Boston, MA (December 6, 2022) — GBH is helping Massachusetts music fans get into the festive spirit with A Holiday Celebration, a live concert showcasing seasonal selections with a cast of renowned classical, jazz and Celtic musicians in GBH’s acclaimed Fraser Performance Studio on Thursday, December 15. The program will feature the Boston Children’s Chorus; tenor Lawrence Brownlee; Renaissance Men; pianist Jacqueline Schwab; and The Charles Overton Group. The event will be hosted by CRB afternoon host Greg Ferrisi. In addition to the in-person experience, the performance can be streamed virtually for free with an RSVP.

"This GBH Music holiday special brings together in one show the three genres that are the foundation of GBH Music: classical, jazz, and Celtic/folk," said Anthony Rudel, general manager of GBH Music. "Bringing great artists together in one space, for one reason, helps break down barriers and brings people closer together. What could be more fitting for this time of year?"

A Holiday Celebration kicks off with the angelic voices of the Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC), performing “Carol of the Bells” and other holiday works under the direction of conductor Kenneth Griffith. Cambridge-based pianist Jacqueline Schwab then takes the stage to share instrumental renditions of traditional carols, such as the African American spiritual “Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow.” The Renaissance Men, a Boston-based vocal ensemble, will also delight audiences with songs from across their stylistic range, from the Spanish holiday folk carol “Ríu Ríu Chíu” to the comedic tune “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas.”

Tenor Lawrence Brownlee, one of the leading figures in the opera world, will appear alongside pianist Kevin Miller to perform “The Christmas Song” and other selections that evoke the holiday mood. Brownlee is in town to record an upcoming album in Fraser Performance Studio, an increasingly sought-after studio for top classical music artists. The Charles Overton Group, led by the eponymous genre-bending Boston-based harpist, will perform a medley of holiday songs, including “My Favorite Things” and new holiday vocal arrangements. As the concert closes, the whole cast of performers will unite with the audience for a spirit-lifting carol.

The in-studio experience for A Holiday Celebration takes place from 6:45 to 9 pm ET and includes a pre-reception with light refreshments and the opportunity to mingle with other GBH Music supporters, followed by a general admission seat to enjoy the formal program. Tickets cost $65. The event can be enjoyed virtually from 7:30 to 9 pm ET for free with an RSVP. This event is sponsored by Delta Dental.

Keefe Regional Technical School, 750 Winter St, Framingham, MA, 01702

Heritage Chorale presents its 2022 Fall Concert, Peace and Joy, on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 4:00 pm at Keefe Tech Regional High School, Framingham.
The Online Box Office at heritagechorale.org is now open for ticket purchases and concert details. Experience the dramatic and poignant music of Ralph Vaughan Williams and Benjamin Britten. In Britten's A Ceremony of Carols, the harp accompaniment and solos are spectacular. Williams' Dona nobis pacem is performed with orchestra and soloists–-Sonja Tengblad, soprano and Philip Lima, baritone--and lovingly presents poetry of Walt Whitman in an emotional choral tour de force.

Oh rock, my sorrow"
Performance by Sarah H. Paulson

November 27, 2022 / 1pm-3pm
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (Brattleboro, VT)

Improvised music by:
Travis Laplante (saxophone)
Eduardo Leandro (percussion)
Charles Overton (harp)

Performers: Jessica Batten, Megan Buchanan, Sandy Hong, Sarah H. Paulson
Handkerchiefs dyed with earth-based pigment by: Katherine West
Costume assistance: Patricia Burleson, Linda Fitzgerald

Harp with Strings Attached

NOVEMBER 20, 2022, 3 PM

Jessie Montgomery: Strum

William Grant Still: Ennanga for harp and orchestra (Charles Overton)

Debussy: Danses sacrée et profane (Charles Overton)

Mozart: Symphony No. 29

September 11 Gregory Groover, Jr. and Charles Overton

September 18  Anibal Cruz

September 25  Zahili Gonzalez Zamora

October 2  Ron Reid

October 16 Anibal Cruz

October 23 Zahili Gonzalez Zamora

October 23 Ron Reid

Performances start at 6:00pm.

Darryl's is located at 604 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118

Drummer Lee Fish is quickly becoming Boston’s landmark drummer. Young and highly skilled Lee is expressing himself in just about every genre.

