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SUMMARY:Opera on the Prado
DESCRIPTION:Opera on the Prado\nBe captivated by the beautiful sounds of opera as NEMPAC takes the performance to new heights. Formerly known as “Opera from the Balcony”\, NEMPAC’s pop-up Opera on the Prado will feature Boston-Based Emerging Artists often 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\, October 10th and Saturday\, October 17th. \nArtistic Director\, Hannah Shanefield \nDate: Sunday\, October 10th | Time: 1 PM – 3 PM \nWhere: The Prado\, Paul Revere Mall\, Hanover Street\, Boston\, MA 02113 \nNo need to register to attend.  Just stroll on by The Prado! \n\n\n\n\n \nDavid Rivera Bozón\, tenor\nDavid Rivera Bozón is a colombian tenor based in Boston\, recognized internationally for his extraordinary talent and warm personality. He has a wide performance experience in Opera\, Stageworks\, Zarzuela\, Oratorio\, Concerts\, Recitals and performances in unconventional places\, bringing his music to a wide variety of communities.\n\n\n\nHe has performed the lead tenor roles in operas such as Romeo et Juliette by Charles Gounod\, Siren Song and Flight by Jonathan Dove; Florencia en el Amazonas by Daniel Catán; L’Amico Fritz by Pietro Mascagni; Elisir d’Amor by Gaetano Donizetti; La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi; the operas by Puccini: La Bohème\, Gianni Schicchi\, Madama Butterfly and Tosca; and the operas by Mozart: Die Zauberflöte\, Idomeneo\, La Finta Giardiniera and Don Giovanni. \n\nDavid is a Master of Music from the New England Conservatory\, and Bachelors in Vocal Performance from the National University of Colombia and graduated from the Opera Institute of Boston University.\n\nFor more information\, visit DRBTenor.com.\n\n\n\n\n \nLarisa Bainton-Hernandez\, soprano\nLarisa Bainton Hernandez is a soprano\, educator\, and multi-media creative from Atlanta\, GA\, now based in the Boston area. Her artistic work centers on increasing opera’s accessibility through visual storytelling. Her work has been recognized by the Boston Globe\, OperaWire\, WBUR\, and Bachtrack\, and in 2021\, the Eastman School of Music named her an “Outstanding Eastman Woman” for her innovative digital production of Hänsel und Gretel. Recent projects include an immersive Die Fledermaus and a recital featuring graphics and animations she created. \nHer notable roles include Helena (A Midsummer Night’s Dream)\, Gretel (Hänsel und Gretel)\, and Rosalinde (Die Fledermaus)\, with recent engagements with Boston Lyric Opera\, Odyssey Opera\, Boston Summer Opera\, West End Lyric\, and The Opera Company. Beyond classical performance\, Larisa performs folk\, pop\, musical theater\, and jazz\, accompanying herself on guitar and piano at community events throughout the Boston area\, including Malden’s PorchFest. \nLarisa holds a B.M. in Vocal Performance from the Eastman School of Music\, a B.A. in Brain & Cognitive Sciences from the University of Rochester\, and an M.M. in Vocal Pedagogy from New England Conservatory. She maintains a private voice\, piano\, and guitar studio in Melrose\, MA. \n\n\n\n \nJulian Gau\, pianist\nJulian Gau is a conductor and pianist based in Boston. He serves as music director of the Horizon Ensemble\, the Providence Medical Orchestra\, and the Chinese Music Ensemble of New York. He is also the Assistant Conductor of the New England Philharmonic. He has been music director for Il Barbiere di Siviglia and The Pirates of Penzance with Boston Summer Opera\, Alcina with MassOpera\, Die Fledermaus with The Opera Company\, Katie the Strongest of the Strong with Opera Saratoga\, and Cabaret at Brown University. He has also acted as assistant conductor for Let’s Celebrate and Is This America? with White Snake Projects\, as well as L’elisir d’amore\, Rigoletto and Don Giovanni with Boston Summer Opera.\nJulian has performed as a pianist in concert with Opera on Tap\, NEMPAC\, Boston Summer Opera\, and West End Lyric. Sometimes he is a cellist\, composer\, arranger\, or critic. Outside of music\, Julian enjoys stories\, noodles\, and time with friends. \n \n\n\n*In the event of rain\, we will move this concert to 50 Tileston St in the North End. \n  \nOpera on the Prado Repertoire 10.10.2026
