Friday, August 1
Airs de Cour: Court Songs of 17th-c. France - Virtual Premiere
Musica Maestrale: Barbara Allen Hill, soprano, Dan Meyers, recorders, Renaissance flute, Hideki Yamaya, Renaissance lute, theorbo
Musica Maestrale makes their SoHIP debut with a program of music highlighting the charming courtly songs of 17th-century France. Dating from the reigns of the French kings Louis XIII (“the Just”) and XIV (“the Sun King”), these pieces were primarily meant for private consumption by the nobility, and they display a tender, intimate side of early- to mid-Baroque music. Airs by Moulinié, Lambert, Guedron and their contemporaries, as well as instrumental solos by Ballard, de Visée, and others express sentiments of loss, longing, and heartbreak—still very relatable subjects to us today, who are separated from the original intended audience through time and social status.
7:30pm - YouTube
FREE to watch, and donations warmly encouraged. Video remains available to watch.
www.sohipboston.org
Musica Maestrale: Barbara Allen Hill, soprano, Dan Meyers, recorders, Renaissance flute, Hideki Yamaya, Renaissance lute, theorbo
Musica Maestrale makes their SoHIP debut with a program of music highlighting the charming courtly songs of 17th-century France. Dating from the reigns of the French kings Louis XIII (“the Just”) and XIV (“the Sun King”), these pieces were primarily meant for private consumption by the nobility, and they display a tender, intimate side of early- to mid-Baroque music. Airs by Moulinié, Lambert, Guedron and their contemporaries, as well as instrumental solos by Ballard, de Visée, and others express sentiments of loss, longing, and heartbreak—still very relatable subjects to us today, who are separated from the original intended audience through time and social status.
7:30pm - YouTube
FREE to watch, and donations warmly encouraged. Video remains available to watch.
www.sohipboston.org
Sunday, August 3
Fiddlers Four
Julia Glenn, Cynthia Roberts, Gerald Elias, Daniel Stepner, baroque violins; Laura Jeppesen, baroque viola; Jennifer Morsches, baroque cello; Anne Trout, bass; Peter Sykes, harpsichord; Catherine Liddell, theorbo
Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” and music by Purcell, Pachelbel, Legrenzi and Telemann.
3pm - St. James Place, 352 Main St. Great Barrington, MA
https://astonmagna.org/summer-festival/
Julia Glenn, Cynthia Roberts, Gerald Elias, Daniel Stepner, baroque violins; Laura Jeppesen, baroque viola; Jennifer Morsches, baroque cello; Anne Trout, bass; Peter Sykes, harpsichord; Catherine Liddell, theorbo
Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” and music by Purcell, Pachelbel, Legrenzi and Telemann.
3pm - St. James Place, 352 Main St. Great Barrington, MA
https://astonmagna.org/summer-festival/
Tuesday, August 5
Reimaginings
The Aulos and the Kithara: Emily O'Brien, recorders, Michael O'Brien, guitar, harp guitar, Nathan Varga, double bass,
viola da gamba
Throughout history, musicians have engaged with familiar and beloved music by reimagining it in their own new ways. They may use melodies as the cantus firmus for new compositions, reharmonize works, transform one style into another, ornament and embellish pieces, or arrange them for novel instrumentation, like modern cover songs. In this new program, The Aulos and the Kithara explore the diverse ways that earlier composers reimagined well known material of their times, with their own creative twist. Some reimaginings involve minor adaptations to the instrumentation, while others reshape the original material into something completely new. This unique trio of recorder, viola da gamba, and the rarely heard harp guitar performs music by Sermisy, Ortiz, Bach, Gounod, and multiple O’Briens that is sure to delight the ears and spark the imagination.
