Sunday, May 1, 2022 3:00 PM Christ Church Andover, 25 Central Street, Andover, MA 01810
Premieres and a Historical Reflection
Demetrius Spaneas: "Smile of the Great Spirit" for flute, violin, cello, and piano (premiere) Elliott Miles McKinley: Memory Garden for flute, cello, and piano (premiere) Dmitri Shostakovich: Piano Trio No.2 in E minor Op.67 Andante, Allegro con brio, Largo, Allegretto Jean Huang, violin, Michael Finegold, flute, Sebastian Baverstam, cello, Constantine Finehouse, piano Masks at this time are optional
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FALL 2018
Essex Chamber Music Players November 18, 2018 // 2:00 PM Robin L. Oye: Pangs of Memory, Fallen Snow (world premiere)
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Sing not, fair maiden" Op. 4 No. 4
Elaine Erickson: December Celebration for Flute and Piano
Johannes BrahmsPiano Trio. No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8 I. Allegro con brio, II. Scherzo III. Adagio IV. Allegro
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Sunday, April 14, 2019 // 2:00 PM
Joseph Haydn London Trio No. 1 in C major. Hob.IV:1 for Flute, Violin, and Cello l. Allegro moderato ll. Andante lIl. Finale Vivace
Bohuslav Martinu Madrigal Sonata for Flute, Violin and Piano l. Poco allegro ll. Moderato, Allegro, Moderato, Allegro
Antonin Dvorák “Dumky“ Piano Trio No.4, Op. 90 I. Lento maestoso, E minor II. Poco adagio, C sharp minor III. Andante, A major IV. Andante moderato, D minor V. Allegro, E flat major VI . Lento maestoso, C minor
Daniel Kurganov, violin Michael Finegold, flute Ben Swartz, cello Constantine Finehouse, piano
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October 29th Concert Program at NECC Franz Joseph Haydn Trio No 30 in F Major Hob XV:17 for Flute, Cello, and Piano I. Allegro II. Finale – Tempo de Menuetto
Anthem for Soprano Flute, Cello and Piano Poem: Ross Yockey l. Moderately Fast ll. Moderately Slow lll. Slowly, with feeling
Sonata in D minor, Op. 40 Dmitri Shostakovich for Cello and Piano l. Allegro non troppo ll. Allegro lll. Lento lV. Allegro
*** "A Tinge of Halloween" Der Tod und das Mädche Franz Schubert (Death and the Maiden) (Poem:Mathias Claudia) Der Erlkönig, (The Erlking) op. 1, D 328 Franz Schubert Poem:Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Danse Macabre, Op.40 Camille Saint-Saëns (Transcription version by Giuseppe Gariboldi) Adriana Repetto– soprano, Michael Finegold – flute, Sebastian Bäverstam– cello, Constantine Finehouse – piano
*** SPRING 2018 March 25th, 2018, 2PM Constantine Finehouse Solo Piano AN ALL-CHOPIN PROGRAM NECC, 2 p.m. Nocturne in C Minor, Op. 55/1 Ballade in G Minor, Op. 23 Ballade in F Minor, Op.52 Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58 Allegro maestoso Scherzo: Molto vivace Largo Finale: Presto non tanto Constantine will talk briefly about each selection.
*** Friday, April 6, 2018, Holocaust Remembrance (Yom HaShoah) Concert with Service at 6:30 pm
Viktor Ullman: Drei Jiddische Lieder (Three Yiddish Songs) Gideon Klein: Duo for Violin and Cello Giuseppe Verdi: Requiem Æternam for Soprano from Requiem (Michael. G. Finegold: ECMP setting) John Williams: Theme from Schindler’s List (Michael. G. Finegold: ECMP arrangement) Erwin Schulhoff: Sonata for Flute and Piano- Final movement
Adriana Repetto– soprano Michael Finegold – flute Daniel Kurganov- violin Sebastian Bäverstam– cello Constantine Finehouse – piano
*** April 22nd, 2018 Earth Day Celebration Concert NECC, 2 p.m. Vox Balænæ (Voice of the Whale) for Flute, Cello, and Piano by George Crumb I. Vocalise (. . . for the beginning of time) II. Variations on Sea-Time Sea-theme Archeozoic (Var. I) Proterozoic (Var. II) Paleozoic (Var. III) Mesozoic (Var. IV) Cenozoic (Var. V) III. Sea-Nocturne (. . . for the end of time)
Close The Windows, settings of poems of Robert Frost by David Bennett Thomas for Baritone, Flute, Cello, and Piano l. Summer- “Blueberries” II. Fall- “November” lll. Winter- “Now Close The Windows” lV. Spring- “A Prayer in Spring”
Trio for Flute, Cello, and Piano, op 45 by Louise Farrenc with poetry by Karen Kline l. Allegro deciso ll. Andante lll. Scherzo lV. Presto Will Prepestis - baritone Michael Finegold – flute Sebastian Bäverstam– cello Constantine Finehouse – piano
The Hadassah Medical Organization will benefit from donations received at this concert on behalf of Hadassah Associates. Funds raised will be for Alzheimer's Research
*** Fall 2016 - Spring 2017 All American Music Pre-Election Day Concert Collaboration with the Ellipsis Trio Sunday, November 6, 2016, 2 PM
Piano Trio No.2 in Bb Major Op. 65 (1907-8) Arthur Foote Homage to Poulenc, Mozart, and MacDowell Emma Lou Diemer for Flute, Cello, and Piano Three Spirituals for Flute and Piano Evelyn Simpson-Curenton Piano Trio, Op, 150 Amy Beach
Amanda Wang – Violin, Michael Finegold – Flute, Patrick Owen – Cello, Constantine Finehouse - Piano General admission: $15; NECC students with college ID: free.
The Hartleb Tech Center at Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott St., Haverhill MA 01830
** Pianist Constantine Finehouse in Concert Sunday, March 26, 2017, 2 PM Beethoven: Sonata in A-flat Major, Op. 110 Albeniz: "Navarra" W. Bolcom: "Rochberg Variations" Schumann: "Noveletten", Op. 21 General admission: $15; NECC students with college ID: free.
The Hartleb Tech Center at Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott St., Haverhill MA 01830
*** The Breath of Spring Sunday, April 23, 2017, 2 PM David Bennett Thomas: Contemplations: Five Songs on Anne Bradstreet for Soprano, Flute, Cello, and Piano 1. I Wist Not What To Wish (Verse 2) 2. I Heard The Merry Grasshopper Then Sing (Verse 9) 3. Under the cooling shadow of the stately elm (Verse 21) 4. Sometimes in Eden fair he seems to be (Verse 11) 5. “O merry bird,” said I, “that fears no snares.” (Verses 27-28) Charlotte Russell, soprano and Players
Daniel J. Kennedy: Trio No. 1 for Flute, Cello and Piano Daniel J. Kennedy: Trio No. 2 for Flute, Cello and Piano Johannes Brahms: Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 118/2 for Piano Bohuslav Martinu: Trio for flute, cello and piano Poco allegretto Adagio Andante-Allegro scherzando Charlotte Russell- Soprano, Michael Finegold - Flute Sam Ou - Cello, Constantine Finehouse - Piano General admission: $15; NECC students with college ID: free.