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/opera-on-the-prado-6/
LOCATION:The Prado (Paul Revere Mall)\, 16 Charter Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opera on the Prado
DESCRIPTION:Opera on the Prado\nBe captivated by the beautiful sounds of opera as NEMPAC takes the performance to new heights. Formerly known as “Opera from the Balcony”\, NEMPAC’s pop-up Opera on the Prado will feature Boston-Based Emerging Artists often 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\, October 10th and Saturday\, October 17th. \nArtistic Director\, Hannah Shanefield \nDate: Sunday\, October 17th | Time: 1 PM – 3 PM \nWhere: The Prado\, Paul Revere Mall\, Hanover Street\, Boston\, MA 02113 \nNo need to register to attend.  Just stroll on by The Prado! \n\n\n\n\n \nNathan Snyder\, tenor\n\nPraised for his “rich and nuanced” sound and “riveting” acting\, tenor Nathan Snyder has built a reputation for excellence across genres. His energy and impressive versatility make him an outstanding presence on any stage. This season\, Mr. Snyder has brought that energy to the operatic stage\, performing Roméo in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliett along with many of opera’s legendary “bad guys\,” including Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly\, Il Duca in Rigoletto\, and Don José in Carmen. \nAfter premiering the role of Dewey Noyes in Staggerwing with Opera Kansas in 2021\, Mr. Snyder has become advocate for contemporary opera and embraces new works alongside traditional repertoire. He continues to seek out contemporary works\, including leading roles in Blind Injustice with Opera Theatre of the Rockies\, Proving Up with Opera Steamboat\, and Glory Denied at the United States Air Force Academy. \nMr. Snyder is also known for bringing the same energy and drama to the concert hall and has appeared as the soloist in Carmina Burana\, Mozart’s Requiem\, Bruckner’s Te Deum\, and Haydn’s The Creation. Snyder made his Carnegie Hall Debut singing the Tenor Solo in the World Premier of Mark Hayes’ Psalmos in April. This summer Mr. Snyder joined Boston Summer Opera singing Nemorino in L’elisir d’Amore and Bravo Vail Festival Chorus for their collaboration with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s production of Madama Butterfly in Vail Colorado. Mr. Snyder can also be heard in “An Andrea Bocelli Opera Candlelight Experience” with Lumos Experiences throughout New England. \n\n\n\n\n \nJessica Bloch-Moisand\, soprano\nJessica Arielle Bloch-Moisand from Boston\, MA is a versatile soprano singing opera\, art song\, musical theater\, and more. This past spring\, Jessica performed in concert with the Hawaii International Musical Festival\, and was the featured soprano in Gena Branscombe Project’s Winds of Change\, Songs of Time\, reviving and publicly recording several works by The Pen Women. Jessica made her Horizon Ensemble debut\, performing Brontzi’s letters in We Will Outlive Them\, a project she produced with composer Quinn Gutman and arranged for orchestra by Julian Gau. Previously\, she has performed with Opera51: 2nd Lady (Die Zauberflöte)\, Zerlina (Don Giovanni)\, and Lola (Cavalleria Rusticana)\, and she looks forward to performing Konstanze (Die Entführung aus dem Serail) with them this December 2026. Other recent credits include performing with Opera del West\, the Brockton Symphony Orchestra\, Dell’Arte Opera Ensemble\, Opera Fusion\, Hartford Opera Theater\, VOICES Boston and more. Other role highlights include Pamina (Die Zauberflöte)\, Suor Genovieffa (Suor Angelica)\, Noemie (Cendrillon)\, Princess Gilda (The Three Feathers)\, and Concepcion/Young Juana (Juana). Jessica was the 2nd place Winner of the 2023 Music International Grand Prix New York semifinals for Adult Popular music\, and previously a finalist in competition: Professional Women in Opera with the American Prize\, Corsica Lirica Competition\, and the Lucine Amara Art Song Competition. \nOutside of performing\, Jessica was the Interim