Brandon Brooks Cello Recital
WHEN Saturday, May 3, 8 pm
WHERE Arlington Street Church, Hunnewell Chapel
Performing George Crumb's Voice of the Whale and Judith Weir's Unlocked
- Brandon Brooks, cello
- Jacqueline Woods, piano
- Aura Giles, flute
Brandon is currently in pursuit of his Bachelor's degree in music at Boston University where he has studied with Mike Reynolds and is currently a student of Rhonda Rider. He is presently a member of the Newton Symphony and Juventas new music ensemble in residence at Boston Conservatory. At the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, he sat as principal cellist during the "Tanglewood on Parade" concerts. He also attended the "Encore! School for Strings," where he studied with Richard Aaron and Christopher Von Baeyer. He has participated in the Icicle Creek Chamber Music Institute, and the cello seminar at "Music from Salem".
An active chamber musician, Brandon has performed most of the major repertoire on various stages in Boston, Atlanta, and some engagements in Washington State. Brandon is also a working session musician with recordings on many independent records and one record with a Gospel Music Association, "Dove Award". He has played in master classes for Mark Johnson, Rhonda Rider, David Russell, Nathaniel Rosen, Richard Aaron, George Neikrug, and Norman Fischer. Concerto performances include Dvorak Cello Concerto and Saint-Saens Cello Concerto.
Mozart for Mother's Day
WHEN Sunday, May 11, 11 am
WHERE Arlington Street Church, Sanctuary
Celebrate Mother's Day with the music of Mozart performed by the Longwood Symphony Chamber Players!
Violinists Alistair Kok and Chris Richards, violists Ashleigh Gordon and Beth Holub, and cellist Ginevre Ventre present Mozart's String Quintet VII in D, K.593, and join the Arlington Street Church Choir to perform his beautiful and iconic Ave Verum Corpus, K. 618.
Previous Events
Gu-zheng
WHEN Sunday, April 13, 11 am
WHERE Arlington Street Church, Sanctuary
Phil and Megan Savoy perform music for the Sunday morning worship service on the gu-zheng, a traditional Chinese 21-stringed zither.
Juventas Piano Trio: Music for All Time
WHEN Saturday, April 19, 8 pm
WHERE Arlington Street Church, Sanctuary
The premiere performance of the Juventas Trio will feature Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time, with clarinetist Amy Advocat. The Quartet for the End of Time was written when Messiaen was only 32, while being held as a prisoner of war by the German army during World War II. The work's spiritual subject matter continue to resonate with audiences today.
In addition to this rare exploration of music beyond what Juventas is traditionally known for -- works by living composers under 35 - the Juventas Trio will also showcase stunning works for piano trio by young composers Anthony Joseph Lanman and Aaron Stepp, and the East Coast premiere of Paul Dooley's award-winning Dani's Dance.
Michael Sakir, piano - Alexis Schmitz, violin - Alexis Schmitz, violin - Amy Advocat, clarinet
Longwood Symphony Chamber Players WHEN Saturday, April 26, 8 pm
WHERE Arlington Street Church, Hunnewell Chapel
Founded in 1982, the Longwood Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to performing concerts of artistic diversity and excellence in aid of medical charities. Through its Healing Art of Music Program, the Longwood Symphony has partnered with 26 organizations to help raise over $750,000 for Boston's medically underserved.
Their upcoming performance at Arlington Street features the Brazilian string ensemble with violinist Chris Richard, as well as Handel's Passacaglia for violin and viola and Grieg's Holberg Suite Op. 40.
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An Inside Out Event Engage with classical music through the creative listening approach developed by musician Eli Epstein at the "Inside Out" Concert Series at the Arlington Street Church. At each unique live-music presentation, concertgoers are guided through narration and demonstration to listen imaginatively into the emotional layers of music. As memories and associations are evoked through the music, connections are made to universal emotional themes. Many audience members report that their Inside Out listening experience is unique, meaningful, and changes the way they think about classical music. WHEN Sunday, April 27, 1 pm
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The Garden Street Trio
WHEN Sunday, March 3, 11:00 am
WHERE Arlington Street Church
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847) - Trio in D Minor, Op.49r.
- Andy Liao, piano
- Alistair (Leon) Kok, violin
- Nadia Cohen, cello
Longwood Symphony Chamber Players
WHEN Sunday, January 13th, 11:00 am
WHERE Arlington Street Church
Members of the Longwood Symphony perform three concerto masterworks of the Baroque: Albinoni's Oboe Concerto in d minor, and Bach's Brandenburg Concertos No. 4 in G Major and No. 5 in D Major.
