by Christina Dryden | Apr 21, 2025
Manchester Music Festival’s Discovery programs bring knowledge and insight to the music on our stages through informal talks, demonstrations, interviews, book signings and other events in the community. Composer Perry Goldstein will talk about his collaboration with...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 21, 2025
Each summer, ten exceptional young musicians participate in the Manchester Music Festival Young Artists Program. This immersive curriculum is a full-scholarship five-week professional training program for string players and pianists, ages 18 – 26. The primary...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 21, 2025
Each summer, ten exceptional young musicians participate in the Manchester Music Festival Young Artists Program. This immersive curriculum is a full-scholarship five-week professional training program for string players and pianists, ages 18 – 26. The primary...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 21, 2025
Each summer, ten exceptional young musicians participate in the Manchester Music Festival Young Artists Program. This immersive curriculum is a full-scholarship five-week professional training program for string players and pianists, ages 18 – 26. The primary...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 21, 2025
The multi-Grammy Award-winning soprano Christine Goerke returns to the Manchester Music Festival as the Devil in Stravinsky’s masterful and sardonic take on the Faust legend, L’Histoire du soldat (Tale of the Soldier). Originally conceived for a cabaret setting, the...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 21, 2025
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Powers’ sextet of poems from 2013 forms the basis of composer Perry Goldstein’s song cycle, “Birding by Ear.” Baritone Randall Scarlata, admired for his “compelling desire to bring texts to life” (The New York Times), will be...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 21, 2025
Beethoven’s complex ninth sonata reverberates to the present day. Originally written for his friend, George Bridgetower, the two fell out and the piece was rededicated to another notable violinist of the time, Rudolphe Kreutzer. Against this backdrop, Pulitzer...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 21, 2025
Emi Ferguson, Principal Flute of the distinguished Handel & Haydn Society and recipient of the 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant, joins early music specialist Arthur Haas (harpsichord), Philip Setzer (violin) and the MMF Young Artists Strings to open the season with...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 21, 2025
Few instruments evoke the human voice with such range and nuance as the clarinet, and even fewer performers achieve the distinction of Anthony McGill, Principal Clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic. Recipient of the 2020 Avery Fisher Prize and named 2024...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 3, 2025
Palm Sunday – April 13 10:00am – Worship service Maundy Thursday – April 17 12 Noon – Community Gathering – “Agape” lunch with communion. FCC vestry room. A simple lunch of soup and bread will be served, so please RSVP your attendance by...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 3, 2025
Palm Sunday – April 13 10:00am – Worship service Maundy Thursday – April 17 12 Noon – Community Gathering – “Agape” lunch with communion. FCC vestry room. A simple lunch of soup and bread will be served, so please RSVP your attendance by...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 3, 2025
Palm Sunday – April 13 10:00am – Worship service Maundy Thursday – April 17 12 Noon – Community Gathering – “Agape” lunch with communion. FCC vestry room. A simple lunch of soup and bread will be served, so please RSVP your attendance by...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 3, 2025
Palm Sunday – April 13 10:00am – Worship service Maundy Thursday – April 17 12 Noon – Community Gathering – “Agape” lunch with communion. FCC vestry room. A simple lunch of soup and bread will be served, so please RSVP your attendance by...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 3, 2025
Palm Sunday – April 13 10:00am – Worship service Maundy Thursday – April 17 12 Noon – Community Gathering – “Agape” lunch with communion. FCC vestry room. A simple lunch of soup and bread will be served, so please RSVP your attendance by...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 3, 2025
Palm Sunday – April 13 10:00am – Worship service Maundy Thursday – April 17 12 Noon – Community Gathering – “Agape” lunch with communion. FCC vestry room. A simple lunch of soup and bread will be served, so please RSVP your attendance by...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 2, 2025
The BenAnna Band is a nationally touring children’s duo that focuses on music and inclusion for kiddos of all ages, abilities and identities. The BenAnna Band stresses the importance of individualized musical interaction, so they bring live musical instruments to all...
by Christina Dryden | Jan 30, 2025
Chamber Music Intensive resident students perform masterworks for string quartet and piano quintet. Free-will offering at the door. Suggested: Adults $15, Students/Kids Free. Program and personnel TBA. Visit our website for updated...
by Christina Dryden | Jan 30, 2025
Taconic Music celebrates its 9th Annual Summer Festival at the Riley Center for the Arts at Burr and Burton. Join us for an informal reception in the lobby beginning at 6:30 pm. Grab a drink or nibble, and catch up with friends old and new before the concert. WANG...
