Feb
27
7:00 PM19:00

Evocative Piano for Solo Piano

Boston-based pianist Sakurako Kanemitsu (G.P.D., Longy School of Music) performs a solo recital of evocative works by Berklee faculty composers Marti Epstein, Andrew List, Ryan Suleiman, and others. The Egyptian zodiac (List), imagined sounds from Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women (Epstein), and colors and movement of artist Peter London’s drawings (Suleiman) are just some of the sources of inspiration on offer in this dynamic program. Experience our multi-faceted world through the filter of the piano.

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Apr
10
7:30 PM19:30

Symbiosis: Featuring Ryan Suleiman, the Fourth Wall Ensemble, and Colleagues

Symbiosis is a collaboration between composer Ryan Suleiman, performance artist C. Neil Parsons, and his colleagues from the Fourth Wall Ensemble. Also included in the project are soprano Rose Hegele, pianist Sakurako Kanemitsu, and cellist David Russell. The concert will feature all original works by Suleiman, including two world premieres. In a collaboration which acknowledges and embraces the inherent theatricality of musical performance, Parsons and the Fourth Wall Ensemble serve as performers and theatrical directors in an otherwise “concert-music” program—a talent they’ve developed in their own work for well over a decade. 

Suleiman’s body of work, while engaging with a variety of issues, has been particularly focused on the simultaneity of beauty and dread in our times and the ways in which art can engage with nature (and by extension, the climate crisis) in a serious and rigorous manner. Processing complex feelings, promoting listening, creating spaces for quiet contemplation, and exploring philosophical/existential questions about nature are some of the ways in which the program aims to promote healing and action through music and theater.

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An Evening of Movement, Music & Poetry
Nov
10
4:30 PM16:30

An Evening of Movement, Music & Poetry

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Join us for an immersive evening at Saint Augustine’s Church, where movement, poetry, and music come together to create a shared experience. After a guided performance, you'll have the opportunity to participate through gentle prompts inspired by the church’s architecture. No performance experience is needed—just an openness to connect and explore together. Participation is optional.

Featuring dancer and choreographer Jimena Bernejo, Alli Ross, poet Judson Evans and pianist, Sakurako Kanemitsu.

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An Evening of Movement, Music and Poetry
Nov
2
11:00 AM11:00

An Evening of Movement, Music and Poetry

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Hosted by “People Could Rise” event series join us for an immersive evening at Saint Augustine’s Church, where movement, poetry, and music guide the experience. Inspired by the church’s interior architecture, gentle prompts will create varied experiences for each. 
No performance experience is needed—just an openness to connect and explore together. Participation is optional.

Performance of Ryan Suleiman’s “firefly dusk” with spoken word by Judson Evans, dance and choreography by Alli Ross and Jimena Bermejo.

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Apr
18
8:00 PM20:00

New Music by Longy Composers

Join us this evening for a concert featuring brand-new works by Longy composers. 

All works on the program are world premieres, never-before-performed music composed and completed this year, written by and performed by Longy artists.

Works to be performed: Flash Sale by Charlotte Koonce, Chromatic Fusion by Nick Hill (trumpet) in collaboration with Nina Kasper (cello/voice), and Sakurako Kanemitsu (piano).

Tickets are FREE but please register online!

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Apr
17
8:00 PM20:00

Charlotte Koonce Composition Recital

World premier of “Flash Sale”, custom commissioned by Sakurako Kanemitsu at Charlotte Koonce’s composition recital. All works are performed by students at Longy School of Music in collaboration with student composer, Charlotte Koonce. This recital will feature works that she has worked on with her teacher, Alexandra Du Bois during her program at Longy.

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Apr
14
3:00 PM15:00

Viriditas | Hannah Anderson (flute) Graduating Recital

Hannah Anderson’s graduating recital at Longy School of Music. Works to be featured include the iconic “Vox Balaenae” by George Crumb, featuring Rosalyn Taylor, cello, and Sakurako Kanemitsu, piano.

