LiveArts Franklin, Franklin, MA (2025)

11/09/2024

Come join us TOMORROW for the LiveARTS String Quartet, and an afternoon of great music!!

Discover the musical world of the prodigious composer Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga, who had written an opera, a symphony, and three string quartets, and was a professor at the Conservatoire de Paris by the age of 19.

Listen to the gorgeous Danzas de Panama of William Grant Still, one of the great American composers of the 20th century, and the first African American to conduct a professional American orchestra.

Hear Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's first string quartet, beloved by many since its premier, including such celebrated historical figures as Leo Tolstoy and Helen Keller.

Sunday, November 10th, at 3:00 PM
First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St. Franklin, MA

Visit our website liveartsma.org to purchase tickets on-line and for more information.

11/07/2024

Join us this Sunday for the LiveARTS String Quartet!!

Presenting a lyrical melange of hidden gems and a beloved standard, the LiveARTS string quartet performs the music of three great composers: William Grant Still, Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

The LiveARTS String Quartet:
Gregory Vitale, violin
Katherine Winterstein, violin
Donald Krishnaswami, viola
Jennifer Lucht, cello

Sunday, November 10th, at 3:00 PM
First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St. Franklin, MA

Visit our website liveartsma.org to purchase tickets on-line and for more information.

11/04/2024

A letter from our artistic director, Ann Sears:

Dear liveARTS Friends,

Having launched our 2024-2025 concert series with the marvelous pianist Michel Lewin, we next welcome our very own liveARTS String Quartet in a wide ranging program that includes Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga's String Quartet No. 1 in D Minor and William Grant Still's Danzas de Panama, along with Tchaikovsky's String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11. Please join us for this concert at The Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin, MA on Sunday, November 10 at 3pm. This beautiful space is easily accessible for all, and free parking is near the building and plentiful. Tickets at 25.00 can be purchased through the liveARTS website or at the door the day of the concert.

In preparation for the upcoming concert, we offer an interview with Don Krishnaswami conducted by new liveARTS board member Dennis Ferguson about the early years of the liveARTS concert series and the magical experience of playing in and hearing string quartets in live performance.

The liveARTS String Quartet was started by Don Krishnaswami, founding artistic director of liveARTS, and by Paula Barthel, who was both the founder of liveARTS and a generous patron of the series for many years. Organizing and supporting a string quartet is an unusual mission for a small, regional concert series, and it bespeaks a vision for the cultural life of our local area and an understanding of this important chamber music form in the greater musical community. The quartet has appeared in many years of the series, and we are delighted to be able to present them again this year.

We look forward to seeing you Nov. 10.

Until then, enjoy the music!

Ann Sears
Artistic Director, liveARTS

Visit our website liveartsma.org to purchase tickets on-line and for more information.

10/31/2024

Don't miss the LiveARTS string quartet perform the music of three great composers!

This program offers a unique lyrical selection of two hidden gems of the string quartet repertoire, as well as Tchaikovsky's much beloved first string quartet.

The LiveARTS String Quartet is LiveARTS' resident string quartet. It has been presenting concerts most seasons since its founding in 2009 by violist and LiveARTS board member Donald Krishnaswami.

Join us Sunday, November 10th, at 3:00 PM
At the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St. Franklin, MA

10/19/2024

Dear liveARTS Friend of Music,

We are delighted to announce that our 2024-2025 season of liveARTS concerts begins Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin, MA, with a glorious concert by the remarkable Boston-based pianist Michael Lewin. His wide-ranging program includes works by Arvo Pärt, Charles F. Griffes, Franz Liszt, Gian Carlo Menotti, Claude Debussy, and Moritz Moskowski.

Tickets at 25.00 can be purchased through the liveARTS website or at the door the day of the concert.

In the mean time, please enjoy this short introduction to Liszt and also his contributions to music. Liszt is a fascinating figure, and we hope you will be inspired to learn more about him.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, Oct. 27, and until then, keep listening to great music!

All best wishes,

Ann Sears
Artistic Director, liveARTS Franklin

10/11/2024

**Announcing** International piano sensation Michael Lewin, in concert at LiveARTS!

Join us for the opening of LiveARTS’ 2024-25 season with a recital of popular and rare piano treasures, performed by internationally acclaimed pianist Michael Lewin! Program will include the music of Pärt, Griffes, Liszt, and Debussy.

SUNDAY, October 27th, at 3:00 PM
First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St. Franklin, MA

Visit our website liveartsma.org to purchase tickets on-line and for more information.

09/25/2024

Did you know that the LiveARTS 2024-25 season opens in just over a month?

In the meantime, please enjoy a sneak preview of our upcoming artist, celebrated local pianist Michael Lewin!

