Friday, May 1
Machaut Weekend: Opening Festivities: Keynote, Performance & Sing-Along
Blue Heron (Scott Metcalfe, director)
Our celebration of Machaut begins with a keynote talk by one of the world’s leading scholars of 14th-century music, Anne Stone (CUNY Graduate Center), performances of pieces in several of the genres represented in Machaut’s oeuvre, and a sing-along of the Kyrie from the Messe de Nostre Dame.
7:30pm - The Allen Center, 35 Webster St. West Newton, MA
$11.50-$32.50
https://www.blueheron.org/machaut-weekend/
Blue Heron (Scott Metcalfe, director)
Our celebration of Machaut begins with a keynote talk by one of the world’s leading scholars of 14th-century music, Anne Stone (CUNY Graduate Center), performances of pieces in several of the genres represented in Machaut’s oeuvre, and a sing-along of the Kyrie from the Messe de Nostre Dame.
7:30pm - The Allen Center, 35 Webster St. West Newton, MA
$11.50-$32.50
https://www.blueheron.org/machaut-weekend/
Saturday, May 2
Machaut Weekend: Talks & Demonstrations: Machaut & Nature's Children
Blue Heron (Scott Metcalfe, director)
Machaut was both a poet and a composer, and he took great pains to preserve his artistic creations in complete-works manuscripts that were lavishly illustrated and illuminated. This pair of talks by Ardis Butterfield of Yale University, a specialist in medieval French literature and music, and Domenic Leo, the world’s foremost expert on the Machaut illustrations, offers a guide to the forms, genres, and themes of 14th-century lyric poetry and a survey of the visual art in the Machaut manuscripts. We’ll also include a demonstration of middle French pronunciation.
10:00am - Margaret Jewett Hall at First Church in Cambridge, 11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA
Free, no ticket required
https://www.blueheron.org/machaut-weekend/
Blue Heron (Scott Metcalfe, director)
Machaut was both a poet and a composer, and he took great pains to preserve his artistic creations in complete-works manuscripts that were lavishly illustrated and illuminated. This pair of talks by Ardis Butterfield of Yale University, a specialist in medieval French literature and music, and Domenic Leo, the world’s foremost expert on the Machaut illustrations, offers a guide to the forms, genres, and themes of 14th-century lyric poetry and a survey of the visual art in the Machaut manuscripts. We’ll also include a demonstration of middle French pronunciation.
10:00am - Margaret Jewett Hall at First Church in Cambridge, 11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA
Free, no ticket required
https://www.blueheron.org/machaut-weekend/
Le grant rhetorique: The Music & Poetry of Guillaume de Machaut
Blue Heron (Scott Metcalfe, director)
A feast of songs and motets by the most famous poet and composer of the 14th century. Experience a broad range of Machaut’s captivating secular music—by far the largest part of his output—including the lay, the most virtuosic of the old forms; the polytextual motet, combining French courtly texts with plainchant melodies deployed allegorically; and the three modern lyric forms codified by Machaut himself: the ballade, virelai, and rondeau.
Tickets $11.50-$95.50, Under 18 FREE
2pm - First Church Congregational, 11 Garden Street, Cambridge
https://www.blueheron.org/concerts/le-grant-rhetorique-machaut/
Blue Heron (Scott Metcalfe, director)
A feast of songs and motets by the most famous poet and composer of the 14th century. Experience a broad range of Machaut’s captivating secular music—by far the largest part of his output—including the lay, the most virtuosic of the old forms; the polytextual motet, combining French courtly texts with plainchant melodies deployed allegorically; and the three modern lyric forms codified by Machaut himself: the ballade, virelai, and rondeau.
Tickets $11.50-$95.50, Under 18 FREE
2pm - First Church Congregational, 11 Garden Street, Cambridge
https://www.blueheron.org/concerts/le-grant-rhetorique-machaut/
Making Overtures: Overtures and Overture Selections by Telemann, Bach, Zelenka and Fischer
Arcadia Players (Andrus Madsen, director)
The centerpiece of this joyous concert will be Telemann's own "Water Music," the glorious Hamburger Ebb' und Fluth (Hamburg Ebb and Flow), a musical homage to the city where the composer lived and worked for over 40 years. Telemann's tribute captures various moods of the Elbe River as it makes its way through the city, while also honoring a variety of water-deities and even celebrating the local boatmen with some boisterous sailors' dances.
2:30pm - Wesley Methodist Church, Hadley, MA
https://www.arcadiaplayers.org/
Arcadia Players (Andrus Madsen, director)
The centerpiece of this joyous concert will be Telemann's own "Water Music," the glorious Hamburger Ebb' und Fluth (Hamburg Ebb and Flow), a musical homage to the city where the composer lived and worked for over 40 years. Telemann's tribute captures various moods of the Elbe River as it makes its way through the city, while also honoring a variety of water-deities and even celebrating the local boatmen with some boisterous sailors' dances.
2:30pm - Wesley Methodist Church, Hadley, MA
https://www.arcadiaplayers.org/
The Organ Masters
Peter Sykes rouses the great Roosevelt Organ at the First Congregational Church in Great Barrington in a program of works from the great French organ tradition that brings the beauty and power of this cultural treasure to life.
3pm - First Congregational Church, Great Barrington, MA
$40-45
https://berkshirebach.org/events
Peter Sykes rouses the great Roosevelt Organ at the First Congregational Church in Great Barrington in a program of works from the great French organ tradition that brings the beauty and power of this cultural treasure to life.
3pm - First Congregational Church, Great Barrington, MA
$40-45
https://berkshirebach.org/events
Monteverdi and Schütz
The Jameson Singers
Join the Jameson Singers in celebration of their 15th anniversary for a concert of Baroque blockbusters, including Claudio Monteverdi’s stunning sestina setting, Lagrime d’amante al sepolcro dell’amata and Heinrich Schütz’s profoundly moving Das ist mir lieb. Along with more by Monteverdi and Schütz, the performances will also include Robert Lucas Pearsall’s beloved work Lay A Garland, and Munus by contemporary composer Steven Sametz, written especially for the group’s founder, Dr. Jameson Marvin.
7:30pm - 1st Church Congregational, 11 Garden St. Cambridge, MA
https://www.jamesonsingers.org/
The Jameson Singers
Join the Jameson Singers in celebration of their 15th anniversary for a concert of Baroque blockbusters, including Claudio Monteverdi’s stunning sestina setting, Lagrime d’amante al sepolcro dell’amata and Heinrich Schütz’s profoundly moving Das ist mir lieb. Along with more by Monteverdi and Schütz, the performances will also include Robert Lucas Pearsall’s beloved work Lay A Garland, and Munus by contemporary composer Steven Sametz, written especially for the group’s founder, Dr. Jameson Marvin.
