Upcoming Performances:
A Tapestry of Traditions: Unraveling the History of Christmas Carols
Holiday Concert
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Enjoy Holiday Music from old to new – from its origins in the Winter Solstice celebration, and the Roman Saturnalia Festival. You will also hear the earliest known Christmas Carol – that you probably don’t yet know! And of course we have on our program some of the most beloved and well-known Carols from England, Ireland, Austria, and contemporary versions from composers living as far away as the Philippines and Nigeria.
Audience members will be invited to join Crescendo Chorus in singing some of the familiar Holiday Songs.
The performers are Crescendo Chorus, with sopranos Donna Marie Castaner, Amy Eisen, and Maja Gray, baritones Scott Patrick and Matthew Vitti, with handbells and percussion, accompanied by Amy Vinisko, organ
Directed by Christine Gevert (organ)
A Baroque Portrait: Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre
New Year’s Solo Recital: Female Composers (France)
Sonatas for solo violin and basso continuo, and Suite in D minor for harpsichord by the French Baroque composer Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre. She stands out as a unique figure in the history of music, recognized as one of the few prominent female composers of her era. Her distinction goes beyond her gender; she also defied the norms of the time by composing in a broad range of forms and genres. Jacquet de la Guerre’s works will be complemented by Caprices for solo violin by Louis-Gabriel Guillemain.
Edson Scheid (New York), baroque violin, Christine Gevert, harpsichord
Crescendo At Home
Virtual Concerts On-Demand NOW
Latest recordings:
Recorded: May 11, 2025
Body & Soul: Cavalieri’s Rappresentatione
Recorded: December 29, 2024
Bach-Circle: Christmas Oratorios and Contemporary Female Voices
Recorded: October 6, 2024
Nature in Vivaldi’s Sounds: Concertos for Violin, Flute, and Two Mandolins
Now you can watch Crescendo’s concerts at home at any time with our virtual concert portal – Crescendo at Home!
We want to keep choral and baroque music experiences alive not only during the pandemic, but also for your pleasure, comfort and for anyone who is not able to attend concerts in person.
Recorded in high quality audio by former Carnegie Hall engineer Leszek Wojcik, and filmed in high definition by Charlette Media Productions, we offer you an experience that is similar to being there in person. It even brings you closer to the performers than you ever would in a live concert.
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SINGERS based in the Berkshires are invited to join Crescendo’s Ensembles: Crescendo Chorus, Crescendo Vocal Ensemble, Crescendo Young Artists Program. We have openings for both amateur and paid professional positions in all voice groups. A limited number of scholarships are available. We regularly perform in Lakeville, CT and Great Barrington, MA. Learn more, and schedule and audition by writing to: crescendo@crescendomusic.org
These concerts have been made possible in part with support from CT Humanities (CTH), with funding provided by the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature.
