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Our Expanding Sound Universe

We are SO EXCITED about our upcoming events in 2023-24 and cannot wait to share some outrageous talent and extraordinary music with you! It will be our 29th year doing what we do and bringing it to you – and … Continue reading

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Renewed Commitment

Hello Friends, Thank you for checking in here. Having wrapped up our year-end appeal, we are launched into the new year full of hope and enthusiasm, and full of deep gratitude for our special community of music lovers and supporters. … Continue reading

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Surrender to the Unfamiliar

Two colorful performances of traditional and contemporary Middle Eastern music by the Dara Anissi Ensemble took place at the Saranac Fire Hall November 19 and 20, with Dara Anissi on the oud, Martin Shamoonpour on the daf, recorder, and amazing … Continue reading

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Heavenly Playing by Alexander String Quartet

The superb San Francisco-based ensemble performed a meaty and memorable program at the Methodist Church of Mozart’s String Quartet No. 22 in B-flat major, K589 (1790); Danish composer Carl Nielsen’s String Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 13 (1889); … Continue reading

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World on a String Inhabits a Universe of Brazilian Rhythms

Paul Meyers’ World on a String jazz trio dispelled the gloom and warmed up a chilly Labor Day at Weatherwatch Farm. Three friends, each a virtuoso renowned in his own right – Paul Meyers on nylon string guitar, Leo Traversa … Continue reading

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Will Patton Ensemble Enchants

Over 100 gathered snugly under the tent for an afternoon of lively and poignant music by the Will Patton Ensemble. Rain could not dampen anyone’s spirits with this seasoned band of six amigos: the crème de la crème of Vermont … Continue reading

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Sultry Summer Gala & Concert

A great turnout of 125 on a sweltering Sunday evening in late July for a long-awaited concert at the Saranac Methodist Church. The celebrated Israeli-American pianist Alon Goldstein and the venerable Fine Arts Quartet with the rising young bassist Lizzie … Continue reading

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Paul Meyers World on a String – Jazz Trio

RESCHEDULED: LABOR DAY – September 5 at 3:00 pm at Weatherwatch Farm We were absolutely crushed having to cancel June performances by Paul Meyers’ World on a String trio at the Saranac Fire Hall. The band’s drummer, Vanderlei Pereira, had … Continue reading

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Faith and Madness a Study in Contrasts

There were many glowing moments in Calmus’s concert at the Church of the Assumption in Redford. The ancient music of Palestrina, Schütz, C.P. Bach, J.S. Bach and Altnikol (J.S. Bach’s son-in-law) has enhanced and deepened humanity’s faith and spiritual longing … Continue reading

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Baroque Infusion Inspired by Feminine Artistry

The four women of Infusion Baroque brought wonderment and joy to a rapt audience of 100+ with the performance and discussion of their signature program “Virtuosa.” Played on historically accurate instruments of the period – flute, violin, cello, and harpsichord … Continue reading

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