This video features four Italian Opera performances from the February 17, 2012 NEMPAC Italian Opera Concert, held at the Old North Church. Over 130 music lovers attended to cheer on the performers, many who teach at NEMPAC, the North End Music & Performing Arts Center. The concert was free and open to the public. A Read More…
Video: The first two parts of D. Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 4, Op. 83. Composed in 1949, Shostakovich, a prolific Russian 20th Century composer, was influenced greatly by the Romantic Era, however, his music contains much chromaticism and atonality, which was characteristic in the 20th century. It was “An Evening of Chamber Music” on March Read More…
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center Winter Concert Series presents: An Evening of Chamber Music, featuring Sarah Glenn, Sam Stapleton, Alex Duval, Emma Stapleton and the works of Beethoven, Shostakovich & Radiohead (?). The concert will take place at 7:00 pm on March 23, 2012 at the Old North Church.
Jerry Cordasco shares this stunning sunset photo behind the Old North Church taken from his North St. terrace last autumn. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. The North End’s fabled streets and the phenomenal views of the waterfront are literally “picture perfect” for resident and professional photographers. To have your photo featured, email Read More…
This video features Alexandra Dietrich in a solo performance of “Frondi tenere…Ombra mal fu” from Serse. The Italian Opera Concert was held in February 2012 at the Old North Church, sponsored by NEMPAC, the North End Music & Performing Arts Center. View more performances from the 2012 NEMPAC Italian Opera Concert.
The first Made-in-America sculpture is housed in the Old North Church. Boston not Philadelphia, nor New York, nor Washington D.C. can say it has the first American-made Carrara bust of George Washington, Father of our Country. Had the American Revolution not intervened, more London-made memorials might have come to Boston to join the Scheemakers, Cheere, Read More…
The North End Historical Society will host a presentation of “The Unofficial Archivist” on Tuesday, February 28. Archivist and Cultural Heritage Consultant Melissa Mannon will discuss the beginning steps for creating a family archive with a focus on personal narrative and the preservation of personal papers. According to Mannon, “Many irreplaceable materials that help tell Read More…
This video features introductory comments by North End Music & Performing Arts Center President, Matt Black, and Program Director Sherri Snow. At the 2:50 mark, view the performance of “Bella Figlia dell’amore” from Rigoletto. Playing Gilda is Abigal Krawson, Maddalena is played by Alexandra Dietrich, Duca by Fred VanNess and Rigoletto by Daniel Cyr. In Read More…
Video: “Libiamo” Chorus from La Traviata Violetta throws a lavish party to celebrate the recovery of her illness. Alfredo proposes his desire for Violetta and the crowd rouses celebration with a toast. Violetta: Sherri Snow, Alfredo: Fred VanNess, Chorus: Rebecca-Rapoport-Cole, Aleandra Dietrich, Abigail Krawson, Daniel Cyr, Marquis Fuse Over 130 music lovers cheered at the Read More…
NEMPAC presents Italian Opera Performance! When: Friday February 17, 2012 at 7:00PM Where: Old North Church, 193 Salem Street, Boston (North End) Winter Concert Series opening with Italian Opera Night North End Music & Performing Arts Center Winter Music Series presents Italian Opera Concert Event is FREE and open to the public. Suggested donation is Read More…
Old North Church Caribbean Carnivale Gala Dinner and Auction on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at All Hands Club, US Coast Guard Station.
