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FUUSN Music Sunday: Finally On My Way to Yes

First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United States

This service presents music about transformation and change, both personal, healing transformation and being a force for change in the world. There will be a wide variety of songs, including The Times They Are A-Changin', Hejira, Swing Down, Chariot, and a gorgeous setting of James Weldon Johnson’s Sonnet (My heart be brave). The FUUSN Choir...

Free

The Unbroken Circle

Second Church in Newton 60 Highland Street, WEST NEWTON, MA, United States

Emmy-winning composer Jeff Beal leads Pro Arte in a wide-ranging concert featuring his own works and Boston Symphony Orchestra hornist Michael Winter. Known for writing soundtracks to numerous films and television series, including House of Cards, Beal opens the concert with his sparkling Pollock Overture, from the 2000 film directed by and starring Ed Harris....

The Boston Duo: Tatiana Dimitriades, violin, and Jonathan Bass, piano

All Newton Music School 321 Chestnut Street, West Newton, MA, United States

Join us for an enchanting evening with the Boston Duo: Tatiana Dimitriades on the violin and Jonathan Bass at the piano! Lauded for their “exemplary artistry” (The Berkshire Eagle), this iconic duo has been the heartbeat of Boston and the Berkshires’ musical landscape for over two decades. Whether captivating audiences at the Boston Conservatory, serenading...

Cherry Street Music – Classical with a Twist – “Beethoven & The Beatles: Part II”

Allen Center for the Arts 35 Webster Street, West Newton, MA, United States

Following up from Part I in January, this program further explores the connection between the Fab Four and one of the all-time great composers. Featuring CSM's Artistic Director and cellist Allison Eldredge, as well as pianist and CSM regular Max Levinson! Joining Eldredge on cello and Levinson at the piano will be guitarist Andres Guerra,...

$30

Sofia Talvik – Concert at Scandinavian Cultural Center

Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, West Newton, MA, United States

Mark your calendars for an enchanting evening in West Newton! Folk/Americana artist Sofia Talvik is set to perform at the Scandinavian Cultural Center on Thursday, April 25th, 2024. This special concert will be an excellent showcase of Sofia's evocative melodies and rich storytelling, all within a venue that celebrates her Swedish heritage. Born and raised...

$20

Woodwinds and Brass Showcase

All Newton Music School 321 Chestnut Street, West Newton, MA, United States

Join us for a wonderful afternoon concert showcasing our talented teaching artists: Kate Davison, flute; Alessandro Cirafici, oboe; Richard Shaughnessy, clarinet; Devon Nelson, bassoon; Hannah Messenger, French horn; David Stevens, saxophone; and Grant Randall, trombone. Come and experience a range of musical genres, from classical to jazz, all performed by a wonderful compilation of ANMS...

Vespers by Cozzolani

Grace Church 76 Eldredge St, Newton, MA, United States

Come see Cappella Clausura perform Vespers by Chiara Margarita Cozzolani (1650) with the help of the H+H Youth Choruses' Chorus of Sopranos + Altos. Featuring an organ, 2 gambas, 3 theorbos, and choruses of men and women; this performance proves to be a spectacular end to an already exciting season. As this is Amelia LeClair's...

$5 – $35

Songs for the Earth: Folk Music Sunday

First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United States

“Songs for the Earth,” FUUSN’s annual Folk Music Sunday, is on April 28. The service includes familiar music (“Mercy Mercy Me,” “River”) and newer songs that call us to action for climate change. Demie Stathoplos will speak on The Web of Life, of which we are all a part. There will be readings and, of...

Free

Vespers by Cozzolani

Emmanuel Church 15 Newbury St, Boston, MA, United States

Come see Cappella Clausura perform Vespers by Chiara Margarita Cozzolani (1650) with the help of the H+H Youth Choruses' Chorus of Sopranos + Altos. Featuring an organ, 2 gambas, 3 theorbos, and choruses of men and women; this performance proves to be a spectacular end to an already exciting season. As this is Amelia LeClair's...

$5 – $35

Free Concert: “Best of Broadway” at First Church in Chestnut Hill, May 2

First Church in Chestnut Hill 26 Suffolk Road, Chestnut Hill, MA

Join us for an exciting evening of Broadway music at First Church in Chestnut Hill! On Thursday, May 2nd at 7 PM, our very own professional Quartet and Music Director will perform the "Best of Broadway," featuring selections from Rogers and Hammerstein II, Sondheim, Lerner, Lowe, and many more. The concert is free and open...

Con Brio Luncheon

All Newton Music School 321 Chestnut Street, West Newton, MA, United States

Join us for our last Con Brio luncheon concert of the year, “Oboe Reedemption” introducing ANMS faculty oboist Alessandro Cirafici! Enjoy pieces from violist and host Scott Woolweaver, pianist Barbara Lysakowski, guest cellist Karen Kaderavek, and violinist Theo Ramsey. Enjoy pieces written by Vincenzo Bellini, Paul Wiancko, and Roman Haas, with Mozart's Oboe Quartet as...

Bay Colony Brass presents Latino Latón

Second Church in Newton 60 Highland Street, WEST NEWTON, MA, United States

Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton's 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in a concert including Augustín Lara’s Granada, George Gershwin’s Cuban Overture, and Chick Corea’s Spain. Students from the Boston Music Project will share the stage with Bay Colony Brass. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local...

Free