2 Thu at 12:05 p.m.
Lunch...Plus! presents the Kris Allen Quartet with Kris Allen, alto saxophone; Israel Bannerman, drums; Milan Milanovich, piano; Mike Hawkins, bass. Featuring original jazz music composed by Kris Allen. A native of the area, Allen is a faculty member at Hartt, Trinity College and the Litchfield Jazz Festival Summer Music School. $5 donation includes light lunch. Christ Church Cathedral Theater, 45 Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231
3 Fri at 7:30 p.m.
The Farmington Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines, International directed by Cheryl Wilcox performs a cappella in the traditional barbershop style. Free-will offering. Reception follows. Trinity Music Series, Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Church St., Tariffville. 860-651-0201
4 Sat at 4:00 p.m.
New World Trio Family Concert with Annie Trépanier, violin; Melissa Morgan, cello; Pi-Hsun Shih, piano. A one-hour concert for families of all ages featuing the premier of “Cinderella” by Charles Lee, newly commissioned for this concert, and narrated and acted by the trio. Free-will offering will benefit the Richard Allen Music Scholarship Fund. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2080 Boulevard, West Hartford. 860-521-6240
Choral Evensong/Four Choir Festival. Music of Howells, Gray, Abdenour, Burgon. Choirs of St. Paul’s of Fairfield, St. Paul’s of Norwalk, Trinity Church in New Haven and St. James’s of West Hartford. St. James’s Episcopal Church, Farmington Ave. at Walden St. in West Hartford Center. Tel 860 521 0245 or email music@stjameswh.org.
5 Sun at 4:00 p.m.
The South Church Chamber Society featuring the Jupiter Quartet and pianist David Westfall. Haydn’s “Sunrise” Quartet op. 76, no. 4; “Ainsi la nuit” (Thus the night) by Henri Dutilleux, composed in 1976; Piano Quintet in F Minor, op. 34 by Brahms. Free-will offering. The Music Series at South Church, 90 Main St., New Britain. 860-223-7555 or www.musicseries.org.
7 Tue at 7:30 p.m.
Postponed — An organ recital previously scheduled at this time by Tom Fielding to take place at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church has been postponed until spring.
11 Sat at 7:30 p.m.
Organ Recital by Natasha Ulyanovsky performing “Romantic Music,” orchestral transcriptions of music by G. Bizet, J. Haydn, J. Williams and original works for organ by Franck, Widor, Jongen, Bach, Lefebure-Wely, J. Hayes and J. Michael. Featuring the newly restored 1934 Austin organ. Pre-concert talk by Bon Smith, President of Austin Organ Service Co., and Ian Spence, Chair of the CBI Restoration Committee. $10 suggested donation. Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Ave., West Hartford.
12 Sun at 1:00 p.m.
Organ Recital by Meg Smith entitled “Imitatively Yours” featuring compositions based on imitative elements. The third in the concert series Eine Kleine Kirchenmusik. Concert follows a light lunch at noon. Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Main and High Streets, East Hampton.
12 Sun at 2:30 p.m.
Stories of Liberation by storyteller Valerie Tutson. Ms. Tutson will tell stories in an intergenerational format at the Charter Oak Cultural Center, 21 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford. Free. Held in conjunction with CONCORA’s program at 4:00 p.m. (see below). A collaboration of CONCORA, Music and the Arts at Center Church and the Charter Oak Cultural Center.
12 Sun at 4:00 p.m.
Organ Recital by Alfred Fedak featuring music from the Baroque to the 20th century, including Bach’s Toccata in F Major. $10 adults, children free. Church of Christ, Congregational, 1075 Main St., Newington. 860-666-4689
Songs and Stories of Liberation presented by CONCORA. Program will honor the birth of Abraham Lincoln through music of liberty, freedom and the affirmation of human dignity. Includes appearance by story teller Valerie Tutson. Music by Pablo Casals, Greg Bartholomew, a spiritual arranged by Alice Parker and Robert Shaw, James McMillan, Palestrina, Roy Harris, Stephen Foster, Kenneth Fuchs, Michael Tippett, Oscar Peterson and Samuel Ward’s “America, the Beautiful” arranged by Robert R. Bennet. $40 preferred, $25 gen., $10 students. Held at Center Church, Main and Gold Sts., Hartford. For tickets and info, contact CONCORA at 860-224-7500 or www.concora.org. During the concert, related arts activities for children will be offered in the Center Church House. This event is a collaboration of CONCORA, Music and the Arts at Center Church and the Charter Oak Cultural Center.
12 Sun at 4:30 p.m.
Organ Recital by David Spicer includes works by Bach, Widor and others. This is the first organ recital on the Casavant Freres organ since its reinstallation into the new sanctuary. Free-will offering. Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. (Rt. 372), Berlin. 860-828-3637
19 Sun at 3:30 p.m.
Music at First presents 13 year-old pianist Vincent Yu in its Young Artist Showcase. Free-will offering. Reception follows. Old First Church, Court Square, Springfield, Mass. 413-737-1411
19 Sun at 5:00 p.m.
Music of the Austo-Hungarian Empire presented by the Greater Middletown Chorale. Church of the Holy Trinity, Middletown. For tickets and info, contact 860-633-6198 or www.greatermiddletownchorale.org.
19 Sun at 7:00 p.m.
Organ Recital by Jason Noel Roberts, first prize winner of the Young Professional Division of the Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival/USA 2005. Free-will offering. Reception will follow. First Church of Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield. 860-529-1575, ext. 209
24 Fri at 7:30 p.m.
The Dallas Brass with drums and percussion performing from a repertoire that includes classical masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway, Hollywood and patriotic music. $20. Asylum Hill Concert Series, Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Avenue, Hartford. 860-278-0785
26 Sun at 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Harpsichord Masterclass with Margreet Francis, co-director of the piano department at the Hartt School and featured harpsichord soloist in the all-Bach program by CONCORA in March. $10. Reception follows. Held at Center Church, Main and Gold Sts., Hartford. For info, contact CONCORA at 860-224-7500 or www.concora.org.
