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Ten years ago, the opening of the Shalin Liu Performance Center brought a much-anticipated dream to reality for Rockport Music. Originally founded as a chamber music festival in the 80’s, Rockport Music’s new concert hall has truly surpassed all expectations. With the opening of the hall, the organization has seen exponential growth into multiple musical genres, hosted broadcast events from around the world, and is considered “one of the most beautiful halls in the country.” This year we celebrate the 10th anniversary of its opening with a spectacular summer gala on June 5. We hope you'll join us!

"…beautiful to the eye as well as the the ear" The New York Times

THE ROCKPORT MUSIC EXPERIENCEINSPIRED• World-class artists from around the globe• stellar acoustics• engaging and accessible community events for all ages

INTIMATE• A warm, inviting setting for an unparalleled concert experience

• Salon-like setting evoking late night cabarets, jazz clubs and Celtic sessions

SEASIDE• Gorgeous harbor views

• Picturesque New England coastal village

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CONTENTS5 39th Annual ROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL June 12–July 12 | August 7-9

18 9th Annual ROCKPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL July 26–August 2

21 SUMMER AT ROCKPORT Jazz, Folk, Pop & World May–September

28 2nd Annual ROCKPORT CELTIC FESTIVAL August 27–30

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Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the opening of the Shalin Liu Performance Center at Rockport Music’s fundraising Gala! This evening of exceptional chamber music features

works of three great musical masters—Bach, Vivaldi and Beethoven—performed in a unique collaboration by the legendary violinist Pinchas Zukerman and his Zukerman Trio

along with the Grammy-nominated chamber orchestra A Far Cry.

BACH: Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041 VIVALDI: Concerto in B-flat major for violin, cello and orchestra, R. 547

BEETHOVEN: Trio No. 1, Op. 70 "The Ghost"

THIS YEAR’S ROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATES THE 250TH BIRTHDAY OF

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN, A COMPOSER WHOSE MUSICAL INFLUENCES ARE FELT WORLDWIDE TODAY.

From his Ninth Symphony with the jubilant “Ode to Joy” chorus opening the season to his groundbreaking final Quartet (Op. 131) closing the Festival Annex, audiences

will hear Beethoven’s genius through world-class performances of his sonatas, trios, quartets, and more.

If that wasn’t enough, the Festival also brings works from Vivaldi and Bach to Brahms and Liszt, as well as

intriguing new commissions. From the mainstage to the upstairs salon-style performances, the Festival

brings a fresh perspective to chamber music.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 13 :: 7:30PM

SUNDAY, JUNE 14 :: 7:30PM

LA BOHÈME BY AGAINST THE GRAIN THEATRE

A modern love story sung in English. The Against the Grain production that started it all, and uprooted opera from the opera house. This fully-staged modern adaptation

and English translation of the Puccini classic shifts the tale of struggling artists to the present day.

With Miriam Khalil as Mimi, this fresh look at La Bohème takes you to the Pyramid Cabaret,

the most comforting bar in town. Experience it (with wine or beer in hand)

for the first time.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 14 :: 2PM

CASTALIAN QUARTET GILLES VONSATTEL, piano DAVÓNE TINES, baritone The award-winning London-based Castalian Quartet makes its Festival debut with two Festival favorites—pianist Gilles Vonsattel and baritone Davóne Tines—to perform Schumann’s marvelous piano quintet as well as Barber’s remarkable setting of the famous poem. Davóne’s moving performance in the 2018 Festival is only part of his skyrocketing career, with recent major performances at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Lincoln Center, and Harvard’s ART. Gilles joins Castalian for Schumann’s Piano Quintet, Op. 44, bringing dramatic balance between the kinetic energy and sublime pastoral passages.

BARBER: Dover Beach, Op. 3BRAHMS: Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2 SCHUMANN: Piano Quintet, Op. 44

TICKETS: $65 | $59 | $47

“The Castalian Quartet makes the simplest things we hear into the most important things we could ever want to hear.... There were times that I simply could not believe my ears." CALGARY HERALD

Miriam Khalil as Mimi in La Bohème

Come out for an evening of Beethoven—with the world-renowned Brentano Quartet, currently the Resident String Quartet at Yale University, performing the first of Beethoven’s late quartets, Op. 127. The second half of the concert is a spectacular chamber performance of Beethoven’s unequivocally greatest of symphonies—the Ninth (including the incomparable “Ode to Joy”), in an arrangement for piano, chorus and soloists. The evening’s star power continues with Juno-nominated pianist Stewart Goodyear joined by renowned soloists at the height of their career and the acclaimed Handel & Haydn Chorus for a truly memorable Opening Night.

BEETHOVEN: String Quartet, Op. 127

BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 (arr. Liszt/Goodyear)

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AN OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THE CONCERT.

BRENTANO QUARTET STEWART GOODYEAR, piano HANDEL+ HAYDN CHORUS

Soloists: Mireille Asselin, soprano Emily Marvosh, mezzo-soprano Mario (Seungju) Bahg, tenor Davóne Tines, baritone

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TUESDAY, JUNE 16 :: 8PM

BAROQUE VIOLIN MASTERPIECESWITH RACHEL PODGERA Gramophone Artist of the Year (2018) and current Artist-in-Residence at Wigmore Hall, Rachel Podger is “the unsurpassed British glory of the baroque violin” (The Times). The founder and artistic director of Brecon Baroque, Podger is a leading interpreter of baroque music and brings an unaccompanied solo violin performance of baroque favorites. Considered the most important precursor of Bach’s solo works for violin, Biber’s 17th century Passacaglia shows the lineage to Bach’s renowned solo violin works, and has become for Podger “one of those pieces I can’t do without.”

