Tev Stevig and Michael K. Harrist present a program of original modal music inspired by their experiences with the folk and classical music traditions of Turkey, Greece, the Balkans, the Levant, Iran, Afghanistan, and North India. At turns romantic and elegant, vivacious and playful, the music of Çeşni Duo is grounded in the flavors (çeşniler) ... Read more
The Zefíra Trio, featuring Olga Patramanska-Bell, violin; Ashima Scripp, cello; and Eleanor Perrone, piano, presents a concert entitled Colorful Outpouring: Music as a Universal Language of Expressing Human Emotion. The members of Zefíra have established themselves as solo artists and chamber musicians of the highest standard. They are top prize winners of many national ... Read more
The Trio d’Anches de Concord, featuring CCMS faculty members Stefani Burk, oboe, Stephanie Jenkins, clarinet, and Maria Isaak, bassoon, presents a concert: Exquisitely French! Reed Trios 1935-1945. Charming, delightful, and lyrical, these trios for oboe, clarinet and bassoon, written during turbulent times, are guaranteed to lift your spirits. About the performers: Stefani Burk (oboe) attended the University of Iowa ... Read more
The Canterbury Singers share the glad tidings of the holiday season to all with this program of American folk tune favorites, some of our favorite Shaker tunes, and traditional carol singing for all. About the artists: Kathryn Southworth, the Music School’s dean of students & faculty and director of the Canterbury Singers, holds a B.M. ... Read more
In his lecture, Pramod Upadhyay will discuss his musical journey as a tabla artist (Indian/Nepali drum) and how he got into the music profession. Join us one week later on Thursday, January 12 to view a concert, “Indian and Nepali Music”, where the quintet of Hari Maya Adhikari (vocals/harmonium), Shyam Nepali (Nepali sarangi/string instruments), Prem ... Read more
In the concert, “Indian and Nepali Music”, the quintet of Hari Maya Adhikari (vocals/harmonium), Shyam Nepali (Nepali sarangi/string instruments), Prem Sagar Khatiwada (tabla/madal), Pramod Upadhyay (tabla/pakhawaj), and David Nugent (Indian sarangi/string instruments) will perform a variety of songs from India and Nepal. Bach’s Lunch programs are free and open to the public, and take place ... Read more
Join Peggo and Paul Hodes live on February 9 for their traditional Valentine’s Day Bach’s Lunch, featuring their longtime collaborator Kent Allyn and their daughter Ariana, an alum of CCMS and Nashville-based singer-songwriter. The ensemble will also honor two folk legends who recently passed by performing "Roseville Fair" by Bill Staines, and a medley from ... Read more
Note: This lecture has been rescheduled from February 2nd. In her lecture on Thursday, February 16, music therapist Julieann Hartley will share how we can use music to develop emotional and physical resilience using basic music therapy principles. Bach’s Lunch programs are free and open to the public, and take place from 12:10pm to 12:50pm ... Read more
In Dan Faiella's lecture on Thursday, March 2, we will learn how guitarists over the past 70 years have drawn on influences ranging from Delta blues to bouzoukis to create a home for the instrument within traditional Irish music. About the Presenter: Dan Faiella is a guitarist specializing in traditional Celtic music. Trained as an accompanist ... Read more
Join us for a Celtic jamboree on Thursday, March 9 as we gear up for St. Patrick's Day! Three award-winning fiddlers, Audrey Budington, Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki, and Liz Faiella join forces with guitarist Dan Faiella for a lunchtime concert featuring tunes and songs from a variety of Celtic and Celtic-influenced traditions. Bach’s Lunch programs are free ... Read more
We are thrilled to partner with the Capitol Center for the Arts to present our Jazz Evening: Up Jumped Spring at the Bank of NH Stage. On Thursday, March 23 at 7pm, CCMS Jazz Faculty celebrate the iconic Blue Note sound with a concert featuring music from their favorite Blue Note albums. The Quartet includes Eric ... Read more
In this lecture on Thursday, April 6, Eric Klaxton will discuss the influence of minimalism on ambient and electronic music. Looking at the work of Reich, Riley, Aphex Twin, Autechre, among similar artists, we will explore the threads that connect them and the qualities that make each unique. One week later on Thursday, April 13, ... Read more