Artistic Director for MassOpera (2024-2025)\, and is also a voice educator and theater instructor for students of all ages. Credits include: Founder & Voice Teacher at Bloch Performing Arts\, Voice Teacher & Vocal Theater Lab Assistant Director at New England Conservatory’s Prep School\, Artistic Director at New England Conservatory’s Summer Vocal Institute. \n\n\n\n \nMaria Rabbia\, pianist\nHailed as “anchoring” and “excellent\,” Maria Rabbia is an accomplished collaborative pianist and vocal coach celebrated for her versatility\, musical sensitivity\, and dedication to uplifting underrepresented voices in classical music. A native of Central New York\, she earned her Doctor of Musical Arts in Collaborative Piano from Boston University in 2024\, where she studied with esteemed pedagogue Shiela Kibbe. \nMaria has performed and coached throughout the United States and Europe\, with engagements including the Boston University Tanglewood Institute\, Opera Vermont\, Opera Ithaca\, Opera Compnay of Middlebury\, IC Opera Studio\, The Voice Institute of the Finger Lakes\, the International Performing Arts Institute in Kiefersfelden\, Germany\, and the Trentino Music Festival and Opera al Mare in Italy. During her doctoral studies\, she collaborated extensively with the Boston University Opera Institute\, working on numerous productions as répétiteur\, continuo player\, and orchestral pianist.  \nEqually passionate about art song\, Maria is committed to the performance and promotion of underrepresented composers and repertoire. She centered each of her five doctoral recitals on lesser-known works\, reflecting her dedication to inclusive and thoughtful programming. \nAn experienced educator\, Maria has taught private piano for over a decade and works with students of all ages\, from young beginners to adult musicians. She maintains a thriving private studio at the Cambridge Music Consortium\, where she teaches piano\, collaborates as a Suzuki accompanist\, and serves as a vocal coach. She has worked with VOICES Boston for five years\, serving as both Collaborative Pianist as well as instructor of ensembles. Her artistry and pedagogy reflects both technical excellence and a deep dedication to inclusive\, meaningful musical storytelling. \n  \n\n\n*In the event of rain\, we will move this concert to 50 Tileston St in the North End. \n  \nOpera on the Prado Repertoire 10.17.2026
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LOCATION:The Prado (Paul Revere Mall)\, 16 Charter 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\, musical discovery\, and holiday cheer at A Community in Song: NEMPAC Holiday Concert!  \nOn Wednesday\, December 9 at 7:00 PM\, gather with friends\, family\, and neighbors at Sacred Heart Church for a festive celebration of the many musical traditions that bring our community together. \nLed by Artistic Director Stefano Marchese\, this special concert will highlight the rich cultural tapestry of our community through a vibrant mix of holiday music from around the world. From familiar favorites to beautiful arrangements inspired by diverse cultural traditions\, the program celebrates the ways music connects us across generations\, backgrounds\, and traditions. Featuring the Formas String Quartet\, directed by Brian Urra\, and the Wellesley High School Choir\, directed by Kevin McDonald\, the evening will also showcase talented soprano\, alto\, tenor\, and bass soloists\, with a few familiar faces from the NEMPAC faculty potentially joining in the holiday fun! \nWhether you’re humming along to a familiar tune\, discovering a new holiday tradition\, or simply soaking up the sounds of the season\, there’s something for everyone. Come celebrate the music\, the magic\, and the wonderful community that makes it all possible. All ages are welcome. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! \n***Please note:  Sacred Heart Church is not Wheel Chair Accessible. \nEVENT DETAILS: \nWHEN: Wednesday\, December 9th at 7 PM to 8 PM \nWHERE: Sacred Heart Catholic Church \nADDRESS: 12 North Square\, Boston\, MA 02113 \nTICKETS: FREE \nReserve Tickets \nEnsembles:\nPAC Pop Stars\nFormas String Quartet\nWellesley High School Choir\nSelect Vocal Soloists \nArtistic Director:  Stefano Marchese \nProduction Manager:  Martina Gallo \nWellesley High School Choir Director:  Kevin McDonald \n  \n\nNEMPAC Holiday Concert Artists\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\n \nFormas String Quartet\nBrian Urra violin 1\, Louis Thelot violin 2\,\nSarah Zahorodni viola\, Peter Sumner cello \n\n\n\nReserve Tickets \n\n 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/a-community-in-song-nempac-holiday-concert-3/