The Hartleb Technology Center at Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott St., Haverhill MA 01830
*** FALL 2015 - SPRING 2016 CONCERTS Essex Chamber Music Players Sunday, April 17, 2 PM
Hartleb Tech Center at Northern Essex Community College 100 Elliott St., Haverhill MA 01830 Four American Music Premieres including a "Local Cultural History Through Music" setting of Robert Frost Poems “Of Memories…..Of Love 1978” by Elliott Miles McKinley - Premiere of the Complete Work
“Flight of Change” by Nathaniel A. Akers - Premiere “Thoughts Returning” by Peter R. Farmer - Premiere "Three Rustic Songs on Poems of Robert Frost," by Stephen James - Premiere Poems: The Quest of the Purpled-Fringed, The Sound of Trees, Acceptance
Players: Adriana Repetto - Soprano Michael Finegold - Flute Andrew Kohji Taylor - Violin Ryan Yure - Clarinet Patrick Owen - Cello Sarah Bob - Piano, Jane Ring Frank - Conductor Stephen James - Piano The Hartleb Tech Center at Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott St., Haverhill MA 01830
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Past Season Fall 2014 - Spring 2015 October 26, 2014, 2 PM David Hartleb Tech Center Multi-Purpose Room, Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA
Spanish, French, German & American Music: Rodrigo, Ravel, Danzi, and McKinley Joaquín Rodrigo Cuatro Madrigales Amatorios (Four Love Songs) for Soprano and Piano Maurice Ravel: Sonata for Violin and Violoncello Franz Danzi: Trio No 1 for Flute, Violin, and Cello, op.71 William Thomas McKinley: Haiku Settings for Soprano, Flute, Violin and Cello on the Haikus Cycles by Marlene Marie Mildner McKinley (World Premiere)
Adriana Repetto - Soprano, Michael Finegold - Flute, Andrew Kohji Taylor - Violin, Patrick Owen - Cello, Jeffrey C. Mead - Piano
*** Sunday, November 16, 2014, 2 PM David Hartleb Tech Center Multi-Purpose Room, Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA Third Stream Music with the Essex Jazz Ensemble Classical and Jazz interpretations With renowned classical composer and jazz pianist William Thomas McKinley – pianist, Bruce Gertz – bassist, Austin McMahon - drummer, Michael Finegold – flutist/composer, and composer/jazz pianist Marc Rossi noted for his Indian influence Western styled music compositions
*** Sunday, April 26, 2015, 2 PM Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Rd, Andover MA 01810 Benefit Concert for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Introduction by Dr. David Barbie- Dana-Farber cancer research Maurice Ravel: Sonata for Violin and Violoncello Franz Danzi: Trio No 1 for Flute, Violin and Cello, op.71 Songs of Ned Rorem: Early in the Morning I am Rose To a Young Girl On a Singing Girl
Songs of Aaron Copland: Why do they shut me out of Heaven? Pastorale The Little Horses Laurie's Song William Thomas McKinley: Haiku Settings for Soprano, Flute, Violin and Cello on the Haikus Cycles by Marlene Marie Mildner McKinley Adriana Repetto - Soprano, Michael Finegold - Flute, Andrew Kohji Taylor - Violin, Patrick Owen - Cello, Sarah Bob - Piano General: $25, Students: $15
If unable to attend the concert you may donate directly at http://www.myjimmyfundpage.org/give/jonifinegold, or by writing a check to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and mailing it to: ECMP c/o Michael G. Finegold, 11 Lavender Hill Lane, Andover, MA 01810 ***** Sunday, June 28, 2015, 2:00 PM Local Cultural History Through Music(A Diary: Growing Up in North Andover 1874- 1892) and "Crowd Pleaser's Music" Concert David Hartleb Tech Center Multi-Purpose Room, Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA Ralph Vaughn Williams: "The Lark Ascending" for Violin and Piano, inspired by the poem by George Meredith
Randall Woolf: "Nobody Move" for Piano Solo
William Thomas McKinley: Growing Up in North Andover: Diary of Horace N. Stevens for Narrator, Flute, Violin Cello, Piano and Percussion Susan Davenny Wyner – Conductor, Peter Stevens - Narrator Michael G. Finegold – Flute, Jodi Hagen - Violin, Sam Ou - Cello, Robert Schulz – Percussion, Victoria Griswold (great-granddaughter of Horace N. Stevens) – Piano Sarah Bob - Piano ___________ Past season 2013- 2014
Sunday, October 20, 2013, 2 PM
David Hartleb Tech Center Multi-Purpose Room, Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA 01830 Third Stream Music with the Essex Jazz Ensemble
Classical and Jazz interpretations With renowned classical composer and jazz pianist William Thomas McKinley – piano, Bruce Gertz – bass, Jim Lattini - drums, Michael Finegold – flute, and guest artist noted for his Indian influence Western styled music compositions Marc Rossi - piano; Special compositions: Ascending Dreams by Marc Rossi and Flowers in Autumn by Michael Finegold ********* Sunday, November 17, 2013, 2 PM David Hartleb Tech Center Multi-Purpose Room, Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA American, French and Czech Music: Gershwin, Ravel, Czerny and featuring Massachusetts composer Eric Sawyer’sJehovah’s Watch, Six Emily Dickinson Poems
Eric Sawyer: Jehovah’s Watch, Six Emily Dickinson Poems for Soprano and Piano Ravel: Chansons Madécasses (Songs of Madagascar), Song Cycle for soprano, flute, cello, and piano Three Gershwin Preludes for Piano and Cello Two Porgy and Bess Songs for Piano and Cello Czerny: Fantasia concertante for Piano, Flute, and Cello, Widely acclaimed guest performers: soprano Sarah Pelletier and pianist Lois Shapiro. Lois and Sara are versatile artists who are known for their beautiful, insightful, and richly sensitive performances. They will be joined by distinguished ECMP cellist Emmanuel Feldman and flutist Michael Finegold. Composer Eric Sawyer will speak about his work. ********* Sunday, March 30, 2014, 2 PM David Hartleb Tech Center Multi-Purpose Room, Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA Concert featuring guest virtuoso violinist Andrew Kohji Taylor and ECMP pianist David Allan Pihl
Music of Arvo Pärt, Bach, Brahms, Chopin, Liszt and Quantz Arvo Pärt: Fratres for Violin and Piano Brahms: Sonata No. 2 for Violin and Piano in A Major Liszt: Two Concert Etudes for Piano Chopin: Barcarolle for Piano J. S. Bach: Preludio, Gavotte and Rondeau from the Partita in E Major for Solo Violin Quantz: Trio Sonata in D for Flute, Violin and Piano with basso continuo; Michael Finegold - flute, guest Priscilla Bellairs - cello *********
Sunday, June 22, 2014, 2PM David Hartleb Tech Center Multi-Purpose Room, Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA Concert in memory of Joni Alicia Finegold to Benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Broadway Stars Jenny Powersand Matt Cavenaugh singing Broadway selections accompanied by pianist Robert Lague. New classical works performed in memoriam. Clarinetist Richard Stoltzman, virtuoso violinist Andrew Kohji Taylor, sopranos Adriana Repetto, Jenny Powers, pianists Lois Shapiro, David Pihl, Stephen James, cellists Emmanuel Feldman, Timothy Roberts, Patrick Owen and flutist Michael Finegold.