“Viriditas, literally meaning greenness in Latin, was a word used often by Saint Hildegard von Bingen, a renowned 12th century mystic. Hildegard uses the term viriditas as a metaphor for the health of the spirit, and relates our human power to grow and change to the powers of nature shown in its ability to provide for us. Much of my graduate work has involved research into the different facets of Saint Hildegard’s works, so I thought it only appropriate to acknowledge her in my graduate recital.

Before I decided to come to Longy, my life was completely upended after the death of my brother, Patrick. When my life is completely flooded with grief, I’ve tried to find new ways to use music to make me feel more connected to the world around me. This recital is a collection of pieces that connect me to all the different facets of human connection with nature. We will explore how Viriditas, “the green force of life, expanding into the Universe,” can sustain us when connections feel lost.”

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Nov
18
1:00 PM13:00

Journey of Seasons with Nightingale Vocal Ensemble

Nightingale will perform the Massachusetts and Maine premieres of Andrew List's vocal quartet, clarinet, and piano cycle titled "Journey of Seasons." Featuring poetry by Queer, Belgian-American writer, May Sarton, "Journey of Seasons" uses the image of a garden as a metaphor for the self amidst life's seasons. Dr. Ivy Schweitzer will present pre-concert talks about Sarton and her impact on 20th century American literature.

This project is led by Nightingale Member Rose Hegele.

Featured performers include pianist Sakurako Kanemitsu, and clarinetist Walter Yee.

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Journey of Seasons with Nightingale Vocal Ensemble
Nov
16
7:00 PM19:00

Journey of Seasons with Nightingale Vocal Ensemble

Nightingale will perform the Massachusetts and Maine premieres of Andrew List's vocal quartet, clarinet, and piano cycle titled "Journey of Seasons." Featuring poetry by Queer, Belgian-American writer, May Sarton, "Journey of Seasons" uses the image of a garden as a metaphor for the self amidst life's seasons. Dr. Ivy Schweitzer will present pre-concert talks about Sarton and her impact on 20th century American literature.

This project is led by Nightingale Member Rose Hegele.

Featured performers include pianist Sakurako Kanemitsu, and clarinetist Walter Yee.

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Jul
9
12:00 PM12:00

CapRadio Summer Concert Series--tune in on 88.9FM

Tune in to CapRadio 88.9FM at noon for special Summer Concert Series hosted by Jennifer Reason. Sakurako Kanemitsu performs a portrait concert of Joe Hisaishi’s solo piano works to uplift the voice of an exceptional Asian composer. Interview afterwards about the rise of Anti-Asian hate crimes, and how music can help change minds.

CLICK HERE FOR FULL INTERVIEW AND VIDEO

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Jun
21
3:00 PM15:00

(CANCELLED)Pasacaglia Trio Returns! Performances at Pioneer

This concert has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions

The Pasacaglia trio consisting of Paolo Reyes, violin, Carrie Miller, cello and Sakurako Kanemitsu, piano returns to Pioneer for a concert full of music for duos and trios!

Program:

“Summer” from the Four Seasons by Piazzolla

Notturno by Schubert

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Nov
2
7:00 PM19:00

Uncharted

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Experience the heart wrenching beauty of two classic repertory pieces: the “Juliet” act of Uncharted and Resilience as performed by the top levels of the Hawkins Contemporary Jazz Company.

Performance of “always/goodnight” by vocalist Sara Logan and pianist Sakurako Kanemitsu

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Nov
2
2:00 PM14:00

Uncharted

  • Cordova Performing Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Experience the heart wrenching beauty of two classic repertory pieces: the “Juliet” act of Uncharted and Resilience as performed by the top levels of the Hawkins Contemporary Jazz Company.

Performance of “always/goodnight” by vocalist Sara Logan, and pianist Sakurako Kanemitsu

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Nov
1
7:00 PM19:00

Uncharted

  • Cordova Performing Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Experience the heart wrenching beauty of two classic repertory pieces: the “Juliet” act of Uncharted and Resilience as performed by the top levels of the Hawkins Contemporary Jazz Company.

Performance of “always/goodnight” by vocalist Sara Logan and pianist Sakurako Kanemitsu

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