7:30pm - St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 147 Concord Rd. Lincoln, MA
$15-35 general, $5 Card to Culture
https://www.sohipboston.org/
The Aulos and the Kithara: Emily O'Brien, recorders, Michael O'Brien, guitar, harp guitar, Nathan Varga, double bass,
viola da gamba
Throughout history, musicians have engaged with familiar and beloved music by reimagining it in their own new ways. They may use melodies as the cantus firmus for new compositions, reharmonize works, transform one style into another, ornament and embellish pieces, or arrange them for novel instrumentation, like modern cover songs. In this new program, The Aulos and the Kithara explore the diverse ways that earlier composers reimagined well known material of their times, with their own creative twist. Some reimaginings involve minor adaptations to the instrumentation, while others reshape the original material into something completely new. This unique trio of recorder, viola da gamba, and the rarely heard harp guitar performs music by Sermisy, Ortiz, Bach, Gounod, and multiple O’Briens that is sure to delight the ears and spark the imagination.
7:30pm - St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 147 Concord Rd. Lincoln, MA
$15-35 general, $5 Card to Culture
https://www.sohipboston.org/
Wednesday, August 6
Reimaginings
The Aulos and the Kithara: Emily O'Brien, recorders, Michael O'Brien, guitar, harp guitar, Nathan Varga, double bass,
viola da gamba
Throughout history, musicians have engaged with familiar and beloved music by reimagining it in their own new ways. They may use melodies as the cantus firmus for new compositions, reharmonize works, transform one style into another, ornament and embellish pieces, or arrange them for novel instrumentation, like modern cover songs. In this new program, The Aulos and the Kithara explore the diverse ways that earlier composers reimagined well known material of their times, with their own creative twist. Some reimaginings involve minor adaptations to the instrumentation, while others reshape the original material into something completely new. This unique trio of recorder, viola da gamba, and the rarely heard harp guitar performs music by Sermisy, Ortiz, Bach, Gounod, and multiple O’Briens that is sure to delight the ears and spark the imagination.
7:30pm - Chapel at West Parish, 210 Lowell St. Andover, MA
$15-35 general, $5 Card to Culture
https://www.sohipboston.org/
The Aulos and the Kithara: Emily O'Brien, recorders, Michael O'Brien, guitar, harp guitar, Nathan Varga, double bass,
viola da gamba
Throughout history, musicians have engaged with familiar and beloved music by reimagining it in their own new ways. They may use melodies as the cantus firmus for new compositions, reharmonize works, transform one style into another, ornament and embellish pieces, or arrange them for novel instrumentation, like modern cover songs. In this new program, The Aulos and the Kithara explore the diverse ways that earlier composers reimagined well known material of their times, with their own creative twist. Some reimaginings involve minor adaptations to the instrumentation, while others reshape the original material into something completely new. This unique trio of recorder, viola da gamba, and the rarely heard harp guitar performs music by Sermisy, Ortiz, Bach, Gounod, and multiple O’Briens that is sure to delight the ears and spark the imagination.
7:30pm - Chapel at West Parish, 210 Lowell St. Andover, MA
$15-35 general, $5 Card to Culture
https://www.sohipboston.org/
Thursday, August 7
Grace and Grandeur
Ensemble Amphion Baroque: Jesse Lepkoff, traverso, recorder; Na'ama Lion, traverso; Carol Lewis, viola da gamba, Owen Watkins, oboe, recorder, Marina Minkin, harpsichord, Julian Goodwin Ferris, dance
Dialogues in French and Baroque chamber music. Music of Couperin, Rameau, Boismortier, Dieupart, Janitsch, Quantz, and Telemann.
7pm - Jamaica Town Hall, Rte. 30, Jamaica, VT
FREE, donations gratefully accepted
https://www.pikesfallschambermusicfestival.com/2025-dates-and-events.html
Ensemble Amphion Baroque: Jesse Lepkoff, traverso, recorder; Na'ama Lion, traverso; Carol Lewis, viola da gamba, Owen Watkins, oboe, recorder, Marina Minkin, harpsichord, Julian Goodwin Ferris, dance
Dialogues in French and Baroque chamber music. Music of Couperin, Rameau, Boismortier, Dieupart, Janitsch, Quantz, and Telemann.
