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Folk music’s Renaissance man—a “great singer, songwriter and song leader” (Pete Seeger)—comes to Rockport to showcase his infinite vocal and lyric variety. An undisputed master of more than a dozen traditional instruments, including the rare and beautiful hammer dulcimer, John McCutcheon has been hailed by critics and audiences around the globe. His recordings have garnered...
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Castle of our Skins presents a family friendly, music-dance-spoken word performance that shines the light on Black artistry through solo and chamber works by legendary Black composers like Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Undine Smith Moore as well as contemporary voices like Jessie Montgomery and Kendrick Lamar. These works are presented with a mingling of spoken word...
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Castle of our Skins presents a family friendly, music-dance-spoken word performance that shines the light on Black artistry as part of Rockport Music’s Education and Community Engagement series. Solo and...
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Fifty years after his passing, we embark on a journey through Pablo Picasso’s Paris, amidst sunshine and shadow, convictions and contradictions, from a young, impoverished foreigner to one of the most important icons of the 20th century. The film moves continuously in and out of the Musée Picasso in Paris which has the largest existing...
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Michael Feinstein brings to life big band celebrations and the Tony Bennett legacy. Supported by the Carnegie Hall Ensemble trio, Feinstein pays a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Tony Bennett, bringing his iconic songs to life in a symphony of sound. The performance will feature hits such as “Because of You”, “Rags to Riches”, “I...
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Journey around the globe with the innovative duo Greek millennial laouto player Vasilis Kostas and Jordanian-Iraqi violinist Layth Sidiq. Fusing traditional instruments with modern elements of jazz and other contemporary styles, the duo brings to life the musical roots of their countries while introducing new ways of improvising, writing and arranging.
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The universe of guitar knows no boundaries for The California Guitar Trio. With a much anticipated return, the group has enthralled listeners for decades with a singular sound that fearlessly crisscrosses genres. The trio’s questing spirit explores the intersections between rock, jazz, classical and world music—with the occasional surf or spaghetti Western tune thrown in...
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The universe of guitar knows no boundaries for The California Guitar Trio. Since 1991, the group has enthralled listeners with a singular sound that fearlessly crisscrosses genres. The trio’s questing spirit drives it to explore the intersections between rock, jazz, classical, and world music. It even throws in the occasional surf or spaghetti Western tune...
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The Arcis Saxophone Quartet’s experimental artistry captivates audiences globally with unique performances and innovative formats, while inspiring the next generation through workshops and school visits. If you’ve ever been to Munich’s Königsplatz, you may have spotted it: Arcisstrasse, which gave its name to the Arcis Saxophone Quartet 15 years ago. Having long outgrown the “cosmopolitan...
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Canadian guitarist Jesse Cook is one of contemporary flamenco’s most beloved acts, combining unparalleled guitar work with elements of world music and jazz on his elegant compositions. Whether he’s showing off his furious finger-picking skills on “Tempest” or slowing things down with “Europa,” fans can expect an unforgettable night of music from his Live In...
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Beloved Boston-based fiddler Hanneke Cassel—who fuses influences from the Isle of Skye and Cape Breton with Americana grooves—joins forces with nationally acclaimed pianist Dave Wiesler and masters of contemporary Celtic guitar, Keith Murphy and Yann Falquet, who also bring a rich blending of the Franco and Anglo traditions as singers.
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BEYOND THE MUSIC TALK SERIES Have you ever wondered what paths a musician might take outside of performing? In this new interactive talk series, you’ll meet several musicians who speak about their own unique creative space. Canadian pianist Patricia Au is widely known for her vivacious playing and leads an active performing and coaching career....