LOCATION:Sacred Heart Catholic Church\, 12 North Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
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SUMMARY:Atelier Belt's The Millennial Ball
DESCRIPTION:Part of NEMPAC’s collaborative Artist Series\, The Millennial Ball by Atelier Belt is a celebration of iconic millennial culture through musical theatre repertoire\, costumes\, and a healthy dose of nostalgia. \nWhether you’re a Heather\, a Booger\, or a “full-on Monet\,” this one-of-a-kind concert invites audiences to dress up\, embrace their inner millennial\, and join in the fun. With a costume competition to crown the most “millennial” audience member\, the evening promises plenty of laughs\, playful throwbacks\, and opportunities to participate. Don’t worry\, you won’t be slimed (or Carrie’d)—but there might just be a participation trophy waiting for you. XOXO… \nAbout Atelier Belt\nAtelier Belt is a musical theatre collective bringing concert performances of theatrical works to intimate settings\, revitalizing cabaret in the metro-Boston area while creating a platform for local artists. With a thoughtful approach to programming\, Atelier Belt curates performances that blend artistic expression with personal and critical themes\, encouraging reflection and meaningful conversation between artists and audiences. Through The Millennial Ball\, the collective celebrates the music\, movies\, fashion\, and cultural touchstones that defined a generation\, transforming millennial nostalgia into an interactive theatrical experience where everyone is invited to be part of the show. \nEvent Details\nDATE & TIME \nThursday\, February 4\, 2027 | 7:30–9:00 PM\nDoors open at 6:00 PM for drinks and dinner \nVENUE \nCity Winery Boston | Haymarket Lounge\n80 Beverly St\, Boston\, MA 02114 \nSEASON PASSES & SPONSORSHIPS – Available 10/29 \nSeason Sponsorships: $500 – includes 2 tickets\, priority seating\, and recognition in the program and from the stage \nSeason Pass Subscription: $125/person – includes priority seating at each concert \nSponsor or Purchase a Season Pass \nTICKETS – Available 11/16 \nStage Premiere: $42\nGeneral Admission: $30 \nSeason passes for all three Artist Series concerts go on sale Thursday\, October 29th.\nSingle tickets go on sale Monday\, November 16th. \n\nMeet the Artists\nFeaturing local artists bringing The Millennial Ball to life. \n \nFeatured Creator & Performer\n \nJoshua Dixon Belt\nCreator & Vocals | Atelier Belt \nJoshua Dixon Belt (he/him) is a Boston-based singer\, voice teacher\, and creative\, and is so excited to bring his ensemble Atelier Belt to NEMPAC’s 2026/2027 Artist Series! Specializing in high tessitura roles and crossover musical theater\, he has recently performed with Odyssey Opera\, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra\, The Longwood Players\, MassOpera\, and NEMPAC Opera Project. As an LGBTQ+ artist and advocate\, he was an invited speaker with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 1 LGBTQ+ Special Emphasis Program to discuss his personal experience with LGBTQ discrimination and bias. He was the Music Director for It’s Only Life (2026) and the Vocal Director for Sweeney Todd (2021) with The Longwood Players\, and made his directorial debut with Renascence by Carmel Dean at Westfield State University (2023). An in-demand voice teacher\, he currently teaches at Tufts University and has held voice faculty positions at Walnut Hill School for the Arts\, Westfield State University\, and Saint Anselm College. \n\nFeaturing\n \n\n\n\n\n\nJessica