7:30pm - 1st Church Congregational, 11 Garden St. Cambridge, MA
https://www.jamesonsingers.org/
Machaut Weekend: Candlelight Concerts: Messe de Nostre dame
Blue Heron (Scott Metcalfe, director)
Join us on Saturday evening for an intimate performance of Machaut’s entrancing Messe de Nostre Dame in the most gothic venue in Boston, lit entirely by candles—as close as we could come to the piece’s likely original context, a Saturday evening Lady Mass at a side altar in Reims Cathedral. These performances will take place at 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM.
7:00pm - Lindsey Chapel at Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury Street, Boston, MA
$11.50-$37.50
https://www.blueheron.org/machaut-weekend/
Blue Heron (Scott Metcalfe, director)
Join us on Saturday evening for an intimate performance of Machaut’s entrancing Messe de Nostre Dame in the most gothic venue in Boston, lit entirely by candles—as close as we could come to the piece’s likely original context, a Saturday evening Lady Mass at a side altar in Reims Cathedral. These performances will take place at 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM.
7:00pm - Lindsey Chapel at Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury Street, Boston, MA
$11.50-$37.50
https://www.blueheron.org/machaut-weekend/
Machaut Weekend: Candlelight Concerts: Messe de Nostre dame
Blue Heron (Scott Metcalfe, director)
Join us on Saturday evening for an intimate performance of Machaut’s entrancing Messe de Nostre Dame in the most gothic venue in Boston, lit entirely by candles—as close as we could come to the piece’s likely original context, a Saturday evening Lady Mass at a side altar in Reims Cathedral. These performances will take place at 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM.
8:30pm - Lindsey Chapel at Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury Street, Boston, MA
$11.50-$37.50
https://www.blueheron.org/machaut-weekend/
Blue Heron (Scott Metcalfe, director)
Join us on Saturday evening for an intimate performance of Machaut’s entrancing Messe de Nostre Dame in the most gothic venue in Boston, lit entirely by candles—as close as we could come to the piece’s likely original context, a Saturday evening Lady Mass at a side altar in Reims Cathedral. These performances will take place at 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM.
8:30pm - Lindsey Chapel at Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury Street, Boston, MA
$11.50-$37.50
https://www.blueheron.org/machaut-weekend/
Sunday, May 3
BRS Monthly Meeting
The Boston Recorder Society is excited to return to a full season of monthly meetings for the first time since the pandemic. If you play recorders, baroque flute, early winds (including reeds and brass), or early strings, we look forward to making music with you. Please join us for our 70th year of playing together! Visit our Registration page to sign up.
1-3:30pm - Lesley University building at 1815 Massachusetts Ave. (Porter Square) Cambridge, MA
$25-30
http://bostonrecorders.org/
The Boston Recorder Society is excited to return to a full season of monthly meetings for the first time since the pandemic. If you play recorders, baroque flute, early winds (including reeds and brass), or early strings, we look forward to making music with you. Please join us for our 70th year of playing together! Visit our Registration page to sign up.
1-3:30pm - Lesley University building at 1815 Massachusetts Ave. (Porter Square) Cambridge, MA
$25-30
http://bostonrecorders.org/
Monteverdi and Schütz
The Jameson Singers
Join the Jameson Singers in celebration of their 15th anniversary for a concert of Baroque blockbusters, including Claudio Monteverdi’s stunning sestina setting, Lagrime d’amante al sepolcro dell’amata and Heinrich Schütz’s profoundly moving Das ist mir lieb. Along with more by Monteverdi and Schütz, the performances will also include Robert Lucas Pearsall’s beloved work Lay A Garland, and Munus by contemporary composer Steven Sametz, written especially for the group’s founder, Dr. Jameson Marvin.
3pm - Second Church, 60 Highland St. Newton, MA
$15-$45
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984716826455?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Jameson Singers
Join the Jameson Singers in celebration of their 15th anniversary for a concert of Baroque blockbusters, including Claudio Monteverdi’s stunning sestina setting, Lagrime d’amante al sepolcro dell’amata and Heinrich Schütz’s profoundly moving Das ist mir lieb. Along with more by Monteverdi and Schütz, the performances will also include Robert Lucas Pearsall’s beloved work Lay A Garland, and Munus by contemporary composer Steven Sametz, written especially for the group’s founder, Dr. Jameson Marvin.
3pm - Second Church, 60 Highland St. Newton, MA
$15-$45
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984716826455?aff=oddtdtcreator
Machaut Weekend: Cabaret Concert: Machaut & the Ars subtilior
Blue Heron (Scott Metcalfe, director)
Wrap up the weekend with a program connecting Machaut to the next generation. Late-14th-century Ars subtilior (the “more subtle art”) composers built on his work, crafting songs about mysterious, smoky speculators known as fumeurs. Enjoy projected texts and illustrations, a taste of French food & drink, and—as an extra treat—learn how to sing and dance a virelai!
6:00pm - The Allen Center, 35 Webster St. West Newton, MA
$11.50-$57.50
https://www.blueheron.org/machaut-weekend/
Blue Heron (Scott Metcalfe, director)
Wrap up the weekend with a program connecting Machaut to the next generation. Late-14th-century Ars subtilior (the “more subtle art”) composers built on his work, crafting songs about mysterious, smoky speculators known as fumeurs. Enjoy projected texts and illustrations, a taste of French food & drink, and—as an extra treat—learn how to sing and dance a virelai!
6:00pm - The Allen Center, 35 Webster St. West Newton, MA
$11.50-$57.50
https://www.blueheron.org/machaut-weekend/
Friday, May 8
All in the Family
Sarasa Ensemble: Daniel Bates, oboe; Christina Day Martinson, Rebecca Nelson, Danilo Bonina, violins; Anna Griffis, viola; Jennifer Morsches, Timothy Merton, cellos; John McKean, harpsichord
Sarasa traces the extended Bach family tree and its many musical talents. 'All in the Family' highlights works for oboe, strings and continuo by sons Wilhelm Friedemann and Carl Philipp Emanuel, cousin Johann Bernhard, wife Anna Magdalena & the master himself, Johann Sebastian Bach.
7pm - Brattleboro Music Center, 72 Blanche Moyse Way, Brattleboro, VT
$25
www.bmcvt.org
Sarasa Ensemble: Daniel Bates, oboe; Christina Day Martinson, Rebecca Nelson, Danilo Bonina, violins; Anna Griffis, viola; Jennifer Morsches, Timothy Merton, cellos; John McKean, harpsichord
Sarasa traces the extended Bach family tree and its many musical talents. 'All in the Family' highlights works for oboe, strings and continuo by sons Wilhelm Friedemann and Carl Philipp Emanuel, cousin Johann Bernhard, wife Anna Magdalena & the master himself, Johann Sebastian Bach.
