Community Calendar

The Lee Cultural Council will present Sundays in the Park July 6 - August 10 in the park in front of the First Congregational Church in downtown Lee. Each week, there will be one to two musical performances taking place from 12:30 to 2:30P and will be held sprinkle or shine. The audience is encouraged to bring their own chairs and to bring a picnic or order takeout from any of Lee’s fine restaurants. If final concert cancelled, rain date will be Sunday, August 17.

The legendary pianist makes his highly-anticipated return in recital after a four-year hiatus. Ax’s endearing and compelling playing belies the warmth of his engaging personality, making his performances as comforting as a warm fire in winter.

Beethoven: E-flat Major Sonata, Op. 27, No 1
Corigliano: Fantasia on an Ostinato
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata, Op. 27, No. 2
Schumann: C-major Arabesque, Op. 18
Schumann: C-major Fantasie, Op. 17

The Six One Five Collective is a collaborative effort and creative brainstorm of four artists that are steeped in the musical mix of Country, Americana, and Pop. Their sound is an undeniable wall of distinctive harmonies and voices, reminiscent of great American bands that have come before them: Fleetwood Mac, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, and more. Their show is an eclectic mix of original solo music, hit songs they’ve written for other artists, and high-energy songs that define the “Six One Five sound”.
The Six One Five Collective is a Grammy-nominated, award-winning group of artists that has blossomed into one of Music City’s best. They’ve toured around the world, opening for John Legend, India.Arie, John Hiatt, Kenny Chesney, Jon Pardi, and others. Their songs have been recorded by household names like Kelly Clarkson, George Strait, and Luke Bryan, and have been featured in TV shows such as Nashville, Parenthood, and Virgin River.

One of our favorite ensembles and Yale’s quartet-in-residence returns for a special extended program traversing one of Haydn’s seminal sets of quartets. The Brentano’s signature elegance and refined musicianship will illuminate the composer’s genius in the six masterworks.

Complete Haydn Op. 33 Quartets
(Two Intermissions)

The Lee Cultural Council will present Sundays in the Park July 6 - August 10 in the park in front of the First Congregational Church in downtown Lee. Each week, there will be one to two musical performances taking place from 12:30 to 2:30P and will be held sprinkle or shine. The audience is encouraged to bring their own chairs and to bring a picnic or order takeout from any of Lee’s fine restaurants. If final concert cancelled, rain date will be Sunday, August 17.

Making their debut, this ensemble features some of the leading string players in Europe and has toured throughout the UK and Belgium. Last summer, the quartet performed two concerts at the prestigious Lammermuir Festival in Scotland with one of their champions, Jeremy Denk.

Webern: Fünf sätze
Debussy: Quartet, Op. 10
Leinonen: Soisin
Brahms: C-minor Quartet, Op. 51, No. 1

A former Horizons Young Artist, Elliott has soloed with the Boston Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra and New York Philharmonic, among other leading orchestras. A dynamic and engaging musician, his program features works by 20th-century masters.

William Grant Still: Suite
Bridge: Sonata
Britten: Sonata
Barber: Sonata

Brooklyn Rider returns to Spruce Peak Arts!

With a repertoire that spans classical masterpieces, contemporary compositions, and genre-defying collaborations, Brooklyn Rider, the innovative string quartet known for their adventurous spirit and captivating performances, redefines the boundaries of chamber music. Their dynamic approach and technical prowess promise an electrifying concert experience that resonates with audiences of all musical tastes.

Johnny Gandelsman, violin
Colin Jacobsen, violin
Nicholas Cords, viola
Michael Nicolas, cello

Ticket prices range $29.08 to $53.15 and are available here: https://www.sprucepeakarts.org/events/brooklyn-rider/

Cape Breton’s Celtic legend Natalie MacMaster and Fiddle virtuoso Donnell Leahy invite some of the World’s top Celtic Musicians to join them for an incredible night!

This musical journey will feature true all-stars of the Celtic world from Ireland, England, Scotland and beyond. Natalie and Donnell will explore the connections between Celtic styles across countries and take the audience from the music’s ancient roots to its modern trends.

Join Natalie, Donnell, their daughter Mary Frances and their special guests for an unforgettable night!

This young Brazilian violinist has already performed as soloist with the Boston Symphony and Philadelphia Orchestra and won first prize at the 2024 Sphinx Competition. We feature our Horizons Young Artist in a free concert of solo violin works for all to enjoy.

Bosísio: Aboio e Dança Negra
Ysaÿe: E-minor Sonata, Op. 27, No. 4
Bach: D-minor Partita, BWV 1004