The John and Elizabeth Patches Chamber Music Series features world-class soloists and smaller ensembles with exceptional artistry and a passion for what they perform. We welcome you to join us for any or all of the following concerts (and for Post-Concert Receptions sponsored by Dirigo Pines, too!):
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A fresh take on classical masterworks performed on period instruments, featuring works by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.
A dynamic jazz performance featuring bold originals and a tribute to trombone legend J.J. Johnson.
Maine ensemble blending music and film to explore climate themes, featuring works from Bach and Kenji Bunch.
The Westerlies are a New York-based brass quartet known for blending jazz, classical, and folk with warmth and creativity. Described by The New York Times as “an arty quartet… mixing ideas from jazz, new classical, and Appalachian folk,” they bring both precision and energy to their performances. Their program includes traditional hymns, original works by members Andy […]
The Westerlies blend bold energy and warm creativity in a program of hymns, original works, and fresh takes on Caroline Shaw and John Prine.
A Paul Sullivan concert is much more than just a music recital. He engages his audiences with his personality as well as with his music. And over decades of making music the world over, Paul has also collected a large group of stunning musical friends, several of whom will be joining him tonight. With charm, […]
An award-winning saxophonist known for bold, expressive jazz and performances on top stages worldwide.
A powerful program of Rachmaninoff, Kats-Chernin, Arbos, and Schumann performed by the GRAMMY®-nominated Hermitage Piano Trio.
What started as a (semi-)traditional bluegrass band in the trenches of the storied folk, bluegrass, and Americana scene in Boston a decade ago has bloomed into an ensemble of players who shapeshift across genres. Even the expansive “progressive bluegrass” label doesn’t come close to capturing their musical scope. In a world that needs TLC more […]
What started as a (semi-)traditional bluegrass band in the trenches of the storied folk, bluegrass, and Americana scene in Boston a decade ago has blossomed into an ensemble of players who shapeshift across genres. Even the expansive “progressive bluegrass” label doesn’t come close to capturing their musical scope. In a world that needs TLC more […]