7pm - Jamaica Town Hall, Rte. 30, Jamaica, VT
FREE, donations gratefully accepted
https://www.pikesfallschambermusicfestival.com/2025-dates-and-events.html
Reimaginings
The Aulos and the Kithara: Emily O'Brien, recorders, Michael O'Brien, guitar, harp guitar, Nathan Varga, double bass,
viola da gamba
Throughout history, musicians have engaged with familiar and beloved music by reimagining it in their own new ways. They may use melodies as the cantus firmus for new compositions, reharmonize works, transform one style into another, ornament and embellish pieces, or arrange them for novel instrumentation, like modern cover songs. In this new program, The Aulos and the Kithara explore the diverse ways that earlier composers reimagined well known material of their times, with their own creative twist. Some reimaginings involve minor adaptations to the instrumentation, while others reshape the original material into something completely new. This unique trio of recorder, viola da gamba, and the rarely heard harp guitar performs music by Sermisy, Ortiz, Bach, Gounod, and multiple O’Briens that is sure to delight the ears and spark the imagination.
7:30pm - Lindsey Chapel at Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St. Boston, MA
$15-35 general, $5 Card to Culture
https://www.sohipboston.org/
The Aulos and the Kithara: Emily O'Brien, recorders, Michael O'Brien, guitar, harp guitar, Nathan Varga, double bass,
viola da gamba
Throughout history, musicians have engaged with familiar and beloved music by reimagining it in their own new ways. They may use melodies as the cantus firmus for new compositions, reharmonize works, transform one style into another, ornament and embellish pieces, or arrange them for novel instrumentation, like modern cover songs. In this new program, The Aulos and the Kithara explore the diverse ways that earlier composers reimagined well known material of their times, with their own creative twist. Some reimaginings involve minor adaptations to the instrumentation, while others reshape the original material into something completely new. This unique trio of recorder, viola da gamba, and the rarely heard harp guitar performs music by Sermisy, Ortiz, Bach, Gounod, and multiple O’Briens that is sure to delight the ears and spark the imagination.
7:30pm - Lindsey Chapel at Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St. Boston, MA
$15-35 general, $5 Card to Culture
https://www.sohipboston.org/
Friday, August 8
Golden Rule: Songs of Corruption and Justice
Meravelha: Teri Kowiak, voice, artistic director, Joy Grimes, vielle, Barbara Allen Hill, voice, percussion, Jaya Lakshminarayanan, voice, harp, Dan Meyers, voice, winds, percussion, Eric Miller, voice, hurdy gurdy, Catherine Stein, voice, winds
The quest for political power has changed little over the centuries. Kings and Presidents, popes and senators, all have their partisans, their detractors, their scandals, and their victories. Long before today's 24-hour news cycle, the propaganda machine ran on verse. Meravelha’s timely tour of Medieval political songs explores themes of nationalism, corruption, greed, propaganda, and justice for the common people. The program includes songs of the troubadours, works by Philip the Chancellor and Robert Morton, and selections from the Roman de Fauvel, the Trinity Carol Roll, the Notre Dame conductus repertoire, and the Carmina Burana. Between songs, the performers provide cultural and historical context for the music, and modern readings from social media and public commentary connect these works to our contemporary experiences.
7:30pm - YouTube
FREE to watch, and donations warmly encouraged. Video remains available to watch.
www.sohipboston.org
Meravelha: Teri Kowiak, voice, artistic director, Joy Grimes, vielle, Barbara Allen Hill, voice, percussion, Jaya Lakshminarayanan, voice, harp, Dan Meyers, voice, winds, percussion, Eric Miller, voice, hurdy gurdy, Catherine Stein, voice, winds
The quest for political power has changed little over the centuries. Kings and Presidents, popes and senators, all have their partisans, their detractors, their scandals, and their victories. Long before today's 24-hour news cycle, the propaganda machine ran on verse. Meravelha’s timely tour of Medieval political songs explores themes of nationalism, corruption, greed, propaganda, and justice for the common people. The program includes songs of the troubadours, works by Philip the Chancellor and Robert Morton, and selections from the Roman de Fauvel, the Trinity Carol Roll, the Notre Dame conductus repertoire, and the Carmina Burana. Between songs, the performers provide cultural and historical context for the music, and modern readings from social media and public commentary connect these works to our contemporary experiences.
