant from the Boston Cultural Council\, a local agency which is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, administered by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/boston-childrens-chorus-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:20260314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260129T192140Z
CREATED:20260129T192140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T192140Z
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SUMMARY:Brave
DESCRIPTION:Set in the Scottish Highlands\, Brave follows Merida\, a fierce princess who defies tradition to choose her own fate. When her actions unleash a dangerous curse\, she must summon courage and compassion to set things right. This Pixar adventure celebrates independence\, family bonds\, and the power of understanding.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/brave/
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:20260301T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T163000
DTSTAMP:20251216T161228Z
CREATED:20251216T161228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T161228Z
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SUMMARY:Leonkoro Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Winner of the International String Quartet Competition and awarded the prestigious Jürgen Ponto Foundation Music Prize\, the Leonkoro Quartet has quickly emerged as one of the most compelling and acclaimed string quartets of its generation. With performances that marry breathtaking precision with unrestrained emotional depth\, this dynamic ensemble captivates audiences and critics alike. \nPROGRAM: “Role Models” \nHenriëtte Bosmans: ​​String Quartet \nMendelssohn: ​​​String Quartet #2 in A minor\, Op. 13 \n​​Intermission \nSchubert: ​​​String Quartet in D minor\, D. 810 “Death and the Maiden” \n“The Leonkoro Quartet…possesses an extraordinary stage presence\, glows for the music\, embraces full artistic risk\, and astounds through their profound sensitivity towards the unique sonority of each piece”–Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung \nABOUT THE LEONKORO QUARTET \nFounded in Berlin in 2019\, the Leonkoro Quartet has rapidly emerged as one of the most compelling ensembles of its generation. Comprising brothers Jonathan and Lukas Schwarz (violin and cello)\, Amelie Wallner (second violin)\, and Mayu Konoe (viola)\, the ensemble takes its name from Leonkoro—Esperanto for “lionheart”—a nod to Astrid Lindgren’s tale of brotherhood\, courage\, and emotional depth\, themes that resonate deeply in the string quartet repertoire. \nThe quartet achieved international prominence in 2022 with a sweep of major competitions: First Prize and nine special awards at the Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition\, First Prize plus both Audience and Young Audience Prizes at the Concours de Bordeaux\, and the Jürgen Ponto Foundation Music Prize. They were named recipients of the MERITO String Quartet Award\, selected after a year of discreet evaluation by renowned musicians\, and joined the BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists program (2022–2024). \nTheir success continued into 2024\, receiving the Young Talent Award from the Concertgebouw Amsterdam and becoming Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award winners—further affirming their international standing. That same year\, they launched a long-term recording partnership with Alpha Classics\, following the acclaimed 2023 release of their debut album on Mirare\, featuring quartets by Ravel and Schumann\, honored with the Choc de Classica de l’année. \nThe ensemble has studied under Heime Müller and Günter Pichler\, with mentorship from Alfred Brendel and members of the Artemis Quartet. Upcoming engagements include debuts at the Salzburg Festival\, Philharmonie Luxembourg\, Tonhalle Zurich\, Bozar Brussels\, and a major North American tour with performances in New York\, Boston\, Chicago\, Montreal\, Houston\, and San Francisco. \nThe Leonkoro Quartet is a Pirastro Artist and Henle App Ambassador. \nJonathan Schwarz plays a violin by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini (1759/60) on generous loan through a trust. Amelie Wallner plays on a fine Giovanni Battista Guardagnini\, generously loaned by the Beare’s International Violin Society. Mayu Konoe plays a viola by Lorenzo Storioni\, kindly provided by a private sponsor. Lukas Schwarz plays a cello by Carlo Tononi\, Venice (c. 1720) loaned by the Beare’s International Violin Society.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/leonkoro-quartet/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:I Puritani
DESCRIPTION:Pre-opera talk with Andrew Shryock\, 12 PM\nLibretto by Carlo Pepoli \nFor gorgeous melody\, spellbinding coloratura\, and virtuoso vocal fireworks\, I Puritani has few equals. This is the first new Met production of Bellini’s final masterpiece in nearly 50 years—a striking staging by Charles Edwards\, who makes his company directorial debut after many successes as a set designer. The Met has assembled a world-beating quartet of stars\, conducted by Marco Armiliato\, for the demanding principal roles. Soprano Lisette Oropesa and tenor Lawrence Brownlee are Elvira and Arturo\, brought together by love and torn apart by the political rifts of the English Civil War\, with baritone Artur Ruciński as Riccardo\, betrothed to Elvira against her will\, and bass-baritone Christian Van Horn as Elvira’s sympathetic uncle\, Giorgio. \nRuntime: 3:45 \nNew Production \nConductor: Marco Armiliato \nElvira Walton: Lisette Oropesa | Lord Arturo Talbot: Lawrence Brownlee | Riccardo Forth: Artur Ruciński | Giorgio Walton: Christian Van Horn \nProduction: Charles Edwards | Set Designer: Charles Edwards | Costume Designer: Gabrielle Dalton* | Lighting Designer: Tim Mitchell* \nMovement Director: Tim Claydon*
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/i-puritani/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T210000
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SUMMARY:Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton
DESCRIPTION:Grammy and Oscar-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer is a once-in-a-lifetime talent whose voice has captivated audiences worldwide. After decades performing with icons like the Rolling Stones\, Luther Vandross\, and Tina Turner\, Fischer now blazes her own trail\, transforming every song with breathtaking range\, power\, and soul. Whether with her adventurous band Grand Baton or in intimate collaborations\, Fischer delivers performances that are unforgettable\, transcendent\, and deeply moving. \n“A talent that comes once in a lifetime” Roberta Flack \nABOUT THE ARTIST \nSome artists bring a rare\, magnetic magic to their live performances—an energy that transcends simply listening to a recording. Lisa Fischer is one of those singular performers. When she steps on stage\, her voice commands attention\, weaving power\, tenderness\, and crystalline clarity into an experience that leaves audiences spellbound. Critics and fans alike marvel at her vocal range and control\, calling her a once-in-a-lifetime talent. “A talent that comes once in a lifetime\,” says Roberta Flack. “Like Haley’s Comet\, her brilliance is dazzling and brings light into the world.” \nA Grammy and Oscar-winning artist\, Fischer has spent more than four decades shaping the sound of popular music. Her soaring vocals carried her to the top of the R&B charts in 1991 with How Can I Ease the Pain\, earning her a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Yet much of her career was spent as the consummate collaborator\, lending her extraordinary voice to some of the world’s greatest performers. For over 25 years she toured with the Rolling Stones\, with Keith Richards marveling at her “amazing power\, energy\, and projection.” She has also performed alongside Luther Vandross\, Sting\, Tina Turner\, and Nine Inch Nails\, adding unmatched depth and texture to their sound. \nHer story reached a wider audience with the Oscar-winning documentary 20 Feet From Stardom (2013)\, which spotlighted the lives and artistry of the world’s finest backup singers. The film became a turning point for Fischer\, inspiring her to step into the spotlight and chart her own creative journey. “The film gave me a chance to take stock and realize I could start defining my own path\,” she explains. \nSince then\, Fischer has embraced a new chapter as a fearless solo artist. With her adventurous band Grand Baton\, she has developed a dynamic repertoire that fuses Caribbean rhythms\, psychedelic soul\, and progressive jazz-rock\, often reimagining songs she once performed in support of other legends. She continues to stretch boundaries through wide-ranging collaborations—whether in intimate duo performances with jazz pianist Taylor Eigsti\, bringing gospel fire to Gullah-inspired group Ranky Tanky\, or creating luminous soundscapes in partnership with Alonzo King LINES Ballet. Each project reveals a different facet of her artistry while staying true to her deep musical soul. \nTo experience Lisa Fischer live is to embark on a journey through sound\, spirit\, and emotion. She doesn’t simply sing songs—she transforms them\, reshaping familiar melodies into something entirely new and unforgettable. With infinite textures and boundless imagination\, Lisa Fischer has secured her place among America’s greatest vocalists. Her performances are more than concerts; they are profound celebrations of music’s power to move\, uplift\, and inspire.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/ms-lisa-fischer-grand-baton/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T203000
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SUMMARY:Lúnasa Winter Solstice
DESCRIPTION:The beloved Irish folk supergroup\, called the “hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet” (The Irish Echo) returns for a festive holiday concert celebrating the winter solstice. Don’t miss some of the finest pickers\, pipers and fiddlers in the world—Lúnasa will get your spirit (and your feet) moving! \nFormed in 1997\, Lúnasa has long been one of contemporary Irish music’s leading voices. Named after an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honour of the Irish god Lugh\, the group that Folk Roots magazine once called an “Irish music dream team” was formed from members of some of Ireland’s greatest bands and over the years has proven its mettle time and again\, having sold over a quarter of a million records and collaborated with notable artists outside the tradition such as Natalie Merchant and Mary-Chapin Carpenter. They have performed more than 2\,000 shows across 36 countries including high-profile concert venues such as Carnegie Hall\, The Hollywood Bowl\, National Concert Hall (Dublin) and Paris Bercy\, and many of the leading festivals such as Glastonbury\, Womadelaide & Edmonton. \nFrom the start\, the band’s complex arrangements and unique sound reshaped the boundaries of traditional music and energized audiences the world over. Critical acclaim followed\, The Irish Echo describing the band as the “the hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet”; MOJO magazine named the band “the new gods of Irish music\,” adding that “nobody since the Bothies has wielded such a thrilling rhythmic underlay.” Billboard raved that “anybody who listens can’t help but find them contagious.” \nLúnasa’s current lineup features: Trevor Hutchinson\, who achieved fame as the bassist with the The Waterboys: piper Cillian Vallely was a member of Riverdance and recorded with Bruce Springsteen: Flute player Kevin Crawford\, considered one of Ireland’s greatest flute players\, was a member of Moving Cloud: award-winning fiddler Sean Smyth\, who performed with Donal Lunny’s legendary Coolfin and accordionist Alan Kelly; Colin Farrell is a multiple award winning fiddler\, who has toured with Project West\, Grada and Michael McGoldrick: Guitarist Ed Boyd made a name for himself in the UK folkscene with bands such as Flook\, Kate Rusby and Cara Dillon.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/lunasa-winter-solstice/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T150000
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SUMMARY:It's a Wonderful Life
DESCRIPTION:On Christmas Eve\, despairing George Bailey meets guardian angel Clarence\, who shows him what life in Bedford Falls would be like if he’d never been born. Realizing his worth through the lives he’s touched\, George returns home to a flood of community support—and a joyous reminder of life’s true riches.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/its-a-wonderful-life/
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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