Close Encounters With Music

12/15/2025

What's next? Our concert series takes a wee break in January and then we're back with Trios by Shostakovich and Schubert on February 15, 2026 (can you believe it?) at Saint James Place for Arts and Culture in Great Barrington. The acoustics at SJP are astounding!

https://cewm.org/upcoming-concerts/

12/12/2025

Wonderful Blue Rider Stables has a holiday auction running right now with lovely offerings, including a subscription for four (4) CEWM tickets allowing flexibility to choose any four of the remaining five 2026 season concerts.

Tickets may be used as a group of four or divided into two pairs—perfect for sharing the experience with friends, family, visiting guests, or as a special night out.

Blue Rider Stables' mission is grounded in connection, compassion, and mutual healing between humans and animals. The programs welcome children and adults of all ages and abilities. Whether someone comes to ride, to heal, to learn, or simply to be near the animals, they encounter a mindful space where growth is nurtured and every individual—two-legged or four-legged—is treated with dignity and care. Riding is taught ba****ck, focusing on balance, trust, and a deeper understanding of the horse and oneself.

By Blue Rider Stables

12/12/2025

As we move toward 2026 and beyond, we affirm our commitment to:

🎶 Commissioning new work from today’s most compelling voices
🎶 Showcasing world-class performers and rising young artists
🎶 Expanding community partnerships and performance venues
🎶 Investing deeply in education and artistic mentorship
🎶Creating transformative encounters with music that challenge, inspire, and unite us

Donate today to help us continue to bring outstanding live music to the Berkshires!
https://cewm.org/donate/

Our 2025–2026 season continues in the new year with:

🎹 "Endings" – Piano Trios by Shostakovich and Schubert — Feb 23, 2026
🎻 Mostly Amadeus — Meet the Mozarts! — March 15, 2026
🎵 On the Wings of Song — Schumann’s Dichterliebe — April 19, 2026
🎻 Annual Luncheon Musicale Benefit — May 3, 2026
🎶 Season Finale Gala — Romance of the Romani! — June 14, 2026

Concert tickets: https://cewm.org/upcoming-concerts/

12/09/2025

✨ Last night’s performance by the Vivace Chamber Orchestra was nothing short of breathtaking. 🎻✨ From delicate whispers to soaring moments of brilliance, the ensemble played with a mastery and warmth that held the entire room still. Grateful to bring such beautiful music to . 💛🎶

12/08/2025

We are growing. We are evolving.

And we are doing so at a time when the arts demand extraordinary resilience and imagination. While our audience and programs continue to expand, ticket revenue covers only a fraction of what it takes to sustain this work and support the next generation of musicians.

Your tax-deductible contribution today is essential to strengthening CEWM’s artistic future, supporting student scholarships, and ensuring that music continues to unite and uplift our community.

With great joy — and with urgency — we invite you to join us. https://cewm.org/donate/

12/03/2025

The Vivace players return THIS Sunday, December 7 at 4:00pm at The Mahaiwe—tickets available! This chamber music collective of New York-based musicians share the common aim of performing the greatest works in the chamber repertoire at the highest level. The program is curated to showcase their extraordinary unanimity of rare musicianship.
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The program:
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🎶 Mozart — Adagio and Fugue in C minor
🎶 Mendelssohn — Octet in E-flat major
🎶 Britten — Simple Symphony
🎶 Bruch — “Kol Nidrei”
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Balcony: $35
Orchestra/Mezzanine: $60
Ages 18 – 35: $25
Student tickets are available at the door: $15

https://cewm.org/event/vivace-chamber-orchestra-mozart-mendelssohn-britten-bruch/

12/02/2025

The program for our Sunday, December 7th, 4pm concert at The Mahaiwe
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🎶 Mozart — Adagio and Fugue in C minor
🎶 Mendelssohn — Octet in E-flat major
🎶 Britten — Simple Symphony
🎶 Bruch — “Kol Nidrei”

The Vivace Chamber Orchestra is a New York-based chamber ensemble made up of top-tier soloists and musicians affiliated with groups like the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Sejong Soloists, and The Knights. Typically performing with about 14 players, the group offers intimate, high-caliber concerts.

Tickets:

The Vivace players return! This chamber music collective of New York-based musicians share the common aim of performing the greatest works in the chamber repertoire at the highest level. The program is curated to showcase their extraordinary unanimity of rare musicianship. Program includes Mozart, M...

12/01/2025

Did you read this preview? "Members of Orpheus, Sejong, and The Knights unite for a Close Encounters With Music program featuring works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Britten, and Bruch."
https://theberkshireedge.com/preview-vivace-chamber-orchestra-returns-to-the-mahaiwe-dec-7/

Thanks to David Noel Edwards and The Berkshire Edge.

Members of Orpheus, Sejong, and The Knights unite for a Close Encounters With Music program featuring works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Britten, and Bruch.

11/27/2025

Best to you all! 🎶🦃

11/21/2025

Perfect holiday gift! ❤️🎶 Buy concert tickets today for yourself, friends and family. The Vivace Chamber Orchestra performs on Sunday, December 7th, 4pm. Join us for a post-concert reception on the stage. Learn more and grab your tickets! Link in bio.

https://cewm.org/event/vivace-chamber-orchestra-mozart-mendelssohn-britten-bruch/

11/19/2025

Come to our next concert! ❤️🎶 Beyond the outstanding music and enriching commentary, our chamber music concerts foster the excitement and sense of community that live performance arts builds. Concert attendees gather in audience but also on the stage for our Afterglow Receptions.