North Country Chamber Players

Masterpiece-Shostakovich Piano Quintet
2024-07-28 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, 101 Mountain View Road, Whitefield, NH, 03598
Today, we define a masterpiece as a creation, done with extraordinary skill, that has received much critical praise; a supreme intellectual and artistic achievement.
The Piano Quintet of Dmitri Shostakovich checks all those boxes and more. From the massive Bach-like opening Prelude and Fugue, to the fantastic scherzo, the surprising Intermezzo and the breezy, uplifting Finale, Shostakovich maintains a clarity of texture and form that is nothing short of brilliant.
Alexander Borodin: Nocturne for string quartet
Mily Balakirev: Octet for flute, oboe, horn, strings and piano, Op. 3
Dmitri Shostakovich: Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 57 The North Country Chamber Players have adopted a “Pay-What-You-Wish” ticket pricing for concerts.
Seating is limited, so attendees are asked to make free online reservations.
The recommended ticket price is $25, payable at the door, but there is no minimum ticket price required for entry.

Masterpiece-Shostakovich Piano Quintet
2024-07-27 16:00 | Sugar Hill Meeting House, 1411 Route 117, Sugar Hill, NH, 03580
Today, we define a masterpiece as a creation, done with extraordinary skill, that has received much critical praise; a supreme intellectual and artistic achievement.
The Piano Quintet of Dmitri Shostakovich checks all those boxes and more. From the massive Bach-like opening Prelude and Fugue, to the fantastic scherzo, the surprising Intermezzo and the breezy, uplifting Finale, Shostakovich maintains a clarity of texture and form that is nothing short of brilliant.
Alexander Borodin: Nocturne for string quartet
Mily Balakirev: Octet for flute, oboe, horn, strings and piano, Op. 3
Dmitri Shostakovich: Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 57The North Country Chamber Players have adopted a “Pay-What-You-Wish” ticket pricing for concerts. Seating is limited, so attendees are asked to make free online reservations.
The recommended ticket price is $25, payable at the door, but there is no minimum ticket price required for entry.

Lincoln, NH Public Library Interactive Concert
2024-07-25 15:00 | Lincoln Public Library, 22 Church St, Lincoln, NH, 03251
The North Country Chamber Players will put on an interactive performance, hosted by the Lincoln Public Library.
Special invitation to Children, their families and friends.

Berlin, NH Library Interactive Concert
2024-07-24 13:00 | Berlin Public Library, 270 Main St, Berlin, NH, 03570
The North Country Chamber Players will put on an interactive performance, hosted by the Berlin Public Library. Special invitation to Children, their families and friends. Registration required, email: dtorres@berlinnh.gov

Mozart and Mendelssohn, featuring Bernhard Scully, horn
2024-07-21 16:00, 2024-07-20 16:00 | Dow Pavilion, 150 Academy Street, Franconia, NH, 03580
Mozart and Mendelssohn are considered the two greatest prodigies in the history of Western music.
One might argue who was the greater early talent, since they both composed pieces before their 20th birthdays that are still mainstays of the classical repertoire, but there can be no dispute that, during their brief lifetimes, they both penned some of the most beautiful and compelling music ever written.
Ferdinand Ries: Flute Quintet in B minor, Op 107
W. A. Mozart: Horn Concerto No.4 in Eb Major, K. 495
Felix Mendelssohn: Sextet in D Major, Op. 110
The North Country Chamber Players have adopted a “Pay-What-You-Wish” ticket pricing for concerts. Seating is limited, so attendees are asked to make free online reservations.
The recommended ticket price is $25, payable at the door, but there is no minimum ticket price required for entry.

Weeks Memorial Lancaster, NH Interactive Concert
2024-07-19 15:00 | Weeks Memorial Library, 26 School St, Lancaster, NH, 03584
The North Country Chamber Players will put on an interactive performance, hosted by the Weeks Memorial Public Library. Special invitation to Children, their families and friends.

Bethlehem Library Interactive Concert
2024-07-19 11:00 | Bethlehem Public Library, 2245 Main St, Bethlehem, NH, 03574
The North Country Chamber Players will put on an interactive performance, hosted by the Bethlehem Public Library.
Special invitation to Children, their families and friends.

Concert, Wine & Cheese Tasting
2024-07-18 17:00 | Littleton Co-op, 43 Bethlehem Rd, Littleton, NH, 03561, United States
Join us for an evening concert in our Cafe with the North Country Chamber Players, featuring the music of Mozart and Mendelssohn. These composers are considered the two greatest prodigies in the history of western music, each having composed pieces before their 20th birthdays that are still mainstays of any classical repertoire. There can be no dispute that they both penned some of the most beautiful and compelling music ever written during their brief lifetimes.
Along with the performance, we’ll be serving free wine samples and fine cheese pairings by Tom Simpson from Pearl Lake Distributors. Please note that while everyone is welcome to this event, wine tastings are 21+ only.
This event is free, but seating is limited, so please RSVP in advance.
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Franconia, NH Library Interactive Concert
2024-07-18 11:00 | Abbie Greenleaf Library, 439 Main St, Franconia, NH, 03580
The North Country Chamber Players will put on an interactive performance, hosted by the Franconia Public Library.
Special invitation to Children, their families and friends.