26 Sun at 4:00 p.m.
The Hartt Steelband plays music of the Caribbean, including traditional Jamaican folk songs, Afro-Cuban salsa, American popular music, Western European classics, and featuring the calypso and soca music of Trinidad. $15 gen. Woodland Concert Series, Immanuel Congregational Church, 10 Woodland St., Hartford. 860-527-8121
28 Tue at 7:30 p.m.
Jazz Vespers with The Brass Roots Trio in celebration of Shrove Tuesday. Music interspersed with narration. Preceded at 6:00 p.m. by a Mardi Gras party with hors d’oeuvres. $15 adults, $7 children. Trinity Episcopal Church, 120 Sigourney St., Hartford. 860-527-8133, ext. 217
March Events
2 Thu at 12:05 p.m.
Lunch...Plus! presents the Alturas Duo in “South American Sampler.” South American and classical music performed on viola, charango and guitar. $5 donation includes light lunch. Christ Church Cathedral Theater, 45 Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231
3 Fri at 8:00 p.m.
Organ Recital by Daniel Roth, titulaire at St. Sulpice in Paris. A program of organ works paired with a performance of Fauré’s Requiem sung by the Cathedral Choir and the Hartt Chamber Chorus, accompanied by the Soli Deo Gloria orchestra, directed by Dr. Edward Bolkovac. Sacred Sounds Concert Series, Cathedral of St. Joseph, 140 Farmington Ave., Hartford. www.cathedral ofsaintjoseph.com
4 Sat at 3:30 p.m.
Daniel Roth plays the prelude to the 4:00 p.m. liturgy. Cathedral of St. Joseph, 140 Farmington Ave., Hartford. www.cathedral ofsaintjoseph.com
5 Sun at 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Well-Tempered Chat, a talk by Bach scholar the Rev. Louis G. Nuechterlein about the composer and the works to be performed in an All-Bach program by CONCORA in March. $10. Wine and cheese to follow. Held at Hubbard Hall, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Ave. West Hartford. For tickets and info, contact CONCORA at 860-224-7500
or www.concora.org.
5 Sun at 5:00 p.m.
Choral Evensong. Music of Byrd, Gibbons. St. James’s Episcopal Church, Farmington Ave. at Walden St. in West Hartford Center. Tel 860 521 0245 or email music@ stjameswh.org.
12 Sun at 4:00 p.m.
A Musical presented by the Cherub, Carol and Pilgrim Youth Choirs. Free-will offering. First Church of Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield. 860-529-1575, ext. 209
12 Sun at 4:30 p.m.
Festival Choral Evensong - a service of reflection with readings, hymns, psalms, canticles and a sermon by guest preacher The Right Reverend Gordon Paul Scruton. Free-will offering. Reception follows. Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Church St., Tariffville. 860-651-0201
17 Fri at 7:30 p.m.
Quartetto Gelatto presents an exciting mix of classical favorites, operatic arias, traditional melodies and gypsy fiddling played on an ever-changing array of instruments. $20. Asylum Hill Concert Series, Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Avenue, Hartford. 860-278-0785
19 Sun at 3:30 p.m.
Chatham Chorale Chamber Singers present a program of American music from folk songs to new classical works and popular music. Free-will offering. Reception follows. Music at First, Old First Church, Court Square, Springfield, Mass. 413-737-1411
19 Sun at 4:00 p.m.
Bach! by CONCORA featuring choral and instrumental music by J.S. Bach. Motet VI, “Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden”; Cantata #131, “Aus der Teife rufe ic, Herr, zu dir”; Cantata #63, “Christen, Atset diesen Tag”; Brandenburg Concerto III in G Major; Sinfonia from Partita II in c minor for solo harpsichord, Margreet Francis, soloist. $40 preferred, $25 gen., $10 students. Held at Immanuel Congregational Church, Farmington Ave. at Woodland St., Hartford. Contact CONCORA for tickets and info: 860-224-7500 or www.concora.org
April
7 Fri at 7:30 p.m.
The Steve Davis Quintet featuring Larry Willis, piano; Steve Nelson, vibes; Nat Reeves, bass; Joe Farmsworth, drums; special guest Eric Alexander, tenor sax. This new jazz ensemble packed with young talent was formed by trombonist Steve Davis. $20. Asylum Hill Concert Series, Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Avenue, Hartford. 860-278-0785
Sunday, 9 April, 5PM, Passion Vespers, A Meditation on the Passion of Christ with Carols. Music of Rutter, Wilcocks, Chilcott, Taverner, Lotti. St. James’s Episcopal Church, Farmington Ave. at Walden St. in West Hartford Center. Tel 860 521 0245 or email music@stjameswh.org.
May
Sunday, 7 May, 5PM, “God Save the Queen” – A selection of music from Merrie Olde England. St. James’s Choirs sing music of Stanford, Parry, Purcell, Byrd, and more. St. James’s Episcopal Church, Farmington Ave. at Walden St. in West Hartford Center. Tickets at the door: (suggested donation) $20 adults; $15 students, $5 children under 12. Tel 860 521 0245 or email music@stjameswh.org.
Wednesday, 24 May, 6pm, Choral Evensong (The Eve of the Ascension). Music of Brewer, Vaughan Williams, Shephard. St. James’s Episcopal Church, Farmington Ave. at Walden St. in West Hartford Center. Tel 860 521 0245 or email music@stjameswh.org.
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