Inaugurated in 2001, Arts in the Village is a performing arts series whose purpose is to enrich the community by presenting cultural events that enlighten and inspire.  All performances take place in historic Goff Memorial Hall, a wonderful performance space with fantastic acoustics.

2007-2008 Season

October 20: Janice Weber, an internationally acclaimed piano virtuoso and recording artist, returns to the series for a recital highlighting the great Romantics, Brahms and Liszt. Her solo performances have included the White House, Carnegie Hall, the National Gallery of Art, and the Newport Festival.  http://www.janiceweber.com/index.html

December 1:

The Opera Institute at Boston University will make its first appearance in the series. Two singers and a pianist from this intensive training program for emerging young professionals will present an evening of highlights from well-known and beloved operas.  http://www.bu.edu/cfa/music/degrees/opera_institute/ 

January 5:

South Coast Chamber Music Society
will perform a program featuring works by French composers, including Debussy, Francaix, Berlioz, and Rousse. This world-class ensemble will be composed of mezzo-soprano, flute, oboe, string quartet, and piano. http://www.southcoastchambermusic.org

February 9:

Providence Mandolin Orchestra
will present classical works by Dowland and Handel, arranged for mandolin ensemble, as well as contemporary works.  For the past 30 years, the PMO has been one of the leading American mandolin ensembles, performing throughout the US, in Canada, and in Europe.  http://www.mandolin-orchestra.org

April 12:

New Piano Quartet
will make its debut in the series.  Formed in 2002 and designated the Ensemble in Residence at the New School of Music in Cambridge, MA, the group will perform Classical, Romantic, and contemporary works.  http://www.newpianoquartet.com

 

Printable brochure

All performances are on Saturdays, beginning at 7:30 pm

Goff Memorial Hall
124 Bay State Rd, Rehoboth, MA

$14 Adults, $12 Seniors, $5 Children & Students


Tickets are available at the door or by calling (508) 252-5718.

The Arts in the Village concert series is sponsored by
the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society,
local businesses, and individuals.

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