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SUMMARY:Cantata Singers to Perform Bach’s St. John Passion as Part of Great Hall Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:The Needham Bank Great Hall Concert Series will bring Cantata Singers to the Needham stage for a dramatic performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s emotionally gripping oratorio\, St. John Passion. Premiering in 1724 and still resonant 302 years later\, the piece blends intimate arias\, turbulent choruses and haunting chorales into a deeply human musical experience. \nMusic director Noah Horn\, whose work has been praised as “superb” (The New York Times)\, “well-prepared and joyful” (Detroit Free Press)\, “excellent\,” and “fluent and fresh” (Opera News) will conduct the ensemble. \nA uniquely modern chorale with deep roots in the past\, built on a foundation of innovation and versatility\, Cantata Singers promotes the rich heritage of choral music inspired by Bach’s musical genius. The group offers fresh\, inspiring interpretations of iconic music interspersed with intriguing\, unfamiliar and yet accessible works. Altogether\, Cantata Singers has presented more than 50 Boston premieres of both old and new music. \n“Cantata Singers are renowned for the beauty of their performances and for their commitment to introducing students to the magic of music. We share their focus on bringing the creative arts to new generations and are pleased that we can help support the performing arts in Needham’s Public Schools\,” said Michael Greis\, Co-President\, Great Hall Performance Foundation. \nExperience Cantata Singers’ music at cantatasingers.org. \nTo purchase tickets for this 7:30 pm program at the Needham Town Hall\, see greathallperformance.org or call 781-355-6076. \n 
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/cantata-singers-to-perform-bachs-st-john-passion-as-part-of-great-hall-concert-series/
LOCATION:Needham Town Hall – Powers Hall\, 1471 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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SUMMARY:Great Hall Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:This show is SOLD OUT!\nWe all remember hits like “Still the One\,” “Dance with Me\,” and “Love Takes Time.” Platinum hit-makers ORLEANS are celebrating more than 50 YEARS of live performances! \nPraised by their peers for their songwriting skills\, instrumental prowess and classic trademark harmonies\, their iconic radio hits still resonate with audiences of all ages thanks to continued airplay on Classic Rock radio\, television\, film and streaming services.  Orleans have produced a body of work spanning 17 albums and several DVDs\, and they continue to be in demand for live shows\, as they have been for more than 5 decades. \nOver time\, Orleans have enjoyed great success\, but have also experienced tragedy. The untimely death of Wells Kelly in 1984 and the sudden passing of mainstay Larry Hoppen in 2012\, prompted the return of co-founder and former US Congressman John Hall (now retired from the road band). Co-Founder Lance Hoppen and longtime bandmates Lane Hoppen\, Fly Amero\, and Tony Hooper are now joined by Nashville veterans Brady Spencer and Tom Lane on drums and guitar\, respectively. Together they faithfully deliver the musical elements you have come to expect from this class act\, with power and integrity. \nSince their humble beginnings in Woodstock NY and throughout countless worldwide tours\, Orleans have set standards respected by other musicians. Today and beyond\, Orleans will continue to meet and exceed those standards at every show\, to the delight of audiences everywhere. \nFind out More about the 2025 Great Hall Consert Series.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/great-hall-concert-series/
LOCATION:Needham Town Hall – Powers Hall\, 1471 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,On Our Minds
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SUMMARY:Seth’s Broadway Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:This show is SOLD OUT! There are still a limited number of Season Subscriptions available.\nSirius XM radio host Seth Rudetsky is bringing his Broadway concert series to The Great Hall Performance Foundation! Rudetsky is teaming up with Tony Award nominee Andrea McArdle who became world famous at the age of 13 when she created the title role in Annie. This one-night-only special-event concert that will be filled with intimate\, funny\, behind-the-scenes stories mixed with incredible performances of the songs McArdle has performed on Broadway and beyond. \nThe set list will have McArdle recreating show-stopping performances from her unique theatrical career which included singing the beautiful “It Might As Well Be Spring” in State Fair\, the title song from Beauty And The Beast in which she starred as Belle\, and “I Dreamed A Dream” from when she played Fantine in Les Misérables on Broadway where Seth and Andrea first worked together. \nPlus they’ll be doing some classic songs that Andrea first sang when she starred as the young