Our 2010-2011 Season in Review…
A Place of Beauty
World Premiere of a new opera based on the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner
May 14, 2011 at 8 p.m.
May 15, 2011 at 4 p.m.
Boston Conservatory, 31 Hemenway Street
Photo gallery and audio clips from the premiere
Perhaps our most ambitious adventure yet was this exciting collaboration with Intermezzo Opera. Boston’s “Mrs. Jack” was internationally known for her ability to connect people around the arts. A traditional “Patroness of the Arts” in many ways, she was in other ways daring, original and way ahead of her time. She came to life again in Robert Edward Smith’s new chamber opera with a libretto by William Fregosi and Fritz Bell.
Passion and Tango
Tom Jenkins & Julie LevenFriday, Feb 11, 2011
7:30 PM at First Church
Back by popular demand! Last year we began our exploration of the intersection of tango and chamber music. And we discovered that the tango is an amazing form for understanding the essence of chamber music.
We are thrilled to welcome back to the stage tango dancers Tom Jenkins and Julie Leven. The spontaneous moves of the dancers visually mirror the interplay between the musicians, allowing the audience to both see and hear the musical collaboration at the same time.
We’ve also invited more composers to contribute to this passionate art form. Hear the latest from John McDonald, Scott Wheeler and Katrina Wreede along with heartfelt works by Dvorak and Grieg. It’s sure to make your spirits soar!
Tapas and Argentinean wines capped this evening of romance (special thanks to our food donors: Dali Restaurant and Capone Foods).
Antonin Dvorak: Cypresses
Edvard Grieg: Heart Wounds and Last Spring
John McDonald: New Work
Astor Piazzolla: Tango Ballet
Scott Wheeler: New Work
Katrina Wreede: yet another tango
Best-Loved Premieres
Friday, October 15, 2010
7:30 PM at First Church
Looking back over the past ten years, one of the things we’re proudest of is premiering new works. We’ve chosen three works that stood out as audience favorites and we’re bringing them to you again — as an anniversary gift. We believe they deserve a place in the classic repertory alongside Bach and Mendelssohn. In addition to encoring Tison Street’s work, celebrated oboist Peggy Pearson will also perform J.S. Bach’s gorgeous Concerto for oboe d’amore.
Stephen Feigenbaum: Serenade and The Last Straw
Robert Edward Smith: Sicilienne and Tarantella
Tison Street: Overture, Soliloquy and Metamorphosis
J.S. Bach: Concerto for oboe d’amore
Felix Mendelssohn: Sinfonia #7
Free reception: Launch our 10th Anniversary season with wine and antipasti after the concert.