Bohuslav Martinů (1890-1959) Sonata for Flute and Piano (1945) Martinů’s Sonata for Flute and Piano was written in South Orleans on Cape Cod in 1945. It is dedicated to the Boston Symphony’s then-principal flautist, George Laurent, though the work’s 1949 premiere featured Lois Schaefer as the soloist. Its three movements follow the […]
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This fun-filled show for the whole family includes the strange and fascinating story of innocent Lucy and the mesmerizing Count in a Transylvanian Tale full of mists and mysterious castles. Then, as a joyful contrast, we dance with Crocodile River Music, an African ensemble that will have you singing and […]
Annual Tom Keil Memorial Concert In a cascade of Czech sounds and colors, this program celebrates the visionary romanticism of the Czech spirit. From eclectic and endearing Martinu, to Janacek’s tale of jealous passion that leads to the ultimate revenge. And then to the full might of Dvorak in his […]
WCMS musicians and special guests join forces with the Worcester Chorus, honoring the talent and vision of Worcester Chorus’s celebrated conductor Christopher Shepard. Book-ended by Copland’s Appalachian Spring and Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, this is a concert program you will not want to miss! With guests Lilit Hartunian and Christine Vitale, violins; […]
Development Manager/Grant Writer Job Description: Hailed as a group with imagination, style, and chops, the Worcester Chamber Music Society took the Worcester scene by storm with its first concert in 2006. It has become a recognized cultural presence within the Greater Worcester area by performing sold-out concerts to captivated audiences, receiving […]