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SUNDAY CONCERT
SERIES All concerts in The Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St Directions First Universalist Society |
| LiveARTS is an exciting performing arts organization in Franklin, MA whose goal is to enrich the cultural life of the MetroSouthwest region by bringing outstanding classical musicians to perform at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society of Franklin at 262 Chestnut Street. We specialize in professional Boston-caliber artistry -- without the traffic and high ticket prices! | ||
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LiveARTS would like to thank all the artists of this past season (scroll down) for their remarkable performances - full of heart and soul - that left our audiences wanting more. Special thanks to all our generous sponsors, appreciative fans, and loyal subscribers! In addition to our regular subscription series, we occasionally showcase local artists on our "Community MusicMakers" concerts. We invite you to join us for the following concerts: |
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| Sunday, May 11 3:30 pm |
Bass-baritone Edwin Milham
with pianist Jane Viemeister |
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| This Mothers' Day concert features music of Mozart and Schumann, beginning with arias from Mozart's much beloved The Marriage of Figaro. After Ms. Viemeister plays Mozart's Sonata in B-flat Major, KV 570, they perform the greatest of Schumann's cycles of songs, or Lieder, the Dichterliebe, or The Poet's Love, Opus 48. Franklin-based Edwin Milham concertizes actively in the southern New England area and teaches on the faculties of Bridgewater State College and the Franklin School for the Performing Arts. In addition to teaching at Bridgewater State College, Jane Viemeister is chair of the piano department at the South Shore Conservatory. Admission is $10, $5 for seniors/youth. | ||
| Saturday, June 7 7:30 pm |
Young Artists Concert | Outstanding high-school musicians from Franklin and surrounding areas perform in this LiveARTS celebration of youth. Specially selected participants include chamber ensembles from the Metrowest Youth Symphony Orchestra, string players, pianists, and vocalists. The concert will be about one hour, with a reception afterward. Admission is free. |
| 2007-08 Season All concerts at 3:30PM |
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| September 30 | Pianist Oni Buchanan "A Moonlight Recital" |
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| The moon has been a source of inspiration for
many composers. Come hear Debussy's "Clair
de Lune" and Beethoven's regal
"Moonlight Sonata". "Star Burning
Blue", a piece by contemporary composer
Kelly-Marie Murphy, depicts a supergiant star. And no
moonlight recital would be complete without Nocturnes
by Chopin, Barber, and Fauré. A published
poet, Oni brings creativity, vision, and artistry to
all she does. "Her playing is informed by a
persuasively lyrical touch in the service of great
poise and charm," says Russell Sherman,
Distinguished Artist in Residence, New England
Conservatory. |
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| October 28 | Violist Don Krishnaswami |  |
| One of the Boston area's most talented
violists returns to showcase two significant
contributions to the viola literature of the 20th
century by major composers Milhaud and Hindemith.
The Boston Globe describes Don as
"noteworthy among the solo
voices." With Joy Cline Phinney as
accompanist, the concert will be a "joyful"
collaboration reuniting two Juilliard graduates who
attended this famous music school together. A lush,
romantic work by Brahms concludes the program. |
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| March 2 | Fenwick Smith, flute and Sally Pinkas, piano |
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| What could herald the coming of spring better
than a silver-throated flute? And who better to do
it, than this 29-year veteran of the Boston Symphony
Orchestra? He and long-time collaborator Ms. Pinkas
will perform together and separately French and Czech
works. Both are known throughout New England for
their superb artistry and numerous recordings. After
thirty seasons, Mr. Smith's annual recitals in
Jordan Hall are a prominent feature of Boston's
concert calendar. Ms. Pinkas has performed as a
soloist with the Boston Pops, as well as many other
orchestras and chamber groups, and also is Professor
of Piano at Dartmouth College. |
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| April 6 | Mezzo-soprano Heidi Skok |  |
| After her outstanding recital debut in November
2006 at Boston's Jordan Hall at New England
Conservatory, she sang two concerts within the next
six months at New York's Carnegie Hall with the
New England Symphonic Ensemble. Miss Skok is a
specialist in the repertoire of Handel, Webern, Berg
and Strauss. Between 1992 and 2004, she performed in
numerous productions at the Metropolitan Opera under
the prestigious conductor James Levine. The
Washington Times has written, "Miss Skok
is blessed with one of those voices that lingers in
the memory." |
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| Tickets at the door are $15 for adults, $10 for youth and seniors: $25 for a family of three or more. Season subscriptions are $45/$30/$75 (4 concerts for the price of 3). Enjoy our famous intermission desserts! | ||
| Check this site again for future announcements of our Community MusicMakers concerts -- highlighting musical talent from the Franklin area. | ||
| LiveARTS is supported in part by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. We are a non-profit, non-sectarian affiliate of the First Universalist Society of Franklin. All events are handicap accessible. | ||
| If you would like to make a contribution to LiveARTS or speak with a board member about volunteer opportunities or ticket sales, please email our Artistic Director Laura Clayton, or call 508-533-2599. | ||
| View The LiveArts Country Gazette article. | ||
