CCMS Co-Artistic Directors Daniel Chong and Jessica Bodner are joined by pianist Daniel Anastasio and acclaimed poet Naomi Shihab Nye for an afternoon of music and poetry in conversation. Blending moments of reflection with bursts of playfulness, this unique collaboration seeks to reveal a new perspective on the emotional core of each piece—musical and poetic—through thoughtful juxtaposition. This program will feature works by Brahms, Bach, Ives, Rebecca Clarke, and Tessa Lark, among others.
Our annual Winter Chamber Concert showcases ASO's spectacular chamber musicians and music these musicians have specially curated for you.This year, we continue our celebrate Revolution250 and the music of the time.
Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7pm - Brattleboro, VT
Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 7pm - Cambridge, MA
Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - Lexington, MA
Not only renown for its famous ragù, Bologna was the hotspot for many pioneering 17th-century musicians who paved the way for the flowering of instrumental music in Europe. Works for cornetto, violin, cello, and organ by Isabella Leonarda, Cazzati, Arresti, Gabrielli, Bononcini, Torelli, Antonii, & Montalbano.
A Groton Hill exclusive!
Ten years ago, pianist Isata and cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason arrived on the international classical music scene by way of Britain’s Got Talent: they made a splash as the eldest and third siblings in a remarkable family of musicians. As their stars rose, the young artists lived up to the hype, earning acclaim from critics and rapturous applause from audiences for recitals, orchestral appearances, and chart-topping recordings.
Boston-based Trio Oko—praised for their “profound communication” and “thoughtful choices of timbre, articulation, dynamic contrast, and balance”—joins forces with Sarah Whitney for an unconventional Beyond the Notes concert. Featuring violinist Emma Powell, cellist Mina Kim, and harpist Charles Overton, the ensemble will present a vibrant program spanning Jacques Ibert, Jessie Montgomery, and more.
Artists:
Sarah Whitney, founder - violin
Emma Powell - violin
Mina Kim - cello
Charles Overton - harp
Prelude music by students of the Concord Conservatory of Music will start at 7:15PM
Every note tells a tale. Let these stories stir your heart.
Kenji Bunch: Hard Winter/Holler and Stomp
Cristopor Najarian: A Tale for Two Violins
Gabriel Fauré: Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor , Op. 15
Billy Mayerl: Marigold
EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, violin
Emma Powell, violin
Anna Griffis, viola
Leo Eguchi, cello
Janice Weber, piano
Kenji Bunch’s intriguing Hard Winter/Holler and Stomp takes a fresh look at Appalachian fiddling and string band traditions while Cristopor Najarian’s Tale for 2 Violins revisits Turkish, Armenian, and middle eastern folk melodies to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the Armenian genocide. Fauré’s sublime Piano Quartet No. 1 and Billy Mayerl’s jazzy Marigold close the program with ineffable joie de vivre.
Every note tells a tale. Let these stories stir your heart.
Kenji Bunch: Hard Winter/Holler and Stomp
Cristopor Najarian: A Tale for Two Violins
Gabriel Fauré: Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor , Op. 15
Billy Mayerl: Marigold
EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, violin
Emma Powell, violin
Anna Griffis, viola
Leo Eguchi, cello
Janice Weber, piano
Kenji Bunch’s intriguing Hard Winter/Holler and Stomp takes a fresh look at Appalachian fiddling and string band traditions while Cristopor Najarian’s Tale for 2 Violins revisits Turkish, Armenian, and middle eastern folk melodies to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the Armenian genocide. Fauré’s sublime Piano Quartet No. 1 and Billy Mayerl’s jazzy Marigold close the program with ineffable joie de vivre.
The Takács Quartet stands among the most distinguished and influential string quartets of our time, celebrated for their vibrant musical dialogue, dynamic artistry, and deeply generous spirit. Renowned for infusing each performance with fresh insight and energy, they bring both passion and precision to every stage. For their performance with CCMS at Groton Hill, the Takács Quartet offers a rich program featuring masterworks by Haydn and Debussy, alongside a compelling new piece by acclaimed Brazilian-American composer Clarice Assad.