A free noon-hour concert featuring members of the Voice Faculty at Groton Hill Music Center. Genres and styles range from classical to musical theater to soul.

“Meet new people, join a growing community, and experience the transformative power of music in a world-class concert hall! Groton Hill’s mission is to educate and inspire, but also to share. By offering free daytime performances, we’re working to increase access for our neighbors, community members, and partners.”

This afternoon program of art songs composed by Boston University faculty Dr. Vartan Aghababian marks the first time in 30 years that Songs of Self— a large-scale song cycle on poems by Emily Dickinson, will be performed in its entirety.

Featuring soprano Ann Moss and collaborative pianist Brian Moll

Admission is free, no reservation required to attend. Freewill offerings will go to benefit the Armenia Tree Project, whose mission is to assist the Armenian people in using trees to improve their standard of living and protect the global environment.

Come hear Ludwig van Beethoven’s emotionally direct Mass in C, Johannes Brahms’s rhapsodic Schicksalslied, and the premiere of Sanford Dole’s All is Beauty, a new work based on texts by John Muir and composed in celebration of Sanford’s 25th anniversary as Artistic Director of Bay Choral Guild. *A preview lecture will take place one half hour before each performance.

​PROGRAM
Beethoven – Mass in C
Brahms – Schicksalslied
Sanford Dole – All Is Beauty (world premiere) for SATB soloists, chorus & orchestra

WITH
Jubilate Baroque Orchestra — a program of the San Francisco Early Music Society
Ann Moss, soprano
Heidi Waterman, alto
Benjamin Liupaogo, tenor
Chung-Wai Soong, bass

Come hear Ludwig van Beethoven’s emotionally direct Mass in C, Johannes Brahms’s rhapsodic Schicksalslied, and the premiere of Sanford Dole’s All is Beauty, a new work based on texts by John Muir and composed in celebration of Sanford’s 25th anniversary as Artistic Director of Bay Choral Guild. *A preview lecture will take place one half hour before each performance.

​PROGRAM
Beethoven – Mass in C
Brahms – Schicksalslied
Sanford Dole – All Is Beauty (world premiere) for SATB soloists, chorus & orchestra

WITH
Jubilate Baroque Orchestra — a program of the San Francisco Early Music Society
Ann Moss, soprano
Heidi Waterman, alto
Benjamin Liupaogo, tenor
Chung-Wai Soong, bass

Ann Moss - soprano
Jennifer Hsiao - piano
Catalina Godoy, Paul Mattal, Francesca McNeeley, Pip Moss, Shay Rudolph, Jane Sheena, Stephanie Wingfield - cello

PROGRAM
J.S. Bach/Wiancko Sarabande from Cello Suite No. 6 (arr. for 4 cellos)
F. Hensel Sehnsucht
F. Mendelssohn Die Liebende Schreibt
C. Schumann Liebst Du um Schönheit
Schubert An die Musik
Grieg/Seymour Holberg Suite (arr. for 5 cellos)
Villa-Lobos Bachianas Brasileiras No.5 “Aria”
Beethoven An die ferne Geliebte
Bloch From Jewish Life “Prayer”

San Francisco Chamber Orchestra's annual celebration of the music of Franz Schubert centers around his famous Trout Quintet, with Karen Shinozaki, Ben Simon, Eugene Sor, Michel Taddei, and rising star Audrey Vardanega. Bay Area favorite Ann Moss will perform Die Forelle (the Art Song upon which the Trout Quintet is based) alongside a selection of beautiful Schubert songs. Let the genius of Schubert carry you away through beautiful performances of some of his best-loved pieces.

Art Song is a genre of Western classical chamber music that fuses poetry and music, typically composed for the duo of voice and piano. In this afternoon recital, Soprano and Teaching Artist Ann Moss is joined by pianist Jennifer Hsiao to present highlights from the ongoing Evolution of German Art Song course at Lincoln Commons. Program including music by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Felix Mendelssohn, Fanny Hensel, Clara & Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms.

Grab your holly, cast aside your bahs and humbugs, and dash over to the historic Omni Parker House this holiday season for a live reading of Charles Dickens’ timeless holiday classic “A Christmas Carol.” The tale about curmudgeonly old Scrooge and his encounters with the ghosts of holidays past, present, and future is brought to life by veteran actor Johnny Kinsman, soprano Ann Moss, and multi-instrumentalist Justin Ouellet. The performance will take place in the historic Press Room and will be preceded by a talk about Dickens and his connection to the iconic landmark hotel by Susan Wilson, House Historian.

