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SUMMARY:Amore Concert - Love Songs Through the Ages
DESCRIPTION:NEMPAC returns to Ristorante Lucia for its annual Amore Concert – Love Songs Through the Ages in the North End.   \nThe Amore Concert is a celebration of love for all people. Our theme\, “Love Songs Through the Ages” will encompass music from the Baroque era to the music of today. The goal is for every audience member to resonate with a love song\, no matter their age or background. From Handel to Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars\, we hope the audience feels inspired to celebrate love.\n \nTICKETS ON SALE ON WEDNESDAY\, JANUARY 8TH! \nWHEN: Tuesday\, February 11th @ 7 PM | Doors open at 6:30 PM\nWHERE: Ristorante Lucia\nADDRESS: 415 Hanover St.\, Boston\, MA 02113\nTICKETS: $95/person (includes 3-course prix-fixe meal with further details below). \nEach ticket purchased includes a 3-course gourmet Italian prix-fixe meal\, inclusive of soft drinks and non-espresso coffee beverages.  There will be a cash bar for alcohol and espresso beverages.  Gratuity is not included in the ticket price.  Seating at this event will be community-style dining\, but NEMPAC can also accommodate groups of 4-10 as available.  Groups should purchase their tickets under one purchaser\, so we can ensure the group is sat together. \nCLICK FOR TICKETS! \n  \nMENU BELOW \nFirst Course (Appetizer)\nChoice of one…\n– Hearty Winter Minestrone Abruzzese\n– Insalata Lucia\n \nSecond Course (Entree)\nChoice of one…\n– Maccheroni Chitarra\, tomato sauce with salmon spricciolata\n– Heart Shaped Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli\n– Pollo Lucia\n– Eggplant Parmigiana\n \nThird Course (Dessert)\nChoice of one…\n– Tiramisu  \n– Dessert Sampler:  3 Mini Cannoli  (regular\, chocolate chip\, pistachio)\n \n– Caffe Americano\nFeaturing soprano\, Justine Boonstra; baritone\, Juan Suarez; soprano\, Mariangela Gominho; and pianist\, Sepehr Davallou. \nArtistic Director: Justine Boonstra \n \nJustine Boonstra (Artistic Director & Soprano) \nJustine Boonstra is a Boston-based singer and voice teacher. She holds a Master’s of Music in Vocal Performance from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston\, MA. \nSome of her favorite roles to date are The Sandman from Hansel and Gretel with NEC Opera and Despina from Così fan tutte with Chicago Summer Opera. \nJustine\, a classically trained Soprano\, also prides herself on being a versatile singer\, performing in many genres ranging from musical theater to pop to jazz.  In recent years\, Justine has enjoyed singing with various wedding bands across the East Coast and writing and performing music of her own. She also debuted the role of Rosie in At Love’s Hearth\, a musical thesis project written by Stephanie Hollenberg\, Harvard alum. \nJustine’s teaching studio consists of 40+ students of all genres and ages. She holds teaching positions at Amy Dancz Music Studio and North End Music Performing Arts (NEMPAC). \nWhile not singing\, Justine enjoys yoga\, dancing\, baking\, and trying new restaurants with her husband\, Eli. \nJuan Suarez (Baritone): \nBaritone\, Juan Suarez\, is a well established performer in the Boston area\, performing frequently with organizations such as Odyssey Opera\, MassOpera\, Opera Del West\, Boston Opera & Zarzuela\, and the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras. \nNotable engagements include world music premieres with Catalyst new music in collaboration with Poet Todd Hearon and Composer Jonathan Mitchell; and with Sparks & Wiry Cries in New York City\, premiering an original poem set to music by Composer Laura Nevitt. Juan can also be heard singing in the chorus of Boston Modern Opera Project’s Grammy nominated recording of The Lord of Cries\, written by composer John Corigliano and librettist Mark Adamo. \nRecent and Upcoming engagements include performances as bass soloist in G.F Handel’s Messiah \, an upcoming role debut as Falke in Johann Strauss’ comic Operetta\, Die Fledermaus\, and his third consecutive production with the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras in their performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s Grand Opera\, Don Carlos.\n \nJuan holds Music Degrees from the New England Conservatory of Music and Stetson University. \nMariangela Gominho (Soprano): \nMariangela Gominho\, Soprano\, is a singer and voice teacher based in Boston\, Massachusetts. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from Duquesne University and Master’s degree in Vocal Pedagogy at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. \nDuring her undergraduate studies\, she performed as Suor Genevieve in Suor Angelica and covered the role of Belinda in Dido and Aeneas\, as well as participated in programs at the Franco American Vocal Academy and New England Conservatory’s Summer Opera Studio. \nAs a language lover\, Mariangela has experience performing in various languages\, from Portuguese to Tagalog to Icelandic. In 2016\, she was the first music performance major to receive the prestigious Honors Endowed Fellows Grant at Duquesne University. With the grant\, she studied Icelandic folk and classical music in Iceland and presented the pieces in a public lecture-recital. \nMariangela is the music director of St. Benedict’s Parish in Somerville\, and holds teaching positions at Winsor School\, Cheverus Catholic School\, and Amy Dancz Voice Studio. She also maintains her own private studio. \nWhen not making music\, Mariangela enjoys crafting\, traveling\, and dragging friends to spin class. \nSepehr Davallou (Pianist) \nSepehr is a pianist and vocal coach based in Boston. He has served as an assistant music director for the production of Gluck’s Orfeo at NEMPAC\, and worked as pianist on such productions as Britten’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Miami Music Festival\, “Die Fledermaus” and “Die Zauberflöte” at NEC and also Maryland Opera Studio. \nPassionate about text\, poetry and artsong\, he has appeared on five Liederabend series at NEC spanning repertoire from Mozart to folk and contemporary music. \nHe has attended the Aspen Music Festival\, “Dandelion Opera Institute”\, and “Collaborative Pianist Institute” where he got to work with renowned artists such as Martin Katz\, and Warren Jones. \nSepehr has a BM in Piano Performance from University of Tehran\, an MM in Collaborative Piano from University of Maryland and a Graduate Diploma in Opera Coaching from New England Conservatory.  His mentors are Cameron Stowe\, JJ Penna\, Tanya Blaich and Rita Sloan.
