By Susan Pennington, guest reviewer Mastersingers by the Sea, conducted by David MacKenzie, presented a gratifying choral and orchestral program Sunday afternoon, April 22, at St. Barnabas Church (also performed Saturday). The keystone was the elegant performance of The Great Trees, a 2009 composition by Gwyneth Walker, set to poetry of Wendall Berry. The scenes … Continue reading
Mastersingers by the Sea presented another in its fine series of seasonal concerts recently: “Winter: A Season of Remembering.” Aptly described as “intimate music for intimate spaces,” the concert featured music by Dominick Argento, Antonio Vivaldi, Samuel Barber, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Alberto Williams. It took place in the warm and comfortable setting of St. … Continue reading
December 7, 2011 “A Winter’s Solstice Celebration” One of the most festive holiday celebrations around, “A Winter’s Solstice Celebration,” is sure to put anyone in a festive, holiday mood. Filled with stirring music, good humor, and a bit of medieval history, the show is a collection of songs, poetry, skits, and short plays selected by … Continue reading
October 26, 2011 A pair of fierce wolves, played by Tabitha Ruth Dorman from the Coro Ragazzi Children’s Chorus (left) and Miranda van Mooy from the Turning Pointe Dance Studio, dance their way into the ark. All photos by Rebecca Forster, The Enterprise. Falmouth Chorale Celebrates Community, Commitment, Voyage, and Redemption—and the Sea In a … Continue reading
July 4, 2011 Booklovers wandered through the many and diverse tents at the annual Falmouth Public Library Book Sale on Saturday, July 2, browsing the books, audio books, CDs, and other media, finding treasures, chatting with friends, enjoying the blue skies and warm sunshine. Suddenly, a lone voice could be heard, singing that melody that Falmouth feels … Continue reading
May 13, 2011 Stephen Simon asks the musicians to to stand, following their performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. It was an extraordinary experience. Even from outside the Parish of Christ the King in Mashpee this past Tuesday evening, you could tell something special was about to happen. The parking lots were full, both at … Continue reading
April 14, 2011 John Yankee, Stephen Simon, and Joseph Marchio Stephen Simon, director and conductor of the 40-piece Simon Sinfonietta, has brought so much fine music to Falmouth, much of it rarely played elsewhere. His enjoyment of music and the exploration and sharing of music is clear on his face as he conducts, and when … Continue reading
November 19, 2010 Falmouth Chorale, Orchestra Secular, Sacred Explored In Words & Music The Falmouth Chorale and Orchestra opened its 47th season with a delightful assortment of poetry set to music. Artistic director John Yankee selected an engaging group of pieces for chamber choir, chamber orchestra, vocal solo, and full chorale, by Randall Thompson, Charles … Continue reading
January 18, 2010 The pre-Christmas snowstorm forced the cancellation of a number of holiday concerts and festivities; some were rescheduled after the holidays, extending the holiday entertainment season this year. One such concert was “Noel, Noel! A French Christmas,” the debut concert by a new Falmouth a cappella choir, Cantus Novus, which is directed by … Continue reading
August 27, 2008 Everyone should see and hear the African Children’s Choir sing! Seeing them is not just entertainment; it is a rejuvenating experience. These amazing and energetic kids transmitted their joy and vitality to us, from the moment they danced onstage last night to the rhythm of their drums. One of the concert organizers … Continue reading
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