by Christina Dryden | Jan 30, 2025
Taconic Music celebrates its 9th Annual Summer Festival at the Riley Center for the Arts at Burr and Burton. Join us for an informal reception in the lobby beginning at 6:30 pm. Grab a drink or nibble, and catch up with friends old and new before the concert. Jacques...
by Christina Dryden | Jan 30, 2025
Chamber Music Intensive resident students perform masterworks for string quartet and piano quintet. Free-will offering at the door. Suggested: Adults $15, Students/Kids Free. Program and personnel TBA. Visit our website for updated...
by Christina Dryden | Jan 30, 2025
We are pleased to continue a tradition begun by Geoffrey Ovington and Bonnie Hoag of bringing music to Dionondehowa Wildlife Sanctuary and School. This year’s concert is a celebration of Dionondehowa’s 30 years, and will feature some special programming to be...
by Christina Dryden | Jan 30, 2025
Taconic Music celebrates its 9th Annual Summer Festival at the Riley Center for the Arts at Burr and Burton. Join us for an informal reception in the lobby beginning at 6:30 pm. Grab a drink or nibble, and catch up with friends old and new before the concert. Stephen...
by Christina Dryden | Jan 30, 2025
Join us for music, food, and dancing in the beautifully restored 1780’s Reuben Waite Barn. Joana Genova and Heather Braun, violins and John Kirk, fiddle. 4 pm CONCERT: violin duo Joana Genova and Heather Braun vs fiddler John Kirk 5 pm POTLUCK supper 6 pm BARN...
by Christina Dryden | Jan 30, 2025
Taconic Music celebrates its 9th Annual Summer Festival at the Riley Center for the Arts at Burr and Burton. Join us for an informal reception in the lobby beginning at 6:30 pm (concert starts at 7:30). Grab a drink or nibble, and catch up with friends old and new...
by Christina Dryden | Jan 30, 2025
Julian Shively Trio featuring vocalist Emma McDonald Julian Shively, keyboard Juno Hamilton, bass Edmund Paquin, drums Julian Shively is a virtuosic pianist and cellist whose artistry spans a wide range of genres and influences. A graduate of McGill University with...
by Christina Dryden | Dec 19, 2024
Come enjoy light fare and an elaborate cocktail menu with festive additions in an intimate space. Dave is a captivating finger-style percussion guitarist who has played here many times over the years! No cover. Guests must be 12 years old and...
by Christina Dryden | Dec 13, 2024
The holiday season comes alive with music as talented artists play the Lincoln family’s Aeolian organ and Steinway piano, while you tour the home—a great way to get into the spirit of the holidays! The organ is the oldest residential pipe organ in the country,...
by Christina Dryden | Dec 13, 2024
The holiday season comes alive with music as talented artists play the Lincolns’ Aeolian organ and Steinway piano, while you tour the home—a great way to get into the spirt of the holidays! Saturday, December 21 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Judy Cyr, Piano & Organ...
by Christina Dryden | Dec 13, 2024
The holiday season comes alive with music as talented artists play the Lincolns’ Aeolian organ and Steinway piano, while you tour the home—a great way to get into the spirt of the holidays! Saturday, December 21 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Judy Cyr, Piano & Organ...
by Christina Dryden | Dec 13, 2024
The holiday season comes alive with music as talented artists play the Lincoln family’s Aeolian organ and Steinway piano, while you tour the home—a great way to get into the spirit of the holidays! The organ is the oldest residential pipe organ in the country,...
by Christina Dryden | Nov 25, 2024
Chancel choir, Handbell choir, joined by BBA chorus, guest musicians. Sacred and secular music. (stay if you can for the annual cookie contest and bring an entry if you’d...
by Christina Dryden | Oct 21, 2024
Greet 2025 in style—dress up for the night, enjoy a drink and beautiful music, before going out to dinner or celebrating at home. The Taconic String Band performs Baroque favorites, tangos, Viennese waltzes, Broadway tunes, and more. Led by Taconic’s artistic...
by Christina Dryden | Oct 21, 2024
Taconic String Band and Strings for Kids students perform side-by-side in an engaging program for attendees of all ages. Suggested donation at the door, adults $10; kids...
by Christina Dryden | Oct 21, 2024
A favorite annual chamber music concert! With Deborah Buck and Joana Genova, violins; Ariel Rudiakov, viola, and Hannah Holman, cello. With special guest baritone David Rugger. Program: Joseph Hadyn: String Quartet in G Minor, op. 74, No. 3 “Rider” Franz Schubert:...