7pm - Brattleboro Music Center, 72 Blanche Moyse Way, Brattleboro, VT
$25
www.bmcvt.org
Where shall I fly? Eclectic music for String Quartet, Harpsichord, and Voice
Tiny Glass Tavern: Sophie Michaux, mezzo-soprano, Rafa Prendergast, violin, Kate Goddard, violin, Allison Monroe, viola, Cullen O'Neil, cello, Benjamin Katz, harpsichord, Adam Simon, bass
Enter this warm, welcoming space and pour yourself a little drink or ten, sampling sips of early music, French chansons, opera arias, art and folk songs, new compositions, and more. You’ll hear some Handel, Rossini, Price, Converse, Vivaldi, and music written by the Tiny Glass artists, performed in delightfully unexpected arrangements. Tiny Glass Tavern is a joyful celebration of musical variety, texture, and experimentation. Their debut album Let Us Dance, Let Us Sing came out on PARMA Recordings in April 2025. So pull up a chair, take off your coat, and let them pour you a tiny glass of something delightful, unexpected, and wonderful.
7pm - Margaret Jewett Hall, First Church, 11 Garden St. Cambridge, MA
https://www.tinyglasstavern.com/events.html#/
Tiny Glass Tavern: Sophie Michaux, mezzo-soprano, Rafa Prendergast, violin, Kate Goddard, violin, Allison Monroe, viola, Cullen O'Neil, cello, Benjamin Katz, harpsichord, Adam Simon, bass
Enter this warm, welcoming space and pour yourself a little drink or ten, sampling sips of early music, French chansons, opera arias, art and folk songs, new compositions, and more. You’ll hear some Handel, Rossini, Price, Converse, Vivaldi, and music written by the Tiny Glass artists, performed in delightfully unexpected arrangements. Tiny Glass Tavern is a joyful celebration of musical variety, texture, and experimentation. Their debut album Let Us Dance, Let Us Sing came out on PARMA Recordings in April 2025. So pull up a chair, take off your coat, and let them pour you a tiny glass of something delightful, unexpected, and wonderful.
7pm - Margaret Jewett Hall, First Church, 11 Garden St. Cambridge, MA
https://www.tinyglasstavern.com/events.html#/
Williams Chamber Choir Spring Concert
Williams Chamber Choir conducted by Anna Lenti, with period ensemble.
The spring concert features Bach's Christ lag in Todesbanden BWV 4 and Buxtehude's "Ad Manus" and "Ad Latus" with period instruments. This concert is part of the Williams College Department of Music's 2025-2026 season.
7:30 PM - Chapin Hall, Williams College
Free and open to the public
Williams Chamber Choir conducted by Anna Lenti, with period ensemble.
The spring concert features Bach's Christ lag in Todesbanden BWV 4 and Buxtehude's "Ad Manus" and "Ad Latus" with period instruments. This concert is part of the Williams College Department of Music's 2025-2026 season.
7:30 PM - Chapin Hall, Williams College
Free and open to the public
Ahi Lasso!
Tactus (Hugh Hinton, director)
Tactus is a choir that specializes in singing Renaissance a cappella music, presenting programs twice yearly. Tactus’s spring concert offers music from the great Renaissance master Orlando di Lasso and some other contemporary ladies and gentlemen. This varied program goes from the liturgical, to the non-liturgical sacred, from “high” secular music (motets in Latin through Italian madrigals), all the way to the most profane (drinking and lewd songs). All of this 5 different languages and in style spanning from simple chordal settings to the most complex polyphony.
7:30pm - St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 838 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA
https://www.tactusensemble.com/
Tactus (Hugh Hinton, director)
Tactus is a choir that specializes in singing Renaissance a cappella music, presenting programs twice yearly. Tactus’s spring concert offers music from the great Renaissance master Orlando di Lasso and some other contemporary ladies and gentlemen. This varied program goes from the liturgical, to the non-liturgical sacred, from “high” secular music (motets in Latin through Italian madrigals), all the way to the most profane (drinking and lewd songs). All of this 5 different languages and in style spanning from simple chordal settings to the most complex polyphony.
7:30pm - St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 838 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA
https://www.tactusensemble.com/
Music from 17th-century South Germany: Bertali, Schmelzer, Biber, Capricornus
Newton Baroque: Susanna Ogata, violin, Laura Jeppesen, viola da gamba, Andrus Madsen, harpsichord
Long before Mozart, Vienna was already an important musical center. This concert highlights musicians active in mid-17th-century Vienna. Their music is full of invention, wit, and charm, with a wide expressive range, at times sounding as if from another sphere, and at others like the music of a farmer’s fiddle.
7:30 pm - Goethe-Institut, 170 Beacon St., Boston, MA
https://www.newtonbaroque.org/concerts.html
Newton Baroque: Susanna Ogata, violin, Laura Jeppesen, viola da gamba, Andrus Madsen, harpsichord
Long before Mozart, Vienna was already an important musical center. This concert highlights musicians active in mid-17th-century Vienna. Their music is full of invention, wit, and charm, with a wide expressive range, at times sounding as if from another sphere, and at others like the music of a farmer’s fiddle.
7:30 pm - Goethe-Institut, 170 Beacon St., Boston, MA
https://www.newtonbaroque.org/concerts.html
Saturday, May 9
All in the Family
Sarasa Ensemble: Daniel Bates, oboe; Christina Day Martinson, Rebecca Nelson, Danilo Bonina, violins; Anna Griffis, viola; Jennifer Morsches, Timothy Merton, cellos; John McKean, harpsichord
Sarasa traces the extended Bach family tree and its many musical talents. 'All in the Family' highlights works for oboe, strings and continuo by sons Wilhelm Friedemann and Carl Philipp Emanuel, cousin Johann Bernhard, wife Anna Magdalena & the master himself, Johann Sebastian Bach.
7pm - Friends Meeting House, 5 Longfellow Park, Cambridge, MA
$30
www.bmcvt.org
Sarasa Ensemble: Daniel Bates, oboe; Christina Day Martinson, Rebecca Nelson, Danilo Bonina, violins; Anna Griffis, viola; Jennifer Morsches, Timothy Merton, cellos; John McKean, harpsichord
Sarasa traces the extended Bach family tree and its many musical talents. 'All in the Family' highlights works for oboe, strings and continuo by sons Wilhelm Friedemann and Carl Philipp Emanuel, cousin Johann Bernhard, wife Anna Magdalena & the master himself, Johann Sebastian Bach.
7pm - Friends Meeting House, 5 Longfellow Park, Cambridge, MA
$30
www.bmcvt.org
Music from 17th Century South Germany: Bertali, Schmelzer, Biber, Capricornus
Newton Baroque: Susanna Ogata, violin, Laura Jeppesen, viola da gamba, Andrus Madsen, harpsichord
Long before Mozart, Vienna was already an important musical center. This concert highlights musicians active in mid-17th-century Vienna. Their music is full of invention, wit, and charm, with a wide expressive range, at times sounding as if from another sphere, and at others like the music of a farmer’s fiddle.
