Live Music
Blue River Jazz Band
Richter Arts Center 100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury, CTFree: The Blue River Jazz Band play America’s traditional, classic, “hot” jazz and swing music from the early 20th century. The band features fabulous music from New Orleans, along with songs written and made famous by great jazz artists like Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Lester Young, Fats Waller and much, much more.
Tales of 1002 Nights
Naugatuck Valley Community College Fine Arts Center 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CTWe open the season with the Sultana Scheherazade as she spins her tales of mystery and wonder over 1001 nights, and celebrate CT’s own Charles Ives 150th birthday in collaboration with local composer Paul Frucht. Pianist, Andrew Armstrong joins for Rachmaninoff’s thrilling 2nd piano concerto.
Blue River Jazz Band
Richter Arts Center 100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury, CTThe Blue River Jazz Band play America’s traditional, classic, “hot” jazz and swing music from the early 20th century. The band features fabulous music from New Orleans, along with songs written and made famous by great jazz artists like Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Lester Young, Fats Waller and much, much more. Indoor…
RSO Quartet
Aldrich Museum 258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CTEngaging Chamber Music; tickets at :https://ridgefieldsymphony.org/buy-tickets-2024-2025
Trio Ondata
Valley Presbyterian Chuirch 21 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield, CT, United StatesFree will Offering; The Trio Ondata features : Michael Ferri, violin; Miriam Liske-Doorandish, cello and Anthony Ratinov, piano. The trio is a New England-based classical music ensemble who began playing together during their graduate studies at the Yale School of Music.
Andrew Armstrong, piano, Abigail Kralik, violin
The Visual and Performing Arts Center @ WCSU 43 Lake Ave Ext, Danbury, CTSought-after soloist and ensemble collaborator Andrew Armstrong will be joined by “rising star” violinist Abigél Králik in a program built around Elgar's ultra-Romantic Violin Sonata and Bartok's “accessible and fun” Rhapsody No. 1. A pianist with “dazzling clarity and confidence” (American Record Guide)...and a “brilliant young violinist” (Vevey Spring Classic festival) Tickets: Tickets to individual…
Octoberfest Jazz at WestConn
Western Connecticut State University Visual and Performing Arts Center Gallery 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, ConnecticutWCSU’s outstanding large jazz ensembles take center stage in this presentation of big band classics. Featuring the Vocal Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Will Gorman, the Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Jamie Begian and the Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Jimmy Greene. Advance ticket purchases made online are $10; Tickets purchased at…
Danbury Concert Chorus: America Sings
First Congregational Church of Danbury 164 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury, CTFree: Good will offering; Works by American composers in honor of Charles Ives 150 birthday.
Band concert: Shall We Dance?
Marion Anderson Recital Hall 256 Main Street,, Danbury, CT, United StatesFree; goodwill offeriung requested. The Danbiru Music Centre Community Band will celebrate dance and music with a concert including, A Copland Portrait, featuring episodes from Aaron Copland’s Rodeo, Appalachian Spring, and El Salón México. Ravel’s famous Pavane will be followed by Leroy Anderson’s ever-popular Blue Tango. With familiar selections from the ballet…
Candlelight Concert: The Music of Taylor Swift
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTThree tier tickets: $25, $45, $60. The Waterbury Symphony is thrilled to announce its Candlelight Concert: Music of Taylor Swift.