Graves\nVocals \nJessica Graves is a Boston-based singer and performer originally from Brooklyn\, NY. A classically trained soprano\, she has performed with Odyssey Opera \, MassOpera \, Opera Untapped \, and Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra . She received Second Place in the Professional Musical Theatre Division of Opera Mississippi ’s John Alexander National Vocal Competition. With a foundation in opera and concert repertoire\, Jessica is now exploring musical theatre and the art of storytelling through song. She recently performed in A Starry Night \, a cabaret with Franklin Performing Arts Company \, and will appear in The Longwood Players ’ upcoming production of John Bucchino’s It’s Only Life .\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbigail Whitney Smith\nVocals \nMassachusetts native Abigail Whitney Smith (she/her) is a singing actress who relishes in authentic storytelling. Smith has both performed and produced performances with organizations across New England including Aural Compass Projects\, Boston Lyric Opera\, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra\, Lowell House Opera\, MassOpera\, Moonbox Productions\, NEMPAC\, Odyssey Opera\, Opera Hub\, Opera Untapped\, Seaglass Theater Company\, and Tri-Cities Opera . Equally passionate about equity\, diversity\, and inclusion in the arts\, Smith is a graduate of the inaugural class of the Inclusive Stages Cohort Certification Program. Smith received her MM in Opera Performance from Binghamton University and her BM in Vocal Performance from Boston University . Smith is based in Hartford\, CT with her partner and their cats Bruce\, Fifi\, and Leila.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEhi Omigie\nVocals \nEhi Omigie\, tenor\, is so happy to be back performing with both Atelier Belt and NEMPAC for one wonderful show! \nEhi has performed with several Boston-based opera companies including Odyssey Opera\, MassOpera\, NEMPAC\, and the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra . Most recently\, he performed as tenor soloist with the Harvard-Radcliffe Chorus in works by Alice Parker and Stephen Paulus. \nWhile Ehi has performed as a soloist in many classical works\, his first cabaret with Atelier Belt sparked a new love for musical theater\, giving him the opportunity to expand his craft and explore new styles that he’s excited to share with you.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Thomas Mather\nVocals \nPraised for his “strikingly subtle” and “eloquently versatile voice” (Boston Music Intelligencer)\, David Thomas Mather is sought after in the Boston area as a soloist and chamber musician. \nRecent appearances include Aeneas in Dido’s Ghost by Errollyn Wallen\, Octavian in The Onion by Eric Sawyer\, and 1st Witch in Macbeth by John Eccles. Other solo highlights include BWV 123 \, Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana \, Handel’s Messiah \, BWV 106: Actus Tragicus \, and BWV 140 . David enjoys performing regularly with Emmanuel Music \, the Handel and Haydn Society \, Boston Baroque \, and other choral ensembles in Boston. \nMr. Mather holds a Master of Music degree in Historical Performance\, Voice from the Longy School of Music of Bard College .\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Musicians\nBran Flan\n— Drums\nNick Francese\n— Bass \n\nPlan Your Visit\nParking & Public Transport\nThere are several parking garages within a few minutes’ walk\, including the Haymarket Garage located at 136 Blackstone Street\, with parking maxed at $16 for evenings and weekends. \nThe closest MBTA stations are Haymarket (Orange and Green lines)\, about a five-minute walk\, and North Station (Orange and Green lines)\, also about a five-minute walk. \nAccessibility\nCity Winery Boston is fully handicap accessible. Their ADA entrance is located at the corner of New Chardon St and N. Washington St. If you need assistance or have questions\, please contact their Concierge at bostonconcierge@citywinery.com or call 617-933-8047. For information about all their accessibility options\, please email accessibility@citywinery.com.