BACH, J.S.: Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008 (for violin)TARTINI, GIUSEPPE: Sonata in B minor, No. 13, B:h:1-3MATTEIS, N.: From Other Ayres, Preludes, Allmands, SarabandsBIBER: Passacaglia “Guardian Angel” in G minorBACH, J.S.: Partita No. 2 in D minor for solo violin, BWV 1004

TICKETS: $42 | $36

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 :: 11AM

FILM: BBC'S THE GENIUS OF BEETHOVEN1 OF 3 SERIES: THE REBEL In this BBC three-part documentary by Charles Hazlewood, the series takes a look at the life and work of Beethoven. Part one takes viewers through Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata and 2nd Symphony, as well as his early years in Vienna. FREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED

SATURDAY, JUNE 20 :: 10PM

CABARET: VIRTUOSO VIOLINTimothy Chooi, violin | Julian Rhee, violinTop competition winners perform electrifying violin works by Paganini, Sarasate and more in a casual, salon setting. TICKETS: $27 SEATED | $10 STANDING

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THE FOUR SEASONSviolin soloists: Timothy Chooi | Julian Rhee Jung Min Choi | HyunJae Lim | Dennis Kim with Chamber Ensemble & Max Levinson, harpsichord

Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons gets a fresh perspective from rising violin stars, including numerous recent prizewinners of the Elmar Oliveira and Yehudi Menuhin competitions. Joined by a chamber ensemble, these violin virtuosi also bring to the stage one of Arvo Pärt’s most powerful and compelling works— Tabula Rasa.

VIVALDI: The Four SeasonsARVO PÄRT: Tabula Rasa

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HORSZOWSKI TRIO WITH BARRY SHIFFMAN, violaEnsemble-in-Residence of the Leschetizky Association and the Longy School of Music, the Horszowski Trio has received tremendous acclaim for their release of Schumann’s complete piano trios. In this concert, they bring an evening of firsts—the Horszowski Trio in their debut performance in the Festival, performs Beethoven’s first published chamber music work along with two Schumann firsts—his first published piano trio and piano quartet. The Horszowski join with RCMF Artistic Director Barry Shiffman for a moving, and at times explosive, performance of Schumann’s Piano Quartet.

BEETHOVEN: Piano Trio in G major, Op. 1, No. 2 SCHUMANN: Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 63 SCHUMANN: Piano Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 47

TICKETS: $42 | $36 PRE-CONCERT TALK, 4 pm

“The most compelling American group to come on the scene” THE NEW YORK TIMES

FRIDAY, JUNE 19 :: 8PM

TIMOTHY CHOOI, violinMAX LEVINSON, piano

First Prize winner of the 2018 Joseph Joachim Competition and Second Prize winner of the 2019 Queen Elisabeth Competition,

Canadian-American violinist Timothy Chooi has garnered critical and public acclaim through his remarkable competition

success and his high profile appearances around the globe. He’ll perform a program of works by

Mozart, Beethoven, Grieg and others.

MOZART: Sonata in E minor, K. 304BEETHOVEN: Sonata No. 7 in C minor

GRIEG: Sonata No. 3 in C minorKREISLER: Schön Romarin, Liebeslied

and LiebesfreudWIENIAWSKI: Scherzo Tarantella

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THURSDAY, JUNE 25 :: 8PM

MARIAM BATSASHVILI, pianoFirst Prize Winner at the 2014 Liszt Piano Competition, pianist Mariam Batsashvili brings an evening of romantic piano music. Her program culminates with Liszt’s piano pyrotechnics with his take on the most popular waltz from the most beloved opera of the day, as well as bringing two rarely played, but impressive works—Franck’s reflective Prélude, Fugue et Variation, and Thalberg’s flashy Caprice on themes from a Bellini opera in which the pianist displays a bit of “magic” by seemingly playing the piano with three hands.

FRANCK: Prélude, Fugue et Variation, Op. 18RAVEL: SonatinaTHALBERG: Grande caprice sur des motifs de La Sonnambula, Op. 46SCHUMANN: Fantasiestücke, Op. 12 LISZT: Valse de 'Faust' (Gounod), S. 407

TICKETS: $49 | $42 | $35

“She understands music making as concert-giving in the best sense – together.” SÜDDEUTSCHE ZEITUNG

FRIDAY, JUNE 26 :: 8PM

A LITTLE SUMMER NIGHT MUSICSAMANTHA HANKEY, mezzo-soprano BARRY SHIFFMAN, viola MARIAM BATSASHVILI, piano CHRIS REYNOLDS, piano American mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey returns to the Festival for this beautiful program of song. Her “luscious…amber-toned” (Opera News) voice provides an engaging evening of songs and lieder. A graduate of Juilliard, she is a rising Met Opera star, especially since her First and Media Prize win at the 2018 Glyndebourne Cup. Artistic Director Barry Shiffman and pianist Mariam Batsashvili open the program with the gorgeous Brahms Viola Sonata.

BRAHMS: Sonata No. 1 in F minor for viola and piano F. BRIDGE: Three Songs for mezzo, viola and piano BERG: 7 Early Songs STRAUSS: Lieder BERLIOZ: Les Nuits d’été

TICKETS: $52 | $45 | $38

“Polished, golden of tone, and convincing.... She has a natural charisma...allowing her unfailing musicality to shine through.” ARTS DESK

THURSDAY, JUNE 25 :: 2PM

YOUNG ARTIST SPOTLIGHT HANA CHANG, violinJung-A Bang, piano A young violin phenom, Hana is the winner of multiple competitions, including First Prize in the 2016 Stradivarius International Violin Competition.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 :: 11AM

FILM: BBC'S THE GENIUS OF BEETHOVEN2 OF 3 SERIES: LOVE AND LOSS In part two of this BBC three-part documentary, the series follows Beethoven’s middle years, in which he wrote five symphonies, four concertos, and his only opera – Fidelio. FREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED


MIRÓ QUARTET AND ANTHONY MCGILL, clarinetJUNG-A BANG, pianoNew York Philharmonic clarinetist Anthony McGill returns after his spectacular performance in last year’s Festival to perform two classics of the clarinet repertoire—Debussy’s beautiful Première Rhapsodie and the Brahms’ nostalgic Clarinet Quintet with the Miró Quartet. Debussy described his work as “one of the most pleasing pieces I have ever written.” First prize winners at numerous competitions, including Banff and Naumburg, the Miró brings the East Coast première of Kevin Puts’s new work Home (co-commissioned by Rockport Music) which was inspired by the refugee crisis.