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/amore-concert-love-songs-through-the-ages/
LOCATION:Ristorante Lucia\, 415 Hanover Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Community in Song: NEMPAC Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of joyful celebration and musical diversity at A Community in Song: NEMPAC Holiday Concert. This special event\, led by Artistic Director Stefano Marchese\, will highlight the rich cultural tapestry of our community through a variety of holiday music traditions from around the world. From the fun and festive opening by the Eliot School Choir to the soul-stirring Hallelujah chorus finale\, this concert promises something for everyone. \nFeaturing the talented NEMPAC Adult Holiday Choir\, Eliot School Choir\, Bengisu Gokce String Quartet\, and Arlington High School Honors Orchestra directed by Maestro Tino D’Agostino\, as well as extraordinary solo performances by NEMPAC faculty and guest artists\, the program will include songs that reflect holiday celebrations from diverse cultural traditions. Experience the magic of Hanukkah\, Christmas\, and Black spirituals through captivating arrangements. \nThe evening will culminate in a powerful performance of Handel’s Hallelujah chorus\, bringing together the entire ensemble of musicians and vocalists in a celebration of unity through music. \nThis 90 minute concert is perfect for all ages\, blending classical and contemporary elements to create a festive\, inclusive holiday experience. \n***Please note:  Sacred Heart Church is not Wheel Chair Accessible. \nCLICK HERE TO VEW OUR DIGITAL PROGRAM! \nEVENT DETAILS: \nWHEN: Wednesday\, December 11th at 7 PM to 8:30 PM \nWHERE: Sacred Heart Catholic Church \nADDRESS: 12 North Square\, Boston\, MA 02113 \nTICKETS: FREE \nArtistic Director:  Stefano Marchese \nChoir Director:  Anna Samoliova \nArlington High Honors Orchestra Director:  Tino D’Agonstino \nAccompanist: Harriet Hung \nSoprano Soloist:  Pearl Scott \nAlto Soloist:  Rhaea D’Aliesio  \nTenor Soloist:  David Rivera Bozón \nBass Soloist:  Todd McNeel\, Jr. \nAdditional Soloists: Stefano Marchese (tenor) and Sherri Snow (soprano) \nReserve Your Tickets Here! \n\nNEMPAC Holiday Concert Artists\n\n\n\n \nStefano Marchese\nStefano Marchese is an award-winning Italian singer-songwriter and educator. He has collaborated with Grammy winners Bobby McFerrin and Luis Enrique\, and was nominated as one of the 100 most relevant Abruzzesi abroad. He teaches at Berklee and serves as Eliot School Choir Director. \n\n\n \nTino D’Agostino\nTino D’Agostino is the conductor of the Arlington High School Honors Orchestra and an accomplished musician. He studied in Italy and has performed with prestigious ensembles\, including the Vicenza Symphonic Orchestra and Verdi Philharmonic. \n\n\n \nArlington High School Honors Orchestra\nThis select ensemble of 27 string musicians has performed at venues like Carnegie Hall\, blending timeless classical works with contemporary pieces. \n\n\n \nBengisu Gokce Quartet\nLed by Turkish violinist Bengisu Gokce\, this quartet blends classical music with Turkish\, Middle Eastern\, and jazz influences\, offering a dynamic cross-genre experience. \n\n\n \nAnna Samoilava\nAnna is the director of the NEMPAC Adult Choir and an accomplished pianist and music educator who has won numerous competitions. \n\n\n \nHarriet Hung\nHarriet Hung is a Boston-based accompanist\, violist\, and educator with a Master of Music degree from Longy School of Music. \n\n\n \nPearl Scott\nA soprano soloist and former U.S. Army Bands vocalist\, Pearl Scott actively develops recording projects and performs original music. \n\n\n \nRhaea D’Aliesio\nRhaea D’Aliesio is an alto soloist and educator who has performed in operas\, recitals\, and choral concerts internationally. She serves as Chief of Staff at Boston City Singers. \n\n\n \nDavid Rivera Bozón\nA Colombian tenor recognized internationally\, David has performed extensively in opera and recitals. He is pursuing studies at Boston University’s Opera Institute. \n\n\n \nTodd McNeel\, Jr.\nCelebrated for his stage presence and powerful voice\, Todd McNeel\, Jr. has performed in operas\, musicals\, and concerts across the U.S. and Europe. \n\n\n \nSherri Snow\nSherri Snow is a soprano soloist and the Executive Director of NEMPAC\, dedicated to advancing arts education and community engagement. \n\n\nReserve Your Tickets Here!
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/a-community-in-song-nempac-holiday-concert/
LOCATION:Sacred Heart Catholic Church\, 12 North Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Bosquejo en Riesgo's Quartet and The Costa Rican Sonic Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Part of NEMPAC’s collaborative new Artist Series\, The Bosquejo en Riesgo’s Quartet and The Costa Rican Sonic Landscape is an immersive musical experience celebrating Costa Rica’s rich cultural tapestry and core social values. Through original compositions and traditional Costa Rican folkloric songs\, the concert will highlight the country’s peace and stability\, democratic traditions\, environmental conservation\, education\, healthcare\, and the “Pura Vida” lifestyle. Emphasizing social equality\, community ties\, and respect for nature\, the program will also delve into the wisdom of Costa Rica’s indigenous communities. \nThis concert will feature Jazz and Traditional Costa Rican Music\, with the talents of the following artists: \nJosé Soto: Piano\nMaria Amalia Quesada: Voice\nDaniel Mayer: Electric Bass\nGen Yoshimira: Drums \nDATE: Friday\, November 15th @ 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) \nTICKETS: General Admission $35\, Student $20\, and Pay-what-you-can $0 + \nVENUE: Bijou de la Vida Gallery \nADDRESS: 390 Commercial Street\, Boston\, MA 02113 | North End \nPurchase Tickets! \n  \n\n\n\n\nABOUT JOSÉ SOTO:  José is driven by the purpose of creating socially conscious music and art. José Soto\, a Costa Rican pianist\, composer\, and educator\, explores free improvisation\, jazz\, classical music\, and Latin American rhythms. He studied at the National University of Costa Rica\, the New England Conservatory\, and the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. His album “The Ancestral Call\,” inspired by the Bribri indigenous culture\, won the Gold Medal at the Global Music Awards and was featured in NPR’s Best Alternative Latin Music of 2023\, Jazziz Editor’s Choice\, NBC New York\, and People en Español. Notable jazz musicians such as George Garzone and Francisco Mela contributed to the project. José has toured nationally and internationally\, sharing stages with artists like Luciana Souza\, Francisco Mela\, Danilo Perez\, and Eddie Daniels. He currently teaches at Berklee College in Massachusetts.\n\n \n\n\nABOUT MARIA AMALIA QUESADA:  Singer\, Cultural Manager\, and Educator. Maria Amalia currently lives in Boston\, Massachusetts. She started studying music in Costa Rica at a very young age. Maria Amalia has collaborated and sung with artists such as Danilo Pérez\, Jason Yeager\, Patricia Zarate\, Vardan Ovsepian\, Fernando Huergo\, Tatiana Parra\, Lihi Haruvi\, Connor Kent\, Jacob Jezioro\, Jacob Means\, Daniel Patiño Quintana\, Humberto Vargas\, among others. She had shaped her talent under the guidance of Sofia Rei\, Roxana Amed\, Dominique Eade\, and Rebecca Shrimpton. \nAs a singer and composer\, she co-founded with pianist Jose Soto Bosquejo en Riesgo. This creative music project uses experimentation and improvisation in various genres\, from Latin American folklore to jazz. The group’s music conveys the multicultural experience of these expanding musicians\, approaching different audiences through original compositions and arrangements from the Latin American imaginary. The group has performed in Costa Rica\, Boston\, Cambridge\, USA\, and in festivals in Mexico and Panama. \n\nAs Cultural Manager\, Maria Amalia is co-founder of the Fundacion Armonia Colectiva and Executive Director of the International Jazz Festival of Costa Rica FIJAZZ. She has given different workshops and lectures on cultural management on national and international levels. She has also worked and collaborated in various cultural projects such as the Executive Director of FEDUJAZZ Foundation and the Dominican Republic Jazz Festival in the Dominican Republic and International Coordinator of the Panama Jazz Festival\, among other cultural and social initiatives nationally and internationally.\n\n \n\n \n \nA big thank you to Boston Bottles for sponsoring a wine tasting of South American wines during the intermission of our concerts at Bijou de la Vida Gallery. 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/the-bosquejo-en-riesgos-quartet-and-the-costa-rican-sonic-landscape/