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SUMMARY:From Grain to Avalanche: Piano Miniatures in Contrast
DESCRIPTION:What can a few minutes of music make you feel? From a quiet\, fleeting moment to a breathtaking rush of sound\, From Grain to Avalanche: Piano Miniatures in Contrast\, part of NEMPAC’s collaborative Artist Series\, celebrates the remarkable range of expression packed into the piano miniature.  Journey across musical landscapes and traditions\, from the dreamlike colors of Debussy and the folk-inspired sounds of Janáček and Čiurlionis to the sweeping virtuosity of Rachmaninoff and Liszt.  Featuring composers from across Europe\, the United States\, and beyond\, this program reveals how a single instrument can open up entire worlds of emotion\, imagination\, and discovery. \nBeyond their striking contrasts in sound and style\, these works offer glimpses into the cultures\, identities\, and personal experiences that shape the music we hear.  Margaret Bonds transforms the African American spiritual tradition into a powerful\, virtuosic concert piece\, while Fazıl Say evokes the vibrant cultural landscape of Istanbul through a contemporary musical lens.  From deeply personal expressions of faith to echoes of folk traditions\, each miniature offers a world of its own.  Join us for an intimate yet exhilarating piano experience that moves between the delicate and the dazzling\, revealing just how much can unfold in a single piece of music. \nEvent Details\nDATE & TIME \nThurday\, March 11\, 2027 | 7:30–9:00 PM\nDoors open at 6:45 PM for wine and dessert \nVENUE \nBijou de la Vida Gallery | North End\n390 Commercial St\, Boston\, MA 02109 \nSEASON PASSES & SPONSORSHIPS – Available 10/29 \nSeason Sponsorships: $500 – includes 2 tickets\, priority seating\, and recognition in the program and from the stage \nSeason Pass Subscription: $125/person – includes priority seating at each concert \nSponsor or Purchase a Season Pass \nTICKETS – Available 1/11 \nGeneral Admission: $35\nPay-What-You-Can: $5\, $10\, $15\, $20\, $25 \nSeason passes for all three Artist Series concerts go on sale Thursday\, October 29.\nSingle tickets go on sale Monday\, January 11th. \n\nMeet the Artist\n \nChristina Wright-Ivanova\nCreator/Pianist \n\n\n\nDr. Christina Wright-Ivanova\, hailed by critics as “a brilliant pianist” (Wiener Zeitung\, Vienna) and an “ideal partner” (Huffington Post)\, is an internationally acclaimed pianist\, professor\, vocal coach\, and chamber musician with over twenty years of experience in the performing arts. Dr. Wright-Ivanova is currently Associate Professor of Music and Head of the Department of Performing Arts at the American University of Sharjah (UAE). Having lived and worked in four countries\, she brings a distinctly global perspective to artistic leadership and higher education.  \nDr. Wright-Ivanova has performed solo and collaborative recitals in more than 30 countries across North and South America\, Europe\, the UK\, Asia\, and Australia\, and has presented over 150 world premieres\, demonstrating a sustained commitment to contemporary music. She previously served as Artistic Director of the Redfern Arts Center at Keene State College where she curated innovative programming and led major arts initiatives that included an All-Steinway capital campaign. The 2026-27 season includes performances and master classes across the US and in Greece\, Germany\, Iceland\, Thailand and China.  \nA passionate advocate for new music\, she performs regularly at leading venues including Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts\, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum\, Jordan Hall\, Tanglewood’s Ozawa Hall\, Opera America (NY)\, and international festivals and concert series throughout the US and Europe. She collaborates frequently with prominent contemporary ensembles\, including the Callithumpian Consort\, MIVOS Quartet\, HUB New Music\, and Juventas New Music Ensemble. She teaches at New England Conservatory in the summers as part of the Summer Institute for Contemporary Performance Practice and has been on the faculty at the Vivace Vilnius International Summer Music Festival in Lithuania.  \nAn accomplished Art Song specialist\, Dr. Wright-Ivanova has partnered with singers from the Metropolitan Opera\, Deutsche Oper Berlin\, Lyric Opera of Chicago\, Greek National Opera\, Boston Lyric Opera and more. A Britten-Pears Scholar and Crear Fellow\, she has served as official pianist for the Metropolitan Opera Auditions and worked extensively as an opera coach and scenes director throughout the United States and Canada. With mezzo-soprano Stephanie Weiss\, she released the duo recording Songs Sacred and Profane (Albany Records\, 2019). Her discography also includes American Vignettes (Toccata Classics\, 2025) with cellist Aron Zelkowicz\, praised as “superb” by Gramophone and a “really impressive release” by WholeNote.  \nShe appears on Albany\, Toccata Classics and Toccata NEXT\, New World Records\, MSR Classics\, ARS Produktion\, and PARMA Records\, and has been featured on multiple international radio broadcasts. Dr. Wright-Ivanova holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin (DMA)\, New England Conservatory (MM)\, and the University of Victoria (BM). \n\n\n\n  \n\nPlan Your Visit\nParking & Public Transport\nThere are several parking garages within a few minutes’ walk\, including the Sargents Wharf Parking Lot at 269 Commercial Street\, Boston\, MA 02109 (about a 3 minute walk)\, and Haymarket Garage located at 136 Blackstone Street\, with parking maxed at $16 for evenings and weekends (about a 10 minute walk). \nThe closest MBTA stations are Haymarket (Orange and Green lines)\, about a 10 minute walk; North Station (Orange and Green lines)\, about a ten minute walk\, and Aquarium Station (Blue Line)\, also a 10 minute walk. \nAccessibility\nBijou de la Vida Gallery is not fully handicap accessible\, although it is about 2 steps up to get to the front door and two steps down into the space once you enter.  If you do have any accessibility concerns please reach out to Will Neely at wneely@nempacboston.org.
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/from-grain-to-avalanche-piano-miniatures-in-contrast/
LOCATION:Bijou de la Vida Gallery\, 390 Commercial Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:The Impossible Quest of the Unlikely Hero: A Musical Tapestry of Don Quixote
DESCRIPTION:What happens when a larger-than-life dreamer meets the power of music? Part of NEMPAC’s collaborative Artist Series\, The Impossible Quest of the Unlikely Hero: A Musical Tapestry of Don Quixote takes audiences on a musical adventure inspired by one of literature’s most beloved and eccentric heroes! Featuring music in Spanish\, French\, English\, and Russian\, this vibrant program celebrates the imagination\, idealism\, and wonderfully unpredictable spirit of Don Quixote. \nIn collaboration with Harvard University’s Department of English\, this unique concert brings music and literature together in an engaging\, multimedia experience. Enjoy projected illustrations and artwork inspired by the world of Don Quixote\, along with fascinating insights from a guest lecturer from Harvard. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Cervantes’ classic tale or discovering this unlikely hero for the first time\, come along for an adventure that reminds us all to dream big\, embrace the unexpected\, and never stop chasing the impossible! \nEvent Details\nDATE & TIME \nFriday\, April 30\, 2027 | 7:30–9:00 PM\nDoors open at 6:45 PM for wine and dessert \nVENUE \nBijou de la Vida Gallery | North End\n390 Commercial St\, Boston\, MA 02109 \nSEASON PASSES & SPONSORSHIPS – Available 10/29 \nSeason Sponsorships: $500 – includes 2 tickets\, priority seating\, and recognition in the program and from the stage \nSeason Pass Subscription: $125/person – includes priority seating at each concert \nSponsor or Purchase a Season Pass \nTICKETS – Available 2/8 \nGeneral Admission: $35\nPay-What-You-Can: $5\, $10\, $15\, $20\, $25 \nSeason passes for all three Artist Series concerts go on sale Thursday\, October 29th.