American Masters Featuring Branford Marsalis
2024-07-14 16:00 | Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, 101 Mountain View Road, Whitefield, NH, 03598
Saxophonist Branford Marsalis is an avatar of musical excellence. A three-time Grammy Award winner, he has been nominated for a Tony and an EMMY, as a composer, and was recognized as a Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts.
An ensemble player extraordinaire, he joins the North Country Chamber Players for a program of music by American Masters, old and new, from George Gershwin to Valerie Coleman.

Valerie Coleman: American Vein for oboe and double bass
Ellen Taafe Zwillich: Quintet for alto sax and string quartet
Rufus Reid: Cross Currents for alto sax, double bass and piano
Valerie Coleman: Maombi asante for flute, violin and ‘cello
George Gershwin: Song Medley

The North Country Chamber Players have adopted a “Pay-What-You-Wish” ticket pricing for concerts. Seating is limited, so attendees are asked to make free online reservations.
The recommended ticket price is $25, payable at the door, but there is no minimum ticket price required for entry.

American Masters Featuring Branford Marsalis
2024-07-13 16:00 | Omni Mt Washington Resort, 310 Mount Washington Hotel Road, Bretton Woods, NH, 03575

Lisbon, NH Public Library Interactive Concert
2024-07-11 14:00 | Lisbon Public Library, 45 School St, Lisbon, NH, 03561, United States
The North Country Chamber Players will put on an interactive performance, hosted by the Lisbon Public Library.
Special invitation to Children, their families and friends.

Littleton, NH Library Interactive Concert at Remich Park
2024-07-11 10:00 | Remich Park, 59 Oak Hill Ave, Littleton, NH, 03561
The North Country Chamber Players will put on an interactive performance, hosted by the Littleton Public Library at Remich Park. Special invitation to Children, their families and friends.

Gershwins Rhapsody in Blue Gala & Concert Dinner
2024-06-02 17:30 | Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, 101 Mountain View Road, Whitefield, NH, 03598
Welcome to the North Country Chamber Players’ 2024 Gala Concert & Dinner, sponsored by Ridgeline Wealth Management.
Join us for an unforgettable evening in the Crystal Ballroom of the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa.
Our featured soloist for this year’s Spring Gala will be pianist, EJ Hwang. In addition to being an outstanding jazz pianist, she is also a successful composer, teacher and lecturer. She will be joined by nine musicians for this magnificent performance.
George Gershwin is, by far, the most celebrated American composer in the World. Premiered exactly 100 years ago, his Rhapsody in Blue fused Jazz and western classical music in ways no one had ever done before. Come celebrate with the North Country Chamber Players as they perform this beloved work and find out the extraordinary true story of how it came to be in the first place.
About the Seating: Tables can accommodate 8-10 people. We will assign you to a table or kindly convey any preferences and table configurations with your ticket purchase, or email director@northcountrychamberplayers.org at time of reservation. Please know that during the concert portion of the evening, some may prefer to move their chairs to better enjoy the performance, and this is encouraged.
How the Evening will Flow: Doors will open at 5:15; enjoy the company, try the signature event cocktail/mocktail Rhapsody and peruse the raffle items. At 6pm the concert will begin followed by dinner. The evening will end with raffle drawings.
Special Notes:
Attire reflective of the Jazz Age, Roaring Twenties or Blue is welcome.
The centerpieces will be created by our friends at the White Mountain Garden Club who share the 2024, 100th year anniversary, with George Gershwin’s masterpiece “Rhapsody in Blue.”

Gershwins Rhapsody in Blue Explorers Concert
2024-06-01 16:00 | Boys & Girls Club of the North Country, 2572 U.S. 302, Lisbon, NH, 03585
Because of the gracious support of New England Wire Technologies and, Kate and Tim Vaughan, this is a free concert and open to the community.
The performance will be held at the Boys & Girls Club of the North Country, Lisbon, NH.
Seating is limited so reserve your seats here. What is classical music? What is jazz? What happens when you mix the two together? What is a concerto? What is a song? Who was George Gershwin? Why is he considered the most popular American composer in the whole World? To find out the answers to these questions, and more, come celebrate the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s amazing Rhapsody in Blue with the North Country Chamber Players at their 2024 Explorers Concert. *SPECIAL INVITATION* to Children and their families. All ages are welcome as we explore together. Our featured soloist for the Explorers concert will be pianist, EJ Hwang. In addition to being an outstanding jazz pianist, she is also a successful composer, teacher and lecturer. She will be joined by nine musicians for this magnificent performance.
