If you love to take advantage of the music offerings near you, this weekend offers several great reasons to leave the house.
From a pair of classical concerts at Bard College's Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall to a holiday performance by a choir, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.
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Homage and Celebration – Horszowski Trio
First, the Horszowski Trio is playing Friday at the Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall. The concert features works by Nadia Boulanger, a renowned Longy professor, in memory of her sister Lili; Latvian composer Peter Vasks, celebrating the great French composer Messiaen; and Tchaikovsky, who wrote a work dedicated to his mentor, the composer Nikolay Rubinstein.
When: Friday, Dec. 7, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall, Longy School of Music of Bard College., 27 Garden St.
Admission: Free to $20. Multiple ticket options available.
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The Sound of Silence – Christopher Taylor
Next, Christopher Taylor is performing The Sound of Silence on Saturday also at the Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall. He will play two works constituting the piano variations - Bach's Goldberg Variations and Rzewski's The People United Will Never Be Defeated.
When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall, Longy School of Music of Bard College., 27 Garden St.
Admission: Free to $20. Multiple ticket options available.
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Coro-Dante Christmas Concert
Lastly, the All-Italian Repertoire Chorus of the Dante Alighieri Society is performing the Coro-Dante Christmas Concert on Sunday at the Dante Alighieri Society. It will sing traditional songs and The Legend of the Bridge with professional soloists.
When: Sunday, Dec. 9, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Dante Alighieri Society, 41 Hampshire St.
Admission: Free
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