Sarah will join the Iris Collective for a program called Recomposed featuring Elena Urioste as violinist and leader.
Prepare for an evening of inventive music where creativity and technology meet. Violinist Sarah Whitney and award-winning violist-composer Jessica Meyer join forces, both performing with loop pedals to push the boundaries of traditional string playing. With Meyer’s playing described as "fierce and lyrical" and her works hailed as “evocative” (New York Times), the duo presents a captivating program of solos and duos, featuring original compositions by Meyer. Their dynamic performances are as accessible as they are innovative, offering a fresh, modern take on classical music.
Beyond the Notes is an immersive concert series in Concord, MA that revolutionizes traditional classical performances started by Sarah almost 10 years ago. Alongside inventive musical programming, audiences are invited to submit questions to the artists. These questions are randomly drawn and answered live on stage throughout the evening, fostering a unique and engaging interaction between performers and audience members.
Come join us for an evening of music, interaction, and exploration at Beyond the Notes!
Sarah will join the Aurea Ensemble in a unique collaboration with Ballet Rhode Island for a performance of one of Beethoven’s String Quartets.
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Sarah will join the Aurea Ensemble in a unique collaboration with Ballet Rhode Island for a performance of one of Beethoven’s String Quartets.
Sarah will join the Aurea Ensemble in a unique collaboration with Ballet Rhode Island for a performance of one of Beethoven’s String Quartets.
Sarah will join the Aurea Ensemble in a unique collaboration with Ballet Rhode Island for a performance of one of Beethoven’s String Quartets.
Sarah will join the Aurea Ensemble in a unique collaboration with Ballet Rhode Island for a performance of one of Beethoven’s String Quartets.
Sarah will join the Aurea Ensemble in a unique collaboration with Ballet Rhode Island for a performance of one of Beethoven’s String Quartets.
Sarah will be a guest artist in residence at the University of Tennesse Chattanooga as a guest speaker and performer at the UTC Music School and Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Sarah will lead workshops about entrepreneurship, work with composers and perform a solo and loop pedal show.
Schedule info coming soon!
Sarah will be a guest artist in residence at the University of Northern Colorado School of Music as a guest speaker and performer leading workshops about musician entrepreneurship, working with composers and doing a solo and loop pedal show.
Schedule info coming soon!
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Sarah will perform her solo violin and loop pedal show at the Newbury Court Retirement Center. including original crowd-pleasers, captivating tangos and reimagined John Lennon!
*PRIVATE EVENT*
Aurea Ensemble will perform its unique program, called Eating Poetry.
The mission of Aurea Ensemble is to investigate and invigorate the relationship between music and the spoken word. Aurea aspires to unify the humanities and fine arts in dynamic, accessible & engaging ways through performance and educational outreach. Aurea’s concerts combine poetry with classical, folk and contemporary music, to create performances that sweep from intimate chamber settings to major theatrical venues.
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The mission of Aurea Ensemble is to investigate and invigorate the relationship between music and the spoken word. Aurea aspires to unify the humanities and fine arts in dynamic, accessible & engaging ways through performance and educational outreach. Aurea’s concerts combine poetry with classical, folk and contemporary music, to create performances that sweep from intimate chamber settings to major theatrical venues.
*PRIVATE EVENT*
Aurea Ensemble will perform A Child’s Christmas in Wales.
The mission of Aurea Ensemble is to investigate and invigorate the relationship between music and the spoken word. Aurea aspires to unify the humanities and fine arts in dynamic, accessible & engaging ways through performance and educational outreach. Aurea’s concerts combine poetry with classical, folk and contemporary music, to create performances that sweep from intimate chamber settings to major theatrical venues.
Beyond the Notes artistic director, Sarah Whitney, will join AUREA Ensemble for an eclectic concert that combines poetry with classical, folk and contemporary music. This program called Listen!, embraces the relationship of sound, nature, music and poetry. Music of Bach, Dohnanyi, Piazzolla, Caroline Shaw, and Chris Turner’s brilliant harmonica improvisations illuminate words of Linda Pastan, Wendell Berry, Galway Kinnell, Federico Garcia Lorca and more.