7:30pm - Nathaniel Allen House, 35 Webster St., Newton, MA
https://www.newtonbaroque.org/concerts.html
Newton Baroque: Susanna Ogata, violin, Laura Jeppesen, viola da gamba, Andrus Madsen, harpsichord
Long before Mozart, Vienna was already an important musical center. This concert highlights musicians active in mid-17th-century Vienna. Their music is full of invention, wit, and charm, with a wide expressive range, at times sounding as if from another sphere, and at others like the music of a farmer’s fiddle.
7:30pm - Nathaniel Allen House, 35 Webster St., Newton, MA
https://www.newtonbaroque.org/concerts.html
Where shall I fly? Eclectic music for String Quartet, Harpsichord, and Voice
Tiny Glass Tavern: Sophie Michaux, mezzo-soprano, Rafa Prendergast, violin, Kate Goddard, violin, Allison Monroe, viola, Cullen O'Neil, cello, Benjamin Katz, harpsichord, Adam Simon, bass
Enter this warm, welcoming space and pour yourself a little drink or ten, sampling sips of early music, French chansons, opera arias, art and folk songs, new compositions, and more. You’ll hear some Handel, Rossini, Price, Converse, Vivaldi, and music written by the Tiny Glass artists, performed in delightfully unexpected arrangements. Tiny Glass Tavern is a joyful celebration of musical variety, texture, and experimentation. Their debut album Let Us Dance, Let Us Sing came out on PARMA Recordings in April 2025. So pull up a chair, take off your coat, and let them pour you a tiny glass of something delightful, unexpected, and wonderful.
7.30pm - Asbury Hall at Trinity United Methodist Church, 361 Sumner Ave. Springfield, MA
https://www.tinyglasstavern.com/events.html#/
Tiny Glass Tavern: Sophie Michaux, mezzo-soprano, Rafa Prendergast, violin, Kate Goddard, violin, Allison Monroe, viola, Cullen O'Neil, cello, Benjamin Katz, harpsichord, Adam Simon, bass
Enter this warm, welcoming space and pour yourself a little drink or ten, sampling sips of early music, French chansons, opera arias, art and folk songs, new compositions, and more. You’ll hear some Handel, Rossini, Price, Converse, Vivaldi, and music written by the Tiny Glass artists, performed in delightfully unexpected arrangements. Tiny Glass Tavern is a joyful celebration of musical variety, texture, and experimentation. Their debut album Let Us Dance, Let Us Sing came out on PARMA Recordings in April 2025. So pull up a chair, take off your coat, and let them pour you a tiny glass of something delightful, unexpected, and wonderful.
7.30pm - Asbury Hall at Trinity United Methodist Church, 361 Sumner Ave. Springfield, MA
https://www.tinyglasstavern.com/events.html#/
Sunday, May 10
All in the Family
Sarasa Ensemble: Daniel Bates, oboe; Christina Day Martinson, Rebecca Nelson, Danilo Bonina, violins; Anna Griffis, viola; Jennifer Morsches, Timothy Merton, cellos; John McKean, harpsichord
Sarasa traces the extended Bach family tree and its many musical talents. 'All in the Family' highlights works for oboe, strings and continuo by sons Wilhelm Friedemann and Carl Philipp Emanuel, cousin Johann Bernhard, wife Anna Magdalena & the master himself, Johann Sebastian Bach.
3:30pm - Follen Church, 755 Massachusetts Ave. Lexington, MA
$25
www.bmcvt.org
Sarasa Ensemble: Daniel Bates, oboe; Christina Day Martinson, Rebecca Nelson, Danilo Bonina, violins; Anna Griffis, viola; Jennifer Morsches, Timothy Merton, cellos; John McKean, harpsichord
Sarasa traces the extended Bach family tree and its many musical talents. 'All in the Family' highlights works for oboe, strings and continuo by sons Wilhelm Friedemann and Carl Philipp Emanuel, cousin Johann Bernhard, wife Anna Magdalena & the master himself, Johann Sebastian Bach.
3:30pm - Follen Church, 755 Massachusetts Ave. Lexington, MA
$25
www.bmcvt.org
Friday, May 15
Cruda Amarilli
Tiny Glass Camerata: Sophie Michaux, mezzo-soprano, Dani Zanuttini-Frank, lute, theorbo, Adam Simon, bass
Led by Sophie Michaux and Adam Simon, our very own Valley based ensemble Tiny Glass Camerata offers a selection of joyful madrigals, songs, and chansons by Dowland, Strozzi, Monteverdi, Purcell, Del Melle and more. Join us in the delight of expressive music and colorful poetry of 16th and 17th century France, Italy, and England. Mezzo-soprano and artistic director Sophie Michaux will be joined by Dani Zanuttini-Frank for a selection of lute songs by John Dowland.
7pm - Edwards Church, Northampton MA
https://www.tinyglasstavern.com/events.html#/
Tiny Glass Camerata: Sophie Michaux, mezzo-soprano, Dani Zanuttini-Frank, lute, theorbo, Adam Simon, bass
Led by Sophie Michaux and Adam Simon, our very own Valley based ensemble Tiny Glass Camerata offers a selection of joyful madrigals, songs, and chansons by Dowland, Strozzi, Monteverdi, Purcell, Del Melle and more. Join us in the delight of expressive music and colorful poetry of 16th and 17th century France, Italy, and England. Mezzo-soprano and artistic director Sophie Michaux will be joined by Dani Zanuttini-Frank for a selection of lute songs by John Dowland.
7pm - Edwards Church, Northampton MA
https://www.tinyglasstavern.com/events.html#/
The King of Denmark's Health
El Dorado Ensemble: Carol Lewis, Karen Burciaga, Mai-Lan Broekman, James Perretta, Alice Mroszczyk, viols; Olav Chris Henriksen, lute
Renaissance music from King Christian IV's court, with English and Scandinavian canzonas and dances by Dowland, Borchgrevinck, Schop, Thomas Simpson and others.
8pm - Lindsay Chapel at First Church Congregational, 11 Garden St. Cambridge, MA
https://www.duomaresienne.com/music-for-viols-and-friends-2025-26
El Dorado Ensemble: Carol Lewis, Karen Burciaga, Mai-Lan Broekman, James Perretta, Alice Mroszczyk, viols; Olav Chris Henriksen, lute
Renaissance music from King Christian IV's court, with English and Scandinavian canzonas and dances by Dowland, Borchgrevinck, Schop, Thomas Simpson and others.