LOCATION:Bijou de la Vida Gallery\, 390 Commercial Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Opera on the Prado
DESCRIPTION:Opera on the Prado\nNEMPAC’s pop-up Opera on the Prado will feature Boston-based Emerging Artists from the NEMPAC Opera Project in Boston’s most historic and beautiful park in the North End. Located on the Freedom Trail\, next to the Paul Revere Statue and just behind Old North Church\, passersby\, neighbors\, and friends can catch singers performing. \nDate: Saturday\, October 26th | Time: 2 PM – 4 PM \nWhere: The Prado\, Paul Revere Mall\, Hanover Street\, Boston\, MA 02113 \n\n\n\n\n \nKelley Hollis\nKelley Hollis is a classically trained soprano celebrated for her interpretations of new and lesser-known works. Notable performances include Rosner’s Requiem with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and a concert at Prague Castle with the Americké jaro festival. She holds degrees from Northwestern University and Boston University’s Opera Institute. Her opera credits include roles such as Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus\, Mimi in La bohème\, and Donna Anna in Don Giovanni. Kelley has performed at Boston Symphony Hall and has been recognized by the Metropolitan Opera National Council. She regularly performs with Boston Baroque\, Boston Lyric Opera\, and Juventas New Music Ensemble. \n\n\n\n \nMelanie Rucinski\nMelanie Rucinski is a Boston-based freelance pianist and accompanist. She has performed with the Cambridge Community Chorus\, NEMPAC Opera Project\, and Metropolitan Chorale. Previously\, she was a collaborative pianist for the Boston Children’s Chorus and the A.R.T. Institute for Advanced Theater Training. Melanie is a choral singer and oboist\, having cofounded and conducted the Lambda Singers chamber choir at Harvard. She is currently the accompanist for the Jameson Singers and a Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education\, teaching statistics and quantitative methods. \n\n\n\n \nDavid Rivera Bozón\nDavid Rivera Bozón\, a Colombian tenor based in Boston\, is recognized internationally for his extraordinary talent and warm personality. He has performed extensively in opera\, stageworks\, zarzuela\, oratorio\, concerts\, recitals\, and in unconventional venues\, bringing his music to a wide variety of communities. David has been recognized by the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives for his outstanding contributions to cultural and arts events and for promoting the Italian Heritage in the United States. He is currently pursuing studies at the Boston University Opera Institute. For more information\, visit DRBTenor.com. \n\n\n*In the event of rain\, we will move this concert to 50 Tileston St in the North End.
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/opera-on-the-prado/
LOCATION:The Prado (Paul Revere Mall)\, 16 Charter Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park - Caio e Jess
DESCRIPTION:Caio e Jess is led by American vocalist\, Jessica Curran and Brazilian guitarist\, Caio Afiune. The two uniquely blend their backgrounds in Jazz\, Rock-Pop and Brazilian Music to create genre-bending organic and lush compositions. Both professors at Berklee College of music and with awards such as the ASCAP Young Composers Award and John Lennon Songwriting Contest under their belts\, Caio e Jess provide an ethereal\, unique and immersive show of virtuosic electricity with either full band or duo. Their works explore the many forms of compassion shown to ourselves\, to each other\, and to the planet with poetic lyrics\, dreamy landscapes\, rich harmonies and a synthesis of acoustic instruments and modern technology. \nPERFORMANCE DETAILS:\nWhen: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM\nVenue: Rose Kennedy Greenway | North End Parks\nAddress: Corner of Cross Street & Hanover Street\nFREE! \n \nExperience the magic of live jazz under the open sky with NEMPAC’s Jazz in the Park series. Gather with fellow music lovers in a beautiful outdoor setting as talented jazz musicians deliver soulful performances that are sure to leave you feeling inspired and uplifted. \nLed by Artistic Director Stefano Marchese\, the series brings together a mix of different cultures throughout the world through contemporary jazz sounds. Jazz in the Park takes the audience on a musical journey that proudly highlights the unique and diverse sounds that unite us all. From the comfort of the Rose Kennedy Greenway\, we invite you to join us: All five concerts are free to attend and open to the public! So stop by and help us kick off each of the five Summer weekends. We are looking forward to seeing you on The Greenway\, right in front of Canopy by Hilton! \nThis free outdoor summer concert series welcomes ALL and is open to the public! \nOUR LOCATION ON THE GREENWAY
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-caio-e-jess/
LOCATION:Rose Kennedy Greenway – North End Parks\, Boston\, 02109\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T200000
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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park - Gaby Cotter & The Timba Messengers
DESCRIPTION:Gaby Cotter & The Timba Messengers is a Latin Jazz/Salsa Band that has generated a compelling musical style that inspires all to shed their daily troubles and revel in the joy of dance. Their live performances are infused with vibrant energy\, radiating positivity and good cheer to all in attendance.  Combining the rich musical heritage of Latin America with elements of Jazz and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. The band’s sound is a melting pot of diverse cultural influences\, expertly blended to produce a truly unique listening experience. The distinctive flavor of each member’s nationality adds an additional layer of spice to their music\, resulting in a dynamic and captivating sonic tapestry. \nPERFORMANCE DETAILS:\nWhen: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM\nVenue: Rose Kennedy Greenway | North End Parks\nAddress: Corner of Cross Street & Hanover Street\nFREE! \n \nExperience the magic of live jazz under the open sky with NEMPAC’s Jazz in the Park series. Gather with fellow music lovers in a beautiful outdoor setting as talented jazz musicians deliver soulful performances that are sure to leave you feeling inspired and uplifted. \nLed by Artistic Director Stefano Marchese\, the series brings together a mix of different cultures throughout the world through contemporary jazz sounds. Jazz in the Park takes the audience on a musical journey that proudly highlights the unique and diverse sounds that unite us all. From the comfort of the Rose Kennedy Greenway\, we invite you to join us: All five concerts are free to attend and open to the public! So stop by and help us kick off each of the five Summer weekends. We are looking forward to seeing you on The Greenway\, right in front of Canopy by Hilton! \nThis free outdoor summer concert series welcomes ALL and is open to the public! \nOUR LOCATION ON THE GREENWAY
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-gaby-cotter-the-timba-messengers/
LOCATION:Rose Kennedy Greenway – North End Parks\, Boston\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Community Event,Jazz in the Park
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T200000