Elliott M. McKinley: Of Memories... Of Love: Summer 1978 for Soprano, Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello and Piano Michael G. Finegold: Lament for Joni for Flute/Alto Flute, Violin, Cello and Piano Making Sense of It All - Reflections on Cancer - Poems by Joni Alicia Finegold for Soprano for Flute, Violin, Cello and Piano William Thomas McKinley: It's Time To Let Go - Poem by Diana F. Finegold for Soprano, Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello and Piano Peter R. Farmer: Warm Summer Sun- Poem by Mark Twain(adopted from Robert Richardson's poem Annette) for Soprano, Alto Flute, Clarinet, Violins, Violoncello and Piano General: $25, Students: $15 If unable to attend the concert you may donate directly at http://www.myjimmyfundpage.org/give/jonifinegold, or by writing a check to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and mailing it to: ECMP c/o Michael G. Finegold, 11 Lavender Hill Lane, Andover, MA 01810
FALL 2012 - SPRING 2013 CONCERTS Sunday, September 30th, 2 - 5 PM, Rogers Center for the Arts Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA 01845 Box Office: 978-837-5355 Admission: Free Also see Anne Bradstreet Symposium and Tea with Anne Bradstreet on Saturday afternoony 9/29 at www.annebradstreet.org (Donations are needed as well as ad purchases for placement in the program booklet which include the ECMP 2012-2013 concert season. See Donate/ Advertise page.) Anne Bradstreet's 400th Birthday Gala Concert: Celebration of Her Life and Poetry, including Poetry Set to Music featuring Cappella Clausura - Amelia LeClair Director; Essex Chamber Music Players- Michael Finegold Artistic Director; North Andover High School Scarlet and Black Singers – Sara Durkin Director; New England Classical Singers – David Hodgkins - Director, and Susan Lenoe as Mistress Anne Bradstreet Audience question and answer period will follow. Cappella Clausura Dorothy Lamb Crawford: Portrait of Anne Bradstreet “To My Dear and Loving Husband” “Upon the Burning of Burning of our House, July 10th, 1666”
Hilary Tann: Contemplations Verses 8, 9 (2012); Contemplations Verses 21, 22 (2005) New England Classical Singers Kenneth Seitz: from Voices of Remembrance for Chorus, Flute, String Quintet and Piano Mvnt. I Prologue (first verse) Mvnt. IV Contemplations (verse 33) Essex Chamber Music Players Eric Sawyer: Earthly Store (Two Anne Bradstreet Songsfor Soprano, Flute, Cello and Piano 1. Verses upon the Burning of our House, July 10th, 1666 2. A Letter to Her Husband, Absent upon Public Employment David Bennett Thomas: Contemplations: Five Songs on Anne Bradstreet for Soprano, Flute, Cello, and Piano 1. I Wist Not What To Wish (Verse 2) 2. I Heard The Merry Grasshopper Then Sing (Verse 9) 3. Under the cooling shadow of the stately elm (Verse 21) 4. Sometimes in Eden fair he seems to be (Verse 11) 5. “O merry bird,” said I, “that fears no snares.” (Verses 27-28) North Andover High School Scarlet and Black Singers David Bennett Thomas: “To My Dear Children” for Chorus For more info go to www.annebradstreet.org Partially sponsored by the Yale University School of Music Alumni/Ventures Fund, Eastern Bank, Enterprise Bank, Merrimack College and the Andover and North Andover Local Cultural Councils of the Massachusetts Cultural Council . http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/ ******** Sunday, November 4, 2012, 2PM Sparhawk School, 196 Main St., Amesbury, MA 01913 The November 4th Concert with much regret has been cancelled. Please read below. The Amesbury Days Committee regrets that due to unanticipated logistical problems, we cannot host the November 4 concert as scheduled in the ECMP program. We appreciate the support of and understanding of ECMP musicians and fans, and wish them the best with the remainder of the 2012-2013 season. The possibility of rescheduling in Amesburyfor the summer of 2013 remains.
'Amesbury Days' Concert Music Selections about Water, including selected scenic videos of Amesbury $12 general admission, $10 adults accompanied by a friend or family member, $8 seniors and students Program: Trio in D Major for Flute, Cello and Piano by Franz Joseph Haydn
From Sonata da Camera, Op. 48 for Flute, Cello and Piano by Gabriel Pierné Finale: Allegretto giocoso
From Five Impressions of A Holiday, Op. 7 by Sir Eugene Goossens No. 2. Le Long des Rivieres (By The River), No. 3. Le Petit Moulin a eau (The Water Wheel)
Pastorale from Ballade, Pastorale and Dance for Flute, French horn, and Piano by Eric Ewazen Jardin sous la pluie (Garden in the Rain) from Estampes for Piano by Claude Debussy
Selections from Amesbury Sketches for Flute, French horn, Cello and Piano by J. Windel Brown (The composer will briefly speak about his music.) 2. Amesbury Carriages, 4. Powder House Selections from Suite No. 6 in D Major for Solo Cello by Johann Sebastian Bach Prelude, Sarabande, Gigue The Alla Hornpipe from the Water Music, Suite No. 2 in D major by George Frideric Handel (Arrangement for Flute, French horn, Cello and Keyboard strings by Michael G. Finegold) Michael G.Finegold - flute; Guest Hilary Ledebuhr - French horn; Emmanuel Feldman - cello; David A. Pihl - piano
********* Sunday, November 18, 2012, 2 - 4:00PM at the Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill Campus - The David Hartleb Tech Center, Haverhill MA, 01830
Essex Jazz Ensemble (EJE) Concert Fundraiser for ECMP with ECMP Artistic Director flutist Michael Finegold, internationally renowned classical composer and jazz pianist Tom McKinley, Boston's top bassist Bruce Gertz and well known jazz drummer Bob Savine Originals and American Popular Standards in a Fresh Style Selections: "Only Have Eyes for You", "Artistry In Rhythm", "Cantaloupe Island", "No 371", "Yesterdays", "Brazil", Chopin's "Prelude in A Major", "The Way you Look Tonight", "You Stepped Out of A Dream", "Waltz," "Slow-Burn", "Song is You", "Caravan", "Funk-Rock Thing", and more. General Admission- $15, Seniors- $10, Students- $5. *******
Sunday, February 24, 2013, 2:00 PM; snowstorm date: Sunday March 24, 2:00 PM.
Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill Campus The David Hartleb Tech Center, Haverhill MA, 01830
Pianist David Allan Pihl in Concert Fundraiser for the Essex Chamber Music Players Music of Mozart, Brahms, and William Thomas McKinley The concert is postponed till Sunday March 24 due to the February 24 snowstorm. We look forward to seeing you at the concert on March 24th.
Program: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Sonata #7 in C Major Kv 309
Johannes Brahms: Capriccio in f# minor, op 76 Johannes Brahms: Rhapsodie #1 in b minor, op 79 Johannes Brahms: Intermezzo in A Major, op 118 -Intermission- William Thomas McKinley: from Etudes for Solo Piano 1.Stars 2.Storms 3.Leaves 4.Waves 5.Mist 6.Atoms 7.Balloons 8.Dancers 9.Puppets 10.Silks 11.Fragrances 12.Columns 13.Battles 14.Clouds 15.Locomotives 16.Hearts 17.Volcanoes General Admission- $15, Seniors- $10, Students- $5, NECC students free with student ID ********
Sunday, May 19, 2013, 2:00 PM
Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill Campus The David Hartleb Tech Center, Haverhill MA, 01830
ECMP Concert with Special Guests: Internationally known clarinetist Richard Stoltzman, and Violinist Andrew Kohji-Taylor Carl Vollrath: Movements 3 and 5 from Duo for Flute and Clarinet* Handel-Halvorsen Duo for Violin and Cello Ingolf Dahl: Concerto a Tré for Clarinet, Violin and Cello William Thomas McKinley: Streets of New York for Flute, Clarinet, Violin and Cello (World Premiere)
The Streets of New York movements: Flights of Fancy-(flying to New York) All the Little Children Playing-(hopscotch, seesaw, jumping jacks, jumping rope, the swings) Hot Nights of Dancing-(after hours on the hottest summer nights) The Speed of Light-(the phenomenal New York cabs- those ‘wild taxi rides’) Trip the Light Fantastic-(from Shakespeare, Milton, to ‘Eastside Westside’) Fat Tuesdays- (a jazz set ‘sitting in’) Neutrinos- (the set gets ‘burning’) I’ve Got Infinity You’ve Got Infinity-(to my wife Marlene, ‘There Will Never Be Another You’) The Streets of New York-(an instrumental Beatitude with poem by McKinley ‘Blessed are the Streets of New York’) Return Flights of Fancy-(flying home the repeat experience)
Dedicated to the Essex Chamber Music Players Featuring guest artists, Richard Stoltzman—Clarinet Michael Finegold—Flute, Piccolo Andrew Kohji-Taylor—Violin Emmanuel Feldman—Cello
*Richard Stoltzman and Michael Finegold have recorded the Vollrath Duo on MMC CD titled Jack's Fat Cat, available on iTunes and other sites. Michael G.Finegold - flute; Richard Stoltzman - clarinet; Andrew Kohji-Taylor - violin; Emmanuel Feldman - cello General Admission- $15, Seniors- $10, Students- $5, NECC students free with student ID FALL 2011 - SPRING 2012 CONCERTS Sunday, October 23, 2011, 2:00 PM at the Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill Campus - The David Hartleb Tech Center, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Program: World Premieres of Fanfares for the 50th Anniversary of Northern Essex Community College by composers- Stephen Feigenbaum: Spread the News Michael G. Finegold: Fanfare in Bb and Variation (based on the Bill Winiker Orchestra Fanfare) Donald Krishnaswami: Anniversary Fanfare Erik Lindgren: 50 Years of Excellence Kate Sullivan: Fanfare in The Key of NECC Including: Albert Roussel: Trio for Flute, Viola and Cello, Op.40 Ludwig van Beethoven: Duo in E Flat for Viola and Cello, WoO 32 'Eyeglass' David Bennett Thomas: Tale for Flute, Viola and Cello (World Premiere)
Michael G. Finegold - flute; Donald Krishnaswami - Viola; Emmanuel Feldman - cello General Admission- $15, Seniors- $10, Students- $5, NECC students free with student ID. You can purchase tickets online in advance at MVArts.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 2 PM at the Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill Campus - The David Hartleb Tech Center, Haverhill MA 01830. Snow storm date: February 26th, same time, same place. Piano Recital by David Alan Pihl - postponed until November 2012 Fundraiser for the Essex Chamber Music Players
Sunday, March 25, 2012, 2:00 PM at the Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill Campus - The David Hartleb Tech Center, Haverhill MA, 01830
Premiers of brief works, each in celebration of NECC’s 50th Anniversary using 50 measures, 50 beats or other fiftieth relationships by - Marc Rossi: Shiva's 50 Steps Elliott McKinley: 50 + Times Three Daniel J. Kennedy: 50/50 Stephen Peisch: Small Mysteries at Fifty Beats Per Minute Including: Gabriel Pierne: Sonata da Camera, Op. 48 for Flute, Cello and Piano Peter Farmer: Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano (World Premiere) Audience question and answer period will follow with composers and players.
Michael G.Finegold - flute; Emmanuel Feldman - cello; David A. Pihl - piano General Admission- $15, Seniors- $10, Students- $5, NECC students free with student ID. You can purchase tickets online in advance at MVArts. Summer Concerts "At the Powow Dam, Amesbury" With Music Selections about Water Saturday evening, June 23, 2012, 7pm - 8:30pm for the Amesbury Days Kickoff and 25th Anniversary Celebration at the Millyard Amphitheater, Amesbury MA. Also see Amesbury Days concert publicity. Admission: Free THE CONCERT WAS POSTPONED DUE TO STORMY WEATHER. WE ARE ALL DISSPOINTED AT NOT HAVING THIS WONDERFUL THEMATIC CONCERT AND EVENT. 'AMESBURY DAYS' WILL LET US KNOW WHENTHE CONCERT WILL BE RE-SCHEDULED. Trio in D Major for Flute, Cello and Piano by Franz Joseph Haydn
From Sonata da Camera, Op. 48 for Flute, Cello and Piano by Gabriel Pierné Finale: Allegretto giocoso
From Five Impressions of A Holiday, Op. 7 by Sir Eugene Goossens No. 2. Le Long des Rivieres (By The River) No. 3. Le Petit Moulin a eau (The Water Wheel)
Pastorale from Ballade, Pastorale and Dance for Flute, French horn, and Piano by Eric Ewazen Jardin sous la pluie (Garden in the Rain) from Estampes for Piano by Claude Debussy
Selections from Amesbury Sketches for Flute, French horn, Cello and Piano by J. Windel Brown (The composer will briefly speak about his music.) 2. Amesbury Carriages 4. Powder House Selections from Suite No. 6 in D Major for Solo Cello by Johann Sebastian Bach Prelude Sarabande Gigue The Alla Hornpipe from the Water Music, Suite No. 2 in D major by George Frideric Handel (Arrangement for Flute, French horn, Cello and Keyboard strings by Michael G. Finegold) Michael G.Finegold - flute; Guest Hilary Ledebuhr - French horn; Emmanuel Feldman - cello; David A. Pihl - piano Fall 2010 - Spring/Summer 2011 ECMP Haverhill Middle Schools 'Notes' on Haverhill History Educational Program Mornings: September 21 - October 8, 2010. See News. Contact ECMP314@comcast.net for further information.