8pm - Lindsay Chapel at First Church Congregational, 11 Garden St. Cambridge, MA
https://www.duomaresienne.com/music-for-viols-and-friends-2025-26
Saturday, May 16
Fugues & Fire: Masterworks by Bach & Vivaldi
Join Aurora Camerata, under the direction of Artistic Director James Kennerley, and ChoralArt Camerata (Robert Russell, Music Director) for a stunning evening of historical performance at St. Luke’s Cathedral in Portland, Maine. The program features four iconic Baroque works inspired by the seasons, including the ever-vibrant Concerto for Two Trumpets by Vivaldi, the joyous splendor of Vivaldi’s “Gloria”, the virtuosic Jig Fugue for organ solo, and the majestic grandeur of Bach’s Magnificat.
3pm - St. Luke's Cathedral, Portland, ME
https://auroracamerata.org/concert/fugues-fire/
Join Aurora Camerata, under the direction of Artistic Director James Kennerley, and ChoralArt Camerata (Robert Russell, Music Director) for a stunning evening of historical performance at St. Luke’s Cathedral in Portland, Maine. The program features four iconic Baroque works inspired by the seasons, including the ever-vibrant Concerto for Two Trumpets by Vivaldi, the joyous splendor of Vivaldi’s “Gloria”, the virtuosic Jig Fugue for organ solo, and the majestic grandeur of Bach’s Magnificat.
3pm - St. Luke's Cathedral, Portland, ME
https://auroracamerata.org/concert/fugues-fire/
Worthy of the Highest Praise: Bembo and Vivaldi
Cappella Clausura
Are you familiar with the name “Antonia Bembo”? How about “Antonio Vivaldi”? I’d wager that you’re familiar with the latter but not the former - which is exactly the point. Antonia Bembo was an Italian composer and singer of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. The reason you haven’t heard of her isn’t because her music is underwhelming: Bembo’s talent actually took her from Italy to France, where she was employed by King Louis XIV as a composer and singer. Her music has been unduly neglected because of her gender; she is every bit as good as her male contemporaries, and we’re proving it by putting her music side-by-side with the Vivaldi Gloria - one of the classics of the choral repertoire - and letting you draw your own conclusions. According to one etymology, the name “Antonia/o means “worthy of praise”. In this little-heard work by Antonia Bembo, you’ll hear that she’s just as praiseworthy as any Antonio. Featuring music by Antonia Bembo, Antonio Vivaldi, and others
4PM - Grace Episcopal Church, Newton, MA
https://www.clausura.org/
Cappella Clausura
Are you familiar with the name “Antonia Bembo”? How about “Antonio Vivaldi”? I’d wager that you’re familiar with the latter but not the former - which is exactly the point. Antonia Bembo was an Italian composer and singer of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. The reason you haven’t heard of her isn’t because her music is underwhelming: Bembo’s talent actually took her from Italy to France, where she was employed by King Louis XIV as a composer and singer. Her music has been unduly neglected because of her gender; she is every bit as good as her male contemporaries, and we’re proving it by putting her music side-by-side with the Vivaldi Gloria - one of the classics of the choral repertoire - and letting you draw your own conclusions. According to one etymology, the name “Antonia/o means “worthy of praise”. In this little-heard work by Antonia Bembo, you’ll hear that she’s just as praiseworthy as any Antonio. Featuring music by Antonia Bembo, Antonio Vivaldi, and others
4PM - Grace Episcopal Church, Newton, MA
https://www.clausura.org/
Talk About Bach
Andrew Koutroubas, cello
Experience Bach’s intimate, and timeless “Suites for Unaccompanied Cello” performed on a historical, gut strung, cello typical of Bach’s time (1685-1750). Through these cello suites, Bach unites varied cultures and styles by including six pieces in each suite characteristic to those different cultures. Each suite begins with a prelude – a meandering, wandering fantasia traversing the many colors, tonalities, and range of the cello. Followed by five dances. Before the performance, enjoy light refreshments while Andrew Koutroubas gives a brief talk about Bach’s life, the time in which he lived, and the varied characteristics and dances of Germany, France, Spain, and Italy represented in Bach’s cello suites. Generously hosted by the Hancock Historical Society, this evening will welcome you to the Orland Eaton room on the second floor ballroom of the Charles Symonds house, built 1808-1809. Home to the HHS Museum since 1903, the house has served as a residence, tavern, dormitory and boarding house. This performance, including the pre-concert talk, will run approximately one hour and thirty minutes.
7pm - Hancock Historical Society, 7 Main Street, Hancock, NH
Free and open to the public, however tickets are limited, and online RSVP is required.
https://silentwoodscollective.org/event/talk-about-bach/
Andrew Koutroubas, cello
Experience Bach’s intimate, and timeless “Suites for Unaccompanied Cello” performed on a historical, gut strung, cello typical of Bach’s time (1685-1750). Through these cello suites, Bach unites varied cultures and styles by including six pieces in each suite characteristic to those different cultures. Each suite begins with a prelude – a meandering, wandering fantasia traversing the many colors, tonalities, and range of the cello. Followed by five dances. Before the performance, enjoy light refreshments while Andrew Koutroubas gives a brief talk about Bach’s life, the time in which he lived, and the varied characteristics and dances of Germany, France, Spain, and Italy represented in Bach’s cello suites. Generously hosted by the Hancock Historical Society, this evening will welcome you to the Orland Eaton room on the second floor ballroom of the Charles Symonds house, built 1808-1809. Home to the HHS Museum since 1903, the house has served as a residence, tavern, dormitory and boarding house. This performance, including the pre-concert talk, will run approximately one hour and thirty minutes.
7pm - Hancock Historical Society, 7 Main Street, Hancock, NH
Free and open to the public, however tickets are limited, and online RSVP is required.
https://silentwoodscollective.org/event/talk-about-bach/
Sunday, May 17
The King of Denmark's Health
El Dorado Ensemble: Carol Lewis, Karen Burciaga, Mai-Lan Broekman, James Perretta, Alice Mroszczyk, viols; Olav Chris Henriksen, lute
Celebrate Norway's Constitution Day with music from King Christian IV's court, including English and Scandinavian canzonas and dances by Dowland, Borchgrevinck, Schop, Thomas Simpson and others.
3pm - Somerville Museum, One Westwood Rd. Somerville, MA
https://www.duomaresienne.com/music-for-viols-and-friends-2025-26
El Dorado Ensemble: Carol Lewis, Karen Burciaga, Mai-Lan Broekman, James Perretta, Alice Mroszczyk, viols; Olav Chris Henriksen, lute
Celebrate Norway's Constitution Day with music from King Christian IV's court, including English and Scandinavian canzonas and dances by Dowland, Borchgrevinck, Schop, Thomas Simpson and others.
3pm - Somerville Museum, One Westwood Rd. Somerville, MA
https://www.duomaresienne.com/music-for-viols-and-friends-2025-26
Vivaldi ~ Four Seasons & Other Baroque Masterpieces!
