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Martha's Vineyard
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The Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Music Society has continuously produced concerts for both visitors to and residents of the Island of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts for over 50 years. The MVCMS is also very active in encouraging classical music stringed instrument education for Island school children.
During the COVID-19 lockdown we have begun to broadcast concerts using internet media. Our first concert of 2021 – “Spring is Here!’ with the remarkable “Artists of Martha’s Vineyard String Quartet” was pre-recorded and received its virtual premiere on Saturday March 20th. Please click here for more information and to view the concert.
American Song Concert
Our next virtual concert will premiere on Youtube on Memorial Day (May 31st) at 5 p.m. and features a presentation of American Song with David Behnke, baritone, and David Rhoderick, piano. The concert features American songs spanning 100 hundred years by legendary composers writing on the heart-stirring themes of “Love Found & Love Lost.” Beginning with a piece by Charles Ives when he was a student in 1894 (named simply “Song”), the program covers a century of music, ending with Alan Menken’s ’ “If I Can’t Love Her,” from the 1991 Broadway musical “Beauty and the Beast.” In between are iconic songs by composers Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland, Kurt Weill, Leonard Bernstein, Richard Rodgers and Stephen Sondheim among others. While the first half of the program focuses on “Art Song” and the second half on classic Broadway, the thread of memorable melodies and lyrics ties the two together seamlessly.
Though the Premiere is over, you can now access the concert video by entering your name and email address to receive an exclusive link for viewing. Please let us know if you like it!
During the COVID-19 lockdown we have begun to broadcast concerts using internet media. Our first concert of 2021 – “Spring is Here!’ with the remarkable “Artists of Martha’s Vineyard String Quartet” was pre-recorded and received its virtual premiere on Saturday March 20th. Please click here for more information and to view the concert.
American Song Concert
Our next virtual concert will premiere on Youtube on Memorial Day (May 31st) at 5 p.m. and features a presentation of American Song with David Behnke, baritone, and David Rhoderick, piano. The concert features American songs spanning 100 hundred years by legendary composers writing on the heart-stirring themes of “Love Found & Love Lost.” Beginning with a piece by Charles Ives when he was a student in 1894 (named simply “Song”), the program covers a century of music, ending with Alan Menken’s ’ “If I Can’t Love Her,” from the 1991 Broadway musical “Beauty and the Beast.” In between are iconic songs by composers Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland, Kurt Weill, Leonard Bernstein, Richard Rodgers and Stephen Sondheim among others. While the first half of the program focuses on “Art Song” and the second half on classic Broadway, the thread of memorable melodies and lyrics ties the two together seamlessly.
Though the Premiere is over, you can now access the concert video by entering your name and email address to receive an exclusive link for viewing. Please let us know if you like it!
We are happy to broadcast this concert free. If you can, please help us continue our mission by donating now.
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CELEBRATE MUSIC
The Martha's Vineyard Chamber Music Society produces chamber music concerts and promotes an appreciation of classical and contemporary music on the island of Martha's Vineyard. The Summer Evening Concerts and our Education Programs including Instrument Loans, Lesson Scholarships, Artist in Residence, and Project Cello, all depend on generous donors and grant funders. Your donation is greatly appreciated and will help us fulfill our mission. For more information about giving options
call 508-696-8055 or email mvcms@vineyard.net Thank You |