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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park - Marco Pignataro
DESCRIPTION:Italian saxophonist Marco Pignataro’s Garden of Spirits it’s a new project reuniting the acclaimed saxophonist with guitar master Sheryl Bailey\, bassist Ehud Ettun\, and drummer Tyson Jackson for the first time\, creating an evening of creative jazz explorations and dynamic interplay. Italian saxophonist Pignataro codirects the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. His sound falls somewhere between Coltrane and Getz\, and his playing is also infused with what might be called “Italian soul.” (Artsfuse). \nPERFORMANCE DETAILS:\nWhen: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM\nVenue: Rose Kennedy Greenway | North End Parks\nAddress: Corner of Cross Street & Hanover Street\nFREE! \n \nExperience the magic of live jazz under the open sky with NEMPAC’s Jazz in the Park series. Gather with fellow music lovers in a beautiful outdoor setting as talented jazz musicians deliver soulful performances that are sure to leave you feeling inspired and uplifted. \nLed by Artistic Director Stefano Marchese\, the series brings together a mix of different cultures throughout the world through contemporary jazz sounds. Jazz in the Park takes the audience on a musical journey that proudly highlights the unique and diverse sounds that unite us all. From the comfort of the Rose Kennedy Greenway\, we invite you to join us: All five concerts are free to attend and open to the public! So stop by and help us kick off each of the five Summer weekends. We are looking forward to seeing you on The Greenway\, right in front of Canopy by Hilton! \nThis free outdoor summer concert series welcomes ALL and is open to the public! \nOUR LOCATION ON THE GREENWAY
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-marco-pignataro/
LOCATION:Rose Kennedy Greenway – North End Parks\, Boston\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T200000
DTSTAMP:20240624T180511Z
CREATED:20240618T205318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T180511Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park - Debo Ray
DESCRIPTION:Grammy-nominated and award-winning artist\, Debo Ray is an immersive musical and visual experience. Possessing an incredible vocal range and versatility\, she seamlessly brings out the soulful richness of R&B creating a unique and captivating pop sound. A charismatic performer and storyteller\, she connects deeply with her audience\, leaving them nourished with the depth of her artistic expression.  \nPERFORMANCE DETAILS:\nWhen: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM\nVenue: Rose Kennedy Greenway | North End Parks\nAddress: Corner of Cross Street & Hanover Street\nFREE! \n \nExperience the magic of live jazz under the open sky with NEMPAC’s Jazz in the Park series. Gather with fellow music lovers in a beautiful outdoor setting as talented jazz musicians deliver soulful performances that are sure to leave you feeling inspired and uplifted. \nLed by Artistic Director Stefano Marchese\, the series brings together a mix of different cultures throughout the world through contemporary jazz sounds. Jazz in the Park takes the audience on a musical journey that proudly highlights the unique and diverse sounds that unite us all. From the comfort of the Rose Kennedy Greenway\, we invite you to join us: All five concerts are free to attend and open to the public! So stop by and help us kick off each of the five Summer weekends. We are looking forward to seeing you on The Greenway\, right in front of Canopy by Hilton! \nThis free outdoor summer concert series welcomes ALL and is open to the public! \nOUR LOCATION ON THE GREENWAY
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-debo-ray/
LOCATION:Rose Kennedy Greenway – North End Parks\, Boston\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Community Event,Jazz in the Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T200000
DTSTAMP:20240624T180537Z
CREATED:20240605T181048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T180537Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park - Vintage Vocal Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Vintage Vocal Quartet is coming to fill your heart with the sweet harmonies of the Swing Era\, when jazz music and pop music were one and the same. It was a time when every radio blared out music that was danceable yet sophisticated. The Vintage Vocal Quartet sings while playing piano\, guitar\, bass and trombone/drums. They are dialed in to the sound of groups like Glenn Miller’s Modernaires\, the Nat King Cole Trio\, the Andrews Sisters\, and Tommy Dorsey’s Pied Pipers\, as well as singers like Bing Crosby\, Frank Sinatra\, and Ella Fitzgerald. \nPERFORMANCE DETAILS:\nWhen: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM\nVenue: Rose Kennedy Greenway | North End Parks\nAddress: Corner of Cross Street & Hanover Street\nFREE! \n \nExperience the magic of live jazz under the open sky with NEMPAC’s Jazz in the Park series. Gather with fellow music lovers in a beautiful outdoor setting as talented jazz musicians deliver soulful performances that are sure to leave you feeling inspired and uplifted. \nLed by Artistic Director Stefano Marchese\, the series brings together a mix of different cultures throughout the world through contemporary jazz sounds. Jazz in the Park takes the audience on a musical journey that proudly highlights the unique and diverse sounds that unite us all. From the comfort of the Rose Kennedy Greenway\, we invite you to join us: All five concerts are free to attend and open to the public! So stop by and help us kick off each of the five Summer weekends. We are looking forward to seeing you on The Greenway\, right in front of Canopy by Hilton! \nThis free outdoor summer concert series welcomes ALL and is open to the public! \nOUR LOCATION ON THE GREENWAY
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-vintage-vocal-quartet/
LOCATION:Rose Kennedy Greenway – North End Parks\, Boston\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Community Event,Jazz in the Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T200000
DTSTAMP:20240424T180009Z
CREATED:20240326T183040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T180009Z
UID:10000570-1714762800-1714766400@nempacboston.org
SUMMARY:Distortion: Music for Violin and Electronics
DESCRIPTION:Featuring NEMPAC faculty member and violinist\, Brooks Berg\, this concert will explore the genre of electroacoustic music. This program showcases the expressive range of the violin\, enhanced by a wide variety of sounds and effects. Inspired by themes of isolation and surrealism\, these compositions reference musical styles from baroque to folk. This concert features music written solely by female composers. \nEVENT DETAILS\nWHEN: Friday\, May 3rd @ 7 PM \nWHERE: 50 Tileston Street | North End \nPROGRAM\n\nTwo Songs for Robyn — Katherine Balch (b. 1991) \nI. Apartment Sounds \n\n\nII. River Walk \nWith A Blue Dress On – Julia Wolfe (b. 1958) \n*brief pause* \nFrises — Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023) \nI. Frise jaune \n\n\nII. Frise de fleur \n\nIII. Pavage\n\nIV. Frise grise \nL’Éternité — Karen Tanaka (b. 1961) \nTICKETS\n$20 – General Admission \n$0 + – Pay-what-you-can \nTICKETS \nABOUT THE ARTIST\n \nHailing from Stillwater MN\, violinist and pianist Brooks Berg is an enthusiastic performer and educator currently based in Boston MA. Mr. Berg maintains a varied performance career\, having played as soloist\, orchestral musician and chamber musician throughout the United States and Europe. As a proponent of new music\, Mr. Berg has premiered works at Diffrazioni multimedia festival in Florence Italy\, and NYC Electroacoustic Music Festival by composers from around the world. Aside from performing\, Mr. Berg has held teaching positions at NYU Steinhardt and Boston University. Mr. Berg received his DMA from Boston University as a student of Bayla Keyes\, and earned his MM and BA from New York University and Luther College respectively.
