Nov 22 Sunday
This French artist’s recordings are some of the most streamed guitar music in the world. Returning after his awe-inspiring debut at Mont Pleasant in 2024, Feuillâtre brings an “uncommon breadth of spirit that shines through every note” (Gramophone) to beloved guitar masterpieces from Spain and Latin America.
Works of Albéniz, Piazzolla, Villa-Lobos, & others
Dec 02 Wednesday
The Smith College Gamelan Ensemble presents an evening of music from Java, Indonesia under the direction of Phil Acimovic with special guest I.M. Harjito. The concert will feature traditional gamelan pieces ranging from slow and serene to lively and joyful, played on bronze percussion, gongs, drums, and with ornate singing. The ensemble includes Smith and Five College students, faculty, staff, and community members. Free and open to the public.
Dec 04 Friday
Under the artistic direction of Chia-Yu Joy Lu, the Chinese Music Ensemble presents a lively program of Chinese and Taiwanese music, bringing together traditional favorites and contemporary works. After weeks of rehearsals, the students are excited to share the music they have worked hard to learn and perform, showcasing the unique sounds of Chinese instruments and the joy of making music together.
Dec 15 Tuesday
The Wailing Banshees present a menagerie of creatures great and small. Whether it’s the Fox on the Prowl, the Otter’s Holt or the Dance of the Honeybees, we will explore tunes and songs which feature the fauna of the celtic world. If you want to know the Price of My Pig or hear the Lark in the Morning, this concert is for you. Jigs, reels, and the best craic on campus.