**We have reached capacity for seating in the Performance Hall, but you are encouraged to come on down to the CMW Center and enjoy the concert in the cafe, where we'll be live-streaming the concert video.** Season 29 begins on Sunday, September 7 with a festive late-summer open house and concert, featuring the rich lyricism […]
Join us for the launch of CMW’s Discovery Series—a musical exploration led by Resident Musician Jesse Holstein. This immersive, hour-long program delves into the fascinating world of composer György Ligeti (1923 - 2006) featuring audio, video, and excerpts from his String Quartet No. 1, Métamorphoses nocturnes performed by the MusicWorks Collective. Begin your voyage of discovery […]
Join us for a captivating afternoon as we turn our gaze to the cosmos with music inspired by the spheres. In this program, the MusicWorks Collective explores the celestial and the sublime, presenting music inspired by the movements of the heavens and the mysteries of the universe. The concert features an evocative work by Ludwig […]
And WE'RE BACH! The Bach Marathon returns for the 12th annual collaboration between Community MusicWorks and the musicians in and around Providence. This unique event creates a space for musicians of all types to interpret and explore the music of J.S. Bach, using both classical and non-traditional/experimental approaches. Bring a blanket and pillow, and come […]
In our first Sonata Series Event of the season, CMW Resident Musicians Adrienne Taylor and Sebastian Ruth are joined by guest pianist Andrei Baumann to share a musical evening of rich lyricism and deep expression. The program features Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s affecting Variations for Cello and Piano, a transcription of Antonín Dvořák’s Silent Woods from the […]
Songs of Darkness and Light is a joyful, family-friendly solstice celebration featuring performances by the MusicWorks Collective and storyteller Valerie Tutson. Step into the festive magic of The CMW Center for a drop-in, interactive experience filled with music, crafts, hot chocolate, and sweet treats! A highlight of the event is a reading of The Longest Night by Marion Dane Bauer, an award-winning children’s book […]
Experience Something New at The CMW Center Introducing: Lab Concerts This January, we’re launching Lab Concerts, a new series that invites you to join us in exploring fresh dimensions of the concert experience. As we kick off the New Year, the concert space becomes a place for experimentation and discovery, where music unfolds in both […]
"Sad? Why should I be sad? It's my birthday. The happiest day of the year," said Eeyore. Join the MusicWorks Collective for a playful program of music and storytelling! In this enchanting presentation, the MusicWorks Collective brings Jon Deak’s witty and wonderful musical composition Eeyore Has a Birthday to life, with performers both narrating and […]
*Concert for all ages; bring the whole family!* "Sad? Why should I be sad? It's my birthday. The happiest day of the year," said Eeyore. Join the MusicWorks Collective for a playful program of music and storytelling! In this enchanting program, the MusicWorks Collective brings Jon Deak’s witty and wonderful musical composition Eeyore Has a […]
CMW is thrilled to present a performance by the Apple Hill String Quartet! The Apple Hill String Quartet is joined by CMW violist Jesse Holstein and oud player Kareem Roustom for an eclectic program including W.A. Mozart’s perennially perfect Quintet in A Major and Kareem’s groundbreaking composition Quintet for Oud and Strings. The show is […]