DEBUSSY: Première Rhapsodie for clarinet and piano KEVIN PUTS: Home (East Coast première) BRAHMS: Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 :: 8PM

DOVER QUARTET AND GEORGE LI, piano The Dover Quartet, winner of the 2013 Banff Competition and Cleveland Quartet Award, returns with dynamic pianist George Li (Silver Medalist at the 2015 Tchaikovsky Competition) for a performance of Beethoven, Ravel and Brahms. First ever quartet-in-residence at the Kennedy Center, the Dover is considered “the young American string quartet of the moment” (The New Yorker) while George is praised for his “staggering technical prowess, a sense of command and depth of expression” (Washington Post). This concert delivers the finest in power, finesse and beauty!

BEETHOVEN: String Quartet No. 11, Op. 95 RAVEL: String Quartet in F major BRAHMS: Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34

TICKETS: $69 | $62 | $49

PRE-CONCERT TALK, 7 pm

TUESDAY, JUNE 30 :: 2PM FAMILY CONCERT BRASS FELLOWSHIP ENSEMBLEThe Festival’s Brass Fellowship Ensemble presents an exciting one hour program fun for the whole family.

FREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED

THURSDAY, JULY 2 :: 7:30PM

BENJAMIN GROSVENOR, piano British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor is internationally recognized for his electrifying performances, distinctive sound and insightful interpretations. Named Gramophone Young Artist of the Year, among many other awards, Benjamin Grosvenor is “one in a million...several million” (The Independent). Considered one of the finest pianists performing today, Grosvenor will perform music by renowned keyboard composers including one of the great 19th century works of romanticism by Liszt.

RAMEAU: Gavotte and Variations from Suite in A minor, RCT 5 BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-flat major, Op. 7 LISZT: Berceuse in D-flat major, S. 174 LISZT: Sonata in B minor, S. 178

TICKETS: $72 | $66 | $50

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makes you sigh with joy...”

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THURSDAY, JULY 2 :: 10PM

CABARET: BRASS EXTRAVAGANZA Jens Lindemann, trumpet & the Brass Fellowship Ensemble

A celebration of brass! This cabaret brings a fun and exciting late-night program of brass favorites in an intimate, casual setting on the third floor.

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THE VOICE OF BEETHOVEN MIRÓ QUARTET HANA CHANG, violin PAUL GROVES, tenor JUNG-A BANG, pianoAn evening of Beethoven is not to be missed, with internationally renowned tenor Paul Groves, the award-winning Miró Quartet, and 2016 Stradivarius Competition First Laureate winner Hana Chang. These artists share a full spectrum of Beethoven works, starting with an uplifting Violin Sonata from his youth to his singular song-cycle to the transcendent and triumphant late period Op. 132 Quartet.

BEETHOVEN: Violin Sonata No. 5, Op. 24 “Spring Sonata”BEETHOVEN: An die ferne Geliebte “To the distant beloved,” Op. 98BEETHOVEN: String Quartet No. 15, Op. 132

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SATURDAY, JUNE 27 :: 10PM

CABARET: MIRÓ QUARTET LETS LOOSEMiró Quartet | Paul Groves, tenor | Jung-A Bang, pianoAn eclectic program by the Miró Quartet, from tangos to Puccini, as well as a special appearance by tenor Paul Groves singing “Blue Bayou” in an intimate, casual setting on the third floor. TICKETS: $27 SEATED | $10 STANDING

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SUNDAY, JULY 5 :: 5PM

A GERSHWIN RHAPSODY Jens Lindemann with the Matt Catingub JAZZPOPS OrchestraSpecial Guests: Stephen Prutsman, piano Steve Moretti, drums

Hailed for his “golden timbre and virtuosic flair” (New York Times), trumpeter Jens Lindemann joins with pianist Stephen Prutsman and ensemble in a spectacular American celebration featuring Gershwin’s renowned Rhapsody in Blue. The evening also features the album release of Then is Now, a tribute to the great big band era.

TICKETS: $72 | $66 | $50

SATURDAY, JULY 11 :: 11AM YOUNG ARTIST SPOTLIGHT STUDENTS OF MORNINGSIDE MUSIC BRIDGE PROGRAM OF NECFeaturing students from the Morningside Music Bridge (MMB) program taking place at the New England Conservatory. MMB seeks to identify and promote outstanding young artists as well as develop long-term partnerships between classical music communities internationally. FREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED.

THURSDAY, JULY 9 :: 8PM

BACH SONATASANTJE WEITHAAS, violin & MAHAN ESFAHANI, harpsichordAn evening of Bach’s complete Sonatas for Violin and Harpsichord brought by two masters of the Baroque period—the dynamic violinist Antje Weithaas and superstar harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani. Bach wrote these accompanied sonatas as an integrated set and they have had a dramatic influence on composers, and artists, ever since. A winner of numerous competitions (Kreisler, Bach, Hanover), Antje has worked with Germany’s leading orchestras and many of the leading European orchestras throughout her career. A Gramophone Award winner, Mahan’s performances are hailed as “something to treasure” (The Times). TICKETS: $52 | $45 | $38 PRE-CONCERT TALK, 7 pm

FRIDAY, JULY 10 :: 8PM

ST. LAWRENCE STRING QUARTETThe St. Lawrence String Quartet (SLSQ) is renowned for the intensity of its performances, its breadth of repertoire, and its commitment to concert experiences that are at once intellectually exciting and emotionally alive. Ensemble-in-Residence at Stanford since 1998, the SLSQ is hailed by critics as both “modern” and “superb.” The SLSQ will bring Schafer’s Quartet, No. 3, which they performed at the 1996 Festival, and will also open and close the concert in sublime style with Haydn.

