At Long Last, Summer.
Our annual celebration of summer in song.
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Some of our recent programs:
Gratitude
The grace and wisdom of Tecumseh in the face of certain defeat.
Johnny Mercer
A brief sketch of the life and music of America’s great lyricist Johnny Mercer.
Cello Octet
A brief sampling of the sound of eight cellos, as composed by Johann Johannsson, Bernat Vivancos, and Joep Beving, above.
Leonard Cohen
Music of the Master, the Maestro, the Mystic from Montreal.
La Llarona
Maurice Chevalier, Antonio Vivaldi for openers on our way into a glimpse into Mexican folklore and song.
Gil Evans
A look back at the genius of arranger and composer Gil Evans.
When Autumn Sings
Music of a range of performers, songs of autumn that mimic the stillness of these autumn days.
Hejira
Joni Mitchell’s sine qua non, Hejira, with notes to parse out a fuller picture of a magnificent work of art.
Summer’s Farewell
A selection of pieces mourning the passing of summer. (Jane Siberry, above)
John Coltrane
A further look at the melodic mastery of John Coltrane.