The Hols Are Here, And So Is the Music

It seems only fitting on this holiday to reflect on the extraordinary musical riches around us. From Tanglewood to Music Mountain, the Mahaiwe to the Warner, Infinity Music Hall to the Towne Crier, Bard to the Bardavon, and many music places in between, we are awash in places to enjoy music. What makes this more noteworthy is the incredible span of musical genres available to us. There is truly something for everyone. And let’s not forget the wealth of homegrown talent. We have several early music and Baroque ensembles, a nationally renowned performer of silent-film piano music, composers, singers, teachers, conservatory students and more. As we could expect, the pace quickens as the holidays approach. Here are just a few of the upcoming performances. This Saturday, Nov. 26, at 7:30 p.m., the Warner Theatre in Torrington has an unusual concert scheduled, “In My Life: The John Lennon Tribute from Beatlemania,” recreated by Carlo Cantamessa, who has portrayed John Lennon in Beatlemania shows for three decades. Tickets are $35; go to www.warnertheatre.org or call 860-489-7180 for tickets and information. On Sunday, Dec.4, at 3 p.m., the superb pianist Jeremy Denk joins the Bard Conservatory Orchestra (conducted by Leon Botstein) for a concert of Beethoven (Piano Concerto No. 3), Mahler (Symphony No. 5) and Ives. Suggested donations range from $5-$20. Go to www.fishercenter.bard.edu or call the Fisher Center box office at 845-758-7900 for tickets and information. Finally, on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m., the Salisbury Association presents A Victorian Christmas Concert with Judith Dansker on oboe and recorders, Christopher Morrongiello on lute, and Marcia Young, soprano and Renaissance harp. The concert takes place in the Academy Building on Main Street in Salisbury. Tickets are $20 and include a Victorian dessert buffet. For reservations, call 860-435-0566.

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