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Alex Cumming: The Medford Songcatcher
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Medford presents a concert by its music director, Alex Cumming. Cumming is a traditional singer, accordionist, pianist, and dance caller who has made his mark on the folk scene with his rhythmic, dance-able accordion style, strong voice, and his fun and engaging stage presence. In this concert, he will explore the legacy of Olive Dame Campbell (1882-1954), who was born and raised in West Medford and left a huge legacy in folk music, song, and dance. Suggested…
Find out more »Tufts Chamber Orchestra
The Tufts University Chamber Orchestra performs its spring concert under the direction of John Page. Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »Tufts Opera Ensemble: Cendrillon
The Tufts University Opera Ensemble, directed by Carol Mastrodomenico and Thomas Stumpf, presents Jules Massenet's Cendrillon, a delightfully melodious fairy tale opera based on Perrault's version of the familiar cross-cultural Cinderella story, in an English translation. Free; no tickets required. A second performance will be presented at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 26, at Distler Hall.
Find out more »Piano, Oboe, and English Horn in Medford Square
First Baptist Church of Medford continues its spring concert season with an evening of music featuring Barbara Kipp on oboe and English horn, and David Owens on the church's Baldwin D concert grand piano. They will perform works by Siegrist, Owens, Kennan, Barlow, and Saint-Saëns Free admission; suggested donation $10. Future concerts on the First Baptist Church schedule (all at 7:30 p.m.): Saturday, May 11: RAHA Duo, viola and piano Friday, May 24: Meadowlark Trio
Find out more »Tufts Opera Ensemble: Cendrillon
The Tufts University Opera Ensemble, directed by Carol Mastrodomenico and Thomas Stumpf, presents Jules Massenet's Cendrillon, a delightfully melodious fairy tale opera based on Perrault's version of the familiar cross-cultural Cinderella story, in an English translation. Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »Tufts Takht: Iraqi Maqam
Tufts Takht, the Arab Music ensemble at Tufts University, presents a taste of the Iraqi Maqam tradition in this concert under the direction of Layth Sidiq. Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »Tufts Flute Ensemble
The Tufts University Flute Ensemble plays music from the 17th to the 21st centuries performed on piccolo, C flute, alto, and bass flutes. Nina Barwell, director. Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »Medford Schools Grade 5 Band and Strings Concert
The Medford Public Schools kick off the spring concert season with a performance by the Grade 5 Band and Strings. Here is the remaining spring concert schedule (all at 7:30 p.m.): Wednesday May 1: High School Band/Middle School Band at Medford High School Thursday, May 2: High School Orchestra at Medford High School Wednesday, May 8: High School, Middle School and Treblemakers choruses at Medford High School Thursday May 9: Middle School Strings at McGlynn Middle School Monday, May 13:…
Find out more »Medford High/Middle School Bands Concert
The Medford Public Schools continue the spring concert season with a performance by the Medford High School Band and Middle School Band. Here is the remaining spring concert schedule (all at 7:30 p.m.): Thursday, May 2: High School Orchestra at Medford High School Wednesday, May 8: High School, Middle School and Treblemakers choruses at Medford High School Thursday May 9: Middle School Strings at McGlynn Middle School Monday, May 13: Guitar Night at Medford High School Wednesday May 15: McGlynn/Brooks…
Find out more »Jumbo Knish Factory: Russian Empire Klezmer Music
The Jumbo Knish Factory at Tufts University presents traditional Jewish and non-Jewish folk repertoire from Russia, the Ukraine, and other territories of the old Russian empire, joined by special guests Leon Gunther and the Bielalitsa Chorus. Michael McLaughlin, director. Free; no tickets required.
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