Charles Overton is a Boston-based harpist and performer of classical, jazz and world music. Overton’s pursuits in jazz and improvised music have taken him abroad to perform in festivals such as the Harpes au Max Festival and the Dutch Harp Festival, as well as more local performances at Scullers Jazz Club, the Sinclair, and the Ragas Live Festival.

Tonight’s band shows off their jazz chops and R&B groove.

Renowned conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, whose rich association with the BSO dates back to his time as a TMC Fellow (1968-69), is joined by the remarkable young Russian pianist Alexander Malofeev in his BSO and Tanglewood debut for Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Sparkling and lush, it is one of the most beloved and challenging concertos in the repertoire. Aaron Copland’s orchestral music epitomizes a distinctly American sound that persists in the concert hall and in film soundtracks. His Third Symphony, premiered by the BSO and Serge Koussevitzky in 1946, incorporates the bold and familiar Fanfare for the Common Man. The concert opens with Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s brief, rousing Dubinushka, based on a tune he heard marching workers sing during the Russian Revolution of 1905 and not performed by the BSO since 1944.

Gates open at 5:30pm

The George and Roberta Berry Concert

Boston Symphony Orchestra
Ken-David Masur, conductor
with special guests
J. William Hudgins, vibraphone
Yo-Yo Ma, cello
Branford Marsalis, saxophone
Eric Revis, bass
James Taylor, vocalist
Jessica Zhou, harp

Tanglewood celebrates the 90th birthday of one of its most beloved figures, John Williams, in a special program featuring a selection of his incomparable concert music composed for the BSO and Boston Pops, along with beloved film themes. Join the BSO and an all-star lineup of exceptional guest artists as they salute this inimitable musical icon in an evening of brilliant music and special surprises.

Gates open at 5:30pm

ALL John WILLIAMS program:
Sound the Bells!
Tributes (For Seiji)
Highwood’s Ghost
Pickin’ from Three Pieces for Solo Cello
JUST DOWN WEST STREET...on the left
To Lenny, To Lenny (For New York)
Escapades from Catch Me If You Can
Presenting James Taylor
Throne Room & Finale from Star Wars: A New Hope

The Carol Reich Memorial Concert

Stephen Sondheim left an unmatched legacy that has transformed American musical theater. Keith Lockhart, the Boston Pops, and a stellar Broadway cast take us on a journey through Keith’s favorite Sondheim creations, from the ground-breaking contributions of Follies and Company, to the organic perfection of shows like A Little Night Music and Sweeney Todd, and the audacity of later works like Assassins. Come celebrate the legacy of a true musical luminary on this very special night at Tanglewood.

Full Program Notes

Ticket includes admission to 6pm Prelude Concert.

Gates open at 5:30pm

Aug 19, 2022, 8:00pm EDT

Featuring

Keith Lockhart

Conductor

Nikki Renée Daniels

Vocalist

Conrad Ricamora

Vocalist

Emily Skinner

Vocalist

Alton Fitzgerald White

Vocalist

Saturday, August 13, 2022
7:30 pm

MARY FLAGLER CARY HALL

Amy Williams
Telephone, 2021
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

Felipe Lara
Metafagote, 2015
Heller and Lewandowski

Arnold Schoenberg
Kammersymphonie op 9, 1906
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

Todd Phillips, violin
Eric Wyrick, violin
Ramon Carrero-Martínez, viola
Eric Bartlett, cello
Gregg August, bass
Elizabeth Mann, flute
Gilles Cheng, oboe
Roni Gal-Ed, oboe
Nuno Antunes, clarinet
Michael Lowenstern, clarinet
Yasmina Spiegelberg, clarinet
Gina Cuffari, bassoon
Adrian Morejon, bassoon
Eric Reed, horn
Stewart Rose, horn
Joseph Gramley, percussion
John Ostrowski, percussion
Charles Overton, harp
Margaret Kampmeier, keyboard
Lino Gomez, alto saxophone

Heller and Lewandowski

Rebekah Heller, bassoon
Maciej Lewandowski, electronics

Concert duration: approximately one hour and ten minutes

CELEBRATING OVER 50 YEARS OF EXTRAORDINARY CHAMBER MUSIC

Festival Concerts July 8-August 6

Young Artists Program Concerts June 19, 22, 30

Special Event: Battle Trance June 19

Shulamit Ran, Composer in Residence July 26-30

Masterclasses Yellow Barn presents four masterclasses each summer, typically on Saturday mornings. We are still finalizing this year's masterclass schedule, and will notify audience members when those dates are available.