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/distortion-music-for-violin-and-electronics/
LOCATION:50 Tileston Street in the North End
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T193000
DTSTAMP:20240319T183725Z
CREATED:20240319T183725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T183725Z
UID:10000521-1711477800-1711481400@nempacboston.org
SUMMARY:NEMPAC Music Ensemble Performance
DESCRIPTION:After their premier concert at the Faneuil Hall Tree Lighting this past fall\, we are so excited to present “Midnight Riders” for a winter performance! NEMPAC’s Music Ensemble has been hard at work this season building up their repertoire and will have an opportunity to perform again on March 26th at 6:30PM at the Charlestown Working Theater. This concert will feature Michael Jackson\, Norah Jones\, Oasis\, and an original! Free to all and sure to be a rocking performance! \nWHEN: Tuesday\, March 26th @ 6:30 PM \nWHERE: Charlestown Working Theater \nADDRESS: 442 Bunker Hill St\, Charlestown\, MA 02129
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/nempac-music-ensemble-performance/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Concert,Community Event,Student Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T210000
DTSTAMP:20240213T151229Z
CREATED:20240105T154814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T151229Z
UID:10000566-1707939000-1707944400@nempacboston.org
SUMMARY:"Amore" Valentine's Day Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Amore Valentine’s Day Concert kicks off our “Love is Love” Opera Project Season with songs inspired by Orpheus and Eurydice\, a timeless love story of passion\, courage\, and bittersweet endings. From Monteverdi and Gluck\, to Donizetti\, Puccini\, Bizet\, and our favorite tunes from Showboat\, West Side Story\, and more\, this musical evening will showcase something for everyone.  The night will close with some audience participation and a Jazz sing-along\, for a Valentine’s Day celebration not to be missed!  “Love is love” is a celebration that is inclusive of all sexualities and gender identities.\n \nWhether you are single\, part of a couple\, or want to celebrate with your amici (friends)\, we’ve got your Valentine’s Day COVERED! Featuring a cast of some of Boston’s most exciting vocalists\, join us for a whimsical evening of fan-favorite love (and sometimes heartbreak) themed arias\, duets\, jazz standards\, and originals at our annual Amore Concert. With a delicious menu and special cocktails by City Winery Boston\, this is a one-night only event not to be missed! \nFeatured Artists (clockwise from top left): Hosted by Leo Balkovets (Tenor)\, featuring special guests Nina Evelyn Anderson (Soprano)\, Mary Kray (Mezzo)\, and NEMPAC Faculty member\, Harriet Hung (Piano). \n \n  \nLeo Balkovetz\nLeo Balkovetz\, Tenor\, is a performer and librettist in the Boston area. Born the middle child in a military family\, Leo spent his early life moving all around the country. He received a Bachelor’s in Vocal Performance from Georgia State University in 2015. He spent the year as an assistant in a Middle School choir\, teaching private voice lessons to the young and young at heart alike before moving to Boston in 2016. There\, he  attended The Longy School of Music at Bard College and graduated with a Master’s in Historical Performance in 2018. He has called Boston home ever since.  \nLeo’s musical practice spans from singing Renaissance sacred motets all the way to modern opera. He has performed in the world premieres of Reap What You Soul (Guy) and The Bedbug (The Reporter) with Promenade Opera Project\, the world premiere of NIGHTTOWN (Buck Mulligan) with Lowell House Opera\, and a touring production of Mr. Twister (Bobby)\, an opera for children. As an oratorio soloist\, Leo has performed across the commonwealth in Handel’s Messiah\, Mozart’s Requiem and Coronation Mass\, and Beethoven’s Mass in C. \nAs a writer\, Leo penned the libretto for Quinn Gutman’s Violetta\, a queer re-telling of Verdi’s La traviata\, and a modern treatment of Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito for Opera del West’s 2023 season. When not singing and writing\, Leo can often be found listening to Steely Dan or watching bees in his flower garden. \nNina Evelyn Anderson\nHailed as “powerful” and “ready for primetime\,” Black American soprano Nina Evelyn’s mission is to diversify the classical music canon by promoting and performing the works of Black composers. Upcoming performances include singing the role of Monisha in Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha with the Opera Theatre of St. Louis and a concert with Heritage Chorale featuring the music of Florence Price and Margaret Bonds. In 2022\, Nina triumphed in her mainstage debut with Boston Conservatory at Berklee as the title role in Floyd’s Susannah\, a production that was named a “standout performance of 2022 in Boston” by WBUR radio. Previous engagements include performances as Contessa Almaviva in Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro with Boston Conservatory\, Micaela in Bizet’s Carmen with Opera North\, and Ms. Chen in the world premiere of Jorge Sosa’s Monkey: A Kung Fu Puppet Parable. Nina is a recent graduate of Boston Conservatory at Berklee where she received her Master of Music in Opera Performance. \nHarriet Hung\nAs an educator\, violist/violinist\, pianist and singer Harriet Hung is a Boston based private music instructor with 10 years of teaching experience in viola/violin\, piano and singing. Having taught students from ages 5 to 50\, she believes “Being the best friend with students and growing with them\, is the best way leading them to the world of musical aesthetics.” Harriet Hung holds a Master of Music degree from Longy School of Music and Bachelor of Art Degree in National Hsinchu University of Education Department of Music (Taiwan). \nMary Kray\nMary Kray (she/her) is a mezzo-soprano and voice teacher based in Boston\, Massachusetts\, with a diverse performance background spanning opera\, oratorio\, musical theater\, neo-soul\, and pop. Notably\, Mary has performed as Marcellina in NEMPAC’s recent production of Le Nozze di Figaro and in the chorus of Boston Lyric Opera’s updated production of Madama Butterfly. She has performed as the alto soloist in Vivaldi’s Gloria\, Bach’s Magnificat\, Beethoven’s 9th Symphony\, and Handel’s Messiah. \nAs a member of the Choir of the New Jerusalem at Church on the Hill\, Mary recently covered the role of Mother in Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors. She eagerly anticipates covering Carmen with Boston Opera Collaborative in their upcoming production of La Tragédie de Carmen. Outside classical realms\, Mary is a singer-songwriter for Trust in the Sun\, a neo-soul band in Las Vegas\, and she also writes and produces experimental vocal music as SomethinSweet. Additionally\, she hosts the podcast Music on Mushrooms\, dedicated to dismantling harmful rhetoric in creative spaces. \nAlongside her private teaching studio\, Mary has taught music and voice at Arlington Children’s Theater\, Boston Conservatory’s Vocal Choral Intensive\, and Beverly Music Academy. Mary holds a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Music degree in opera performance from Boston Conservatory at Berklee. \n  \nAll of your favorite Opera\, Jazz\, Musical Theater\, and A-MORE! \nWHEN: February 14\, 2024 7:30 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM for seating\, full service dinner & drinks) \nWHERE: Boston City Winery\, 80 Beverly St\, Boston\, MA 02114 \nTICKETS