New England Baroque (Ian Watson, director) with Susanna Ogata, violin
Experience the brilliance of the Four Seasons brought to life on period instruments: gut strings and Baroque bows that reveal unexpected textures and colors! Every concerto movement speaks with clarity and energy—the freshness of Spring, the storm-driven fury of a sultry Summer, the rustic dances of Autumn and the crystalline poise of Winter.
3:00pm - The Plymouth Church in Framingham / 87 Edgell Road, Framingham MA
$40 general / $20 seniors & students
https://www.newenglandbaroque.org/
New England Baroque (Ian Watson, director) with Susanna Ogata, violin
Experience the brilliance of the Four Seasons brought to life on period instruments: gut strings and Baroque bows that reveal unexpected textures and colors! Every concerto movement speaks with clarity and energy—the freshness of Spring, the storm-driven fury of a sultry Summer, the rustic dances of Autumn and the crystalline poise of Winter.
3:00pm - The Plymouth Church in Framingham / 87 Edgell Road, Framingham MA
$40 general / $20 seniors & students
https://www.newenglandbaroque.org/
Worthy of the Highest Praise: Bembo and Vivaldi
Cappella Clausura
Are you familiar with the name “Antonia Bembo”? How about “Antonio Vivaldi”? I’d wager that you’re familiar with the latter but not the former - which is exactly the point. Antonia Bembo was an Italian composer and singer of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. The reason you haven’t heard of her isn’t because her music is underwhelming: Bembo’s talent actually took her from Italy to France, where she was employed by King Louis XIV as a composer and singer. Her music has been unduly neglected because of her gender; she is every bit as good as her male contemporaries, and we’re proving it by putting her music side-by-side with the Vivaldi Gloria - one of the classics of the choral repertoire - and letting you draw your own conclusions. According to one etymology, the name “Antonia/o means “worthy of praise”. In this little-heard work by Antonia Bembo, you’ll hear that she’s just as praiseworthy as any Antonio. Featuring music by Antonia Bembo, Antonio Vivaldi, and others
4PM - Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St. Boston, MA
https://www.clausura.org/
Cappella Clausura
Are you familiar with the name “Antonia Bembo”? How about “Antonio Vivaldi”? I’d wager that you’re familiar with the latter but not the former - which is exactly the point. Antonia Bembo was an Italian composer and singer of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. The reason you haven’t heard of her isn’t because her music is underwhelming: Bembo’s talent actually took her from Italy to France, where she was employed by King Louis XIV as a composer and singer. Her music has been unduly neglected because of her gender; she is every bit as good as her male contemporaries, and we’re proving it by putting her music side-by-side with the Vivaldi Gloria - one of the classics of the choral repertoire - and letting you draw your own conclusions. According to one etymology, the name “Antonia/o means “worthy of praise”. In this little-heard work by Antonia Bembo, you’ll hear that she’s just as praiseworthy as any Antonio. Featuring music by Antonia Bembo, Antonio Vivaldi, and others
4PM - Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St. Boston, MA
https://www.clausura.org/
Friday, May 22
Baroque to Broadway: A Cabaret for Community
The Henry Purcell Society of Boston invites you to enjoy and evening of music from Baroque to Broadway, a theatrical cabaret spanning the era of Restoration England through the present day. From the lively and satirical stages of 17th-century London to the voices of modern Broadway, music has long carried the currents of protest, hope, humor, and resilience. In times of uncertainty, artists have turned to song not only to entertain, but to question, to challenge, and to bring communities together.
In this intimate evening of music, our artists explore that enduring tradition through works that are witty, poignant, and deeply human. This concert also serves a humanitarian purpose. Proceeds from the evening will support the PAIR Project (Political Asylum/Immigration Representation Project) and Compassion in Action, organizations dedicated to assisting individuals and families navigating the immigration and asylum process. Through legal advocacy, volunteer support, and community-based aid, their work helps ensure that vulnerable members of our community receive guidance, dignity, and care. 100% of proceeds will benefit the PAIR Project, and Compassion in Action. Join us for an evening of music, reflection, and community—and help support meaningful work close to home!
7pm - 14 Bedford Rd. Lincoln, MA
Tickets are pay-what-you-can
The Henry Purcell Society of Boston invites you to enjoy and evening of music from Baroque to Broadway, a theatrical cabaret spanning the era of Restoration England through the present day. From the lively and satirical stages of 17th-century London to the voices of modern Broadway, music has long carried the currents of protest, hope, humor, and resilience. In times of uncertainty, artists have turned to song not only to entertain, but to question, to challenge, and to bring communities together.
In this intimate evening of music, our artists explore that enduring tradition through works that are witty, poignant, and deeply human. This concert also serves a humanitarian purpose. Proceeds from the evening will support the PAIR Project (Political Asylum/Immigration Representation Project) and Compassion in Action, organizations dedicated to assisting individuals and families navigating the immigration and asylum process. Through legal advocacy, volunteer support, and community-based aid, their work helps ensure that vulnerable members of our community receive guidance, dignity, and care. 100% of proceeds will benefit the PAIR Project, and Compassion in Action. Join us for an evening of music, reflection, and community—and help support meaningful work close to home!
7pm - 14 Bedford Rd. Lincoln, MA
Tickets are pay-what-you-can
CSEM Presents Viennese Impressions - String Quartets from the Age of Enlightenment
Arrow String Quartet: Amelia Sie, violin, Alyssa Campbell, violin, Jimmy Drancsak, viola, Chelsea Bernstein, cello.
For the 2025-26 season finale, CSEM is proud to present the Arrow Quartet, an up-and-coming string quartet founded in 2021 by students from Juilliard’s Historical Performance program with a concert of eighteenth century string quartet works!
7:30pm - University Lutheran Church, 66 Winthrop St. Cambridge, MA
Pay-As-You-Can
https://csem.org/concerts/arrow-quartet/
Arrow String Quartet: Amelia Sie, violin, Alyssa Campbell, violin, Jimmy Drancsak, viola, Chelsea Bernstein, cello.
For the 2025-26 season finale, CSEM is proud to present the Arrow Quartet, an up-and-coming string quartet founded in 2021 by students from Juilliard’s Historical Performance program with a concert of eighteenth century string quartet works!
7:30pm - University Lutheran Church, 66 Winthrop St. Cambridge, MA
Pay-As-You-Can
https://csem.org/concerts/arrow-quartet/
Friday, May 22 - Monday, May 25
AEM Memorial Day Weekend Workshop
Directed by Valerie Horst with faculty Rainer Beckmann, recorder, Deborah Booth recorder & flute, Eric Haas, recorder & flute, Lawrence Lipnik recorder & viol, Patricia Petersen recorder & early notation, Gwyn Roberts recorder & flute, Catherine ("Cat") Slowik, viol
Get a head start on your summer with a weekend of small and larger ensemble music in an idyllic retreat center in rural Connecticut. Classes include mixed ensembles, special Medieval and Renaissance topics, early notation ensemble, and all-group playing of grand Renaissance works, for small and large instruments. In the evenings enjoy all-workshop group sessions, a Sunday evening faculty concert and a gala party! The von Huene Workshop is in residence with music and instruments for sale.
