LEWISTON — Organist Richard Spotts will present an organ concert on the Casavant organ at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. The recital will feature movements from Charles Tournemire seminal work, “L’Orgue Mystique.” This concert is free and open to the public, although donations to the organ restoration […]
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Norway church to host Heather Pierson live music event on August 20
NORWAY — The public is invited to a live music event at First Universalist Church 15 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, during which singer/songwriter and Western Maine-native will record tracks for her next CD release. Although the evening will be a showcase of Pierson’s formidable skills as a pianist, singer, songwriter, and performer, the real […]
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DaPonte quartet to perform in South Paris on August 31
SOUTH PARIS — While many classical musicians struggling with the realities of the contemporary musical marketplace find themselves performing exclusively new compositions, the Quartet’s repertoire spans the entire history of music, from 17th-century works on original instruments to cutting-edge contemporary quartets. The DSQ is also known for their inventive interpretations of the works they play. […]
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Boston-based men’s chorus to perform in Rangeley
The Saengerfest Chorus is a multigenerational ensemble of approximately 65 men from throughout Greater Boston. Under the direction of Tom Berryman, the non-profit ensemble often collaborates with a variety of accomplished instrumentalists and soloists in repertoire ranging from glee club favorites to original arrangements of contemporary choral works. Tickets are $15 and will be available […]
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Auburn church concert to feature national anthem played simultaneously by four keyboardists
AUBURN — The Court Street Baptist Church, 129 Court Street, will be the venue for the Annual Summer Keyboard Concert, at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17. Featured will be Mark Thallander, Glenda Winkle-Morrow, Kathy Haley, and Daniel Burgess, who, as a group, will conclude the musical portion of the evening by playing the national anthem […]
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Pianists Frank Glazer, George Lopez join DaPonte Quartet for Lewiston festival
LEWISTON — Pianists and George Lopez will join the DaPonte String Quartet for a two-concert festival called “Culture and Catastrophe” commemorating the 100th anniversary of WWI at Bates College. The Wednesday, Aug. 20 program will feature Mr. Glazer on piano performing works by Gabriel Fauré (Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 15) and […]
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Kora Shriners Band to perform concert in Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Kora Shriners Band, under the direction of bandmaster Jerry Brooks, will perform a number of musical pieces during a summer concert from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Livermore Falls Gazebo. The rain date is Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 7 p.m. The Gazebo Committee is underwriting the concert with money […]
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Band Slam to rock Oxford racetrack July 26
OXFORD — Oxford Plains Speedway will replace the sounds of engines with the sounds of music from five red hot local bands. Band Slam will get underway at 2 p.m. and will rock on until 10 p.m. In between sets when the bands take a break, and when they reset, fans will be able to […]
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‘Honor Flight’ benefit concert to help veterans travel to memorials
LEWISTON — Organizers of a new concert fundraiser Thursday hope to raise thousands of dollars for Honor Flight, which helps area veterans visit their monuments in Washington for free. The concert, scheduled for 7 to 10 p.m. at the Franco Center in Lewiston, will feature local musicians, patriotic observances and an appearance by Honor Flight […]
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Andover businessman organizes concerts on the Common
ANDOVER — A local hardware store owner is inviting residents to attend free concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. every other Friday until Sept. 5 at the Andover Town Common. Pete Coolidge, who owns Pete’s Hardware with his wife, Wanda, said this is the first year he has organized a summer concert series, although he […]