Upcoming Concerts in All Classical Genres: Orchestra, Concert Band, Chamber, Keyboard, Instrumental, & Classical Voical
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Cape Ann Symphony - 2026 Holiday Pops
11-28-2026 2:00 pm
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Symphony Chorus under the joyful direction of Brittany Betts. This festive celebration brings seasonal magic through multiple performances filled with warmth and cheer. The program sparkles with Leroy Anderson's joyful Christmas Festival and a gorgeous arrangement of the timeless Greensleeves. Tchaikovsky's beloved Nutcracker Selections transport audiences through the enchanted world of Clara and her Prince with favorites including the spirited Trepak, elegant Waltz of the Flowers, and charming character dances. The concert celebrates the Festival of Lights with both Custer's grand Chanukah Festival in full orchestra splendor and Holcomb's Festive Sounds of Hannukah. Broadway magic shines through John Higgins' delightful Christmas on Broadway arrangement, while Sebesky's playful Christmas Scherzo and Pinkzebra's tender Winter Lullaby add moments of whimsy and reflection. The program also features John Rutter's exquisite choral work What Sweeter Music and the jubilant Rejoice! How Great Our Joy. The concert concludes with a joyous sing-along that brings the entire audience together in the spirit of the season — a perfect way to celebrate the holidays with your community!
Handel Messiah: Worcester Chorus
12-05-2026 7:00 pm
$55 - $100
The Worcester Chorus celebrates the season with their annual presentation of this cherished holiday staple, known for the jubilant and dramatic “Hallelujah” chorus. Attending Messiah has become a beloved tradition for many families and choral music fans in the Greater Worcester community and beyond.
This year’s concert features the return of the soloists who were featured in 2025 to high acclaim.
Handel was a star of his era, and wrote music that stands the test of time. Messiah is the story of Jesus Christ, set in three parts (“acts”) that alternate between recitatives, arias, and choruses. What was originally written for Easter has now become a Christmas tradition, as the work tells the story of Christ from birth through death and glory. Ensembles across the world gather to perform this work year after year, whether it’s in full or simply performing the “Hallelujah” chorus.
Greater Worcester Opera - Amahl and the Night Visitors
01-08-2027 8:00 pm
- 01-10-2027 11:00 pm
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performed in Boylston, MA see website
Cape Ann Symphony - All American Celebration
03-14-2027 2:00 pm
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All American Celebration Concert — a vibrant showcase of American musical brilliance featuring pianist Michael Lewin. The program opens with Copland's spirited An Outdoor Overture, a joyful and optimistic work that captures the boundless energy and open-air spirit of America. Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue follows, beginning with its unforgettable clarinet glissando and weaving together classical sophistication with the rhythms and soul of jazz — it's one of the most beloved works in American music, and Michael Lewin's artistry will bring its dazzling piano part to life. Gottschalk's Grande Tarantelle adds 19th-century virtuosic flair, a brilliant showpiece for piano and orchestra by one of America's earliest classical composers. The concert concludes with Grofé's majestic Grand Canyon Suite, a five-movement musical journey through one of America's natural wonders. From the glowing Sunriseto the playful clip-clop of donkeys in On the Trail, the shimmering colors of Painted Desert, the serene Sunset, and the dramatic Cloudburst finale, this vivid orchestral portrait brings the grandeur of the American landscape to breathtaking life. It's a purely American program that celebrates the creativity and spirit of our nation's musical heritage.
Cape Ann Symphony - Season Finale
05-09-2027 2:00 pm
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boldly to the future. The concert opens with the world premiere of a new work by acclaimed local composer Robert Bradshaw, written especially for the Cape Ann Symphony's 75th anniversary. This commission celebrates our deep roots in the community and the continuing tradition of creating new music for future generations. The evening culminates with Beethoven's transcendent Symphony No. 9 — the "Choral Symphony" and one of the most celebrated masterworks in all of classical music. Beethoven's final complete symphony breaks all boundaries, calling for vocal soloists and chorus to join the orchestra in the legendary final movement. Set to Schiller's immortal poem, the "Ode to Joy" is a universal anthem of brotherhood, hope, and shared humanity that has moved audiences for two centuries. From its mysterious opening to the electrifying choral finale, the Ninth Symphony represents the pinnacle of Beethoven's genius and the ultimate expression of joy through music. It's the perfect triumphant ending to our historic 75th season — a work that reminds us why orchestral music matters and why we've been bringing it to Cape Ann for three-quarters of a century.