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/amore-valentines-day-concert/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T210000
DTSTAMP:20231207T212002Z
CREATED:20231020T204027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T212002Z
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SUMMARY:NEMPAC Faculty Holiday Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is pleased to share with you the first annual NEMPAC Faculty Holiday Cabaret\, on Wednesday\, December 20th at 7:30 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) at City Winery’s Haymarket Lounge in Boston – a special evening out with the family to celebrate the holiday season. \nThis spirited cabaret features nine of NEMPAC’s esteemed faculty\, all of whom are accomplished musicians and performers in the Boston area. With performances on the piano\, guitar\, French horn\, guzheng\, and from vocalists\, this promises to be a night of beautiful\, festive\, and entertaining music. \nRepertoire at the Faculty Holiday Cabaret will include holiday classics\, jazz songs\, broadway favorites\, and more! \nTickets on sale now! \nTickets! \n  \nFeatured Faculty Musicians (in alphabetical order) \nJaime Kathleen Castellanos…piano \nHarriet Hung…piano and voice \nBailey Kolapudi…piano and voice \nMary-Alexandra Onstad…voice \nDaniel Raney…guitar\, piano\, and voice \nXiaolan Ruan…piano \nKristi Scaccia…French horn and voice \nFred Springer…guitar \nBen Xia…piano (with special guest Yvette Fang on the Guzheng) \n 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/nempac-faculty-holiday-cabaret/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Concert,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T160000
DTSTAMP:20240404T192416Z
CREATED:20240404T192416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T192416Z
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SUMMARY:Robert May's Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Charlestown Working Theater\, this year’s holiday show production is Robert May’s Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer\, adapted by NEMPAC teen intern Nadine Johnson.  \nPerformances are the first two weekends in December and the production is led by director Katie McGoff\, NEMPAC music director Jaime Castellanos\, NEMPAC Musical Theatre Program Director\, Michaela Barczak\, and CWT Producer and Owner\, Kristin Johnson.  \nTICKETS! \n\nIN-PERSON PERFORMANCES: \nSaturday\, December 2 @ 3 PM \nSunday\, December 3 @ 3 PM \nSaturday\, December 9 @ 3 PM \nSunday\, December 10 @ 3 PM \n————- \nVENUE: \nCharlestown Working Theater \n442 Bunker Hill St. | Charlestown \n————- \nTICKETS: \n$15 General Admission \n$12 for Under 12 – please use discount code “UNDERTWELVE” \nTICKETS! \n 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/robert-mays-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer/2023-12-10/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Concert,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T160000
DTSTAMP:20231120T192635Z
CREATED:20231120T190901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T192635Z
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SUMMARY:Robert May's Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Charlestown Working Theater\, this year’s holiday show production is Robert May’s Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer\, adapted by NEMPAC teen intern Nadine Johnson.  \nPerformances are the first two weekends in December and the production is led by director Katie McGoff\, NEMPAC music director Jaime Castellanos\, NEMPAC Musical Theatre Program Director\, Michaela Barczak\, and CWT Producer and Owner\, Kristin Johnson.  \nTICKETS! \n\nIN-PERSON PERFORMANCES: \nSaturday\, December 2 @ 3 PM \nSunday\, December 3 @ 3 PM \nSaturday\, December 9 @ 3 PM \nSunday\, December 10 @ 3 PM \n————- \nVENUE: \nCharlestown Working Theater \n442 Bunker Hill St. | Charlestown \n————- \nTICKETS: \n$15 General Admission \n$12 for Under 12 – please use discount code “UNDERTWELVE” \nTICKETS! \n 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/robert-mays-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer/2023-12-09/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Concert,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T163000
DTSTAMP:20231108T205817Z
CREATED:20231108T205817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T205817Z
UID:10000553-1701617400-1701621000@nempacboston.org
SUMMARY:Community Sing at the Mayor's Trolley Tour
DESCRIPTION:We are so thrilled to present the Community Sing on the Prado this year as we partner with the City of Boston\, now presenting the “Community Sing at the Mayor’s Trolley Tour”! \nJoin NEMPAC on Sunday\, December 3rd at 3:30 PM on the Paul Revere Mall for singing of carols\, hot chocolate\, and caroling books as we await the arrival of the Mayor’s Trolley at 4pm for the lighting. \nDATE: Sunday\, December 3rd\nTIME: 3:30 PM\nWHERE: The Prado (Paul Revere Mall)\nFREE!
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/community-sing-at-the-mayors-trolley-tour/
LOCATION:The Prado (Paul Revere Mall)\, 16 Charter Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T160000
DTSTAMP:20231120T192635Z
CREATED:20231120T190901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T192635Z
UID:10000557-1701615600-1701619200@nempacboston.org
SUMMARY:Robert May's Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Charlestown Working Theater\, this year’s holiday show production is Robert May’s Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer\, adapted by NEMPAC teen intern Nadine Johnson.  \nPerformances are the first two weekends in December and the production is led by director Katie McGoff\, NEMPAC music director Jaime Castellanos\, NEMPAC Musical Theatre Program Director\, Michaela Barczak\, and CWT Producer and Owner\, Kristin Johnson.  \nTICKETS! \n\nIN-PERSON PERFORMANCES: \nSaturday\, December 2 @ 3 PM \nSunday\, December 3 @ 3 PM \nSaturday\, December 9 @ 3 PM \nSunday\, December 10 @ 3 PM \n————- \nVENUE: \nCharlestown Working Theater \n442 Bunker Hill St. | Charlestown \n————- \nTICKETS: \n$15 General Admission \n$12 for Under 12 – please use discount code “UNDERTWELVE” \nTICKETS! \n 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/robert-mays-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer/2023-12-03/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Concert,Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T160000
DTSTAMP:20231120T192635Z
