Mon. March 31 - April Salon
Oh là là…! An evening of French Song
Monday, March 31st at 7pm
Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick
From the Renaissance through present day, the French gift for melody and deep, sensuous harmonies continues to fascinate. Solos, duets, and ensemble selections, opera, cabaret, and art song – truly an evening of delights.
The monthly series located at the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick, Songs at Curtis brings together the worlds of art songs and chamber music, with a vision to showcase the vast repertoire of poetry set to music, featuring local professional singers and instrumentalists.
Free and open to the Public. Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick, ME
More information on our Salons page.
Sat. April 5th - In a Soprano Hue
We are thrilled to reschedule this postponed concert to April 5th!
In a Soprano Hue: Folk Influences in Art Song
A fresh take on the art song recital, In a Soprano Hue reimagines the genre through a new lens. For this second installment, the ladies of Amethyst Chamber Ensemble delve into the rich repertoire shaped by folk influences in classical music.
Manuel de Falla’s Siete canciones populares españolas transforms Spain’s regional folk melodies into sophisticated art, with piano accompaniments that amplify their infectious rhythms and charm. Similarly, Canteloube’s Chants d’Auvergne brings to life the spirit of French rural life with richly orchestrated folk songs, featuring lullabies, love laments, and festive tunes in the traditional Occitan language.
Benjamin Britten’s Folk Song arrangements for voice and guitar stand out for their imaginative and deeply personal approach, unbound by conventional ideas of authenticity. In contrast, Libby Larsen’s Songs From Letters, inspired by Calamity Jane’s correspondence to her daughter, offers a dynamic and fiery showpiece for soprano and piano.
Amethyst Chamber Ensemble celebrates the incredible depth and versatility of vocal talent here in Maine. Join us for this gorgeous and spirited program, where folk traditions meet classical artistry.
Featuring:
Molly Sullivan, Molly Harmon, and Caroline Koelker, soprano
Joëlle Morris, Jazmin DeRice, and Jenna Guiggey, mezzo-soprano
Paul Kneller, classical guitar
Randy Day, piano
Tickets: $25, Students Free.
Tickets can be reserved in advance at amethystchamberensemble@gmail.com
Tue. April 29 - April Salon
The Heat of Passion: An evening of Spanish & Russian Song
Monday, April 29th at 7pm
Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick
From Europe's steamiest south to its frozen north, passion runs deep. Join us to explore this gorgeous music, rich with Arab, African, and Slavic influences.
The monthly series located at the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick, Songs at Curtis brings together the worlds of art songs and chamber music, with a vision to showcase the vast repertoire of poetry set to music, featuring local professional singers and instrumentalists.
Free and open to the Public. Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick, ME
More information on our Salons page.
Mon. May 12 - May Salon
A night at the Opera (and Cabaret)
Monday, May 2th at 7pm
Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick
Where have all the Italians gone, you ask? Well, right here!
Puccini, Verdi, Pergolesi – along with Bizet, Strauss, Weill, and the masses of fun, edgy, romantic, & virtuosic selections from the world of Opera and cabaret – hold on to your hats, here we come!
The monthly series located at the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick, Songs at Curtis brings together the worlds of art songs and chamber music, with a vision to showcase the vast repertoire of poetry set to music, featuring local professional singers and instrumentalists.
Free and open to the Public. Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick, ME
More information on our Salons page.
Sat, June 7th - Serenade to Music
Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music is a radiant celebration of musical beauty, weaving 16 soaring vocal lines with lush musical textures. With its shimmering harmonies and heartfelt lyricism, Serenade to Music creates a dreamlike atmosphere, evoking reverence and wonder. Deeply expressive and uplifting, it remains one of Vaughan Williams’ most beloved works, a luminous tribute to the transcendent power of music.
Join the Amethyst Chamber Soloists and Amethyst Project for a beautifully evocative celebration of the summer night in the Bowdoin College Chapel. The program features Barber’s Sure on This Shining Night, Berlioz’s Nuits d’été, Margaret Bonds’ Three Early Songs, and Debussy’s Beau Soir, culminating in Vaughan Williams’ luminous Serenade to Music.
Saturday, June 7th at 7pm
Bowdoin College Chapel
Tickets $25 - suggested donation.
Ticket reservation at amethystchamberensemble@gmail.com