Sunday, November 14, 2010, 2:00 PM at the Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill Campus - Tech Center, Haverhill MA Program: Franz Joseph Haydn: Trio in D Major for Flute, Cello and Piano Adolphus C. Hailstork: Sonatina for Flute and Piano Zoltán Kodály: Sonata for solo cello, Op. 8, first movement J. Windel Brown: Amesbury Sketches for Flute, French horn, Cello and Piano (World Premiere) Michael G. Finegold - flute; Kenneth Pope - French horn; Emmanuel Feldman - cello; David A. Pihl - piano
General Admission- $15, Seniors- $10, Students- $5, NECC students free with student ID.
Sunday, January 23, 2011, 2:00 PM at the Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill Campus - Tech Center, Haverhill MA Piano Recital of American Composers by David Alan Pihl Fundraiser for the Essex Chamber Music Players Snow storm date: January 30th, same time, same place.
Program: Edward MacDowell: Praeludium (from First Modern Suite, Op. 10, No. 1) Edward MacDowell: A.D. MDCXX (from the Sea Pieces, Op. 55) Daniel Pinkham: 2 Preludes, Nos. IX & X Eubie Blake: The Charleston Rag Amy Beach: Morning Glories, Op. 97, No. 1 Amy Beach: Dreaming, Op. 15, No. 3 Marc Rossi: Invitation to Freedom: Three Movements for Solo Piano Inspired by the Teachings of J. Krishnamurti – Movements 2: The Labyrinth of Dreams and Reason and 3: Living in Ecstasy / You are The World
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George Gershwin: “Fascinating Rhythm” George Gershwin: “Liza” Elaine Erickson: Theme and Variations Elaine Erickson: Lament Charles E. Ives: “Hawthorne” (from the Piano Sonata #2, Concord Massachusetts) Alan Hovhaness: Evening Bell (from Visionary Landscapes) Leo Sowerby: The Shining Big Seawater
General Admission - $15, Seniors- $10, Students- $5, NECC students free with student ID. Donations above the General admission greatly welcomed!
Sunday, April 3, 2011, 2:00 PM at the Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill Campus - Tech Center, Haverhill MA
Program: Eugene Goossens: Five Impressions of a Holiday for Flute, Violoncello and Piano J. S. Bach: Suite # 5 in C minor for solo cello William Thomas McKinley: Groove Pieces for Flute, Cello and Piano (World Premiere) Michael G.Finegold - flute; Emmanuel Feldman - cello; David A. Pihl - piano
General Admission- $15, Seniors- $10, Students- $5, NECC students free with student ID You can purchase tickets online in advance at MVArts. Summer 2011- Essex Jazz Ensemble Thursday July 7, 2011, 6 - 8 PM Rain date: Friday, July 8, 2011, same time and place Trustees of the Reservation: Stevens-Coolidge Place, 137 Andover Street, North Andover, MA 01845. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket. Admission: $7 per person or $10 per family which includes 2 adults and children under 18. Profits to benefit the property. Originals and American Popular Standards in a Fresh Style Selections: "Only Have Eyes for You", "Artistry In Rhythm", "Cantaloupe Island", "No 371", "Yesterdays", "Brazil", Chopin's "Prelude in A Major", "Spring Is Here", "Waltz", "Slow-Burn", "Song is You","For All We Know". Beatles' "And I Love Her","Caravan", "Funk-Rock Thing", and more
Featuring Internationally renowned classical composer and jazz pianist Tom McKinley, sensational bassist Justin Purtill, well known jazz drummer Joe Hunt and ECMP Artistic Director flutist Michael Finegold Partial funding support is from the North Andover Local Cultural Council . http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/ Essex Jazz Ensemble Wednesday, August 17, 2011, 6 - 8PM; rain date: Thursday, August 18, 2011 same time, same place. If it rains call 978-623-8279 after 4 PM. At The Park (also known as the Commons) Chestnut and Bartlett Streets, Andover, MA 01810. Please see the program information above. Bring your picnic supper, chairs or blanket, and bug spray. Fun for the whole family. Admission is free.
Sponsored by Andover Community Services Fall 2009 - Spring 2010 October 18, 2009, 2:30 PM at the Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill Campus - Tech Center Program: Norman Dello Joio: Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano Heitor Villa-Lobos: Assobio A Jato - The Jet Whistle for Flute and Cello Felix Mendelssohn: Trio in D minor for Flute, Cello and Piano in celebration of Mendelssohn's bicentennial!
Michael Finegold- flute; Emmanuel Feldman– cello; David Pihl- piano
November 15, 2009, 2:00 PM at the North Parish Universalist Unitarian Church, 190 Academy Rd., North Andover MA 01845 "To My Dear Children": An Afternoon with Mistress Anne Dudley Bradstreet and the Essex Chamber Music Players - Poetry and Music Poetry recited by Susan Lenoe as "Mistress Anne Dudley Bradstreet" with some audience participation alternating with music - David Bennett Thomas: Contemplations: Five Songs on Anne Bradstreet for Soprano, Flute, Cello and Piano Ned Rorem: To My Dear and Loving Husband for Soprano and Piano Eric Sawyer: Earthly Store: Two Anne Bradstreet Songs for Soprano, Flute, Cello and Piano on poems Verses upon the Burning of our House, July 10th, 1666, and A Letter to Her Husband, Absent upon Public Employment (World Premiere) Charlotte Russell- soprano; Michael Finegold- flute; Kevin Crudder – cello; David Pihl- piano General admission: at the door $15, in advance $10 (advance group rates: buy 3 get the 4th free), children $5. (Advance purchases can be made online at MVarts.info, and at the Andover Bookstore, Andover Historic Society, North Andover Historical Society. A collaboration between the Essex Chamber Music Players, the Andover Historical Society and North Andover Historical Society and the North Parish Universalist Unitarian Church Supported by the Andover Cultural Council
February 21, 2010, 2:30 PM ECMP Fundraiser with the Essex Jazz Ensemble Originals and American Popular Standards Performed in a Fresh Style Selections: "Only Have Eyes for You", "Artistry In Rhythm", "Cantaloupe Island" , "No 371", "Yesterdays" , "Brazil", Chopin's "Prelude in A Major", "Spring Is Here", "Waltz", "Slow-Burn" , "Song is You" "Funk-Rock Thing" and other originals
Featuring Internationally renowned classical composer and jazz pianist Tom McKinley, Boston's top bassist Bruce Gertz, well known jazz drummer Joe Hunt and ECMP Artistic Director flutist Michael Finegold.
Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill Campus- Tech Center
General admission: at the door $10 or donation, children $5 or donation, NECC students $5 or donation Advance purchase at http://www.mvarts.info
Sunday, March 21, 2:00 PM, Andover Memorial Hall Library, Andover, MA 01810 Special Concert Michael Finegold and David Pihl in Concert Program: Paul Hindemith: Sonata for Flute and Piano Sofia Gubaidulina: Allegro Rustico, and Sounds of the Forest Benjamin Godard: Valse Stephen Peisch: Childrens' Suite No. 1, and Adult Modern Suite Admission: free
April 18, 2010, 2:30 PM Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill Campus - Tech Center
Essex Chamber Music Players Gala 10th Anniversary, and CD 1 Debut - "Classical Contemporary Chamber Music for the 21st Century, Volume 1" Celebration Concert
Honored guest speakers: James Fiorentini, Mayor of Haverhill, David Harleb, President of Northern Essex Community College, Barry R. Finegold, Massachusetts State Representative.
Cellist Jonathan Miller of the Boston Symphony Orchestra will be performing with us.
Music Program: Selection from the CD, plus Bach Emma Lou Diemer: Homage to Poulenc, Mozart and MacDowell for Flute, Cello and Piano Elaine Erickson: Songs of Summer for Soprano and Flute Marc W. Rossi: Fantasy in Adi Talam for Flute/Alto Flute and Cello J. Windel Brown: Vocalise 1, "Seasons" from Three Vocalises for Soprano, Flute and Piano plus J. S. Bach: Suite No. 6 in D for Solo Cello
Charlotte Russell- soprano; Michael Finegold- flute; guest Jonathan Miller of the Boston Symphony Orchestra – cello; David Pihl- piano
General admission: at the door $10, children $5, NECC students free with NECC ID
Special package sale with tickets purchased in advance at http://www.mvarts.info: our new CD plus admission ticket - $15; CD received at admission desk. The CD may be purchased separately at the door for $10, special introduction price. To order by mail send $10 check made out to Essex Chamber Music Players or cash to Essex Chamber Music Players c/o Michael Finegold, 11 Lavender Hill Ln, Andover, MA 01810. You can also purchase the CD at CDBaby.com.
Special Concert Cello & Flute Concert Jonathan Miller – Cellist Member of the Boston Symphony Michael G. Finegold – Flutist Artistic Director of the Essex Chamber Music Players
Program: Bach: Suite for Solo Cello No 1 Rossi: A Fantasy in Adi Talam for Flute and Cello with Marc Rossi: Talum
Sunday, April 25, 3 PM - Free Library Activity Room, Flint Memorial Library 147 Park St., Rt. 62, North Reading, MA 01864 978-664-4942 www.flintmemoriallibrary.org
Special Jazz Concert - Memorial Day Weekend at Winnekinni Castle, Haverhill, MA The Essex Jazz Ensemble - Originals and American Popular Standards Performed in a Fresh Style Selections: "Only Have Eyes for You", "Artistry In Rhythm", "Cantaloupe Island" , "No 371", "Yesterdays" , "Brazil", Chopin's "Prelude in A Major", "Spring Is Here", "Waltz", "Slow-Burn" , "Song is You" Beatles' "And I Love Her", "Funk-Rock Thing", and other originals
Featuring Internationally renowned classical composer and jazz pianist Tom McKinley, Boston's top bassist Bruce Gertz, well known jazz drummer Joe Hunt and ECMP Artistic Director flutist Michael Finegold. Sunday, May 30th, 2 - 4 PM Winnekenni Castle Admission Free Fall 2008 -Summer 2009 At Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill campus as part of the NECC Series Sunday Concerts at 2:30 PM Sunday, November 16, 2008, 2:30 PM Northern Essex Community College Tech Center Multi-Purpose Room 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA 01830
Jan Ladislav Dussek: Grand Sonata, Op. 65 for Flute, Cello & Piano Gaspar Cassado: Suite for Solo Cello J. Windel Brown: Whittier Sketches for Flute and Cello (World Premiere of a “Local Cultural History Through Music” work) Dietrich Buxtehude: Sonata in G for Flute, Cello and Continuo
Michael Finegold- flute; Emmanuel Feldman– cello; David Pihl- piano
General admission: $10; ACF members, students $5; NECC students with college ID: free
Sunday, February 8, 2009, 2 - 3:15PM Essex Jazz Ensemble (EJE) Concert with ECMP Artistic Director flutist Michael Finegold, internationally renowned classical composer and jazz pianist Tom McKinley, Boston's top bassist Bruce Gertz and well known jazz drummer Jim Lattini Andover Memorial Hall Library, Andover, MA 01810 Admission: free
Sunday, February 22, 2:30 PM, with a snow date Sunday, March 1, 2009, 2:30 PM Northern Essex Community College Tech Center Multi-Purpose Room 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA 01830 The concert is postponed till Sunday March 1. We would rather err on the side of caution regarding the weather. We hope to see you March 1. Thank you to all that were able to atten the March 1 snow date findraiser concert and it literally was a "snow date". For those who could only attend February 22nd date we are sorry you missed the concert. We hope to see you at our next concert. If you wish, youcan still make a donation. Piano Recital by David Alan Pihl Fundraiser for ECMP Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata in D minor op. 31, No. 2 (“The Tempest”) Marc W. Rossi: Invitation to Freedom: Three Movements for Solo Piano Inspired by the Teachings of J. Krishnamurti – Movement 1 “What Are You Seeking” (World Premiere) Frederic Chopin: Andante spianato and Grande Polonaise brillante, Opus 22General admission: $10; ACF members, students $5; NECC students with college ID: free Educational visit with our Cultural History Through Music progam: 'Notes' on Haverhill History to the A.B Consentino School, 685 Washington Street, Haverhill MA 01832-4598 Presentation Friday, March 13, Concert -Thursday March 26, Workshop -Wednesday April 15, 2009. Time schedule 8:45am- 9:30am; 9:30am -10:15am; 10:15am - 11am. Open to the public. See our News for more information or call the school at (978) 374-5775 Sunday, April 26, 2009, 2:30PM Northern Essex Community College Tech Center Multi-Purpose Room 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA 01830 Charlotte Russell- soprano; Michael Finegold- flute;Emmanuel Feldman– cello; David Pihl- piano Elaine Erickson: Songs of Summer for Soprano and Flute (Premiere) J.S. Bach: Suite for Solo Cello Michael G. Finegold: Rave Reflections for Flute, Cello and Piano (Complete Premiere) David Bennett Thomas: Contemplation based on the poem by Ann Bradstreet for Soprano, Flute, Cello and Piano (World Premiere of a “Local Cultural History Through Music” work) General admission: $10; ACF members, students $5; NECC students with college ID: free
Fresh interpretations of American standards, exciting originals, Latin rhythms, funk and touches of the classical music
EJE Concert 1 sponsored by Live Lawrence 2009 Traveling Cafe ECMP Artistic Director classical and jazz flutist Michael Finegold, internationally renowned classical composer and jazz pianist Tom McKinley, one of Boston's best Barry Smith - bass, and well known jazz drummer Jim Lattini Thursday, July 30, 5 - 8PM, Heritage State Park, Lawrence MA (if rain- indoors at the Visitors Center, same place) ******************************** EJE Concert 2 sponsored by Andover Communities Services Wednesday, August 5, 2009, 6 - 8 PM due to weather postponed till tomorrow-Thurs. Aug. 6 (rain date: Thurs. Aug. 6th, same time) Andover Town Common, (Chestnut & Bartlett Streets), Andover, MA 01810 Admission: free Bring a blanket or chair, have a picnic!