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS

All attendees will be asked to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, including booster. In addition, we are currently requiring masks to be worn while inside the Big Barn. Capacity is limited to 70%.

THE BIG BARN

Yellow Barn's summer venue is located on Main Street in Putney, Vermont, just off of Exit 4 of I91. The Big Barn offers comfortable seating and airconditioning, and is handicapped accessible. Call us for information about other venues, or view venue details on concert detail pages. Should you have special needs, including those related to hearing or visual impairment, please contact Yellow Barn at (802) 387-6637 or info@yellowbarn.org one week prior to your visit and we will do our best to address your needs.

CELEBRATING OVER 50 YEARS OF EXTRAORDINARY CHAMBER MUSIC

Festival Concerts July 8-August 6

Young Artists Program Concerts June 19, 22, 30

Special Event: Battle Trance June 19

Shulamit Ran, Composer in Residence July 26-30

Masterclasses Yellow Barn presents four masterclasses each summer, typically on Saturday mornings. We are still finalizing this year's masterclass schedule, and will notify audience members when those dates are available.

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS

All attendees will be asked to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, including booster. In addition, we are currently requiring masks to be worn while inside the Big Barn. Capacity is limited to 70%.

THE BIG BARN

Yellow Barn's summer venue is located on Main Street in Putney, Vermont, just off of Exit 4 of I91. The Big Barn offers comfortable seating and airconditioning, and is handicapped accessible. Call us for information about other venues, or view venue details on concert detail pages. Should you have special needs, including those related to hearing or visual impairment, please contact Yellow Barn at (802) 387-6637 or info@yellowbarn.org one week prior to your visit and we will do our best to address your needs.

CELEBRATING OVER 50 YEARS OF EXTRAORDINARY CHAMBER MUSIC

Festival Concerts July 8-August 6

Young Artists Program Concerts June 19, 22, 30

Special Event: Battle Trance June 19

Shulamit Ran, Composer in Residence July 26-30

Masterclasses Yellow Barn presents four masterclasses each summer, typically on Saturday mornings. We are still finalizing this year's masterclass schedule, and will notify audience members when those dates are available.

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS

All attendees will be asked to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, including booster. In addition, we are currently requiring masks to be worn while inside the Big Barn. Capacity is limited to 70%.

THE BIG BARN

Yellow Barn's summer venue is located on Main Street in Putney, Vermont, just off of Exit 4 of I91. The Big Barn offers comfortable seating and airconditioning, and is handicapped accessible. Call us for information about other venues, or view venue details on concert detail pages. Should you have special needs, including those related to hearing or visual impairment, please contact Yellow Barn at (802) 387-6637 or info@yellowbarn.org one week prior to your visit and we will do our best to address your needs.

Yellowbarn Week 1: Takemitsu, Um e III Toward the Sea III) for alto flute and harp

CELEBRATING OVER 50 YEARS OF EXTRAORDINARY CHAMBER MUSIC

Festival Concerts July 8-August 6

Young Artists Program Concerts June 19, 22, 30

Special Event: Battle Trance June 19

Shulamit Ran, Composer in Residence July 26-30

Masterclasses Yellow Barn presents four masterclasses each summer, typically on Saturday mornings. We are still finalizing this year's masterclass schedule, and will notify audience members when those dates are available.

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS

All attendees will be asked to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, including booster. In addition, we are currently requiring masks to be worn while inside the Big Barn. Capacity is limited to 70%.

THE BIG BARN

Yellow Barn's summer venue is located on Main Street in Putney, Vermont, just off of Exit 4 of I91. The Big Barn offers comfortable seating and airconditioning, and is handicapped accessible. Call us for information about other venues, or view venue details on concert detail pages. Should you have special needs, including those related to hearing or visual impairment, please contact Yellow Barn at (802) 387-6637 or info@yellowbarn.org one week prior to your visit and we will do our best to address your needs.

CELEBRATING OVER 50 YEARS OF EXTRAORDINARY CHAMBER MUSIC

Festival Concerts July 8-August 6

Young Artists Program Concerts June 19, 22, 30

Special Event: Battle Trance June 19

Shulamit Ran, Composer in Residence July 26-30

Masterclasses Yellow Barn presents four masterclasses each summer, typically on Saturday mornings. We are still finalizing this year's masterclass schedule, and will notify audience members when those dates are available.

