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Concerts & Events

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Midday Music Series: Songs from Here
Oct
3

Midday Music Series: Songs from Here

Now in their fourth concert season, duo Songs From Here presents a program that celebrates the crafts and trades of Maine. This Midday Music Series concert includes new arrangements of sea songs by beloved Maine folk musician Gordon Bok, new takes on traditional Acadian folk melodies.

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Maxwell Quartet
Nov
8

Maxwell Quartet

Praised as “brilliantly fresh, unexpected and exhilarating” (The Scottish Herald,) Maxwell Quartet has become one of Britain’s most acclaimed young ensembles. Renowned for their deep roots in Scotland’s folk tradition and their adventurous approach to the classical canon, they bring charisma, warmth, and a sense of discovery to everything they play.

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Holiday Concert: Amarcord
Dec
10

Holiday Concert: Amarcord

From the musical heart of Leipzig, Germany comes amarcord, a mesmerizing five‑voice ensemble founded in 1992 by members of the famed St. Thomas Boys Choir. Celebrated for their exquisite sound, versatility, and radiant performances, they are widely considered among the world’s premier a cappella groups.

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FREE Muddy Boots Concert: Nora & Marlene
Jan
24

FREE Muddy Boots Concert: Nora & Marlene

Join cellist Nora Willauer and pianist Marlene McCarthy for the first FREE concert of this season’s Muddy Boots Series. Designed to expose children to a variety of musical styles played by some of the nation’s finest musicians, the concerts have a laid back vibe. Audience members are encouraged to move and dance. No need to sit still here.

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Midday Music Series: Danny Holt, piano
Apr
3

Midday Music Series: Danny Holt, piano

After his spectacular performance on the series last season, Danny Holt returns to Hammer Hall with a solo piano program that bridges the concert hall and the club. Known for his dazzling virtuosity and engaging stage presence, the Machias, ME, resident performs around the globe in concert halls such as Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and the Hollywood Bowl. For this program, Danny brings together contemporary works influenced by jazz, rock, and popular music.

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FREE Muddy Boots Concert: Piano Adventures with Danny
Apr
4

FREE Muddy Boots Concert: Piano Adventures with Danny

Pianist Danny Holt is not only a virtuoso performer but also a gifted educator with a flair for making music come alive for young audiences. In this special Muddy Boots family concert, he shares the piano’s amazing range — from whispering melodies to thunderous rhythms — through an interactive, playful program designed for children and their families.

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John David Adams & Morgan Lee
Apr
16

John David Adams & Morgan Lee

Distinguished bass-baritone John David Adams joins fellow Bay Chamber Music School faculty member pianist Morgan Lee for an evening of music-making that combines virtuosity, warmth, and imagination. Their program includes Mozart’s concert aria for bass, Per questa bella mano, K.612

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Halcyon String Quartet
May
1

Halcyon String Quartet

For their Bay Chamber Midday Music concert, Halcyon performs their new multimedia project: The Future is Here, with music by Nokuthula Ngwenyama, Philip Glass, and Caroline Shaw. This innovative program features film and stop-motion animation by Halcyon’s Luke Fatora.

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FREE Muddy Boots Concert: Halcyon String Quartet
May
2

FREE Muddy Boots Concert: Halcyon String Quartet

The Halcyon String Quartet brings their creativity and imagination to a special Muddy Boots concert designed for children and their families. With warmth and playfulness, the ensemble introduces young listeners to the sounds of the string quartet while exploring themes of nature, community, and care for our world.

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ARKAI
May
15

ARKAI

The award-winning violin-cello duo has hit the big time, performing at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and The Met among many other prestigious venues. ARKAI has even opened for John Batiste. The duo is also redefining what chamber music can be in the 21st century,

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FREE Muddy Boots Concert: The ARKAI Experience
May
16

FREE Muddy Boots Concert: The ARKAI Experience

Join ARKAI violin-cello duo for a joyful and interactive family concert designed for children and their families. With acoustic and electric instruments (and a playful spirit,) Jonathan and Philip immerse young listeners in a kaleidoscope of sound, from melodies to pulsing rhythms.

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Boyd Meets Girl
Aug
14

Boyd Meets Girl

Back at Screen Door Festival by popular demand, Australian guitarist Rupert Boyd, and American cellist Laura Metcalf perform a repertoire ranging from Bach to Beyoncé. Both acclaimed soloists, Rupert has been described as "truly evocative" by The Washington Post, and Laura has been called "brilliant" by Gramophone.ard.

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Balourdet Quartet
Aug
14

Balourdet Quartet

The Balourdet Quartet bring their absolute musical perfection.” (The Boston Musical Intelligencer) to this gorgeous program. Acclaimed for their technical precision and emotional depth, they offer the fresh artistic perspectives that earned the ensemble the Avery Fisher Career Grant, as well as Chamber Music America’s prestigious Cleveland Quartet Award.

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Screen Door Festival Opening Concert - SOLD OUT
Aug
13

Screen Door Festival Opening Concert - SOLD OUT

Our grand opening concert features many performers appearing throughout the week, including Balourdet Quartet, oboist James Austin Smith, violinist Blake Pouliot, Boyd Meets Girl, pianists Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner, Rachel Breen, and piano duo Jessica Chow Shinn and Michael Shinn, baritone Jesse Blumberg, mezzo soprano Devony Smith, jazz vocalist Vuyo Sotashe, pianist Chris Pattishall, as well as our esteemed resident ensemble, Palaver Strings.

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Meet the Composers: Songs for Judith & Tiny Bits of Outrageous Love
Aug
13

Meet the Composers: Songs for Judith & Tiny Bits of Outrageous Love

This free pre-performance talk features two composers whose original works will be played at Screen Door. Matthew Rickett, whose Songs for Judith will be featured in the closing concert, and Thomas Cabaniss, whose Tiny Bits of Outrageous Love (excerpts) will be a part of the Well-Being Concert, will discuss the pieces along with their lives and overall work.

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Mozart in the Morning: Part 1
Aug
13

Mozart in the Morning: Part 1

Following a decade of our beloved Bach for Breakfast series, we are delighted to introduce a new chapter in our morning tradition: Mozart in the Morning, a nuanced exploration of the Classical era’s brightest light.

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Andrew Wolf Memorial Concert: Conrad Tao, piano - SOLD OUT!
Aug
7

Andrew Wolf Memorial Concert: Conrad Tao, piano - SOLD OUT!

Pianist Conrad Tao, the 2024 winner of our Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award hailed as shaping the future of classical music, brings his singular artistry to this collaboration with Lun Li, an acclaimed violinist known for her thought-provoking concert experiences, and Nicolee Kuester, a dynamic performer and advocate for the expressive range of the horn.

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