7:30pm - YouTube
FREE to watch, and donations warmly encouraged. Video remains available to watch.
www.sohipboston.org
Wednesday, August 20
Summer Sing with Convivium Musicum
We're excited to get back into making music and would love to have you join us at our Summer Sing this year. This festive gathering will be at our usual rehearsal time on Wednesday evening and feature a preview of pieces we're considering for the year. Come sing with us and meet the group!
7pm - All Saints Parish, 1773 Beacon St. Brookline, MA
Free
https://convivium.org/
We're excited to get back into making music and would love to have you join us at our Summer Sing this year. This festive gathering will be at our usual rehearsal time on Wednesday evening and feature a preview of pieces we're considering for the year. Come sing with us and meet the group!
7pm - All Saints Parish, 1773 Beacon St. Brookline, MA
Free
https://convivium.org/
Friday, August 22
Reimaginings - Virtual Premiere
The Aulos and the Kithara: Emily O'Brien, recorders, voice, Michael O'Brien, guitar, harp guitar, voice, Nathan Varga, double bass, viola da gamba
Throughout history, musicians have engaged with familiar and beloved music by reimagining it in their own new ways. They may use melodies as the cantus firmus for new compositions, reharmonize works, transform one style into another, ornament and embellish pieces, or arrange them for novel instrumentation, like modern cover songs. In this new program, The Aulos and the Kithara explore the diverse ways that earlier composers reimagined well known material of their times, with their own creative twist. Some reimaginings involve minor adaptations to the instrumentation, while others reshape the original material into something completely new. This unique trio of recorder, viola da gamba, and the rarely heard harp guitar performs music by Sermisy, Ortiz, Bach, Gounod, and multiple O’Briens that is sure to delight the ears and spark the imagination.
7:30pm - YouTube
FREE to watch, donations encouraged, video remains available
The Aulos and the Kithara: Emily O'Brien, recorders, voice, Michael O'Brien, guitar, harp guitar, voice, Nathan Varga, double bass, viola da gamba
Throughout history, musicians have engaged with familiar and beloved music by reimagining it in their own new ways. They may use melodies as the cantus firmus for new compositions, reharmonize works, transform one style into another, ornament and embellish pieces, or arrange them for novel instrumentation, like modern cover songs. In this new program, The Aulos and the Kithara explore the diverse ways that earlier composers reimagined well known material of their times, with their own creative twist. Some reimaginings involve minor adaptations to the instrumentation, while others reshape the original material into something completely new. This unique trio of recorder, viola da gamba, and the rarely heard harp guitar performs music by Sermisy, Ortiz, Bach, Gounod, and multiple O’Briens that is sure to delight the ears and spark the imagination.
7:30pm - YouTube
FREE to watch, donations encouraged, video remains available
Wednesday, August 27
Rathom and Mani: The Lesser-Known Composers of Jewish Amsterdam
Kevin Lubin, presenter
Abraham Rathom and M. Mani were two Jewish composers working in Amsterdam in the 18th century. Although their music has been preserved in manuscripts, we know next to nothing about their lives. Come to experience this music, some of which probably has not been performed in over a century, with a historically informed ensemble of local singers and instrumentalists. Enjoy a short presentation as we discuss why this music has been preserved, what we do know about Rathom and Mani's lives, and why it is important that we keep this tradition alive today.
8pm - Lehrhaus, 425 Washington St. Somerville, MA
$10-54
https://www.lehr.haus/classes/rathom-and-mani-the-lesser-known-composers-of-jewish-amsterdam
Kevin Lubin, presenter
Abraham Rathom and M. Mani were two Jewish composers working in Amsterdam in the 18th century. Although their music has been preserved in manuscripts, we know next to nothing about their lives. Come to experience this music, some of which probably has not been performed in over a century, with a historically informed ensemble of local singers and instrumentalists. Enjoy a short presentation as we discuss why this music has been preserved, what we do know about Rathom and Mani's lives, and why it is important that we keep this tradition alive today.
8pm - Lehrhaus, 425 Washington St. Somerville, MA
$10-54
https://www.lehr.haus/classes/rathom-and-mani-the-lesser-known-composers-of-jewish-amsterdam