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UnEARTHed Salt Bay Chamberfest @ the Gardens 2: Heartbeat of Nature. The Grammy-winning ensemble Sandbox Percussion will energize Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens with rhythms of nature in a fun and interactive percussion jam. Be ready to clap along! This event is open to the public and free of charge. Free access to the Gardens for concertgoers...
A free and informal outdoor concert featuring violinist Aaron Boyd playing solo works, overlooking the Damariscotta River. Limited chairs are provided for this one-hour event, but you are welcome to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. Audience seating is on a sloped grassy lawn.
A Maine listening adventure with naturalist Sarah Gladu and cellist Wilhelmina Smith. This event is open to the public and free of charge.
A free and informal talk with musical demonstration featuring composer and steel pannist Andy Akiho. Event photo by Da Ping Luo
UnEARTHed Festival Concert 3: Created. Tuesday, August 11th, 7:30pm, Pre-concert lecture at 6:30 pm, Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta. All works by ANDY AKIHO: Portal “Pillar III” from Seven Pillars “Pillar V” from Seven Pillars Karakurenai (“Crimson”) Aka (“Red”) Go Locken Pentalateral I (world premiere) Sandbox Percussion Andy Akiho (steel pan)
A free and informal talk with musical demonstration featuring composer and cellist Karen Ouzounian. Event photo by Ebru Yildiz
UnEARTHed Festival Concert 3: Created. Wednesday, August 12th, 7pm, Minsky Recital Hall at the University of Maine. In an SBC co-commissioned world premiere and residency, Grammy-nominated composer and steel pan virtuoso Andy Akiho continues his critically-acclaimed collaboration with Sandbox Percussion. All works by ANDY AKIHO: Portal “Pillar III” from Seven Pillars “Pillar V” from Seven...
This concert is a favorite for all ages, and it introduces children and adults to great chamber music in engaging and entertaining ways. Come sing, clap, and enjoy a musical afternoon with our wonderful musicians. Hosted by Mark Mandarano. Photo by Jim Dugan This event is open to the public and free of charge.
UnEARTHed Festival Concert 4: Uprooted. Friday, August 14th, 7:30 pm, Pre-concert lecture at 6:30 pm, Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta, ME. SMETANA: String Quartet No. 1, “From My Life” MARAIS: Les Voix Humaines ASHOT: “Sari Sirun Yar” ANATOLIAN TRAD. Eghin Havasi KAREN OUZOUNIAN: Songs of the Sap (No. 3: world premiere) SATYAN: Mardigi Yerke LEMBIT BEECHER:...
Get an insider’s sneak peek into how professional musicians approach training the next generation of gifted artists. Watch and listen to talented young Maine violinists perform for and be coached by master violinist Sean Lee in a one-on-one masterclass. This event is open to the public and free of charge. Photo by Dario Acosta
UnEARTHed Salt Bay Chamberfest @ the Gardens 3: Old Music in a New World. Bassist Shawn Conley and oudist Issam Rafea play music from across the world, sharing rhythms and tunes inspired by the natural world, mixed in with original works and improvisations. This event is open to the public and free of charge. Free access...
Join us for this tour de force event when Grammy winner and SBC favorite Jennifer Koh performs all of J.S. Bach’s complete works for solo violin in one afternoon. Coffee and donuts will be provided during two intermissions. JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Sonata No. 1 in G minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1001 Partita No. 1...