PERFORMANCES

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.

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

Tuesday, July 21

Paragon Ragtime Orchestra

Program: To be announced from the stage.

Tuesday, July 28

40th Anniversary Celebration

with founder Tom Wolf, flute; Frederick Mayer, piano; and Emily Martin, soprano.

Tuesday, August 4

Saint Lawrence String Quartet

Artists: Geoff Nuttall, violin; Scott St. John, violin; Lesley Robertson, viola and Chris Costanza, cello.