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2008-2009 20th Anniversary Season

A Feast of Delectable Discoveries

Savor a flavorful fundraising concert and party in the intimate setting of Josiah Smith Tavern in Weston. Encore performances of exceptional Old Post Road discoveries by composers from across Europe will be the main fare, including works by the Pla brothers, Bodinus, Buffardin, and Lotti, along with some recently discovered pieces by J. S. Bach and C. H. Graun. Accenting the musical menu will be complementary samplings of food, wine, and champagne from Spain, Italy, France, and Germany. Party like it’s 1736!
With guest soloist Pamela Dellal, mezzo-soprano.

    Seating limited to 75, so order tickets early.
    Special pricing--proceeds to help support Old Post Road's outreach programs.

October 18, 7:00 p.m.
Josiah Smith Tavern, Weston Order tickets online


The Humanity and Humor of Mozart and Haydn

The extraordinary emotional range of two great Classical masters is revealed in this program of exquisite, quintessential chamber works of the Classical era. The program will include Mozart’s Piano Quartet in Eb Major, K.493, Haydn’s Piano Trio in F Major and his flute quartet in D Major, and Mozart’s chamber arrangement of his Piano Concerto in C Major, K.415, with fortepiano soloist Michael Bahmann

Friday, November 14, 8:00 p.m., First Parish, Sudbury Order tickets online
Saturday, November 15, 8:00 p.m., Emmanuel Church, Boston Order tickets online


Christmas in Baroque Europe

Celebrate the season with Old Post Road and a rich array of glorious Baroque Christmas music from across the European continent. Colorful offerings will include a villancico of Sebastián Durón, a cantata by Telemann, French noëls by Corrette, and the recently discovered Gloria attributed to George Frideric Handel. The ensemble will be joined by superb soloists Kristen Watson, soprano, and Deborah Rentz-Moore, mezzo-soprano.

Friday, December 19, 8:00 p.m., Emmanuel Church, Boston Order tickets online
Saturday, December 20, 8:00 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Worcester Order tickets online


Bach and His Legacy

Revered as pedagogue as well as composer and performer, Johann Sebastian Bach attracted students who aspired to learn from the master’s technical prowess and expressive force while forging works in their own unique styles. This program will present exquisite trio and solo sonatas by J. S. Bach, his sons Wilhelm Friedemann and Carl Philip Emmanuel, and his star pupils Johann Philipp Kirnberger and Johann Gottlieb Goldberg.

Friday, February 20, 8:00 p.m., First Parish, Wayland Order tickets online
Saturday, February 21, 8:00 p.m., Emmanuel Church, Boston Order tickets online


In Celebration of Handel

Old Post Road closes its anniversary season by celebrating the 250th anniversary year of George Frideric Handel. Selections include his passionate solo cantata Mi palpita il cor, the charming pastoral cantata Tra le fiamme, a delightful keyboard concerto, and other fine instrumental works.

With guest soloist Deborah Rentz-Moore, mezzo-soprano.

Friday, March 27, 8:00 p.m., First Unitarian Church, Worcester Order tickets online
Saturday, March 28, 8:00 p.m., Emmanuel Church, Boston Order tickets online

 

Directions to Concert sites

 
Programs, dates, and locations are subject to change.


All locations are wheelchair accessible. Programs, dates, and locations subject to change.

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KIDS COME FREE!
Children ages 7-17 admitted free to most venues when accompanied by an adult.


The Old Post Road

For further information, contact Musicians of the Old Post Road at (781) 466-6694;
write to 318 Bear Hill Road, Suite 9, Waltham, MA 02451, or email us

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