by Christina Dryden | Oct 21, 2024
Taconic Music will present a violin-piano duo recital at Israel Congregation of Manchester on Saturday, November 9 at 7pm. Violinist Joana Genova and pianist Willis Delony have performed recitals together in Vermont, Massachusetts, Indiana and Louisiana, and have...
by Christina Dryden | Oct 21, 2024
Taconic Music’s “Jazz in the Barn” series, hosted by the Inn at Manchester, is now in its third year. On Wednesday, November 6 at 7:30pm, pianist Willis Delony, back by popular demand, returns to the Inn’s Celebration Barn. He will be joined by Michael Craner, bass...
by Christina Dryden | Sep 25, 2024
Freddi’s Back!! The Dorset Players and presenting sponsors The Little Rooster Cafe`, Pets Etc. and Squirrel Gallery & Shop welcome Freddi Shehadi and The Definite Situation to The Dorset Playhouse, 104 Cheney Rd., Dorset, on October 5th at 7:30PM. $30 per...
by Christina Dryden | Aug 26, 2024
Violinist and concert host Bella Hristova leads the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s string orchestra through music that spans the iconic five Vermont seasons. Featured compositions include Green Mountain State natives Nico Muhly and Pete Sutherland, alongside Astor...
by Christina Dryden | Aug 12, 2024
Violinist and concert host Bella Hristova leads Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s string orchestra through music that spans the iconic five Vermont seasons, with compositions from Green Mountain State natives Nico Muhly and Pete Sutherland to compositions by Astor...
by Christina Dryden | Jul 10, 2024
”Tuesday in the Tent” returns for its 4th season of enchanting entertainment at The Wilburton in Manchester Vermont. The marble pavilion is the romantic setting for music, cocktails, and breathtaking Green Mountain views. The summer’s cabaret series includes a Grammy...
by Christina Dryden | Jul 5, 2024
”Tuesday in the Tent” returns for its 4th season of enchanting entertainment at The Wilburton in Manchester Vermont. The marble pavilion is the stage for delightful music, theme cocktails, wine and craft beer and breathtaking Green Mountain views, Tuesdays at 7pm...
by Christina Dryden | Jul 5, 2024
Come dance the night away, with an evening of Jazz, Pop and Show Tunes! ”Tuesday in the Tent” returns for its 4th season of enchanting entertainment at The Wilburton in Manchester Vermont. The marble pavilion is the stage for delightful music, theme cocktails, wine...
by Christina Dryden | May 29, 2024
Join us out on the Sun Deck every Saturday this summer and get your groove on! We’ll have a variety of musicians over the course of the season laying down a nice summery soundtrack. You do not have to pay admission to the park if you just want to enjoy the music...
by Christina Dryden | May 29, 2024
Join us out on the Sun Deck every Saturday this summer and get your groove on! We’ll have a variety of musicians over the course of the season laying down a nice summery soundtrack. You do not have to pay admission to the park if you just want to enjoy the music...
by Christina Dryden | May 29, 2024
Join us out on the Sun Deck every Saturday this summer and get your groove on! We’ll have a variety of musicians over the course of the season laying down a nice summery soundtrack. You do not have to pay admission to the park if you just want to enjoy the music...
by Christina Dryden | May 29, 2024
Join us out on the Sun Deck every Saturday this summer and get your groove on! We’ll have a variety of musicians over the course of the season laying down a nice summery soundtrack. You do not have to pay admission to the park if you just want to enjoy the music...
by Christina Dryden | May 29, 2024
Join us out on the Sun Deck every Saturday this summer and get your groove on! We’ll have a variety of musicians over the course of the season laying down a nice summery soundtrack. You do not have to pay admission to the park if you just want to enjoy the music...
by Christina Dryden | May 29, 2024
Join us out on the Sun Deck every Saturday this summer and get your groove on! We’ll have a variety of musicians over the course of the season laying down a nice summery soundtrack. You do not have to pay admission to the park if you just want to enjoy the music...
by Christina Dryden | May 29, 2024
Join us out on the Sun Deck every Saturday this summer and get your groove on! We’ll have a variety of musicians over the course of the season laying down a nice summery soundtrack. You do not have to pay admission to the park if you just want to enjoy the music...
by Christina Dryden | May 29, 2024
Join us out on the Sun Deck every Saturday this summer and get your groove on! We’ll have a variety of musicians over the course of the season laying down a nice summery soundtrack. You do not have to pay admission to the park if you just want to enjoy the music...
by Christina Dryden | May 29, 2024
Join us out on the Sun Deck every Saturday this summer and get your groove on! We’ll have a variety of musicians over the course of the season laying down a nice summery soundtrack. You do not have to pay admission to the park if you just want to enjoy the music...