HAYDN: Quartet, Op. 20, No. 4 R. MURRAY SCHAFER: Quartet, No. 3 HAYDN: Quartet, Op. 20, No. 2

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SATURDAY, JULY 11 :: 7:30PM

BEETHOVEN & SCHUBERTMichael Collins, clarinet | Mireille Asselin, soprano Pedja Muzijevic, piano | Anjte Weithaas, violin | Barry Shiffman, viola Christopher Costanza, cello | Jeffrey Beecher, bass William Vermeulen, horn | Bee Ungar, bassoon Celebrated British clarinetist Michael Collins collaborates with a spectacular ensemble to present an evening of outstanding chamber works including Beethoven’s only Clarinet Trio, Schubert’s iconic Shepherd on the Rock, and concluding with Beethoven’s popular Septet for winds and strings. In great demand as a chamber musician, Collins also serves as principal conductor of the City of London Sinfonia.

BEETHOVEN: Clarinet Trio in B-flat major, Op. 11 SCHUBERT: Shepherd on the Rock, D. 965 BEETHOVEN: Septet in E-flat major for winds and strings, Op. 20

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 :: 11AM

FILM: BBC'S THE GENIUS OF BEETHOVEN3 OF 3 SERIES: FAITH AND FURY The final part of this BBC documentary shows the period when Beethoven transformed the standard for musical compositions with such works as Missa Solemnis, the 9th Symphony and his late string quartets, which were all composed when he was deaf. FREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED

SATURDAY, JULY 11 :: 10PM

A FRENCH CABARET Mireille Asselin, soprano | Kinan Azmeh, clarinet | Pedja Muzijevic, piano Dinuk Wijeratne, piano | Jeffrey Beecher, bass

This cabaret brings a bit of Paris and the Mediterranean to Rockport in a casual setting on the third floor.TICKETS: $27 SEATED | $10 STANDING

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2020 FELLOWSThe Festival continues its highly popular ROCKPORT FELLOWS program, fostering the next generation of great musicians. The 2020 FELLOWS include: Hana Chang, violin Jung Min Choi, violin HyunJae Lim, violin Julian Rhee, violin

Brass Fellowship Ensemble: Marc Bolin, tuba Erick Jovel, trumpet Gwang Kim, trombone Ellen Shinogle, trumpet Hillary Simms, trombone Chloe Swindler, trumpet

ROCKPORT FESTIVAL FELLOWS

ROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

FESTIVAL ANNEXAUGUST 7–9, 2020

“Colors dance, moods swing,

and Chen’s artistry blazes.”

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 :: 8PM

RAY CHEN, violinRedefining what it is to be a classical musician in the 21st Century, violinist Ray Chen has built a stunning career through his dynamic performances and enthralling recordings. Since winning both the Menuhin and Queen Elizabeth Competitions, he’s been profiled in Forbes’ “30 Most Influential Asians Under 30,” appeared in Mozart in the Jungle, and been profiled as “one to watch” by Strad and Gramophone magazines.

MOZART: Sonata in B-flat major, K.454 GRIEG: Sonata No. 2 YSAŸE: Solo Sonata for violin, No. 2 “Obsession” DEBUSSY: Clair de Lune RAVEL: Tzigane

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 :: 7:30PM

BEETHOVEN STRING TRIOSwith the DÍAZ TRIO Andrés Cardenes, violin | Roberto Díaz, viola | Andrés Díaz, cello

The celebrated Díaz Trio, in residence at the Brevard Music Center since 2001, features three renowned artists—each beloved by Rockport Music audiences in their own right for their dynamic performances on our stage. For this evening, they will bring us an enchanting evening of Beethoven String Trios! BEETHOVEN: Trio in E-flat major, Op. 3 BEETHOVEN: Trio in G major, Op 9, No. 1

TICKETS: $52 | $45 | $38SUNDAY, JULY 12 :: 5PM

A FAR CRY & KINAN AZMEH, clarinet The Grammy-nominated chamber orchestra A Far Cry, known for its omnivorous approach to collaborations and exploring often unheard music, joins with the “intensely soulful” (The New York Times) clarinetist Kinan Azmeh for the U.S. premiere of Juno Award-winning composer Dinuk Wijeratne's Clarinet Concerto (co-commissioned by Rockport Music). Inspired by Bartók’s Romanian Dances, After Béla is a genre-defying work of improvisation. The program, and Festival, concludes with Dvorak’s bright and uplifting Serenade for Strings. A reception will immediately follow the performance.

TICKETS: $72 | $66 | $50

Wijeratne, “…At the heart of this music is the question of how one might define – or be forced to redefine – the meaning of the word ‘home.’”

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 :: 5PM

DAVID DEVEAU, pianoBORROMEO QUARTET Barry Shiffman, viola Thomas van Dyck, bass

Pianist David Deveau, former RCMF artistic director, returns to Rockport with the world-renowned Borromeo Quartet for an evening of Beethoven. The New York Times hailed David’s 2018 release of the Beethoven Piano Concerto as “…linger(ing) long in the memory…for lyric expression that goes straight to the heart of the matter.”