- Michael Barnett, oboe
- Daniela Krause & Diana Libuda, flutes
- Jennifer Chu, piano
- Alex Fortes, Alistair Kok & Jenny Smythe, violins
- Jane Perera, viola
- Joseph Rovine & Josh Packard, cellos
- Martha Davis, bass
From Bach to Broadway, Parts I and IIRodger Vine, Pianist
WHEN
Sunday, April 22nd, 1:30 pm, and
WHEN Sunday, May 20th, 1:30 pm
WHERE Arlington Street Church’s Hunnewell Chapel
TICKETS Free Will, $10 Suggested Donation at the Door
Arlington Street Church’s artist in residence, Rodger Vine [about], is known to many for his organ playing on Sunday mornings. He’s also a pianist, though, and in this series of recitals, Rodger will show off his talents in two intimate programs. Repertoire will range widely and include Baroque and Romantic works, piano Rags, song transcriptions, gospel selections, movie themes and Broadway tunes. The performance will finish with a small reception! Don’t miss these lovely afternoon recitals.
Drakensberg Boys’ Choir:
South Africa’s World Famous Choir
WHEN Wednesday, March 28th, 7:00 pm
WHERE Arlington Street Church’s Sanctuary
TICKETS $20 Available at the Door
The Drakensberg Boys’ Choir of South Africa is widely considered among the very elite of choral groups from around the world. In March 2007 US audiences in fifteen eastern cities will find out for themselves why no other Boychoir in the world can thrill audiences the way the “Drakies” do with their unique style of diversity. Whether singing classical, rock, pop, jazz, African, or folk, they never fail to bring audiences to their feet.
Arlington Street Church is thrilled to welcome back the “Drakies” after their wildly-successful performance here in September 2003. Don’t miss this performance—one of only three in the Northeast.
Teresa Tam, Soprano, A Solo Voice Recital
WHEN Saturday, March 24th, 2:30 pm
WHERE Arlington Street Church’s Sanctuary
TICKETS Free Will, $10 Suggested Donation at the Door
Soprano Teresa Tam of Arlington Street’s choir is proud to present her graduate voice recital in Arlington Street Church’s historic sanctuary. Come enjoy an afternoon of beautiful and diverse vocal music by Bach, Grieg, Poulenc, and Britten. She will be accompanied by a small baroque chamber ensemble and pianist Jodi Gobel.
Acclaimed Folk Singer/Labor Activist Joe Jencks
WHEN Monday, January 22nd, 7:00 pm
WHERE Arlington Street Church’s Hunnewell Chapel
TICKETS $10 Suggested Donation
Visit the Music@ASC Concert Series for a powerful evening of inspirational folk music featuring internationally acclaimed performer and labor rights activist Joe Jencks. A reception will follow the concert.
Joe Jencks is a life-long folksinger, an international touring performer and award-winning songwriter. His career is based as much in ministering to the human spirit as it is in the performance of music.
Joe will be joined by local rising stars Michelle Cummings and Matt Meyer!
WHEN Sunday, November 19th, 11:00 am
WHERE Arlington Street Church’s Sanctuary
TICKETS Free! Just come to church
Written fewer than ten years after West Side Story, Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms are a rollicking setting of several Hebrew psalms for choir, soloists, and chamber ensemble. Bernstein penned this work in 1965 while on a sabbatical from the New York Philharmonic. The psalms are tuneful, full of Berstein’s wild rhythms, and remain popular with choirs around the world. Don’t miss this musical treat presented by Arlington Street Church’s choir!
Cantores Minores, a Finnish Boy Choir
WHEN Sunday, October 22nd, 2:00 pm
WHERE Arlington Street Church’s Sanctuary
TICKETS Free will offering
Cantores Minores is an extremely competitive choir of boys ages 8 to 21. Since its creation in 1952, this highly trained and acclaimed choir has performed its rigorous classical repertoire for the king of Sweden, the president of Germany, and Pope John Paul II. Arlington Street is the only Boston stop on the 70-person touring choir’s 2006 American tour. This promises to be a rare afternoon you will not want to miss. Check www.cantoresminores.net to learn more.
WHEN Saturday, September 30th, 7:30 pm
WHERE Arlington Street Church’s Sanctuary
TICKETS $20 – $60, justicewithpeace.org, 617-491-4857
Singer, songwriter, and activist Holly Near is defined by her passion for human rights. For more than 35 years, she has traveled to every corner of the country and around the world, singing for peace and justice. From concert halls to rally stages, Holly’s voice gives strength to those in the front lines of struggle. Arlington Street is delighted to welcome United for Justice with Peace and Holly in her first solo Boston concert in years. Space is limited and we expect a full house so order your tickets now!
Check back throughout the year as more events are added to the series!
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Music@ASC is committed to supporting young talent as well as providing a wide range of quality musical experiences for ASC’s community and guests. For more information about the series, to suggest and event, or book an event, contact Acting Director of Music, Mark Buckles, at MBuckles@ASCBoston.org. If you have questions about the series, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions page for performers. |