Judy Garland in the TV film Rainbow. \nSeth’s Broadway Concerts are always one-of-a-kind because they’re never fully planned in advance. Rudetsky will definitely have McArdle singing songs from shows he feels she should be starring in like Mame and Hello\, Dolly\, but he often surprises his stars and “makes” them sing songs they’ve never performed before. Who knows what will happen at the performance you attend! \nThis spontaneous evening of show-stopping stories and hit songs will also feature McArdle singing the songs she made famous in the Tony Award winning Best Musical Annie. If you grew up loving “The Red Album” as Seth calls it and you enjoy amazing musicians and sassy comedy\, come see this one-night-only event! \nFind out More about the 2025 Great Hall Consert Series.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/seths-broadway-concert-series/
LOCATION:Needham Town Hall – Powers Hall\, 1471 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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SUMMARY:2024-2025 Needham Bank Great Hall Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:  \nWorld-Class Talent Comes to Needham: Announcing the 2024-2025 Needham Bank Great Hall Concert Series \nMusic Lovers Encouraged to Subscribe Early and Enjoy No-Fee Prices \nBuilding on its reputation as a leading\, convenient and great-value venue for world-class musical performances\, the Needham Bank Great Hall Concert Series announces the lineup for an exciting 11th season. \nOnce again\, luminaries and emerging stars from the pop\, folk\, jazz and classical worlds will take to the stage at the beautifully restored Powers Hall in the Needham Town Hall—joining a roster of previous performers like Tom Rush\, Livingston Taylor\, Grace Kelly\, Canadian Brass\, Sons of Serendip\, and the Boston Symphony Chamber Players. \n“We are thrilled to offer these outstanding and memorable concerts in our own backyard\, without the hassles of city parking and plenty of excellent dining nearby\,” said Michael Greis\, Co-President of the nonprofit Great Hall Performance Foundation. “The fact that a portion of the proceeds go to support the Needham Public Schools’ Fine and Performing Arts program is especially important to us and to our loyal audience members.” \nThe 2024-2025 Great Hall lineup is: \nJohn Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell\, September 21\, 2024–With “a voice that wails like a horn and whispers like a snake in the Garden of Eden” (NPR)\, Russell will team up with guitarist\, singer and bandleader Pizzarelli\, who has established himself as a prime contemporary interpreter of the Great American Songbook\, for a night of cool jazz. \nThe Alice Howe Band\, featuring Freebo\, November 2\, 2024–A rising voice in Americana music  who was named the Best Female Artist at the 2023 International Acoustic Music Awards\, Howe joins rock\, folk and blues icon Freebo\, who is best known for his decade of touring and recording with Bonnie Raitt\, along with Marty Walsh (guitar) and Peter Whitehead (drums). \nPure Prairie League\, March 8\, 2025–One of Country-Rock’s pioneering forces\, this group continues to lead the way for others like Keith Urban\, Wilco\, Nickel Creek\, and Counting Crows\, who cite their significant influence. Today’s band includes John David Call\, Scott Thompson\, Randy Harper\, Jared Camic\, and Jeff Zona. \nThe Orion Chamber Ensemble\, May 3\, 2025–These renowned performers have a robust repertoire of widely recognized piano trios and lesser known gems. Ronald Lowry\, who is also the Needham Concert Society artistic director\, will be joined by Randall Hodgkinson\, Peter Zazofsky\, Irina Muresanu and Noriko Futagami. \nSponsors who make the Great Hall Concert Series possible include our lead sponsor Needham Bank\, Louise Condon Realty\, Inc.\, Plum Street Advisors\, NEC Solar\, and Atent for Rent. This program is also supported in part by a grant from the Needham Council for Arts & Culture\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \nBecause performances often sell out\, music lovers are encouraged to get their season subscriptions early. Tickets for individual concerts will be available later this summer. This year\, subscribers who place their season ticket orders by Sept. 21 will not incur any processing fees. To get your tickets\, go to greathallperformance.org or call 781-355-6076. \nAbout the Great Hall Concert Series: World-Class Music In Your Backyard! \nThe Needham Bank Great Hall Concert Series is brought to music lovers by The Great Hall Performance Foundation\, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Its mission is to provide great music close to home\, while supporting economic development\, music education\, and the building of a vibrant local community. To learn more about this Needham treasure\, see greathallperformance.org. \n###
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/2024-2025-needham-bank-great-hall-concert-series-2-3/
LOCATION:Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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