Community MusicWorks

MusicWorks Collective: Black Angels
2026-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The CMW Center, 1326 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, 02888, United States
The MusicWorks Collective presents a powerful program centered around George Crumb’s haunting Black Angels, composed during the height of the Vietnam War, along with a piece by Serbian-American composer Aleksandra Vrebalov, whose work ilektrikés rímes echoes Crumb’s groundbreaking soundscape. The concert concludes with Max Richter’s luminous On the Nature of Daylight, composed in response to a moment of profound societal duress in the lead-up to the Iraq War.
The MusicWorks Collective: Black Angels
Saturday, February 21 at 7:00 pm
The CMW Center
1326 Westminster Street, Providence
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Youth Salon
2026-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | The CMW Center, 1326 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, 02888, United States
Youth Salon
Friday, March 6 at 6 pm
The CMW Center
1326 Westminster Street, Providence
In this rapidly changing age of technology, many of us have both curiosities and concerns about the use of Artificial Intelligence and its place in the arts. This Youth Salon, the students of Phase II invite you to join us as we explore the facts, create space for open dialogue, and engage in activities that both inspire and remind us of the importance of human creativity!
Join us March 6th!
This event is free; no reservations required.

Sonata Series Event #2
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:00 | The CMW Center, 1326 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, 02888, United States
Our second Sonata Series Event features Resident Musicians Minna Choi and Zan Berry along with guest pianist Eliko Akahori for a program steeped in romanticism and deep expression.
Come experience Amy Beach’s dramatic and passionate Violin Sonata and the equally affecting Cello Sonata in e minor by Johannes Brahms. You won’t want to miss this evening of music!
Sonata Series Event #2
Thursday, March 12 at 7 pm
The CMW Center
1326 Westminster Street, Providence

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An Afternoon with Emanuel Ax to Benefit CMW
2026-03-28 16:00 - 18:00 | The CMW Center, 1326 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, 02888, United States
World-renowned pianist Emanuel Ax returns to Community MusicWorks!
Join us Saturday, March 28 for an unforgettable afternoon of music. Emanuel Ax performs a program of solo works and joins the MusicWorks Collective for the sublime Mozart Piano Concerto No. 14, K. 449.
This event promises an intimate, deeply expressive musical experience, set within the CMW Center Performance Hall’s state-of-the-art acoustics.
All proceeds support CMW’s free music programs, bringing the joy and transformative power of music to young people in our community.
Emanuel Ax and the MusicWorks Collective in a Benefit for Community MusicWorks
Saturday, March 28 at 4 pm
The CMW Center
1326 Westminster Street, Providence
Ticket prices to benefit CMW:
Maestro – $1,000 includes a front-row seat to the concert.
Virtuoso – $500 includes a second or third row seat to the concert.
Superstar – $250 includes a back section seat to the concert.
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Sonata Series Event #3
2026-04-30 19:00 - 20:00 | The CMW Center, 1326 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, 02888, United States
Join us for the final Sonata Series Event of the season! Resident Musicians Lisa Sailer and Kimberly Fang are joined by guest pianist Ivan Tan for a compelling evening of music featuring works by Brahms and Prokofiev. Come hear Brahms’ beloved Sonata No. 1 in G Major, arranged for viola and piano and Prokofiev’s haunting Sonata No. 1 in f minor. You won’t want to miss this event!
Sonata Series Event #3
Thursday, April 30 at 7 pm
The CMW Center
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Senior Student Recital
2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:00 | The CMW Center, 1326 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, 02888, United States

End-of-Year Student Gala
2026-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Providence Career & Technical Academy, 41 Fricker Street, Providence, RI, 02903, United States

MusicWorks Collective Season Closing Concert
2026-06-06 16:00 - 18:00 | The CMW Center, 1326 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, 02888, United States