BEETHOVEN: String Quartet No. 14, Op. 131BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 (arr. piano & string sextet; cadenzas John Harbison)

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 :: 7PM ALEXA TARANTINO QUARTETPART OF THE ROCKPORT JAZZ WORKSHOPDirector of the Rockport Jazz Workshop, award-winning jazz saxophonist Alexa Tarantino performs regularly with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and Cécile McLorin Salvant. GENERAL ADMISSION: $10, YOUTH FREE

FRIDAY, JULY 31 :: 11AM ROCKPORT JAZZ WORKSHOP STUDENT SHOWCASEThe Rockport Jazz Workshop has become one of the sought-after jazz camps in New England, teaching youth improvisation and jazz performance, as well as providing an opportunity for the kids to show off their skills. Find out more on page 32. FREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED

THURSDAY, JULY 30 :: 8PM JOEY DEFRANCESCOThe acclaimed organ giant, known for almost singlehandedly bringing the Hammond B3 back to prominence in the late 70’s and 80’s, makes his Rockport debut! The multiple Grammy nominee, who has recorded and shared stages with the likes of Miles Davis, Van Morrison and Pharoah Sanders among many others, is touring off his most recent record, 2019’s highly lauded In the Key of the Universe.TICKETS: $55 | $49 | $39

This year, we have expanded the Rockport Jazz Festival to include our dynamic Rockport Jazz Workshop, bringing more great music and free events to our jazz lovers. The Festival lineup runs the gamut this year, from progressive trailblazers like vibraphonist Stefon Harris and pianist Jason Moran to beloved veteran bandleaders like the dynamic Hammond B3 legend Joey DeFrancesco and fiery post-bop saxophonist Tia Fuller, as well as vocalists like the dramatic Veronica Swift and the crooning guitarist John Pizzarelli. No matter your style, we’ve got you covered.

FRIDAY, JULY 31 :: 7:30PM STEFON HARRIS, vibraphoneA trailblazing vibraphonist of jaw-dropping virtuosity and seemingly boundless creativity, Stefon Harris is taking the instrument into uncharted waters. Regularly winning Best Vibes in both Downbeat and JazzTimes polls, the four-time Grammy nominee mixes contemporary hard bop with fusion and Latin sounds. His performances are both joyously unpredictable and fiercely kinetic experiences that make for unforgettable live shows.

“One of the most important artists in jazz.” LOS ANGELES TIMES

TICKETS: $55 | $49 | $39

9TH ANNUAL

ROCKPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL JULY 26 – AUGUST 2, 2020

SUNDAY, JULY 26 :: 7PM VERONICA SWIFT with BENNY GREENVoted JazzTimes Best New Artist and Best Vocal Album of 2019, the 25-year-old vocalist brings a fresh approach to the standards, updating classics with a 21st century sensibility and a hip, theatrical flair. She placed 2nd in the prestigious Thelonious Monk Competition in 2015 and has been burning up the club and festival circuit ever since, as well as releasing a universally lauded major label debut, Confessions, in 2019. Swift will be joined by the acclaimed hard-swinging post-bop pianist Benny Green for her Rockport debut. TICKETS: $46 | $40 | $29

FRIDAY, JULY 31 :: 10PM

JAKE PARDEE, guitar & KIVA TRUMBOUR, vocalsRockport Music Jazz Club highlights the incredible talent of the aspiring young musicians on Cape Ann in a casual, club setting upstairs. TICKETS: $10 SEATED | $5 STANDING

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SUMMER AT ROCKPORTFOLK :: POP :: JAZZ WORLD CONCERTS

SATURDAY, MAY 2 :: 8PM NOAM PIKELNY & ANDREW MARLINAndrew Marlin and Noam Pikelny have been crossing paths for years as members of Mandolin Orange and Punch Brothers, respectively. Fueled by mutual admiration, Marlin and Pikelny have joined forces to explore and expand upon their shared musical roots and interests for an intimate duo concert. TICKETS: $39 | $35 | $29

SUNDAY, MAY 3 :: 7PM JUSTIN HAYWARD – NightFEATURING MIKE DAWESKnown principally as the vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for the Moody Blues, Justin Hayward has been heard the world over. His All the Way in Concert tour features reimagined hits from the Moody Blues (“Nights in White Satin,” “Tuesday Afternoon”) along with solo favorites from his storied career. TICKETS: $98 | $92 | $65

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 :: 8PM

JASON MORANA true artistic visionary who’s been called “the most provocative thinker in current jazz” (Rolling Stone), pianist/composer Jason Moran is pushing the music forward in bold new directions, unafraid to innovate, take risks and cross stylistic boundaries, yet still honor the tradition. He’s making his Rockport debut with a much-anticipated solo concert.TICKETS: $65 | $59 | $47


JOHN PIZZARELLIWorld-renowned guitarist and singer

John Pizzarelli has established himself as a prime contemporary interpreter of the

Great American Songbook and beyond. He has been hailed by The Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing

jazz.” Pizzarelli brings, in his singular style, his “New American Songbook” with some of the best

songs of the last 50 years from such timeless artists as James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Queen, and

Norah Jones—songs that have changed our lives.TICKETS: $72 | $66 | $50

Grace KellyAugust 6


TIA FULLER QUARTETA saxophonist of impressive vitality and startling creativity, the Boston (by way of Colorado) jazz artist/composer/educator has made quite a name for herself with a propulsive style that mixes post-bop with shades of R&B. The Grammy-nominated alto sax player toured the world as a featured soloist in Beyonce’s band before releasing several acclaimed solo albums on Mack Avenue Records and becoming a sought-after instructor at Berklee College of Music.TICKETS: $39 | $35 | $29




Rockport Jazz Workshop The Rockport Jazz Workshop teaches young musicians improvisation and jazz performance, inspiring a love of jazz. Find out more on page 32. All May and June non-classical concerts are currently on sale.