The mission of Aurea Ensemble is to investigate and invigorate the relationship between music and the spoken word. Aurea aspires to unify the humanities and fine arts in dynamic, accessible & engaging ways through performance and educational outreach. Aurea’s concerts combine poetry with classical, folk and contemporary music, to create performances that sweep from intimate chamber settings to major theatrical venues.
For this show, Aurea Ensemble will perform the program “Listen!”
Sarah will be a guest artist at the IberAcademy Festival in Medellin, Columbia teaching masterclasses and coaching chamber music.
The mission of Aurea Ensemble is to investigate and invigorate the relationship between music and the spoken word. Aurea aspires to unify the humanities and fine arts in dynamic, accessible & engaging ways through performance and educational outreach. Aurea’s concerts combine poetry with classical, folk and contemporary music, to create performances that sweep from intimate chamber settings to major theatrical venues.
For this show, Aurea Ensemble will collaborate with Ballet RI for an eclectic concert of music and dance.
FREE EVENT
Sarah will perform with the Listeso String Quartet for Candlelight Concerts at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA: A Tribute to Coldplay and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More.
The mission of Aurea Ensemble is to investigate and invigorate the relationship between music and the spoken word. Aurea aspires to unify the humanities and fine arts in dynamic, accessible & engaging ways through performance and educational outreach. Aurea’s concerts combine poetry with classical, folk and contemporary music, to create performances that sweep from intimate chamber settings to major theatrical venues.
For this show, Melville & the Great White Whale, Aurea sets its gaze on the life and times of Herman Melville and his seminal work, Moby-Dick. Fusing passages from the novel; Melville’s letters to Nathaniel Hawthorne, the novel’s dedicatee; string quartets of Beethoven and Webern, sea shanties and evocative harmonica improvisations of Chris Turner, Aurea highlights the philosophical themes inherent in this great American novel.
The mission of Aurea Ensemble is to investigate and invigorate the relationship between music and the spoken word. Aurea aspires to unify the humanities and fine arts in dynamic, accessible & engaging ways through performance and educational outreach. Aurea’s concerts combine poetry with classical, folk and contemporary music, to create performances that sweep from intimate chamber settings to major theatrical venues.
For this show, Melville & the Great White Whale, Aurea sets its gaze on the life and times of Herman Melville and his seminal work, Moby-Dick. Fusing passages from the novel; Melville’s letters to Nathaniel Hawthorne, the novel’s dedicatee; string quartets of Beethoven and Webern, sea shanties and evocative harmonica improvisations of Chris Turner, Aurea highlights the philosophical themes inherent in this great American novel.
*PRIVATE EVENT*
Sarah is thrilled to join the faculty at Summer Sesssions at The Rivers School Conservatory to teach lessons and chamber music!
Sarah thrilled to join the faculty at the Trentino Music Festival in Mezzano, Italy where she will be performing, teaching masterclasses, coaching chamber music and leading musician entrepreneurship workshops.
Sarah will be a guest performer alongside the Music Makes Me Happy Chorus for their Spring Concert at the Umbrella Arts Center in Concord, MA!
Sarah is thrilled to return to Music in the Hill for its 2024 Season for another solo show!
Violinist Sarah Whitney will take you on an unforgettable musical journey that redefines the musical limits of the violin. By using a loop pedal, Sarah pushes the boundaries of the violin to create full soundscapes that sound like a full band and even an orchestra. Sarah’s shows are designed to surprise and delight audiences by presenting reimagined classical gems of the past such as Bach & Mozart, to captivating tangos and reimagined John Lennon
Sarah is thrilled to present the next concert for her concert series, Beyond the Notes in Concord, MA!
Beyond the Notes, a concept Sarah brought to life 9 years ago, is a unique and interactive concert experience that changes the perceptions of traditional classical concerts and deepens the connection between the audience and performer. In addition to unique and eclectic programming, the audience is also invited to participate in the concert by submitting written questions which are selected randomly and answered live on stage by the performers.