by Christina Dryden | May 29, 2024
Join us out on the Sun Deck every Saturday this summer and get your groove on! We’ll have a variety of musicians over the course of the season laying down a nice summery soundtrack. You do not have to pay admission to the park if you just want to enjoy the music...
by Christina Dryden | May 29, 2024
Join us out on the Sun Deck every Saturday this summer and get your groove on! We’ll have a variety of musicians over the course of the season laying down a nice summery soundtrack. You do not have to pay admission to the park if you just want to enjoy the music...
by Christina Dryden | May 29, 2024
Join us out on the Sun Deck every Saturday this summer and get your groove on! We’ll have a variety of musicians over the course of the season laying down a nice summery soundtrack. You do not have to pay admission to the park if you just want to enjoy the music...
by Christina Dryden | May 29, 2024
Join us out on the Sun Deck every Saturday this summer and get your groove on! We’ll have a variety of musicians over the course of the season laying down a nice summery soundtrack. You do not have to pay admission to the park if you just want to enjoy the music...
by Christina Dryden | May 29, 2024
Join us out on the Sun Deck every Saturday this summer and get your groove on! We’ll have a variety of musicians over the course of the season laying down a nice summery soundtrack. You do not have to pay admission to the park if you just want to enjoy the music...
by Christina Dryden | May 29, 2024
Join us out on the Sun Deck every Saturday this summer and get your groove on! We’ll have a variety of musicians over the course of the season laying down a nice summery soundtrack. You do not have to pay admission to the park if you just want to enjoy the music...
by Christina Dryden | May 29, 2024
Join us out on the Sun Deck every Saturday this summer and get your groove on! We’ll have a variety of musicians over the course of the season laying down a nice summery soundtrack. You do not have to pay admission to the park if you just want to enjoy the music...
by Christina Dryden | May 29, 2024
Join us out on the Sun Deck every Saturday this summer and get your groove on! We’ll have a variety of musicians over the course of the season laying down a nice summery soundtrack. You do not have to pay admission to the park if you just want to enjoy the music...
by Christina Dryden | May 29, 2024
Join us out on the Sun Deck every Saturday this summer and get your groove on! We’ll have a variety of musicians over the course of the season laying down a nice summery soundtrack. You do not have to pay admission to the park if you just want to enjoy the music...
by Christina Dryden | May 29, 2024
Join us out on the Sun Deck every Saturday this summer and get your groove on! We’ll have a variety of musicians over the course of the season laying down a nice summery soundtrack. You do not have to pay admission to the park if you just want to enjoy the music...
by Christina Dryden | May 29, 2024
Join us out on the Sun Deck every Saturday this summer and get your groove on! We’ll have a variety of musicians over the course of the season laying down a nice summery soundtrack. You do not have to pay admission to the park if you just want to enjoy the music...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 18, 2024
Our 2024 resident Chamber Music Intensive Young Artists perform masterworks for string quartet and piano quintet. Please visit our website and follow us on social media for details on the concert program and personnel. Suggested donation at the door, Adults $15,...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 18, 2024
Our 2024 resident Chamber Music Intensive Young Artists perform masterworks for string quartet and piano quintet. Visit our website and follow us on social media for updated program and personnel information. Suggested donation at the door, Adults $15, students/kids...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 18, 2024
Johannes BRAHMS: String Sextet in G Major No. 2, op. 36 Eugene Drucker and Joana Genova, violins Stefanie Taylor and Ariel Rudiakov, violas Raman Ramakrishnan and Roberta Cooper, celli Felix MENDELSSOHN: Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor op. 49 Joana Genova, violin Raman...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 18, 2024
Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART: Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, KV. 493 Joana Genova, violin Ariel Rudiakov, viola Hannah Holman, cello Davide Cabassi, piano Heitor VILLA-LOBOS: Aria (Cantilena) from Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 Evangelia Leontis, soprano Ariel Rudiakov,...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 18, 2024
Sato MATSUI: Kagura (world premiere) Joana Genova and Heather Braun, violins Ariel Rudiakov, viola Tom Landschoot, cello Sergei PROKOFIEV: Selections from Ten Pieces from Romeo and Juliet Davide Cabassi, piano Johannes BRAHMS: Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op.34 Heather...
by Christina Dryden | Mar 18, 2024
Join this Country Blues duo at Southern Vermont Arts Center on Saturday, May 4th for a concert benefiting the Manchester Community Library. 6:00 – 7:30 PM Opening acts from Burr & Burton Academy and Long Trail School 7:30 – 9:00 PM Paul Rishell & Annie Raines...