A Cappella Fest
Nonnewaug High School 5 Minhoirtown Road, Woodbury, CT, United StatesA night of music making featuring some of our best and brightest CT college and University students performing A Cappella music in a friendly festive evening. Tickets: $20.75 at https://sites.google.com/wbcmusicfoundation.org/wbcmf/a-cappella-festival
Julie Sévilla Fraysse, cellist
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTTickets: $25-$28, without fees; A Poetic Encounter Between Classical and Jazz; stores open: 5:00p; concert: 6:00 pm Program C.DEBUSSY : •Général Lavine – eccentric ( piano solo) •Golliwog’s Cake Walz ( cello & piano ) J.S BACH : Capriccio from the 2nd Partita ( piano solo) C.BOLLING : •Baroque in Rhythm (cello -piano- drums -bass) •Ballade G.GERSHWIN: 3 Preludes…
Sounds of Sinatra; Vegas Style
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTYou won't believe your eyes and ears as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Marilyn Monroe come to life in this nostalgic reunion concert. Tickets: $36
“Community” Ben’s Lighthouse; Benefit Concert
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTAn evening of music featuring Rosanne Cash, John Leventhal and Joe Henry. All proceeds support Ben's Lighthouse programming. VIP Seating includes front row seats, swag bag and meet and greet with Rosanne Cash. Preferred seating includes best available seats and swag bag. Tickets: https://cur8.com/25691/project/124549; $55.00-$75.00-$200.00-$500.00
An Evening of Chamber Music
Marion Anderson Recital Hall 256 Main Street,, Danbury, CT, United StatesFree will offering requested; Fund raiser for Danbury Music Centre. Musicians of the Danbury Music Centre and the Danbury area will perform in their chamber ensembles to raise funds for the programs of the Danbury Music Centre. This years performers include, Danbury Trombone Outfit, Hat City Flutes, and much more! Donations will be accepted at…
A Heritage of Music from Women Composers
First Congregational Church of Danbury 164 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury, CTTickets: Free will offering; The Danbury Community Orchestra, led by conductor Stephen Michael Smith, will present an exhilarating concert showcasing the rich contributions of women composers. Featured on the program will be Florence Price's Suite of Dances, a vibrant work that highlights her distinctive voice in American classical music.
A Heritage of Music from Women Composer; Danbury Community Orchestra
Western CT Visual & Performing Arts Center, Veronica Hagman Concert Hall 43 Lake Avenue Extension,, Danbury, CTTicket: Free will offering. The Danbury Community Orchestra, led by conductor Stephen Michael Smith, will present an exhilarating concert showcasing the rich contributions of women composers. Featured on the program will be Florence Price's Suite of Dances, a vibrant work that highlights her distinctive voice in American classical music.
North Country Band
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTThe North County band is the creative culmination of Chicago-born singer-songwriter Scott Smith and Texas fiddle sensation, Cat Lines. Together they summoned some of Connecticut's most seasoned and versatile musicians to compliment their songwriting craft & musical prowess and to deliver a unique signature sound. Tickets: $20 & $60.
Master Chorale Holiday Prelude Concert
First Congregational Church of Danbury 164 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury, CTChristmas in South America with the Master Chorale Holiday Brass; tickets: $20 in advance; $21 via PayPal & $25 at the door
Holiday Concert by the Danbury Music Centre Community Band
United Church of Christ 283 Main Street North, Southbury, CTMore info to come.
Yale Whiffenpoofs
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTYale Whiffenpoofs; tickets: $32.50-$35.oo
The Messiah
First Congregational Church of Danbury 164 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury, CTFree; gppd will offering requested The Danbury Music Centre has proudly presents Handel’s Messiah to the greater Danbury community. This year’s performance will present The Danbury Concert Chorus and members of the Danbury Symphony Orchestra, led by Conductor John Cuk and special soloists.
Flagpole Radio Cafe
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTWith guest CHRISTINE LAVIN, a singular musical and comedic talent. Award winning folk artist. Tickets at: $48.25 https://www.flagpoleproductions.org/ An evening of alternating eclectic musical numbers from the house band and radio-style comedy sketches read by talented comedic actors, the show features the centerpiece of an accomplished guest artist.
Piano Concert
Ridgefield Meeting House & Gallery 602 – 605 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, United StatesPiano Concerto # 5, Beethoven; tickets: $10-$60
Holiday Open House; Matthew Curtiss House
Matthew Curtiss House 44 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesThe Matthew Curtiss House will be dressed in timeless holiday decor and visitors are invited to sit by the fire and enjoy a cup of warm cider while listening to the music of (fiddler). This is a free event, however, donations are accepted and appreciated in order to help maintain the historic house museum. Doors…