Grab your holly, cast aside your bahs and humbugs, and dash over to the historic Omni Parker House this holiday season for a live reading of Charles Dickens’ timeless holiday classic “A Christmas Carol.” The tale about curmudgeonly old Scrooge and his encounters with the ghosts of holidays past, present, and future is brought to life by veteran actor Johnny Kinsman, soprano Ann Moss, and multi-instrumentalist Justin Ouellet. The performance will take place in the historic Press Room and will be preceded by a talk about Dickens and his connection to the iconic landmark hotel by Susan Wilson, House Historian.

Grab your holly, cast aside your bahs and humbugs, and dash over to the historic Gore Place this holiday season for a live reading of Charles Dickens’ timeless holiday classic “A Christmas Carol.” The tale about curmudgeonly old Scrooge and his encounters with the ghosts of holidays past, present, and future is brought to life by veteran actor Johnny Kinsman, soprano Ann Moss, and multi-instrumentalist Justin Ouellet.

A special musical service for All Saints-Sunday

featuring
Ann Moss, Soprano
Allan Wieman, Baritone

The Saint Thomas Choirs
Miranda Bergmeier, Soprano Section Leader
Olivia Sheehy, Alto section leader
Andrew Secker, Tenor section leader
Ed Broms, Music Director and Organist

Songs speak to us on many levels. As listeners, we are drawn in by a haunting melody, a thought-provoking lyric, a clever rhyme, or a soul-stirring accompaniment. But with so many beautiful songs in the world, how do singers choose the repertoire that best suits them? This hour-long performance explores one singer’s journey through centuries of song literature, revealing unexpected and enchanting intersections between classical Art Song and the Great American Songbook. Joined by multi-instrumentalist Justin Ouellet and pianist Jennifer Hsiao, soprano Ann Moss presents music by composers and songwriters ranging from Debussy to Duke Ellington, Schubert to Sondheim, and Mozart to Joni Mitchell.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

For the past 18 years, Groton Hill Music Center’s monthly BACH’S LUNCH CONCERTS have welcomed residents from more than 50 senior living communities, memory care units, and facilities serving disabled adults. Attendees enjoy great music performed by our outstanding professional musicians.

Two performances: 11am and 1:30pm. Coffee, tea, water, and cookies are provided. Bring lunch!

unlock the secrets of epitaphs and hymns inscribed upon the headstones

Step back in time and join burial ground expert John Hanson as he explores the history of Grove Hill Cemetery’s epitaphs at this one-of-a kind multimedia presentation that includes projected images and the talents of vocalist Ann Moss.

You’ll discover fascinating stories of the past as you “virtually wander” through the headstones, hear the hymns inscribed upon them, and learn how they convey highly personal messages left by those who came before us. This in-person event is a unique opportunity to connect with the history of Waltham and gain a deeper appreciation for its past. Don't miss out on this chance to explore the mysteries of Grove Hill Cemetery in the beautiful setting of Gore Place!

This is a free event, but reservations are required due to space limitations.

SALON À TROIS — trios for soprano, viola and piano by Vartan Aghababian and Graham Sobelman
Ann Moss – soprano
Justin Ouellet – viola/producer
Hillary Nordwell – piano
Alberto Hernandez – recording engineer
OPUS STUDIOS, BERKELEY CA

Ann Moss, soprano
Justin Ouellet, Viola
Hillary Nordwell, piano

Salon à Trois interweaves sumptuous Romantic era music by Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Cécile Chaminade, Amy Beach and Rebecca Clarke with fresh new sounds from living American composers including bespoke duos for viola and soprano by California-based composer Nancy Bachmann, the Broadway-infused melodies of New York's Ricky Ian Gordon, a soul-stirring setting of Jane Kenyon by Sacramento’s Graham Sobelman, and captivating trios on Elizabeth Bishop and Richard Wilbur poems by Boston-based composer Vartan Aghababian.

Ann Moss — vocals, fixed media

Justin Ouellet — violin, viola, electric 5-string violin, loop pedal, guitar

Designed for the Farnsworth Museum’s Momentum exhibition series and crafted in response to paintings by Emilie Stark-Menneg, Mystics and Visionaries brings together works by composers and songwriters spanning ten centuries — artists who used the medium of music to broadcast bold new ideas into the world that inspired them, and in doing so, transmuted the very medium in which they worked. Husband-wife team Ann Moss and Justin Ouellet use the full range of sonic textures at their disposal to create living, breathing arrangements that offer a modern perspective on sounds and stories from our collective past. Mystics and Visionaries celebrates artists across the ages who inspire us to examine in new ways the enduring elements of our ancient world. 