Michael Lewin plays Chopin's Berceuse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uD0-VunKBE

Join us for Michael Lewin's spectacular recital: 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 27th, at the First Universalist Society in Franklin.

For more information and to buy tickets, please visit our website: https://www.liveartsma.org/

07/27/2024

Announcing the 2024-25 LiveARTS concert season!! Join us for four stellar concerts:

On October 27th our season opens with a recital by celebrated pianist Michael Lewin, featuring a mix of popular and rare piano treasures.

Following, on November 10th, the LiveARTS String Quartet will perform a concert of masterworks by Tchaikovsky, Arriaga, and William Grant Still.

Next, Boston Symphony horn player Rachel Childers and pianist Ann Sears will pair the music of Beethoven and William Grant Still on February 16th.

Closing our season on April 6th, emerging young pianist Kingsley Chen will return to LiveARTS for a solo recital.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

05/18/2024

LiveARTS invites you to join us TOMORROW, Sunday, May 19th, at 3:00 PM, for our second annual Young Artist Concert!

This concert will be a unique opportunity to meet and support the future of classical music. These students represent the fine studios of local master teachers. Come and meet these emerging young artists as they establish themselves as the next generation of performers!

Concert will be at the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St. Franklin, MA.

05/12/2024

Did you know that composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote his first work for the stage at age eleven?

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Come and meet the emerging young artists of Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island as they establish themselves as the next generation of performers.

Join us on Sunday, May 19th, at 3:00 PM, for LiveARTS' second annual Young Artist Concert!

This concert will be a unique glimpse into the future of classical music and a chance to support the development of talented young musicians. These students represent the fine studios of local master teachers.

Concert will be at the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St. Franklin, MA.

05/07/2024

Join us on Sunday, May 19th, at 3:00 PM, for LiveARTS' second annual Young Artists Concert!

This concert will be a unique glimpse into the future of classical music and a chance to support the development of these wonderfully talented young musicians. These students represent the fine studios of local master teachers.

Come and meet these emerging young artists, as they establish themselves as the next generation of great performers.

Concert will be at the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St. Franklin, MA.

03/24/2024

Join us TODAY, March 24th, at 3:00 PM, for a fantastic concert by the husband and wife duo of violinist Victor Romanul and pianist Lisa Romanul!

Both celebrated local musicians, Victor is a member of the violin section of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Program will include the music of Mozart, Bach, Wieniawski, Kreisler, and Souza.

First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St. Franklin, MA.

03/20/2024

Join us THIS SUNDAY March 24th at 3:00 PM for a fantastic concert by the husband and wife duo of violinist Victor Romanul and pianist Lisa Romanul!

Both celebrated local musicians, Victor is a member of the violin section of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Program will include the music of Mozart, Bach, Wieniawski, Kreisler, and Souza.

First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St. Franklin, MA.

03/16/2024

Come and hear a spectacular concert by husband and wife duo, violinist Victor Romanul and pianist Lisa Romanul! Both celebrated local musicians, Victor is a member of the violin section of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Join us SUNDAY, March 24th, at 3:00 PM.

First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St. Franklin, MA.

Program will include the music of Mozart, Bach, Wieniawski, Kreisler, and Souza.

03/09/2024

Come and hear celebrated Boston Symphony Orchestra violinist Victor Romanul and his wife, pianist Lisa Romanul, perform a concert at LiveARTS!

Join us SUNDAY March 24th at 3:00 PM
First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St. Franklin, MA

Program will include the music of Mozart, Paganini, Kreisler, and Souza.

02/24/2024

Come and join the Chaminade Club of Attleboro for a free community concert!

Tomorrow, Sunday, February 25th, at 3:00 PM at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church in Attleboro, MA

Named for famed French composer Cécile Chaminade, the Chaminade Music Club of Attleboro has been presenting concerts for its community since its inception in 1912.

In its 111th season, the Chaminade Club has joined forces with LiveARTS and the Schubert Club to celebrate the musical and cultural life of southeastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island.

01/27/2024

Come and join us SUNDAY at 3:00 PM at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church in Attleboro for a recital by internationally renowned violinist, Nicholas Kitchen.

Program to include masterworks by Mozart, Beethoven, Amy Beach, and Clarence Cameron White.

This concert will have free admission.

11/19/2023

Come and join us TOMORROW at 3:00 PM at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church in Attleboro for a recital by internationally renowned pianist, Aleksandr Polyakov.

Program to include masterworks by Beethoven, Franck, Schubert, and Liszt.

Due to extenuating circumstances, William Hite's performance of "Die Winterreise" will be postponed to a later date.

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