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 P.O. Box 332 Machias ME 04654 phone: 207-255-4249 info@machiasbaychamberconcerts.com |
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Welcome to Machias Bay Chamber Concerts
Machias Bay Chamber Concerts was established in 1970 with the help of Bay Chamber Concerts of Rockport, founded by Thomas and Andrew Wolf. The organization's purpose, in addition to presenting summer concerts, is to encourage the appreciation of quality music, support young peoples' studies and performance of music. The organization sets aside $1,000 annually which is available to local schools to bring two or three music programs to the schools or to take students to the Bangor Symphony Orchestra. Machias Bay Chamber Concerts also presents funds annually to six area high school students who have improved in their music studies during the current year. During their first season, the Machias Bay Chamber Concerts presented three concerts; today they offer six concerts in July and August at 7:30 p.m. at the Centre Street Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in Machias, Maine.
The Machias Bay Chamber Concerts 2009 Concert Season marks the 40th season for the Machias Bay Chamber Concert series!
There will be six exciting concerts featuring many internationally known artists. All concerts will be held on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 PM in the Centre Street Congregational Church, in Machias. Tickets will be $15.00 for adults and $8.00 for students. Children under 12 are free. Season tickets are available. Following each concert, a reception is in the church vestry where concert goers will have the opportunity to meet the performers and view works by many local artists.
Centre Street Church is fully handicapped accessible.
2009 Concerts
Tuesday, July 7
James Campbell Trio
Artists: James Campbell, clarinet; Irina Muresanu, violin; and Paul Stewart, piano
Program: Saint Saens, clarinet sonata; Sarasate, Carmen Fantasie for violin and piano; Beethoven, Six Bagatelles op. 126; Bartok, contrasts for violin, clarinet and piano.
Tuesday, July 14
Nor'Easter String Quartet
Trond Saeverud, Violin; Lynn Brubaker, Violin; Marisa Solomon, 'Cello; Laura Gallucci, Viola.
Program: TBA
Tuesday, July 21
Paragon Ragtime Orchestra
Program: To be announced from the stage. Includes classic rags, symphonic parodies, novelty numbers and Tin Pan Alley tunes, all stitched together by Rick Benjamin's historical and witty introductions, making for a unique, varied event.
Tuesday, July 28
Machias Bay Concerts 40th Anniversary Celebration
with founder Tom Wolf, flute; Frederick Moyer, piano; and Emily Martin, soprano.
Program: Bach, aria from Coffee Cantata; Bach, flute sonata in g minor; Schubert, Four Songs (Gretchen am Spinnarade, Ganymed, Wanderers Nachtlied); Chaminade Concertino for flute and piano; three songs from the American song book; Gershwin, Rhapsody in Blue.
Tuesday, August 4
St. Lawrence String Quartet
Artists: Geoff Nuttall, violin; Scott St. John, violin; Lesley Robertson, viola and Chris Costanza, cello.
Haydn, String Quartet opus 2 #2; Beethovan, string quartet opus 18 #6; Mendelssohn, string quartet opus 80.
See the performers page for more information about each evening's featured performers.
Performers from Last Season
James Campbell |
Gene DiNovi |
Dave Young |
Glenn Jenks |
Masanobu Ikemiya |
Gene Nichols |
Hokum W. Jeebs |
The Brubeck Brothers Quartet, sponsored by Machias Savings Bank |
INNOVATA Brass |
St. Lawrence String Quartet |
Jonathan Dimmock Concert Organist |
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