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FRIDAY, MAY 29 :: 8PM GIL GUTIÉRREZ TRIOGIL GUTIÉRREZ, guitar | BOB STERN, violin DAVID RODRIGUEZ, bassOaxacan-born guitarist and composer Gil Gutiérrez has been wowing audiences with his virtuosity for decades, most recently alongside the great Doc Severinsen. His music and playing have attracted attention across the globe, from North and South America to Europe through his many recordings, film scores, and concert appearances. TICKETS: $29 | $24

SATURDAY, MAY 30 :: 8PM CHELSEA BERRY ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT OPENING ACT: CHRIS + JOEChelsea Berry is a singer-songwriter with the edge, power, and finesse of legends. Her presence has been described by listeners as “compelling… she draws the entire house into her world like moths to a flame.” As a vocalist and performer, she evokes the style of artists such as Sheryl Crow, Eva Cassidy, KD Lang, and Melissa Etheridge. TICKETS: $36 | $29 | $19

SUNDAY, JUNE 7 :: 7PM UNDER THE STREETLAMPEveryone’s favorite Man Band! Under The Streetlamp delivers an electrifying evening of classic hits from the American radio songbook, bringing their unique blend of tight harmonies and slick dance moves to your fa-vorite doo-wop, Motown, and old time rock ‘n’ roll hits. TICKETS: $65 | $59 | $47

SATURDAY, MAY 16 :: 8PM ROCKPORT FOLK SUMMITLULA WILES AND TIM GEARAN The Rockport Folk Summit returns this spring with a double shot of Boston’s most beloved roots and folk acts; the rising star Berklee-bred trio of Lula Wiles and the wry, veteran songsmith Tim Gearan. As in past Summits, each will perform their own set before joining forces for a collaborative mashup final set.

TICKETS: $26 | $20

SUNDAY, MAY 17 :: 7PM “THE BADASS & THE BEAUTIFUL” MS. LISA FISCHER WITH TAYLOR EIGSTI, piano The Oscar-winning 2013 documentary Twenty Feet from Stardom changed the course of Lisa Fischer’s musical journey after having brought raw soul to the stage of The Rolling Stones, Sting, and others. The film featured clips of Lisa’s legendary duet with Mick Jagger on “Gimme Shelter” and earned her a second Grammy. Her first Grammy was for "How Can I Ease the Pain" from her 1991 album So Intense.

TICKETS: $95 | $87 | $59

SATURDAY, MAY 9 :: 8PM HANNEKE CASSEL KEITH MURPHY, guitar TRISTAN CLARRIDGE, celloEffervescent and engaging, Boston-based fiddler Hanneke Cassel fuses sounds from the Isle of Skye and Cape Breton with Americana grooves and musical in-novations, creating a cutting-edge acoustic sound that retains the integrity and spirit of the Scottish tradition. TICKETS: $29 | $24

SUNDAY, MAY 10 :: 7PM JESSE COLIN YOUNGOne of the leading lights of the 60’s “flower power” movement, singer-songwriter Jesse Colin Young remains a vibrant musical force. Most known for his 1969 smash hit “Get Together,” which continues to be an iconic anthem for peace and tolerance to this day, Young has forged a long-sustaining career built on his soaring tenor, infectious melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.

TICKETS: $49 | $42 | $35

THURSDAY, MAY 14 :: 8PM KRIS ALLENA folk pop singer-songwriter known to many for winning the 8th season of American Idol, Kris Allen has since released five acclaimed records and toured the world. This spring he brings his infectious and easy melodic style to Rockport for the first time, touring behind the release of his retrospective album 10.

TICKETS: $39 | $35 | $29 | VIP MEET & GREET: $50

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FRIDAY, JULY 24 :: 8PM RANKY TANKYFresh off their 2020 Grammy win for Best Regional Roots Album, Ranky Tanky return to Rockport after their exhilarating concert with Bobby McFerrin on our stage last summer. The Charleston, SC-based quintet performs timeless music born from the Gullah culture of the southeastern Sea Islands, incorporating heartbreaking spirituals and ecstatic shouts into their rich musical stew of gospel, jazz and blues.

TICKETS: $39 | $35 | $29

SATURDAY, JULY 25 :: 8PM PETER CINCOTTIMerging hefty jazz piano chops with pop and rock, Peter Cincotti has been taking the world by storm, building his audience through his fiery, ivory-pounding style and smooth throwback crooning vocals. He’s making his Rockport debut on the strength of his most recent record Long Way From Home.

TICKETS: $36 | $29 | $19

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 :: 8PM GRACE KELLYAn unequivocal musical prodigy, singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer and band leader Grace Kelly has rocked the jazz world with sold-out concerts, 13 acclaimed albums and a resume that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl and as part of the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – all before reaching her mid-twenties.

“[A] jazz innovator… Making jazz young” BILLBOARD

TICKETS: $55 | $49 | $39

SATURDAY, JULY 18 :: 8PM MAIREAD NESBITT, violinFor more than a decade, Grammy and Emmy-nominated violinist Máiréad Nesbitt has enchanted millions of fans around the world as a founding member of the globetrotting music phenomenon Celtic Woman. She brings her jaw-dropping fiddle playing, and commanding theatrical performance presence to Rockport for the first time!

“A demon of a fiddle player” THE NEW YORK TIMES

TICKETS: $42 | $36

TUESDAY, JUNE 23 :: 8PM POKEY LAFARGEOPENING ACT: ESTHER ROSEA youthful songwriter with an old soul, Pokey LaFarge brings a fresh new voice and energy to the breadth of American music, including ragtime blues, western swing, riverboat jazz and vintage soul. He’s touring in support of his much-anticipated new album Rock Bottom Rhapsody.

TICKETS: $39 | $35 | $29

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 :: 8PM

ARRIVAL FROM SWEDEN: ABBAArrival from Sweden, the world’s most popular ABBA tribute show, magnificently replicates the infectious songs and Nordic pop pageantry of Sweden’s greatest musical export. Relive the sound, look and joyful celebration of ABBA, down to the crystalline harmonies and original outrageous costumes.

