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.

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.

PART SEVEN 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.

an intimate afternoon of song and poetry with

Ann Moss - soprano
Justin Ouellet - viola
Cheryl Cellon Lindquist - piano

Seating is Limited
Registration/RSVP required by April 10

Please register by following the link below and making a minimum donation of $20 per/attendee. Upon receipt of your donation, full event details will be shared with you via email to the address you provide when making your donation.

You may also register by emailing directly to: info@artsongisalive.org

PROGRAM DETAILS
Bricusse & Newley - Pure Imagination
Stephen Sondheim - I Remember
Vartan Aghababian - Two Bishop Songs
Jake Heggie - Sweet Light (Winter Roses)
Johannes Brahms - Sonata Op. 120 No. 1 in f minor, Mvt. 2 “Andante un poco adagio”
Nancy Bachmann - The Dragonfly
Aghababian - The Mirror
Aghababian - A Milkweed
Graham Sobelman - Let Evening Come
Mancini & Mercer - Moon River
John Woods Duke - Three Sonnets of Edna St. Vincent Millay
Harold Arlen - Over The Rainbow

a collaborative evening of music and poetry that celebrates the human heart’s need to sing

“The Art Song is born as poetry and grows into music.” – Ruth Friedberg, Art Song Center Founder

6:30 PM Registration & Light Reception
7:00 PM Program
Light hors d’oeuvres will be served

Registration required
Please scan the QR code, click the button below, or send an email to lcenanovic@erch.org

PROGRAM DETAILS

Nancy Bachmann - The Dragonfly from Transient Butterfly (2023)
Graham Sobelman - Let Evening Come from Songs from Eagle Pond (2014)
Ricky Ian Gordon - Otherwise from Late Afternoon (2000)
Vartan Aghababian - A Milkweed Two Songs for Soprano, Viola and Piano (2001)
Aghababian - One Art from Two Songs for Soprano, Viola and Piano (2010)
John Woods Duke - Three Sonnets of Edna St. Vincent Millay (1959)
Jake Heggie - Sweet Light from Winter Roses (2004)
*musical selections interspersed with poetry readings by members of The Soul’s Journey Poetry Circle

No reservation required to attend. Admission is free.

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.

PROGRAM FEATURES
Andrew Battaglia, clarinet
Sarah Brustin, trumpet
Alex Chavira, alto saxophone
Lucy Cheng, violoncello
Xinran Dai, piano
Lisa DeSiro, piano
Lauren Mahoney, mezzo soprano
Andrea Martine, viola
Ann Moss, soprano
Hillary Nordwell, piano
Teresa Pyo, violin
Caitlyn Schmidt, flute
Weilin Wong, piano
Sophia Xie, violin

PART SIX 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.

sound-bath / meditation / performance

This unique performance experience comprises an introspective exploration of the LIFELINE album featuring live singing and amplified music, commingled with spoken meditations on Hildegard's 12th century life and work, highlighting her radical views on "singing as sacrament." Performance lasts 40 minutes without intermission, followed by an artist talk-back session.

*when making your donation, please select “Adult Programs Donations” from the first drop down menu

The Lifeline album is a modern-day interpretation of the music of Hildegard Von Bingen distilled through the lens of the artist's experiences in quarantine.

PART FIVE 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.

March course meetings are on Monday 3/4 and 3/11 at 11am. 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.