CREATED:20231120T190901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T192635Z
UID:10000556-1701529200-1701532800@nempacboston.org
SUMMARY:Robert May's Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Charlestown Working Theater\, this year’s holiday show production is Robert May’s Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer\, adapted by NEMPAC teen intern Nadine Johnson.  \nPerformances are the first two weekends in December and the production is led by director Katie McGoff\, NEMPAC music director Jaime Castellanos\, NEMPAC Musical Theatre Program Director\, Michaela Barczak\, and CWT Producer and Owner\, Kristin Johnson.  \nTICKETS! \n\nIN-PERSON PERFORMANCES: \nSaturday\, December 2 @ 3 PM \nSunday\, December 3 @ 3 PM \nSaturday\, December 9 @ 3 PM \nSunday\, December 10 @ 3 PM \n————- \nVENUE: \nCharlestown Working Theater \n442 Bunker Hill St. | Charlestown \n————- \nTICKETS: \n$15 General Admission \n$12 for Under 12 – please use discount code “UNDERTWELVE” \nTICKETS! \n 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/robert-mays-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer/2023-12-02/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Concert,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T200000
DTSTAMP:20231006T134902Z
CREATED:20230929T171241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T134902Z
UID:10000550-1697050800-1697054400@nempacboston.org
SUMMARY:The Guitar's Hispanic Heritage: An Evening of Spanish and Latin American Music
DESCRIPTION:This concert features an eclectic assortment of music derived from Hispanic cultures. Spanning from the Renaissance to present day\, the program highlights music from Spain\, Argentina\, Brazil\, Mexico\, and New Mexico. Through exploration of classical guitar repertoire\, the program displays the wonderful variety of Hispanic music and the various influences involved in this vibrant tradition. \nDATE/TIME: Wednesday\, October 11 @ 7 PM \nVENUE: 50 Tileston Street NEMPAC Headquarters in the North End \nADDRESS: 50 Tileston Street\, Boston\, MA 02113 \nTICKET COST: $20 – General Admission | $10 – Student (18 and younger using the code STUDENT at checkout) \nTICKETS \nABOUT THE ARTIST \n \nFred Springer is an artist dedicated to sharing music and art with the world through performance\, outreach\, and education. Having performed on three different continents in countries including Argentina\, Canada\, Switzerland\, and the United States\, Fred has developed a compelling way to share his passion for the classical guitar with audiences across different cultures. He has been awarded top prizes in international guitar\, ensemble\, and mixed instrument competitions. He earned a Bachelor of Music from the University of Texas at Austin where he also completed a minor in Art History\, and a Master of Music from Columbus State University where he served as a graduate assistant in the Schwob School of Music. \nFred now resides in Boston\, MA\, where he serves as Program Coordinator for Boston Kithara Project\, and on the faculty of EKS Music School and the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC). In addition\, Fred arranges and transcribes music for guitar and has a passion for film and visual art. \nPARKING\nThere is no designated parking for this venue. The North End has street parking\, and various parking lots. You can additionally park at the Haymarket Garage (a 10 minute walk away!) and we can validate your ticket for $3 for up to 3 hours. Please just let a NEMPAC staff member know before you leave the concert. \nPUBLIC TRANSPORTATION\nThe nearest T stations are Haymarket and North Station (orange and green lines)\, each a 10 minute walk away.
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/the-guitars-hispanic-heritage-an-evening-of-spanish-and-latin-american-music/
LOCATION:50 Tileston Street in the North End
CATEGORIES:Concert,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20230805T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20230805T150000
DTSTAMP:20230715T025409Z
CREATED:20230715T025112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T025409Z
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SUMMARY:Opera on the Prado
DESCRIPTION:NEMPAC’s pop-up Opera on the Prado will feature Boston-based Emerging Artists from the NEMPAC Opera Project in Boston’s most historic and beautiful park in the North End. Located on the freedom trail\, next to the Paul Revere Statue and just behind Old North Church\, passersby\, neighbors\, and friends can catch singers performing.  On Saturday\, August 5th you can see soprano\, Kelley Hollis\, and mezzo-soprano\, Chihiro Asano perform Opera on the Prado from 1 PM to 3 PM.   Ristorante Lucia is sponsoring this summer series. \nKelley Hollis is a soprano known for performing new and often unknown works. She is featured on the recent LP: ‘Rosner’s Requiem’\, performing alongside the London Philharmonic Orchestra (Toccata Records 2020). In 2018 she was invited to perform at the Prague Castle in the Czech Republic\, along with a series of recitals in cities around the country\, as a featured artist with the Americké jaro festival. Home in Boston\, Kelley is singer-in-residence for Juventas New Music Ensemble and performs regularly with Opera on Tap & Boston Baroque. She’s a graduate of the BU Opera Institute and received both her Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from Northwestern University. Learn more at KelleyHollis.com \n \nBoston Based Mezzo-Soprano Chihiro Asano from Tokyo\, Japan\, graduated with her Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy from NEC in 2022.  Chihiro’s eclectic ‘22-’23 calendar features performances in cross-disciplinary new operas\, traditional operatic repertoire\, and premiering new music. Chihiro made her Boston Lyric Opera debut as Hansel in their Artist Classroom Visits production of Hansel and Gretel\, introducing opera storytelling to hundreds of Boston area students from kindergarten through 10th grade. Also\, she made her company debut with NEMPAC\, performing as Second Contadina and covering Cherubino (Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro).  Chihiro has also performed with various Massachusetts music companies including White Snake Opera\, Mass Opera\, Nightingale vocal ensemble\, Cambridge Chamber Ensemble\, and Capella Clausura.  Chihiro is also passionate about teaching and voice science. In August 2021\, she presented her research on the Japanese female voice in Anime at the Pan American Vocology Association (PAVA) Conference. \nWhat: Opera on the Prado\, featuring soprano\, Kelley Hollis\, and mezzo-soprano\, Chihiro Asano\nWhere: The Prado\, Paul Revere Mall\, Hanover Street\, Boston\, MA 02113\nWhen: Saturday\, August 5th from 1 – 3 PM\nWho: Boston-based emerging opera singers and NEMPAC opera project artists \n*In the event of rain in the forecast\, we will post a cancelation to our website. \nSPONSORED BY: Ristorante Lucia!  Make an outdoor patio lunch reservation and enjoy the opera with delicious Italian cuisine!
