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November 17, 2024 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Trace the fascinating evolution of the trumpet from its utilitarian roots on the battlefield to its emergence as a refined instrument of expressive virtuosity. Curated by Principal Trumpet Kris Kwapis, this program delves into the vibrant soundscape of late seventeenth-century London, where the trumpet takes center stage alongside strings, winds, and voices in England’s regal […]

November 17, 2024 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – The new season of Early Music Afternoons begins on Sunday, November 17, 2024, with a concert featuring instrumental music from 18th-century Norway performed by Duo Maresienne (Carol Lewis, violas da gamba; Olav Chris Henriksen, Baroque guitar and cittern).  The duo will play folk songs, fairytale tunes and dances from the mountains, plus art music from […]

November 17, 2024 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm – About the Program The Sound of Music in Versailles, featuring mezzo-soprano Ambroisine Bré Christophe Rousset and his Paris-based ensemble Les Talens lyriques have been at the helm of the French Baroque repetoire for three decades. The Sound of Music in Versailles, featuring mezzo-soprano Amboisine Bré, is a tribute to the sound worlds of Louis XIV and XV, where the music of […]

November 17, 2024 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm – Friday, November 15, 2024 at 7pm at Brattleboro Music Center, Brattleboro VT (tickets at bmcvt.org) Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 7pm at Friends Meeting House, Cambridge Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 3:30pm at Follen Community Church, Lexington Composers of the Occident gladly soaked up the sounds of the near Orient, adding extra spice and depth […]

November 17, 2024 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Join us for a tale of love and wine – Ariadne and Bacchus – in suites by OG opera composer Lully, and Marais. Plus: Telemann & Oboe Band! A one-hour afternoon performance in the beautiful sanctuary at St James’ South Pasadena. Followed by a party with the musicians. Free but donations welcomed at the door. […]