\nSingle tickets go on sale Monday\, February 8th. \n  \n\nMeet the Artists\nFeaturing local vocal artists and pianist. \n \nFeatured Creator & Performer\n \nAlexandra Dietrich\nCreator/Director \nAlexandra Dietrich\, originally from Freeport\, Maine\, is a Puerto Rican American stage director. At Boston Lyric Opera\, Ms. Dietrich is a second year Steven and Jane Akin Emerging Artist for the 2026-2027 season\, where she is the Associate Director for A Streetcar Named Desire\, the Assistant Stage Director for William Tell\, The Daughter of the Regiment\, Ride of the Valkyries!\, Macbeth\, The Seasons\, and Mitridate. She staged the Opera Stories Tour for the past two years and the Boston Public Library Concert in the Courtyard\, as well. She was the Staging Coordinator in collaboration with the Boston Symphony Orchestra for the Concert Opera performance at Symphony Hall of Vanessa and The Queen of Spades. Also with BLO\, she served as the Intimacy Director for The Seasons. This past summer\, she was the Assistant Stage Director on the 70th Anniversary of The Ballad of Baby Doe at Central City Opera. Notable works include directing Glory Denied at Opera Company of Middlebury\,  revival directing The Farolitos of Christmas at Opera SouthWest\, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder\, Little Women\, The Broadway Musical\, and A Little Night Music at Marblehead Little Theatre\, The Little Prince at both the Longy School of Music of Bard and NEMPAC Opera\, La tragédie de Carmen at Boston Opera Collaborative\, and Into the Woods at NEMPAC Opera. Recently\, she was Assistant Director to Loretta Greco for The Light in the Piazza and The Hills of California at The Huntington\, to James Robinson for Awakenings at Odyssey Opera\, and to Logan Ellis for Fun Home at The Huntington. She served on the voice faculty at the University of Southern Maine Osher School of Music as an Artist Faculty in Voice from 2019-2025. With the Boston Modern Orchestra Project\, Ms. Dietrich was an Associate Artistic Producer on the GRAMMY®-nominated recording of Anthony Davis’s X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X. Alexandra served many positions  while at NEMPAC for over a decade including Artistic Director of NEMPAC Opera\, Music Director for MT Troupe\, and Choral Director at the St. John School. www.dietrichdirectormezzo.com. \n  \n\nPlan Your Visit\nParking & Public Transport\nThere are several parking garages within a few minutes’ walk\, including the Sargents Wharf Parking Lot at 269 Commercial Street\, Boston\, MA 02109 (about a 3 minute walk)\, and Haymarket Garage located at 136 Blackstone Street\, with parking maxed at $16 for evenings and weekends (about a 10 minute walk). \nThe closest MBTA stations are Haymarket (Orange and Green lines)\, about a 10 minute walk; North Station (Orange and Green lines)\, about a ten minute walk\, and Aquarium Station (Blue Line)\, also a 10 minute walk. \nAccessibility\nBijou de la Vida Gallery is not fully handicap accessible\, although it is about 2 steps up to get to the front door and two steps down into the space once you enter.  If you do have any accessibility concerns please reach out to Will Neely at wneely@nempacboston.org.
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/the-impossible-quest-of-the-unlikely-hero-a-musical-tapestry-of-don-quixote/
LOCATION:Bijou de la Vida Gallery\, 390 Commercial Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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