ECMP Artistic Director flutist Michael Finegold, internationally renowned classical composer and jazz pianist Tom McKinley, Boston's top bassist Bruce Gertz and well known jazz drummer Bob Kaufman Bassist for Thursday's concert will be Bob Nieske. Check him out. Fall 2007 - Summer 2008 ECMP at North Parish Sunday, October, 21, 2007 2:30 PM – Concert Celebrating History Sunday at North Parish Church (and new renovations completed) including the 200th Anniversary of the North Parish Paul Revere Bell 190 Academy Rd., North Andover MA 01845 Sunday, October, 21, 2007 Events: North Parish Anniversary morning services - 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM The Meeting House, its Significance in History An historical exhibit by the North Andover Historical Society "We Went to Meeting", a history of North Parish Church, 1 PM, 153 Academy Road. *Sunday Afternoon – 2:30 PM - Essex Chamber Music Players in Concert- A Glimpse of History * “A Diary, Growing up in North Andover’ 1874-1892 by Horace Nathaniel Stevens for Flute, Violin, 'cello, Piano, Percussionist and male Narrator by William Thomas McKinley (World Premiere) In celebration of the John Greenleaf Whittier Bicentennial 2007 with music setting of his poems- Whittier Songs for Soprano, Tenor, Flute, 'Cello and Piano by Harold Shapero Charlotte Russell- soprano; John Sullivan- tenor, Narrator; Michael Finegold- flute; Peter Zazofsky- violin; Emmanuel Feldman– cello; David Pihl- piano, Victoria Griswold- piano, Aaron Trant- percussion, and John Heiss - conductor Admission Free The concert-event is a collaboration of the Stevens Family, the North Parish of North Andover Unitarian Universalist Church, the North Andover Historical Society and ECMP. The above concert is funded in part by:
through the North Andover and Andover Cultural Councils, and Northern Essex Community College. 2008 Spring Concerts Piano Recital Fundraiser for ECMP Northern Essex Community College Tech Center Multi-Purpose Room 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA 01830 Sunday, February 3, 2008, 2:30 PM Pianist David Alan Pihl in concert Robert Schumann: Sonata for Piano in F# minor, opus 11 William Thomas McKinley: Fourteen Etudes (from Twenty-Four Etudes) for Piano Frederic Chopin: Nocturne No. 2 in Eb, opus 55 Frederic Chopin: Scherzo No. 3 in C# minor, opus 39
General admission: $10; ACF members, students $5; NECC students with college ID: free EJE Jazz Concert Sunday, February 24, 2008, 2 - 3:15PM Andover Memorial Hall Library, Andover, MA 01810 Admission: free Special Jazz Concert by the Essex Jazz Ensemble with ECMP Artistic Director flutist Michael Finegold, internationally renowned classical composer and jazz pianist Tom McKinley, Boston's top bassist Bruce Gertz and well known jazz drummer Jim Lattini
ECMP at NECC Northern Essex Community College Tech Center Multi-Purpose Room 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA 01830 Sunday, April 13, 2008, 2:30 PM Michael Finegold- flute; Emmanuel Feldman– cello; cl- piano Sofia Gubaidulina: Allegro Rustico and Sounds of the Forest for Flute and Piano Roger Rudenstein: Cello and Piano Sonata No. 2 "Hail to the Chief " (World Premier) Joseph Haydn: Trio No. 29 in G Major for Flute, Cello and Piano (Hob.XV:15) Christopher Caliendo: Sincerita and Triesteza for Flute, Cello and Piano
General admission: $10; ACF members, students $5; NECC students with college ID: free 2008 SUMMER CONCERTS Essex Jazz Ensemble Concert sponsored by Andover Communities Services Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 6 - 8 PM *Postponed till tomorrow (Thurs.) due to weather, note new time* (rain date: Thurs. July 10th, 6:30- 8:30PM) Andover Town Common, Andover, MA 01810 Admission: free
ECMP Artistic Director flutist Michael Finegold, internationally renowned classical composer and jazz pianist Tom McKinley, Boston's top bassist Bruce Gertz and well known jazz drummer Jim Lattini _ Fall 2006 to Summer 2007 2006 Fall Concerts Fall Concert Series Presented by Friends of the Lawrence Public Library Supported by Catherine McCarthy Memorial Trust Lawrence Public Library (Main Library) 51 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, MA 01841 Sunday, September 10, 2006, 2PM The Essex Chamber Music Players Michael Finegold – flute, Raphael Popper-Keizer – cello, Carmen Rodriguez-Peralta (guest artist) – piano Program: Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonata in E major for Flute and Continuo, BMV 1035 Ludwig Van Beethoven: Seven Variations on “Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen” from the Magic Flute for Piano and Violoncello Franz Joseph Haydn: Trio No. 28 in D major for Flute , Cello and Piano, Hob XV:16 Admission: Free For Information call the Lawrence Public Library (978) 682-1727. LEAP Haverhill! 2006 Concert Saturday, September 16, 2006, 7:30 PM Universalist Unitarian Church,15 Kenoza Ave, Haverhill, MA 01830 New Music on the Poetry of John Greenleaf Whittier and the Cultural History of Haverhill Charlotte Russell soprano, John Sullivan tenor, Michael Finegold flute, Robin Milinazzo French horn, Raphael Popper Keizer cello, David Pihl piano Program Ray Loring: June on the Merrimack for Flute, Cello and Piano based on the poem of John Greenleaf Whittier J. Windel Brown: Basiliere Bridge (new extended version) from Haverhill Sketches for Flute, French horn, Cello and Piano, including Bridges of Haverhill paintings display and slides Harold Shapero: Song Cycle for Soprano, Tenor, Flute, Cello and Piano on John Greenleaf Whittier's poems " The Merrimac ", "The Trailing Arbutus" and the premiere of "The Hymn to the Children" as well his sister Elizabeth's "Night and Death" The composers will speak about their music. The audience is invited to ask questions. Rene Harlow, Curator of John Greenleaf Whittier Birthplace, Haverhill, MA will speak about the poems. Admission: $7, tax-deductible proceeds go to make this and future EMCP concerts possible through LEAP Haverhill! a collaboration of MVPG, Inc ( www.mvpginc.org ) and local non-profit, business and municipal organizations to support local arts and cultural programs that create awareness of Haverhill's diverse cultural heritage contributing to the creative community and economic development of Haverhill. For more LEAP information visit: www.LeapMerrimackValley.org or call 978-374-2388, ext. 31 Our thanks for the contributions and support from the Haverhill Historical Society, Haverhill Downtown Association and Haverhill Cultural Council, a local program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. ECMP Concert at NECC Northern Essex Community College Tech Center Multi-Purpose Room 