How AI is Changing Music (panel discussion)
Thursday, April 16, 6-8pm | Murdock-Whitney House (151 Front St. Winchendon, MA 01475)
Andrew Arceci – Director, WMF
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Chris White – Associate Professor of Music Theory, UMass Amherst
E. Michael Harrington – Course Author & Professor of Music Business, Berklee Online & Berklee College of Music
John Mallia – Director of the Electronic Music Studio & member of the Composition faculty, New England Conservatory
John McKean – Instructor of Music History, Longy School of Music-Bard College
Jonathan Wyner – Head of Artistic Technology Initiatives @ BEATL, Professor, MP&E, Berklee College of Music
Sally R. Gaglini, Esquire – Music & Entertainment specialist, Gaglini Law Group LLC
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An Tran, guitar (classical)
Sunday, April 19, 7pm | Murdock-Whitney House (151 Front St. Winchendon, MA 01475)
Works by Juan Erena, Olga Amelkina-Vera, Nguyễn Thế An, Khiêm Nguyễn-Duy, Sara d’Ippolito Reichert, Đặng Ngọc Long, and others.
“Whether playing a low pentatonic melody with his thumb while the other four fingers murmured over the higher strings, or tapping the fretboard to create a dulcimer-like sound, he executed every phrase with subtle, graceful virtuosity.” – The Boston Globe
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Asako Takeuchi, baroque violin; Andrew Arceci, viola da gamba; and John Lenti, theorbo (classical)
Thursday, April 23, 7pm | Murdock-Whitney House (151 Front St. Winchendon, MA 01475)
Works by Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713), Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), and Francesco Barsanti (c.1690-1775).
“[John Lenti’s music making is] a joy to behold.” – The Seattle Times
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WMF artists | chamber choir & chamber ensemble (classical)
Saturday, April 25, 7pm | Unitarian Universalist Church (126 Central St. Winchendon, MA 01475)
Works by Pauline Oliveros, Terry Riley, Andrew Arceci (Missa Brevis, world premiere), and others.
“Andrew Arceci brought a lovely tone to the line and matched the dramatic impulses that propelled the superb ensemble playing.” – The New York Times
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WMF programs have remained free to the community, thanks to the generous support of numerous partners.
“An amazing musical and cultural opportunity…” – The Winchendon Courier
“A festival featuring international artists…” – Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Founded by Andrew Arceci, the Winchendon Music Festival showcases performances by international artists from a variety of genres including (but not limited to) classical, folk, jazz, historical performance, and world music.
Noted artists have included Aldo Abreu, Anne Azéma (Boston Camerata), Arcadia Players, Asako Takeuchi, Chris Shephard (Worcester Chorus), Colin Davin, Emily Marvosh, Floyds Row, John Arcaro, Joshua Rifkin, Kevin Deas, Teresa Wakim, and others.
The festival does not have a website, but for more information, please visit WMF on Facebook and/or contact winchendonmusicfestival@gmail.com.