Tuition: $365 regular, $195 work-study
4pm Fri.-12:30pm Mon. - Wisdom House, 229 E. Litchfield Rd. Litchfield, CT
https://www.amherstearlymusic.org/workshops/memorial-day-weekend-workshop
Directed by Valerie Horst with faculty Rainer Beckmann, recorder, Deborah Booth recorder & flute, Eric Haas, recorder & flute, Lawrence Lipnik recorder & viol, Patricia Petersen recorder & early notation, Gwyn Roberts recorder & flute, Catherine ("Cat") Slowik, viol
Get a head start on your summer with a weekend of small and larger ensemble music in an idyllic retreat center in rural Connecticut. Classes include mixed ensembles, special Medieval and Renaissance topics, early notation ensemble, and all-group playing of grand Renaissance works, for small and large instruments. In the evenings enjoy all-workshop group sessions, a Sunday evening faculty concert and a gala party! The von Huene Workshop is in residence with music and instruments for sale.
Tuition: $365 regular, $195 work-study
4pm Fri.-12:30pm Mon. - Wisdom House, 229 E. Litchfield Rd. Litchfield, CT
https://www.amherstearlymusic.org/workshops/memorial-day-weekend-workshop
Saturday, May 23
CSEM Presents Viennese Impressions - String Quartets from the Age of Enlightenment
Arrow String Quartet: Amelia Sie, violin, Alyssa Campbell, violin, Jimmy Drancsak, viola, Chelsea Bernstein, cello.
For the 2025-26 season finale, CSEM is proud to present the Arrow Quartet, an up-and-coming string quartet founded in 2021 by students from Juilliard’s Historical Performance program with a concert of eighteenth century string quartet works!
4:00pm - Village Church in Weston, 130 Newton St. Weston, MA
Pay-As-You-Can
https://csem.org/concerts/arrow-quartet/
Arrow String Quartet: Amelia Sie, violin, Alyssa Campbell, violin, Jimmy Drancsak, viola, Chelsea Bernstein, cello.
For the 2025-26 season finale, CSEM is proud to present the Arrow Quartet, an up-and-coming string quartet founded in 2021 by students from Juilliard’s Historical Performance program with a concert of eighteenth century string quartet works!
4:00pm - Village Church in Weston, 130 Newton St. Weston, MA
Pay-As-You-Can
https://csem.org/concerts/arrow-quartet/
Sunday, May 24
CSEM Presents Viennese Impressions - String Quartets from the Age of Enlightenment
Arrow String Quartet: Amelia Sie, violin, Alyssa Campbell, violin, Jimmy Drancsak, viola, Chelsea Bernstein, cello.
For the 2025-26 season finale, CSEM is proud to present the Arrow Quartet, an up-and-coming string quartet founded in 2021 by students from Juilliard’s Historical Performance program with a concert of eighteenth century string quartet works!
4:00pm - St. John's Episcopal Church, 705 Hale St. Beverly Farms, MA
Pay-As-You-Can
https://csem.org/concerts/arrow-quartet/
Arrow String Quartet: Amelia Sie, violin, Alyssa Campbell, violin, Jimmy Drancsak, viola, Chelsea Bernstein, cello.
For the 2025-26 season finale, CSEM is proud to present the Arrow Quartet, an up-and-coming string quartet founded in 2021 by students from Juilliard’s Historical Performance program with a concert of eighteenth century string quartet works!
4:00pm - St. John's Episcopal Church, 705 Hale St. Beverly Farms, MA
Pay-As-You-Can
https://csem.org/concerts/arrow-quartet/
Friday, May 29
Diamonds in the Darkness
Vox Lucens (Holly Druckman, director)
This spring, Vox Lucens celebrates the “master of notes,” Josquin des Prez, the most influential composer of the Renaissance. His repertoire includes works both joyful and somber, sacred and secular. We’ve selected a few of our favorites, including the ethereal Missa Pange Lingua, the mournful 'Mille Regretz', and the humorous 'El Grillo', the tale of a stalwart cricket who sings only for love. We are delighted and honored to share the work of our favorite composers each year with all of you!
8:00 PM - St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 838 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA
https://www.voxlucens.org/
Vox Lucens (Holly Druckman, director)
This spring, Vox Lucens celebrates the “master of notes,” Josquin des Prez, the most influential composer of the Renaissance. His repertoire includes works both joyful and somber, sacred and secular. We’ve selected a few of our favorites, including the ethereal Missa Pange Lingua, the mournful 'Mille Regretz', and the humorous 'El Grillo', the tale of a stalwart cricket who sings only for love. We are delighted and honored to share the work of our favorite composers each year with all of you!
8:00 PM - St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 838 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA
https://www.voxlucens.org/
Saturday, May 30
Baroque Brilliance: Bach’s Motets in Concert
Crescendo Vocal Ensemble: Pablo Bustos, tenor, Daniel Fridley, bass, Jennifer Tyo Oberto, Jermaine Woodard Jr., voice, Guinevere Fridley, baroque bass, Christine Gevert on organ
The six motets by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 225-230) are considered to be among the pinnacles of the choral repertoire.
Beyond their technical brilliance, these motets express a unique emotional and theological depth. They will be performed over two consecutive days, featuring three motets at each venue, with the repeat of “Lobet den Herrn.”
4pm - Saint James Place, Great Barrington, MA
May 31, 2026 at 4pm - Trinity Church, Lakeville, CT
https://crescendomusic.org/programs/liveperformances/
Crescendo Vocal Ensemble: Pablo Bustos, tenor, Daniel Fridley, bass, Jennifer Tyo Oberto, Jermaine Woodard Jr., voice, Guinevere Fridley, baroque bass, Christine Gevert on organ
The six motets by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 225-230) are considered to be among the pinnacles of the choral repertoire.
Beyond their technical brilliance, these motets express a unique emotional and theological depth. They will be performed over two consecutive days, featuring three motets at each venue, with the repeat of “Lobet den Herrn.”
4pm - Saint James Place, Great Barrington, MA
May 31, 2026 at 4pm - Trinity Church, Lakeville, CT
https://crescendomusic.org/programs/liveperformances/
Deep Cuts
Convivium Musicum (Allegra Martin, director)
Join Convivium as we explore pieces that rarely make it to the stage, featuring overlooked gems from familiar composers as well as music written by composers largely forgotten in modern times. Hidden treasures fill this program; we guarantee you will find a new favorite composer! Come hear works by Gerarde, Lusitano, and Manchincourt, as well as lesser-known gems by Raphaella Aleotti and Crecquillon.