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA 01830 Sunday, November 19, 2006, 7:30 PM Michael Finegold – flute, Rafael Popper-Keizer – cello, David Pihl – piano Francis Poulenc: Sonata for Flute and Piano Luigi Boccherini: Sonata for Cello and Piano in A Major Andrew Hood: Plain (Vent) - Northern Essex Community College student (spring 2000) Rave Techno style electronic composition Michael G. Finegold: "Rave Reflections" for Flute, Cello and Piano (premiere) Carl Maria von Weber: Trio in G minor, Op. 63 for Flute, Cello and Piano General admission: $10, seniors $7, ACF members and students $5 2007 Spring Concerts Piano Recital Fundraiser for ECMP Northern Essex Community College Tech Center Multi-Purpose Room 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA 01830 Sunday, February 25, 2007, 2:30 PM Pianist David Alan Pihl in concert (*Concert cancelled due to illness*) Frederic Chopin: Grand Polonaise, opus 22 William Thomas McKinley: Etudes (World Premiere) Robert Schumann: Sonata for Piano in F# minor, opus 11 General admission: $10; ACF members, students $5; NECC students with college ID: free ECMP Concert at NECC International Music Then and Now - - France, Germany, America and influence of India Northern Essex Community College Tech Center Multi-Purpose Room 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA 01830 Sunday, March 25, 2007, 2:30 PM Michael Finegold – flute, Emmanuel Feldman– cello, David Pihl – piano Phillippe Gaubert: Piece Romantique for Flute, Cello and Piano Ian Clarke: The Great Train Race (The Flute As You Don't Normally Hear It!) Marc W. Rossi: Invitation To Freedom: Three Movements for Solo Piano inspired by the teachings of J. Krishnamurti - 3rd movement: Do You See? (premiere) Virgil Thomson: Four Portraits for Cello and Piano Beethoven: Trio in G Major for Flute, Cello (Bassoon) and Piano General Admission: $10. ACF members and students $5, Necc students free with college ID
Concert Celebration of the Bicentennial Year of John Greenleaf Whittier’s birth in collaboration with the John Greenleaf Whittier Birthplace and LEAP (Let's Embrace Arts and Preservation) Haverhill, MA event May 18-19, 2007 Saturday afternoon, May 19, 2007 at 3 PM Place: John Greenleaf Whittier Birthplace, 305 Whittier Rd., Haverhill, MA 01830, tel. (978) 373-3979. Outdoors weather permitting, otherwise indoors at the Birthplace home. A shuttle bus is available to the concert from downtown Haverhill LEAP events. The shuttle will leave from Washington Square at 2:30 PM and then leave the Whittier Birthplace at 4:30 PM to return to Washington Square. Parking available Charlotte Russell- soprano; John Sullivan- tenor; Michael Finegold- flute; Alyssa Coffey- French horn; Nicole Cariglia- cello; Elaine Rombola- piano J. Windel Brown: Whittier Birthplace from Haverhill Sketches for Flute, French horn, Cello and Piano Ray Loring: June on the Merrimack for Tenor, Flute, Cello and Piano, based of the poem by John Greenleaf Whittier Harold Shapero: Whittier Songs for Soprano, Tenor, Flute, Cello and Piano on John Greenleaf Whittier’s poems "The Merrimac","The Trailing Arbutus", "The Hymn To The Children", "Haschish", "Within the Maddening Maze of Things" as well as his sister Elizabeth's "Night and Death" Admission: suggested donation $10, under 12 free. Tax-deductible proceeds go to make this and future EMCP concerts possible through LEAP Haverhill, a collaboration of MVPG, Inc ( www.mvpginc.org ) and local non-profit, business and municipal organizations to support local arts and cultural programs that create awareness of Haverhill's diverse cultural heritage contributing to the creative community and economic development of Haverhill. For more LEAP information visit: www.LeapMerrimackValley.org or call 978-374-2388, ext. 31 Our thanks for the contributions and support from the Haverhill Historical Society, the Haverhill Cultural Council, a local program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council and Northern Essex Community College. 2007 SUMMER CONCERTS Whittier at Maudslay Concert 2 In Celebration of the Bicentennial Year of John Greenleaf Whittier’s birth Sunday, July 8, 2007, 2 PM Maudslay Arts Center, 95 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA 01950 Outdoors, otherwise inside the barn. General Admission: $10, students $5, under 12 free Picnicking welcomed, tables available Charlotte Russell- soprano; John Sullivan- tenor; Michael Finegold- flute; Rafael Popper-Keizer- cello; David Pihl- piano Ray Loring: June on the Merrimack for Tenor, Flute, Cello and Piano, based on the poem by John Greenleaf Whittier J. Windel Brown: Abolitionist and Editor from Whittier Sketches for Flute and Cello Harold Shapero: Whittier Songs for Soprano, Tenor, Flute, Cello and Piano on John Greenleaf Whittier’s poems “The Merrimac”, “The Trailing Arbutus”, “The Hymn to the Children”, “Haschish”, “Within the Maddening Maze of Things”, as well his sister Elizabeth’s “Night and Death” Supported by the Whittier Home Association of Amesbury, the Amesbury Cultural Council, the Maudslay Arts Center and Northern Essex Community College. Live Lawrence Traveling Cafe Series ECMP in Concert Lawrence History Center 6 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA 01840 (Tel: 978-686-9230) Friday, July 27, 2007 - Outdoor/indoor if raining 5:00-6:30 pm Admission: Free Michael Finegold- flute; Felix Petit- violin; Emmanuel Feldman– cello; David Pihl- piano Scott Joplin: Ragtime Dance, and Cascades Astor Piazzolla: Invierno Porteno from the Seasons Phillipe Gaubert: Piece Romantique Frederic Chopin: Fantasie Impromptu Joseph Haydn: Divertimenti No. 1 in D Major, Hob. IV:6 Johann Joachim Quantz: Trio Sonata in C minor Michael G. Finegold: Rave Reflections and Epilogue (Premiere of Epilogue) Gaspar Cassado: Suite for solo cello The Lawrence Traveling Cafe Series is part of the Live Lawrence InitiativeThe concert is sponsored by the Lawrence Cultural Alliance and the Lawrence Cultural Council. Special Jazz Concert presented by ECMP in collaboration with Lawrence Live Traveling Cafe Series The Essex Jazz Ensemble A quartet featuring pianist Tom McKinley and flutist Michael Finegold in a program of Interptretaions of American Standard Songs, including Latin influences. Special guest - Richard Stoltzman, Internationally well-known clarinetist. Friday, August 10, 2007 6:30-8:00 pm The Alley (next to 56 Island Street) Lawrence, MA 01841
Bruce Gertz - bass; Jim Lattini - drums Outdoor, , if rain indoor: The Charette Room, 60 Island Street Admission: Free The Lawrence Traveling Cafe Series is part of Live Lawrence Iniative The concert is sponsored by the Lawrence Cultural Alliance and the Lawrence Cultural Council.
