The Tufts University Composers begin the fall semester series of New Sounds Now with "Why Write for Students"? In a bi-institutional exchange, 10 Tufts composers attempt to answer this question by fulfilling commissioned pair-ups — making new pieces specifically for Rivers School Conservatory students as part of the Seminar on Contemporary Music for the Young. …

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Following an immensely successful performance in June 2022, pianist Simone Dinnerstein returns to perform with Emmanuel Music at Tufts University's Distler Hall. Described by The New York Times as "an utterly distinctive voice in the forest of Bach interpretation," Dinnerstein will perform with Emmanuel Music conducted by Artistic Director Ryan Turner in three piano concertos: …

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The Tufts University Sunday Concert Series presents the Tufts Youth Philharmonic Orchestra performing its spring concert under the direction of John Page. The program will consist of works by Saint-Säens, featuring Kai Deshima, winner of the TYP Concerto Competition; Brahms, Marquez, Sibelius, and Toby Fox. Free; no tickets required. Note: Due to university COVID regulations, …

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Students in the Tufts University Community Music Adult Chamber program perform works for small ensemble. Note: Due to university COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events must be prepared to present a Tufts ID or COVID vaccination card showing that they have been vaccinated and boosted. This concert also can be viewed online via Tufts …

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Gamelan Laras Tentrem and the Tufts University gamelan ensemble, Rinengga Sih Tentrem, perform a concert of Javanese gamelan music with special guest artists Heni Savitri, I.M. Harjito and Darsono Hadiraharjo. Barry Drummond, director. Note: Due to university COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events must be prepared to present a Tufts ID or …

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The Tufts University Electronic Music Ensemble presents an eclectic mix of music from Bach to Rush performed on electronic instruments. Featuring the premiere of two new pieces by graduate student Rachel Shurland, and the epic title work by Mike Oldfield. Paul Lehrman, director. Note: Due to university COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music …

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The Tufts University Arab Music Ensemble presents a selection of instrumental and vocal music representative of a wide range of genres within the Arab world. Naseem Alatrash, director. Note: Due to university COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events must be prepared to present a Tufts ID or COVID vaccination card showing that they have …

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The Tufts Sunday Concert Series presents the Tufts Symphony Orchestra performing its spring concert under the direction of John Page. It will feature Brahms's Symphony No. 2, Dvořák's Carnival Overture, and the first movement of the Sibelius Violin Concerto with Concerto Competition winner Airi Matsushita. Free; no tickets required. Note: Due to university COVID regulations, live audience …

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The Tufts University Department of Music presents a performance by the French ensemble Faenza, a group that explores the music of the "ancien régime" – the political and social system of France before the Revolution of 1789. Faenza endeavors to rediscover the spirit rather than the letter, and focus on the relationship between the audience …

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