Youth Salon: Sensations of Home

The CMW Center 1326 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, United States

CMW’s Youth Salon is an event led by the teen students in our Phase II program. The Youth Salon has a theme, chosen by the students, that is different every season. This year’s theme is “Sensations of Home,” where participants explore what “home” means through performances, a potluck where guests are invited to share meals […]

Isidore String Quartet and MusicWorks Collective in Concert

The CMW Center 1326 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, United States

***This event is sold out. You are invited join us Saturday at the CMW Center to enjoy the performance via live-stream in our cafe*** The celebrated Isidore String Quartet joins MusicWorks Collective musicians for a special concert capping their three-day residency at CMW. The Isidore Quartet musicians are enjoying a busy season, having recently won […]

MusicWorks Collective: Songs of Home

The CMW Center 1326 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, United States

The MusicWorks Collective and guests welcome Spring with a concert centered on the theme of “home,” including works by Kevin Puts and Claudia Montero, with performances by CMW’s Phase II ensemble and Genesis Center students.  MusicWorks Collective: Songs of Home Saturday, April 5 at 7 pm The CMW Center 1326 Westminster Street, Providence This event is free, […]

Sonata Series Event #3

The CMW Center 1326 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, United States

Please join us for our final Sonata event of the season! Resident musicians Kimberly Fang and Jesse Holstein are joined by guest pianist Jeff Louie for an evening of heartfelt music. The program features Croatian composer Dora Pejacevik’s 2nd Sonata for Violin and Piano entitled “Slavic”, and the lyrical and virtuosic Violin Sonata by Richard […]

End-of-Year Student Gala

Providence Career & Technical Academy 41 Fricker Street, Providence, RI, United States

Join us for this special final student event as our young musicians from beginners to graduating students take the stage to perform for family and friends, followed by a reception. End-of-Year Student Gala Tuesday, May 20 at 6 pm Providence Career and Technical Academy 41 Fricker Street, Providence 02903 This event is free and no […]

MusicWorks Collective Season Finale Concert

The CMW Center 1326 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, United States

                MusicWorks Collective concludes Season 28 with a program of Music That Makes You Want to Dance! featuring Jennifer Higdon’s Dance Card, Nikos Skalkottas’ Greek Dances, and the Souvenir de Florence by Tchaikovsky. The concert will be followed by a reception and dance party! MusicWorks Collective Season Finale Concert Saturday, […]

An Afternoon with Jonathan Biss

The CMW Center 1326 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, United States

Spend an afternoon in Biss bliss! Please join us at the CMW Center for what will certainly be a magical event. Renowned pianist and longtime friend to CMW Jonathan Biss returns for a special concert to benefit Community MusicWorks. Jonathan will perform three emotionally stirring masterpieces: the late Schubert piano sonatas. Here’s a rare chance […]

Season 29 Opening Concert

The CMW Center 1326 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, United States

**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 […]

Discovery Series: Composer György Ligeti

The CMW Center 1326 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, United States

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 […]

MusicWorks Collective: Music of the Spheres

The CMW Center 1326 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, United States

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 […]