Announcing the 2022 Summer Concert Series!

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Dobet Gnahore

July 26, 2022 @ 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Broad Street Park

Hailing from Côte d’Ivoire, Dobet is a virtuosic singer, dancer, percussionist, and songwriter who has taken the modern Afropop sounds of her country in exciting new directions. A 2010 GRAMMY winner, Dobet Gnahoré is well – known for her jaw – dropping dance moves, powerful stage presence and richly emotional vocal style. Dobet will also be offering workshops during this engagement

Rain location: Union Episcopal Church

Presented in Collaboration with Claremont Parks & Recreation. Funded in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.

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Yankee Brass Band

July 29, 2022 @ 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at WCCMA at Union Church

Each year,Yankee Brass Band entertains audiences throughout New England and championed the cause of “historically informed performance” within the field of American band music. Using rare and authentic period instruments, and outfitted in appropriate uniforms, the Yankee Brass Band presents the music of the “Golden Age of Bands” in much the same manner as in the mid to late 19th century.

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Bassel and the Supernaturals

August 3, 2022 @ 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Broad Street Park

Bassel & The Supernaturals tells the story of Bassel Almadani’s experience as a first generation Syrian-American using soulful melodies, funk inspired rhythms, and captivating lyrics regarding love, loss, and the war in Syria. Deeply inspired by Otis Redding, Bassel uses the stage as a vehicle to engage audiences in over 100 different cities across North America. Bassel and crew will also be offering workshops during this engagement

Rain location: Union Episcopal Church

Presented in Collaboration with Claremont Parks & Recreation

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Tesla Quartet

August 6, 2022 @ 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at WCCMA at Union Church

Praised for their “superb capacity to find the inner heart of everything they play, regardless of era, style, or technical demand” (The International Review of Music), the Tesla Quartet brings refinement and prowess to both new and established repertoire.The Tesla Quartet was formed at The Juilliard School in 2008 and quickly established itself as one of the most promising young ensembles in New York, winning Second Prize at the J.C. Arriaga Chamber Music Competition only a few months after its inception. The Tesla Quartet is Ross Snyder (violin), Michelle Lie (violin), Edwin Kaplan (viola), and Serafim Smigelskiy (cello).

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Pneuma

August 20, 2022 @ 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at WCCMA at Union Church

PNEUMA (πνεῦμα) is an ancient Greek word for “breath”, “spirit” or “soul”. This quartet features four improvisers / composers: vocalist Ayelet Rose Gottlieb and clarinetists James FalzoneFrancois Houle and Michael Winograd. Pneuma’s sound is kaleidoscopic – many worlds entangled – blending contemporary electro-acoustic turbulent energies with gentle gestures inspired by Klezmer and jazz-infused improvisations. Presenting a poetry infused set, their music is “a globally-informed emotional panoply” (NYC Jazz Record) inspired by the wind.

Funded in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.

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Sunday: Kinan Azmeh and Kyle Sanna

Azmeh’s expressive clarinet meets Kyle Sanna’s rustic guitar in this outdoor concert, part of WCCMA’s summer concert series. These two celebrated award-winning composers, improvisers and, most importantly, dear friends have been playing together for the past 18 years. They have toured the world together with the Kinan Azmeh CityBand among many other projects.  In this performance,  they return to Claremont with new original compositions inspired by a multitude of traditions for this intimate setting. A post-concert Q & A will follow the concert.

Registration suggested, but not required. Outdoors at Union Episcopal Church, or on YouTube. azmehsanna2021.eventbrite.com

Saturday at 6:30pm – Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Bolcom with the Delphi Trio

Close out the 12th Annual Summer Concert Series with the acclaimed Delphi Trio, an evening of piano trio music. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear live music performed by the award-winning California trio. For full information click HERE.

Due to technical issues our Eventbrite ticket link has been finicky. There are seats still available, and you are welcome to make your donation at the door, or using the wcc-ma.org/donate option.

It has been an incredible summer of music, we hope that you can join us for this last bash before the fall season begins.