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/opera-on-the-prado-3/
LOCATION:The Prado (Paul Revere Mall)\, 16 Charter Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Community Event,Opera Project
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SUMMARY:Opera on the Prado
DESCRIPTION:NEMPAC’s pop-up Opera on the Prado will feature Boston-based Emerging Artists from the NEMPAC Opera Project in Boston’s most historic and beautiful park in the North End. Located on the freedom trail\, next to the Paul Revere Statue and just behind Old North Church\, passersby\, neighbors\, and friends can catch singers performing.  On Saturday\, July 22nd you can see soprano\, Aurora Martin\, and tenor\, Leo Balkovetz perform Opera on the Prado from 1 PM to 3 PM.   Ristorante Lucia is sponsoring this summer series. \nAurora Martin is quickly becoming known throughout New England for her colorful\, full soprano. She recently joined the ensembles of Boston Baroque and Boston Lyric Opera. Aurora collaborates regularly with Odyssey Opera\, The Boston Modern Orchestra Project\, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra the Arlington-Belmont Chorale\, Opera del West\, and Opera on Tap. Aurora Martin was named a semi-finalist in the prestigious Partners for the Arts 9th National Opera Competition. She joined Opera Company of Middlebury as a 2021 Young Artist\, covering “Agnès Sorel” in The Maid of Orleans. Solo concert performances include Haydn’s Harmoniemess Hob. XXII/14\, Satie’s Socrates\, Mahler’s Das Knaben Wunderhorn\, Beethoven’s Mass in C Major\, Mozart’s Coronation Mass\, Saint-Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio\, and Fauré’s Requiem. Operatic highlights include Pamina\, Micaëla\, Miss Silvertone\, Noèmie\, Liesgen\, and Mieke. Aurora holds a MM from The New England Conservatory and degrees in Music and Chemistry from Virginia Tech. \nLeo Balkovetz (tenor) Is a performer of operatic\, choral and chamber music in the Boston area. In 2018\, he graduated with a Master’s of Music in Historical Voice Performance from the Longy School of Music where he sang the role of Vaguas in Vivaldi’s Juditha Triumphans with Early Music group Eudaimonia. He has also performed in La Sonnambula (The Notary)\, Fidelio (1st Prisoner) and the world premieres of You Reap What You Soul (Guy) and Bedbug (The Reporter) with Promenade Opera Project and the world premier of NIGHTTOWN (Buck Mulligan) with Lowell House Opera. As an oratorio soloist\, Leo has performed across the state in Handel’s Messiah\, Mozart’s Requiem and Beethoven’s Mass in C.  You can also find him at open mics or on social media as @yaboileonidas!  \nWhat: Opera on the Prado\, featuring soprano\, Aurora Martin\, and tenor\, Leo Balkovetz\nWhere: The Prado\, Paul Revere Mall\, Hanover Street\, Boston\, MA 02113\nWhen: Saturday\, July 22nd from 1 – 3 PM\nWho: Boston-based emerging opera singers and NEMPAC opera project artists \n*In the event of rain in the forecast\, we will post a cancelation to our website. \nSPONSORED BY: Ristorante Lucia! Make an outdoor patio lunch reservation and enjoy the opera with delicious Italian cuisine!
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/opera-on-the-prado-2/
LOCATION:The Prado (Paul Revere Mall)\, 16 Charter Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Community Event,Opera Project
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20160728T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20160728T200000
DTSTAMP:20160711T065107Z
CREATED:20160711T065027Z
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SUMMARY:Traditional Irish Quartet: The Ivy Leaf
DESCRIPTION:July 28: Initially formed by Lindsay Straw (bouzouki\, guitar\, vocals) as a way to explore her own interest in the interconnected streams of folk music in Ireland\, Britain\, and America\, the Ivy Leaf is now a young stalwart of traditional Irish music in Boston\, featuring Caroline O’Shea (flute\, whistle\, vocals)\, Armand Aromin (fiddle\, whistle)\, and Dan Accardi (fiddle\, concertina). The members’ diverse backgrounds in Berklee College of Music\, All­Ireland Fleadh Cheoil competitions\, and the rich Irish culture of Boston combine to produce a sound that is “vibrant and sure­footed\, and tailored to fully reveal each tune’s character and personality” (Sean Smith\, Boston Irish Reporter). The Ivy Leaf has been featured at prestigious local venues such as Club Passim in Cambridge\, the Irish Ceilidh Club of Rhode Island\, and the New England Folk Festival. \n\nAs part of our 15th Anniversary Performance Season\, we are excited to continue our July Thursday Night Series supported by NorthEndBoston.com\, Boston Parks Dept.\, I AM Books and the Mayor’s Office of Special Events. \nSeries partners include I AM Books and the Mayor’s Office of Special Events\, City of Boston. Stefano Marchese: Series Director. \nChildren’s Programming: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nConcerts are free and open to the public\n(Rain location: St. Stephen’s Church)
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/traditional-irish-quartet-the-ivy-leaf/
LOCATION:Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park\, 42.360723\, -71.051447\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20160721T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20160721T200000
DTSTAMP:20170205T060021Z
CREATED:20160711T064832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170205T060021Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Night with Sounds of Italy: Scanzonati
DESCRIPTION:Sounds of Italy is a musical festival celebrating Italian music excellence in the Greater Boston area. The inventive and contemporary vision of young Italian talents living in the United States blends with the rhythmic and harmonic roots of the Bel Paese\, with a clear American jazz influence — a mix that generates a new way of making \nmusic. A concept developed by Pescara-native singer and composer Stefano Marchese\, Sounds of Italy was made possible with the collaboration and support of big names on the international music scene such as Marco Pignataro\, Andrea Pejrolo\, and Tino D’Agostino\, as well as the Consul General of Italy in Boston\, and Bostoniano founder Nicola Orichuia. Since its first edition\, more than 200 artists have participated to the past 3 editions\, including international artists such as Chiara Civello\, Riccardo Del Fra and George Garzone. The audience members will be offered a taste of the elective affinities of the Mediterranean spirit mixed in with the innovative outlook of jazz. \nChildren’s Programming: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.\n(rain location: St Stephen’s Church)
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/jazz-night-with-sounds-of-italy-scanzonati/
LOCATION:Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park\, 42.360723\, -71.051447\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20160714T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20160714T200000
DTSTAMP:20160710T045634Z
CREATED:20160710T044956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160710T045634Z
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SUMMARY:Swing Favorites in the Park: Eight to the Bar
DESCRIPTION:Listening to Eight to the Bar is a lot like driving along a time-warped highway precisely halfway between Count Basie’s Kansas City and Fats Waller’s Harlem\, where the car radio picks up everything from Jumpin’ at the Woodside to The Andrews Sisters. Their material\, like their outlandish wardrobes and onstage choreo\, is a colorful mix of forties jazz and swing\, fifties jump blues\, and their own swing-influenced tunes. With their female vocals\, saxophone (their sax player\, Collin Tilton is the original sax and flute player In Van Morrison’s band\, and appears on Morrison’s quadruple-platinum-selling Moondance album)\, guitar\, bass\, keyboards and drums\, this unique sextet pack a musical and visual wallop not seen in New England since the group’s inception in 1975. Since that time they have released 12 CDs and have excited audiences from Europe to the Caribbean. The band has been named “Best Band 2014” by Hartford Magazine and recently had the honor of touring the Republic of Georgia (near Russia) at the invitation of the U.S. Embassy there. Currently the group has just released its 12th CD\,Bring It & Swing It! (rain date / location: Tues July 26th\, The Prado)
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/swing-favorites-in-the-park-eight-to-the-bar/
LOCATION:Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park\, 42.360723\, -71.051447\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20160707T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20160707T200000
DTSTAMP:20160710T034955Z
CREATED:20160702T124229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160710T034955Z
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SUMMARY:Old-Timey Classics Jukebox: Songs of the Golden Age of Stage and Screen: 
DESCRIPTION:Featuring singers who have graced the stages of such companies as Boston Lyric Opera\, Reagle Music Theatre\, and the Lyric Stage Company of Boston. Come vote on what music from Opera to Broadway to Hollywood that you wish to hear! \n(Rain location: St. Stephen’s Church)
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/old-timey-classics-jukebox-songs-of-the-golden-age-of-stage-and-screen/
LOCATION:Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park\, 42.360723\, -71.051447\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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