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS

All attendees will be asked to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, including booster. In addition, we are currently requiring masks to be worn while inside the Big Barn. Capacity is limited to 70%.

THE BIG BARN

Yellow Barn's summer venue is located on Main Street in Putney, Vermont, just off of Exit 4 of I91. The Big Barn offers comfortable seating and airconditioning, and is handicapped accessible. Call us for information about other venues, or view venue details on concert detail pages. Should you have special needs, including those related to hearing or visual impairment, please contact Yellow Barn at (802) 387-6637 or info@yellowbarn.org one week prior to your visit and we will do our best to address your needs.

Yellowbarn Week 2 : Cage - Solo for Voice #17

CELEBRATING OVER 50 YEARS OF EXTRAORDINARY CHAMBER MUSIC

Festival Concerts July 8-August 6

Young Artists Program Concerts June 19, 22, 30

Special Event: Battle Trance June 19

Shulamit Ran, Composer in Residence July 26-30

Masterclasses Yellow Barn presents four masterclasses each summer, typically on Saturday mornings. We are still finalizing this year's masterclass schedule, and will notify audience members when those dates are available.

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS

All attendees will be asked to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, including booster. In addition, we are currently requiring masks to be worn while inside the Big Barn. Capacity is limited to 70%.

THE BIG BARN

Yellow Barn's summer venue is located on Main Street in Putney, Vermont, just off of Exit 4 of I91. The Big Barn offers comfortable seating and airconditioning, and is handicapped accessible. Call us for information about other venues, or view venue details on concert detail pages. Should you have special needs, including those related to hearing or visual impairment, please contact Yellow Barn at (802) 387-6637 or info@yellowbarn.org one week prior to your visit and we will do our best to address your needs.

CELEBRATING OVER 50 YEARS OF EXTRAORDINARY CHAMBER MUSIC

Festival Concerts July 8-August 6

Young Artists Program Concerts June 19, 22, 30

Special Event: Battle Trance June 19

Shulamit Ran, Composer in Residence July 26-30

Masterclasses Yellow Barn presents four masterclasses each summer, typically on Saturday mornings. We are still finalizing this year's masterclass schedule, and will notify audience members when those dates are available.

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS

All attendees will be asked to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, including booster. In addition, we are currently requiring masks to be worn while inside the Big Barn. Capacity is limited to 70%.

THE BIG BARN

Yellow Barn's summer venue is located on Main Street in Putney, Vermont, just off of Exit 4 of I91. The Big Barn offers comfortable seating and airconditioning, and is handicapped accessible. Call us for information about other venues, or view venue details on concert detail pages. Should you have special needs, including those related to hearing or visual impairment, please contact Yellow Barn at (802) 387-6637 or info@yellowbarn.org one week prior to your visit and we will do our best to address your needs.

CELEBRATING OVER 50 YEARS OF EXTRAORDINARY CHAMBER MUSIC

Festival Concerts July 8-August 6

Young Artists Program Concerts June 19, 22, 30

Special Event: Battle Trance June 19

Shulamit Ran, Composer in Residence July 26-30

Masterclasses Yellow Barn presents four masterclasses each summer, typically on Saturday mornings. We are still finalizing this year's masterclass schedule, and will notify audience members when those dates are available.

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS

All attendees will be asked to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, including booster. In addition, we are currently requiring masks to be worn while inside the Big Barn. Capacity is limited to 70%.

THE BIG BARN

Yellow Barn's summer venue is located on Main Street in Putney, Vermont, just off of Exit 4 of I91. The Big Barn offers comfortable seating and airconditioning, and is handicapped accessible. Call us for information about other venues, or view venue details on concert detail pages. Should you have special needs, including those related to hearing or visual impairment, please contact Yellow Barn at (802) 387-6637 or info@yellowbarn.org one week prior to your visit and we will do our best to address your needs.

Please call before attending any community events to make sure they aren’t postponed or canceled as a result of the coronavirus. You can find CDC coronavirus information at cdc.gov/coronavirus; AARP has additional resources at aarp.org/coronavirus.

Club Passim in partnership with The Cambridge Arts Council presents Free, live music on Tuesday nights from 6pm – 8pm. During your summer nights, come enjoy some of our city’s best musicians performing Afro-beat to singer-songwriters to global-jazz.

All concerts are Free and open to the public.

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