For this concert, renowned violinist Sarah Whitney takes center stage alongside with the multifaceted singer, songwriter, and actress Joelle Lurie for an evening that defies convention. Witness the magic as they weave together a tapestry of solos and duos, pushing the boundaries of musical expression. Be among the first to experience their groundbreaking collaboration—a fusion of violin, loop pedal, and voice that will ignite your senses and leave you craving more.
This program is supported in part by grants from the Concord Local Cultural Council and Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council - local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
10% of proceeds will be donated to The Center for Disaster Philanthropy to support their climate change disaster relief.
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Aurea Ensemble will join pipa virtuoso, Yang Wei, for an exciting program including Tan Dun’s concerto for pipa and string quartet, Bright Sheng’s piece for pipa and string trio, a quartet by Caroline Shaw quartet and others.
The mission of Aurea Ensemble is to investigate and invigorate the relationship between music and the spoken word. Aurea aspires to unify the humanities and fine arts in dynamic, accessible & engaging ways through performance and educational outreach. Aurea’s concerts combine poetry with classical, folk and contemporary music, to create performances that sweep from intimate chamber settings to major theatrical venues.
For this show, Melville & the Great White Whale, Aurea sets its gaze on the life and times of Herman Melville and his seminal work, Moby-Dick. Fusing passages from the novel; Melville’s letters to Nathaniel Hawthorne, the novel’s dedicatee; string quartets of Beethoven and Webern, sea shanties and evocative harmonica improvisations of Chris Turner, Aurea highlights the philosophical themes inherent in this great American novel.
The renowned pianist who has played from the Kennedy Center to Lincoln Center and for Presidents Clinton and Obama joins us for an unforgettable evening with the crowd-favorite and dynamic Conductor of the Year, Andrew Grams. Featuring Jessie Montgomery: Strum and Rounds; J.S. Bach: Keyboard Concerto No. 4 in A Major, BWV 1055; and Schubert: Death and the Maiden.
Violinist Sarah Whitney will take you on an unforgettable musical journey that redefines the musical limits of the violin. By using a loop pedal, Sarah pushes the boundaries of the violin to create full soundscapes that sound like a full band and even an orchestra. Sarah’s shows are designed to surprise and delight audiences by presenting reimagined classical gems of the past such as Bach & Mozart, to captivating tangos and reimagined John Lennon.
PRIVATE EVENT
Sarah is thrilled to join Duo Cello e Basso with Pascale Delache-Feldman (bass) & Emmanuel Feldman, (cello) for a unique concert of solos, duos and trios including works by Bach, Price, Piazzolla, Mike Block and Mark O’Connor for the Tufts Music Sunday Concert Series!
FREE!
Sarah will be guest faculty for the 41st Oficina de Música de Curitiba Music Festival in Curitiba, Brazil. As a guest, she will be teaching masterclasses, leading improv and loop pedal workshops and performing solo and chamber works.
Sarah is thrilled to present the next concert for her concert series, Beyond the Notes in Concord, MA!
Beyond the Notes is a unique and interactive concert experience that gives the audience a chance to get to know the performers beyond what can be read in their bios.
For this concert, Sarah will be joined by guest artist Duo Cello e Basso with Emmanuel Feldman, cello and Pascale Delache-Feldman, double bass. Together, they will present an innovative program of solos, duos and trios, including a brand-new world premiere! In addition to a creative musical program, artists will share stories about their unique musical lives.
Sarah will be a guest artist in residence at Oberlin Conservatory as a guest speaker and performer leading workshops about musician entrepreneurship, working with composers and loop pedal & electronics.
Schedule info coming soon!
Sarah will join the Aurea Ensemble in a unique collaboration with Ballet Rhode Island for a performance of Death and the Maiden String Quartet by Franz Schubert.
Sarah will join the Aurea Ensemble in a unique collaboration with Ballet Rhode Island for a performance of Death and the Maiden String Quartet by Franz Schubert.
Sarah will join the Aurea Ensemble in a unique collaboration with Ballet Rhode Island for a performance of Death and the Maiden String Quartet by Franz Schubert.
