Nov
16
7:30 PM19:30

Beyond the Notes w/ AUREA Ensemble (Concord, MA)

  • 20 Lexington Road Concord, MA, 01742 United States (map)
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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. 

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Apr
2
to Apr 4

Solo Residency @ The University of Tennesse Chattanooga (Chattanooga, TN)

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!

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Nov
3
2:30 PM14:30

performing w/AUREA Ensemble (Chepachet, RI)

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!”

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Sep
22
1:00 PM13:00

performing w/AUREA Ensemble (Providence, RI)

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

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Sep
8
3:00 PM15:00

performing w/AUREA Ensemble (Pawtucket, RI)

  • Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark (map)
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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.

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.

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Sep
5
7:30 PM19:30

performing w/AUREA Ensemble (Providence, RI) *private event

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*

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May
27
3:00 PM15:00

Solo violin & loop pedal show @ Music on the Hill (East Greenwich, RI)

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

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Performing @ Beyond the Notes (Concord, MA)
May
17
7:30 PM19:30

Performing @ Beyond the Notes (Concord, MA)

  • First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd Concord, MA, 01742 United States (map)
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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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Mar
10
4:00 PM16:00

Performing w/AUREA Ensemble (Bristol, RI)


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.

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Mar
2
7:30 PM19:30

Performing with IRIS Collective (Germantown, TN)

Awadagin Pratt: Piano Prowess

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.

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Feb
22
4:00 PM16:00

Performing @ Newbury Court Retirement Center (Concord, MA)

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

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Feb
18
3:00 PM15:00

Performing at Tufts Music Sunday Concert Series w/Duo Cello e Basso (Medford, MA)

  • Distler Performance Hall @ Tufts University (map)
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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!

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Dec
8
7:30 PM19:30

Performing @ Beyond the Notes (Concord, MA)

  • First Parish Church - Parish Hall (map)
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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.

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May
27
7:00 PM19:00

SOLO VIOLIN & LOOP PEDAL SHOW @ Music on the Hill (East Greenwich, RI)

Sarah will be a featured guest artist performing a solo violin and loop pedal show as part of the Music on the Hill Festival.

About the show:

Sarah Whitney pushes the boundaries of the violin to create full looping soundscapes, from original crowd-pleasers by Jessica Meyer and Mike Block, to captivating tangos and reimagined John Lennon

More details to come.

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