Summer Music Associates

Saturday, June 4th at 7:30pm
Colby-Sawyer College Auditorium, New London, NH

Preservation Hall in the French Quarter of New Orleans has been the primary venue for Traditional New Orleans Jazz for 50 years, and a visit there is an unforgettable experience for New Orleans Visitors.  The original 1960’s charter members of the Preservation Hall band began their careers performing with original jazz greats such as Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, and Bunk Johnson.  These founding artists and dozens of others have passed on the lessons of their music to a succession of younger generations of New Orleans musicians who now follow in their footsteps.

The Summer Music Associates feel exceptionally fortunate to be able bring this world famous band to the New London during this, the 50^th anniversary year of Preservation Hall.  Click the link below to find biographies of these remarkable musicians and particularly the effects of Hurricane Katrina. Read the rest of this entry »

Saturday, June 25th at 7:30pm
Colby-Sawyer College Auditorium, New London, NH

Cantus is a group of 9 men who have exalting finesse, expressive power and spontaneous grace.  They have been acclaimed as “the premier men’s vocal ensemble in the United States”.  They have performed in France and Africa and throughout the United States including New York, San Francisco, and Washington,D.C.’s library of congress.   Read the rest of this entry »

Thursday, July 14th at 7:30pm
First Baptist Church, New London, NH

Saturday, July 30th at 7:30pm
Colby-Sawyer College Auditorium, New London, NH

Their program will consist of:

• Der Rosenkavalier – R. Strauss

• A “Special Commission – B. Current

• Symphony No. 5 - G. Mahler

These are the cream of young (16-28) Canadian musicians who will form the backbone of Canada’s professional orchestras. In 2010, they celebrated its 50th anniversary. Read the rest of this entry »

Thursday, August 18th at 7:30pm
First Baptist Church, New London, NH

Pre-Concert Discussion about the music of Kaija Saariaho at 6:45pm. Concert begins at 7:30pm.

Founded in 1997, the Boston-based Walden Chamber Players has garnered a reputation for being one of the most exciting and versatile chamber groups performing today. Critics have hailed its performances of everything from Bach to Schoenberg, and Chamber Music America Magazine raves: “A season spent with the Walden Chamber Players is a time for discovery.” The success of its performances, recordings and educational curricula has earned it a place as one of the most sought-after chamber ensembles in the United States. Read the rest of this entry »