7pm - First Unitarian Church, Worcester, MA
$25
https://convivium.org/concert-season/tickets/
Convivium Musicum (Allegra Martin, director)
Join Convivium as we explore pieces that rarely make it to the stage, featuring overlooked gems from familiar composers as well as music written by composers largely forgotten in modern times. Hidden treasures fill this program; we guarantee you will find a new favorite composer! Come hear works by Gerarde, Lusitano, and Manchincourt, as well as lesser-known gems by Raphaella Aleotti and Crecquillon.
7pm - First Unitarian Church, Worcester, MA
$25
https://convivium.org/concert-season/tickets/
The X-tet: Sounds from Turkey & The Ottoman Empire
Boston Baroque's X-tet and DÜNYA
Boston Baroque’s premier period chamber ensemble presents a program that bridges past and present, featuring the world premiere of a new commission by Turkish-American composer Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol. The X-tet will be joined by members of Sanlıkol’s acclaimed ensemble DÜNYA for a performance that weaves together new music, Ottoman-era works, and period instruments. The result is an exploration of cross-cultural dialogue and shared musical heritage spanning centuries.
7:30 PM - The Multicultural Arts Center, 41 Second St, East Cambridge, MA
Sunday
May 31 at 3:00 PM - The Multicultural Arts Center, 41 Second St, East Cambridge, MA
https://baroque.boston/sounds-from-turkey
Boston Baroque's X-tet and DÜNYA
Boston Baroque’s premier period chamber ensemble presents a program that bridges past and present, featuring the world premiere of a new commission by Turkish-American composer Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol. The X-tet will be joined by members of Sanlıkol’s acclaimed ensemble DÜNYA for a performance that weaves together new music, Ottoman-era works, and period instruments. The result is an exploration of cross-cultural dialogue and shared musical heritage spanning centuries.
7:30 PM - The Multicultural Arts Center, 41 Second St, East Cambridge, MA
Sunday
May 31 at 3:00 PM - The Multicultural Arts Center, 41 Second St, East Cambridge, MA
https://baroque.boston/sounds-from-turkey
Diamonds in the Darkness
Vox Lucens (Holly Druckman, director)
This spring, Vox Lucens celebrates the “master of notes,” Josquin des Prez, the most influential composer of the Renaissance. His repertoire includes works both joyful and somber, sacred and secular. We’ve selected a few of our favorites, including the ethereal Missa Pange Lingua, the mournful 'Mille Regretz', and the humorous 'El Grillo', the tale of a stalwart cricket who sings only for love. We are delighted and honored to share the work of our favorite composers each year with all of you!
8:00 PM - St. Anne's-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 147 Concord Rd. Lincoln, MA
https://www.voxlucens.org/
Vox Lucens (Holly Druckman, director)
This spring, Vox Lucens celebrates the “master of notes,” Josquin des Prez, the most influential composer of the Renaissance. His repertoire includes works both joyful and somber, sacred and secular. We’ve selected a few of our favorites, including the ethereal Missa Pange Lingua, the mournful 'Mille Regretz', and the humorous 'El Grillo', the tale of a stalwart cricket who sings only for love. We are delighted and honored to share the work of our favorite composers each year with all of you!
8:00 PM - St. Anne's-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 147 Concord Rd. Lincoln, MA
https://www.voxlucens.org/
Sunday, May 31
The X-tet: Sounds from Turkey & The Ottoman Empire
Boston Baroque's X-tet and DÜNYA
Boston Baroque’s premier period chamber ensemble presents a program that bridges past and present, featuring the world premiere of a new commission by Turkish-American composer Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol. The X-tet will be joined by members of Sanlıkol’s acclaimed ensemble DÜNYA for a performance that weaves together new music, Ottoman-era works, and period instruments. The result is an exploration of cross-cultural dialogue and shared musical heritage spanning centuries.
3:00 PM - The Multicultural Arts Center, 41 Second St, East Cambridge, MA
https://baroque.boston/sounds-from-turkey
Boston Baroque's X-tet and DÜNYA
Boston Baroque’s premier period chamber ensemble presents a program that bridges past and present, featuring the world premiere of a new commission by Turkish-American composer Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol. The X-tet will be joined by members of Sanlıkol’s acclaimed ensemble DÜNYA for a performance that weaves together new music, Ottoman-era works, and period instruments. The result is an exploration of cross-cultural dialogue and shared musical heritage spanning centuries.
3:00 PM - The Multicultural Arts Center, 41 Second St, East Cambridge, MA
https://baroque.boston/sounds-from-turkey
Baroque Brilliance: Bach’s Motets in Concert
Crescendo Vocal Ensemble: Pablo Bustos, tenor, Daniel Fridley, bass, Jennifer Tyo Oberto, Jermaine Woodard Jr., voice, Guinevere Fridley, baroque bass, Christine Gevert on organ
The six motets by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 225-230) are considered to be among the pinnacles of the choral repertoire.
Beyond their technical brilliance, these motets express a unique emotional and theological depth. They will be performed over two consecutive days, featuring three motets at each venue, with the repeat of “Lobet den Herrn.”
4pm - Trinity Church, Lakeville, CT
https://crescendomusic.org/programs/liveperformances/
Crescendo Vocal Ensemble: Pablo Bustos, tenor, Daniel Fridley, bass, Jennifer Tyo Oberto, Jermaine Woodard Jr., voice, Guinevere Fridley, baroque bass, Christine Gevert on organ
The six motets by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 225-230) are considered to be among the pinnacles of the choral repertoire.
Beyond their technical brilliance, these motets express a unique emotional and theological depth. They will be performed over two consecutive days, featuring three motets at each venue, with the repeat of “Lobet den Herrn.”
4pm - Trinity Church, Lakeville, CT
https://crescendomusic.org/programs/liveperformances/
Deep Cuts
Convivium Musicum (Allegra Martin, director)
Join Convivium as we explore pieces that rarely make it to the stage, featuring overlooked gems from familiar composers as well as music written by composers largely forgotten in modern times. Hidden treasures fill this program; we guarantee you will find a new favorite composer! Come hear works by Gerarde, Lusitano, and Manchincourt, as well as lesser-known gems by Raphaella Aleotti and Crecquillon.
4pm - All Saints Parish, Brookline, MA
$25
https://convivium.org/concert-season/tickets/
Convivium Musicum (Allegra Martin, director)
Join Convivium as we explore pieces that rarely make it to the stage, featuring overlooked gems from familiar composers as well as music written by composers largely forgotten in modern times. Hidden treasures fill this program; we guarantee you will find a new favorite composer! Come hear works by Gerarde, Lusitano, and Manchincourt, as well as lesser-known gems by Raphaella Aleotti and Crecquillon.
4pm - All Saints Parish, Brookline, MA
$25
https://convivium.org/concert-season/tickets/