PART 13 OF AN ONGOING SERIES

Art Song is a genre of Western classical chamber music that fuses poetry and music, typically composed for the duo of voice and piano. This series of interactive seminars is designed to familiarize participants with the genre of Art Song by highlighting beloved poets such as Blake, Hughes, Verlaine, Dickinson, Goethe, Millay and more – writers whose imagery and insights have inspired composers past and present to set their words to music. Soprano and Teaching Artist Ann Moss leads participants on a listening journey that explores the beautiful marriage of language and melody.

Each meeting features roughly thirty minutes of guided listening, framed by contextual background on the composers, poets and musical material, with opportunities for questions and group discussion. Participants are welcome to drop in to individual sessions as desired, or join for the full series.

PART 12 OF AN ONGOING SERIES

Art Song is a genre of Western classical chamber music that fuses poetry and music, typically composed for the duo of voice and piano. This series of interactive seminars is designed to familiarize participants with the genre of Art Song by highlighting beloved poets such as Blake, Hughes, Verlaine, Dickinson, Goethe, Millay and more – writers whose imagery and insights have inspired composers past and present to set their words to music. Soprano and Teaching Artist Ann Moss leads participants on a listening journey that explores the beautiful marriage of language and melody.

Each meeting features roughly thirty minutes of guided listening, framed by contextual background on the composers, poets and musical material, with opportunities for questions and group discussion. Participants are welcome to drop in to individual sessions as desired, or join for the full series.

PETER DUTILLY — Song arrangements for voice and viola quintet
Ann Moss – vocals / producer
Ryan Shannon & Jennifer Shiao - violins
Peter Dutilly & Justin Ouellet – violas
Stephanie Wingfield – cello
John Weston – recording engineer
FUTURA PRODUCTIONS, ROSLINDALE MA

songs for guitar and voice by composer Garry Eister featuring Carrie Smith, guitar and Ann Moss, soprano

Release Date: June 28, 2024
Label: Angels Share Records

“Brought together in 2018, by a series of fortunate events, guitarist Carolyn Smith and vocalist Ann Moss discovered a mutual artistic calling to grow their musicking beyond the confines of their classical upbringing. With a song library ranging from ancient to modern, including bespoke works from living songwriters and composers, Smith & Moss derive pleasure from crafting live sets and recordings that juxtapose disparate genres in unexpected and delightful ways. Rooted in lyrical authenticity, and giving a nod to historic performance practice, their innovative arrangements of time-honored classics always aim to preserve the germ of a beloved song, while allowing for deeper layers of storytelling to emerge through their unique interpretations.”

PART 11 OF AN ONGOING SERIES

Art Song is a genre of Western classical chamber music that fuses poetry and music, typically composed for the duo of voice and piano. This series of interactive seminars is designed to familiarize participants with the genre of Art Song by highlighting beloved poets such as Blake, Hughes, Verlaine, Dickinson, Goethe, Millay and more – writers whose imagery and insights have inspired composers past and present to set their words to music. Soprano and Teaching Artist Ann Moss leads participants on a listening journey that explores the beautiful marriage of language and melody.

Each meeting features roughly thirty minutes of guided listening, framed by contextual background on the composers, poets and musical material, with opportunities for questions and group discussion. Participants are welcome to drop in to individual sessions as desired, or join for the full series.

PART TEN OF AN ONGOING SERIES

Art Song is a genre of Western classical chamber music that fuses poetry and music, typically composed for the duo of voice and piano. This series of interactive seminars is designed to familiarize participants with the genre of Art Song by highlighting beloved poets such as Blake, Hughes, Verlaine, Dickinson, Goethe, Millay and more – writers whose imagery and insights have inspired composers past and present to set their words to music. Soprano and Teaching Artist Ann Moss leads participants on a listening journey that explores the beautiful marriage of language and melody.

