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Boston String Academy (BSA) is a non-profit organization, inspired by the Venezuelan El Sistema model which believes in music as a vehicle for social change. They provide rigorous string instrument instruction to children in under-served communities, laying a solid musical foundation for young people to become sensitive, responsible, and creative human beings. Their program makes...
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Part of Education & Community EngagementIn this concert, students participating in the Writing Our Musical History project will have their compositions performed by professional musicians. During the 2023-24 academic year, these students will work with singer-songwriter and educator Alexandra Grace to create their songs inspired by a place in their town.
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Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions. Filmed live during its sold-out run in London’s...
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Come out for a unique and unforgettable pairing of virtuosic instrumentalists…Legendary jazz guitarist Frank Vignola teams up with violinist/fiddler Tessa Lark to create an intimate musical experience, performing in the infectious Hot Club vein of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli
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Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush three-part harmonies into upcycled folk ballads or cracking up a crowd with stories from the road, Indie Irish folk band House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences from the very first note.
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Come on out for a riotous night of comedy with New Hampshire’s own Juston McKinney! With multiple appearances on The Tonight Show, two Comedy Central specials, two Amazon Prime specials, and now his latest, On the Bright Side, it’s no wonder the New York Times called Juston McKinney “destined for stardom.” The Portsmouth native spent seven years as a York County Deputy...
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A master lyricist and satirical storyteller, John Hiatt delivers songs filled with tales of redemption, relationships and surrendering on his own terms. Hiatt’s finest album is 1987’s Bring the Family; other catalog highlights include the pop and rock of 1983’s Riding with the King, the rough-hewn blues-rock of 2008’s Same Old Man and 2021’s Leftover Feelings. His lyrics and melodies have graced...
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Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state. From campaigning at the coalfield to leading the battle to create the National Health Service, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan is often referred to as the politician with greatest influence over the UK without...
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According to Atlanta-based blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Tinsley Ellis, his new, first-ever solo acoustic album, Naked Truth, is both “a departure and an arrival.” Ellis has been recording and travelling the world for over four decades, delivering his feral, guitar-fueled, original electric blues-rock to ever-growing audiences at concert halls, festivals, and clubs.
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David Broza is an internationally renowned Israeli singer-songwriter, recognized for his dynamic guitar performances and humanitarian efforts. His signature sound brings together the influence of Spanish flamenco, American folk, rock and roll, and poetry. Social justice and peace advocacy are embedded in Broza’s work; his 1977 hit song “Yihye Tov” remains an Israeli peace anthem....
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Renowned as the vocalist for genre-crossing band Pink Martini, China Forbes has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Tonight Show. She performs this intimate solo concert in support of her new album The Road, to be released in May. China Forbes was born and raised in...
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Winner of the 1970 Chopin International Piano Competition, pianist Garrick Ohlsson is world-renowned for his magisterial interpretive and technical prowess. Although long regarded as one of the world’s leading exponents of the music of Frédéric Chopin, Mr. Ohlsson’s enormous repertoire ranges over the entire piano literature. PROGRAM BEETHOVEN: Sonata Op. 81a Les Adieux SCHUBERT: Wanderer...