TICKETS: $61 | $56 | $45

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FRIDAY, JULY 17 :: 8PM EILEN JEWELLFinding a sweet spot between folk, blues, surf rock and classic country, Idaho-bred singer-songwriter Eilen Jewell has created her own particularly addictive brand of Americana. She’ll be making her Rockport Music debut touring in support of her most recent release, the critically-adored Gypsy.

“one of America's most intriguing, creative and idiosyncratic voices.” AMERICAN SONGWRITER

TICKETS: $29 | $24

MONDAY, AUGUST 10 :: 7:30PM MARY CHAPIN CARPENTERFive-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Mary Chapin Carpenter returns to Rockport in support of her new album coming out this summer.

TICKETS: $98 | $92 | $65


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THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 :: 8PMFRIDAY, AUGUST 14 :: 8PM JANIS IANThe Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, known for hits like “At Seventeen,” “Society’s Child” and many other classics throughout her decade-spanning career, makes her Rockport debut with two shows.

“spellbinding storyteller” THE NEW YORK TIMES

TICKETS: $46 | $40 | $29



TUBA SKINNYThe pride of New Orleans’ vibrant and fertile trad jazz scene, Tuba Skinny makes its Rockport debut, touring on the heels of their acclaimed record Some Kinda Shake. The beloved Crescent City collective started out over a decade ago as show-stopping French Quarter street buskers and have since turned into one of New Orleans’ greatest musical ambassadors, touring the world with their delicious, spirited takes on Depression- era blues, spirituals, ragtime and traditional jazz. TICKETS: $29 | $24

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 :: 8PM

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZOFor more than a half century, the world has been blessed with the hauntingly beautiful voices of South Africa’s iconic singing group, Ladysmith Black Mam-bazo. The Grammy-winning Zulu-based ensemble—known for their distinct isicathamiya style of singing— exploded onto the world scene as guest stars on Paul Simon’s Graceland record, and went on to release over 50 acclaimed records of their own. Despite the passing of founder Joseph Shabalala this past year (three of his sons currently help lead the group), Ladysmith remains as vibrant and powerful as ever. TICKETS: $69 | $62 | $49

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 :: 8PMFRIDAY, AUGUST 21 :: 8PM TOM RUSH WITH MATT NAKOAIn what has become a delightful, much-anticipated Rockport tradition, folk legend Tom Rush returns to the Shalin Liu Performance Center. Rush’s easy, world-weary baritone and nimble finger-picking combined with his wry, poignant songwriting made him a star of the 60’s urban folk revival. Rush’s timeless origi-nals, including beloved songs like “No Regrets” and “Galveston Flood,” have become true classics, residing in the heart of the folk canon. He joins with young singer-songwriter Matt Nakoa whose performances have been hailed as “intimate and genuine, soulful and bittersweet…” TICKETS: $69 | $62 | $49

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 :: 8PM JOHNNY AOne of the most revered guitarists working the scene today, Boston’s own Johnny A. has created a decade-spanning career built on his virtuosic playing, compositional fortitude and distinctive style. On top of putting out his acclaimed new record, Driven, Johnny was just recently asked to play lead guitar in the legendary blues rock supergroup of The Yardbirds.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 :: 7PM OPENING NIGHT CULTURAL CONNECTIONSOpening Night will bring together the finest Celtic, Scandinavian and American folk musicians performing today to pay homage to the deep- rooted musical traditions from the artists’ respective countries while also illuminating traditional instruments in a new, cutting edge light. This is after all, what our Festival is about! TICKETS: $72 | $66 | $50

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 :: 7PM

THE CELTIC-NORDIC CONNECTIONThe cultural imprint of a people known as Vikings is still in clear evidence today in England, Scotland and Ireland. The music reflects the austere beauty of Sweden, Norway and the Northeastern Scottish Isles—Orkney and Shetland—which are culturally as Scandinavian as they are Scottish. The concert will also bring Norwegian Hardanger fiddle utilized in a completely fresh, contemporary, and cutting-edge way. TICKETS: $69 | $62 | $49

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 10PM

CELTIC SESSIONMusicians will congregate

upstairs for a fun evening performing together and interacting with the audience. TICKETS: $27 SEATED | $10 STANDING

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 :: 2PMUP CLOSE WITH… An up-close look at the artistry of some of the artists involved in the weekend with in-the-round discussion and a mini concert exploring various styles, instruments, and genres of Celtic/Scandinavian music and song. TICKETS: $10

2ND ANNUAL

AUGUST 27 – AUGUST 30, 2020


STRINGS ON STRINGSBuilding on last year’s groundbreaking Strings on Strings success, this year’s concert will have the chamber orchestra Palaver Strings return in a concert showcasing the best in both traditional and classical worlds. TICKETS: $69 | $62 | $49

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 10PM

CELTIC SESSIONSMusicians will congregate

upstairs for a fun evening performing together and interacting with the audience. TICKETS: $27 SEATED | $10 STANDING


WORDS & MUSIC: THE CELTIC SPIRITA meditative Sunday hour with poetry, prose, and music. TICKETS: $10


SONGS AND STORIES OF THE SEASaluting the history of Cape Ann and its place in Atlantic Maritime History, this will be a celebratory closing concert full of songs and stories of the sea. TICKETS: $72 | $66 | $50

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EXPLORING CELTIC ROOTS & BRANCHESBrian O’Donovan & Maeve Gilchrist, co-artistic directors

After a spectacular inaugural festival last summer, Brian O’Donovan and Maeve Gilchrist return for their 2nd Annual Rockport Celtic Festival, created in partnership with Rockport Music.