May course meetings are on Monday 5/6 and 5/20 at 2pm. Each meeting features roughly thirty minutes of guided listening, framed by contextual background on the composers, poets and musical material, with opportunities for questions and group discussion. Participants are welcome to drop in to individual sessions as desired, or join for the full series.

celebrating 1000 free, lunchtime concerts in downtown Sacramento

Pianist and CapRadio Midday Classical’s Jennifer Reason hosts a special musical celebration on the event of the 1000th Music at Noon concert. Featuring Sopranos Carrie Hennessey and Ann Moss, Cellist Tim Stanley, Flutist Cathie Apple, French Hornist Mike Nelson, Baritone Omari Tau, Percussionist Ben Prima, Clarinettist Milun Doscovic, Violinist Amy Lindsey, and more!! Program includes the world premiere of BECEUSE, SLEEP I SAY by composer Richard Cionco for soprano, cello and piano.

Sacramento’s Music At Noon concert series is designed for local artists, and it meets the needs of those who desire beauty and tranquility in the middle of their day. Since 2002, Music At Noon has given nearly a thousand free lunchtime concerts on Wednesdays. These concerts have included a wide variety of genres, from classics and jazz to pops, world, swing band, Broadway, pipe organ-accompanied silent films, and more. So bring a friend and a bag lunch next Wednesday and see why M.A.N. is “the biggest kept secret in Downtown Sacramento.”

Ann Moss, soprano
Justin Ouellet, Viola
Hillary Nordwell, piano

Salon à Trois interweaves sumptuous Romantic era music by Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Cécile Chaminade, Amy Beach and Rebecca Clarke with fresh new sounds from living American composers including a World Premiere by California-based composer Nancy Bachmann, the Broadway-infused melodies of New York's Ricky Ian Gordon, a soul-stirring setting of Jane Kenyon by Sacramento’s Graham Sobelman, and captivating trios on Elizabeth Bishop and Richard Wilbur poems by Boston-based composer Vartan Aghababian.

No registration required. Free-will donations will be taken at the door.

Ann Moss, soprano
Justin Ouellet, Viola
Hillary Nordwell, piano

Salon à Trois interweaves sumptuous Romantic era music by Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Cécile Chaminade, Amy Beach and Rebecca Clarke with fresh new sounds from living American composers including a World Premiere by California-based composer Nancy Bachmann, the Broadway-infused melodies of New York's Ricky Ian Gordon, a soul-stirring setting of Jane Kenyon by Sacramento’s Graham Sobelman, and captivating trios on Elizabeth Bishop and Richard Wilbur poems by Boston-based composer Vartan Aghababian.

PART NINE OF AN ONGOING SERIES

Art Song is a genre of Western classical chamber music that fuses poetry and music, typically composed for the duo of voice and piano. This series of interactive seminars is designed to familiarize participants with the genre of Art Song by highlighting beloved poets such as Blake, Hughes, Verlaine, Dickinson, Goethe, Millay and more – writers whose imagery and insights have inspired composers past and present to set their words to music. Soprano and Teaching Artist Ann Moss leads participants on a listening journey that explores the beautiful marriage of language and melody.

May course meetings are on Monday 5/6 and 5/20 at 2pm. Each meeting features roughly thirty minutes of guided listening, framed by contextual background on the composers, poets and musical material, with opportunities for questions and group discussion. Participants are welcome to drop in to individual sessions as desired, or join for the full series.

PART EIGHT OF AN ONGOING SERIES

Art Song is a genre of Western classical chamber music that fuses poetry and music, typically composed for the duo of voice and piano. This series of interactive seminars is designed to familiarize participants with the genre of Art Song by highlighting beloved poets such as Blake, Hughes, Verlaine, Dickinson, Goethe, Millay and more – writers whose imagery and insights have inspired composers past and present to set their words to music. Soprano and Teaching Artist Ann Moss leads participants on a listening journey that explores the beautiful marriage of language and melody.

April course meetings are on Monday 4/1, 4/22 and 4/29 at 2pm. Each meeting features roughly thirty minutes of guided listening, framed by contextual background on the composers, poets and musical material, with opportunities for questions and group discussion. Participants are welcome to drop in to individual sessions as desired, or join for the full series.

American Songs Inspired by American Women Poets

Art Song is a genre of Western classical chamber music that fuses poetry and music, typically composed for the duo of voice and piano. While the genre came into its own in 19th century Europe, it has flourished in the United States during the 20th and 21st centuries, with many fine examples from famous and lesser-known American composers. This hour-long, interactive seminar briefly familiarizes participants with the Art Song genre before delving into the poetry of three American women – Emily Dickinson, Edna St. Vincent Millay and Lisa DeSiro – whose imagery and insights have inspired composers past and present to set their words to music.