The 2020 Festival will trace the connections between Celtic and Scandinavian music—Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and the Orkney and Shetland Islands off the coast of Scotland. The Scandinavian cultures have as much in common with the Celtic isles as mainland Scotland. Additionally, the Festival will bring back the sea shanties, work songs and nautical music and lore, as well as the Words and Music program, and the “after hours” sessions upstairs. Saturday night brings the return of the extraordinary chamber orchestra Palaver Strings which brought many exceptional musical moments last year.

FESTIVAL ARTISTS

In addition to Brian O’Donovan & Maeve Gilchrist (harp): Palaver Strings | Corner House | The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc | Louise Bichan, fiddle Cathy Jordan, singer, multi-instrumentalist (Dervish) | Keith Murphy, guitar Eamon O’Leary, guitar, mandolin, vocals (Murphy Beds) | Jackie O’Riley (dancer) & Joey Abarta (uilleann piper) | Dan Trueman, fiddle




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METROPOLITAN OPERA IN HD

NATIONAL THEATRE IN HD

SATURDAY, MAY 9 :: 12:55 PM

LIVE IN HD 2020 SEASONMARIA STUARDA Donizetti’s drama, focused on the political rivalry between two queens, with Diana Damrau as Mary, Queen of Scots. TICKETS: $32 | $29 | $20

THURSDAY, MAY 21 :: 7 PM

HERMITAGE. THE POWER OF ART A spectacular documentary event tours through St. Petersburg’s State Hermitage Museum with the largest collection of paintings in the world.

TUESDAY, JUNE 2 :: 7 PM

DINOSAURS Everybody knows the T-Rex and the other dinosaurs we normally hear about and see on exhibition in natural history museums. How do these giant creatures of the past end up on display?

TUESDAY, JULY 7 :: 7 PM

WUNDERKAMMER There are extraordinary rooms all over the world whose contents come from the most prestigious galleries displayed in amazing villas and castles.

TUESDAY, JULY 21 :: 7 PM

BERNINI The selection of more than 60 masterpieces on display at the Villa Borghese in Rome has been defined by art experts as Bernini’s return home.

ENCORES TICKETS: $15 | $12 SENIORS | $5 YOUTH

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GREAT ART ON SCREENTICKETS: $15 ADULTS $12 SENIORS/STUDENTS | $5 YOUTH

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TUESDAY, JUNE 9 :: 7 PM

LEHMAN TRILOGY The story of a family and a company that changed the world, told in three parts on a single evening. RATING: PG13

MONDAY, AUGUST 3 :: 7 PM

LE NOZZE DI FIGARO Richard Eyre’s spirited production of Mozart’s masterful comedy stars bass-baritone Ildar Abdrazakov in the title role.

MONDAY, AUGUST 17 :: 7 PM

RIGOLETTO Director Michael Mayer reimagines Verdi’s towering tragedy in Las Vegas in 1960.

MONDAY, JULY 13 :: 7 PM

DON PASQUALE Donizetti’s comedy features Anna Netrebko as Norina.

MONDAY, JULY 27 :: 7 PM

CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA / PAGLIACCIOpera’s most enduring tragic double bill returns and features tenor Marcelo Álvarez in both lead roles.

THURSDAY, JULY 16 :: 7 PM

FLEABAG Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, see the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag. RATING: R

THURSDAY, JULY 23 :: 7 PM

HAMLET Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. RATING: PG

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 :: 7 PM

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Shakespeare's most famous romantic comedy. RATING: PG13

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 :: 7 PM

CYRANO DE BERGERAC James McAvoy (X-Men, Atonement) returns to the stage in an inventive new adaptation. RATING: R

TICKETS: $22 ADULTS $15 SENIORS/STUDENTS | $5 YOUTH

THURSDAY, MAY 28 :: 7 PM

THE WELKIN A NEW PLAY BY LUCY KIRKWOOD One life in the hands of 12 women. Rural England, 1759. As the country waits for Halley’s comet, 21-year-old Sally Poppy is sentenced to hang for a heinous murder. RATING: R

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 :: 7 PM

JACK ABSOLUTE FLIES AGAIN From the writer of the Broadway smash hit One Man, Two Guvnors comes a hilarious new play, set in 1940s British summertime.

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SESSION 1: JULY 20–24 | SESSION 2: JULY 27–31Monday – Friday, 9am–3pm | REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 1DETAILS: rockportmusic.org/rockportjazzworkshop

COMMUNITY CONCERTSWEDNESDAY, JULY 22 :: 7 PM

ROCKPORT JAZZ WORKSHOP FACULTYFREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 :: 7 PM

ALEXA TARANTINO QUARTETGENERAL ADMISSION: $10; YOUTH FREE

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ROCKPORT JAZZ WORKSHOP STUDENT SHOWCASEFREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTADULT MUSIC MAKING CLASSES PRESENTED BY BERKLEE INSTITUTE FOR ARTS EDUCATION AND SPECIAL NEEDSTUESDAY, MAY 5 :: DRUMMING TUESDAY, MAY 12 :: SINGING7:30-9pm Have fun while learning music basics. No musical experience required. TICKETS: $15 (AGES 18 +)

THURSDAY, MAY 7 :: 7 PM EDUCATION ENSEMBLE-IN-RESIDENCE

PALAVER STRINGS WITH WARP TRIO“OP-ED”In this program “Op-Ed,” Palaver Strings performs music of underrepresented composers.TICKETS: $15SPONSORED IN PART BY THE BRUCE J. ANDERSON FOUNDATION

SATURDAY, MAY 16 :: 2 PM BOSTON CITY SINGERSAn El Sistema-inspired program that trains and inspires each singer through musical instruction and performance opportunities.FREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED.

SUNDAY, MAY 31 :: 11 AM

BOSTON STRING ACADEMY RECITALAn El-Sistema-inspired strings program based in Boston’s Chinatown. The recital will include special guests from the Boston Symphony Orchestra. FREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED.

Palaver StringsMay 7

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