🔆 The summer programs page lists 20 programs (last change 5/27/26).

August 5, 2026 (Wednesday)

2:00 PM. Crescendo [MA]: Summer Talk and Workshop: The B Minor Mass - Johann Sebastian Bach as the Architect of Gratitude. Last of a five-part series presented and led by Crescendo’s Founding Artistic Director Christine Gevert. Talk at 2 pm, choral workshop at 3:15–5:00 pm. Talk 5: The Final Folder (Sanctus / Agnus Dei) and the Quest for Peace; Choral Singers Workshop 5: Sanctus – Osanna – Dona nobis. Register by email to crescendo@crescendomusic.org. For more information, call 860-435-4866 or email crescendo@crescendomusic.org. Saint James Place, 352 Main Street, Great Barrington MA 01230 (View flier) ⓘ 🔗

July 29, 2026 (Wednesday)

2:00 PM. Crescendo [MA]: Summer Talk and Workshop: The B Minor Mass - Johann Sebastian Bach as the Architect of Gratitude. Fourth of a five-part series presented and led by Crescendo’s Founding Artistic Director Christine Gevert. Talk at 2 pm, choral workshop at 3:15–5:00 pm. Talk 4: Styles in Collision (From Renaissance to Galant); Choral Singers Workshop 4: Credo (part 2). Register by email to crescendo@crescendomusic.org. For more information, call 860-435-4866 or email crescendo@crescendomusic.org. Saint James Place, 352 Main Street, Great Barrington MA 01230 (View flier) ⓘ 🔗

July 22, 2026 (Wednesday)

2:00 PM. Crescendo [MA]: Summer Talk and Workshop: The B Minor Mass - Johann Sebastian Bach as the Architect of Gratitude. Third of a five-part series presented and led by Crescendo’s Founding Artistic Director Christine Gevert. Talk at 2 pm, choral workshop at 3:15–5:00 pm. Talk 3: The "Symbolum Nicenum" (The Credo); Choral Singers Workshop 3: Credo (part 1). Register by email to crescendo@crescendomusic.org. For more information, call 860-435-4866 or email crescendo@crescendomusic.org. Saint James Place, 352 Main Street, Great Barrington MA 01230 (View flier) ⓘ 🔗

July 15, 2026 (Wednesday)

2:00 PM. Crescendo [MA]: Summer Talk and Workshop: The B Minor Mass - Johann Sebastian Bach as the Architect of Gratitude. Second of a five-part series presented and led by Crescendo’s Founding Artistic Director Christine Gevert. Talk at 2 pm, choral workshop at 3:15–5:00 pm. Talk 2: The Art of the "Upcycle" (Parody Technique); Choral Singers Workshop 2: Gloria. Register by email to crescendo@crescendomusic.org. For more information, call 860-435-4866 or email crescendo@crescendomusic.org. Saint James Place, 352 Main Street, Great Barrington MA 01230 (View flier) ⓘ 🔗

July 8, 2026 (Wednesday)

2:00 PM. Crescendo [MA]: Summer Talk and Workshop: The B Minor Mass - Johann Sebastian Bach as the Architect of Gratitude. First of a five-part series presented and led by Crescendo’s Founding Artistic Director Christine Gevert. Talk at 2 pm, choral workshop at 3:15–5:00 pm. Talk 1: The "Missa" as a Career Move. Choral Singers Workshop 1: Kyrie. Register by email to crescendo@crescendomusic.org. For more information, call 860-435-4866 or email crescendo@crescendomusic.org. Saint James Place, 352 Main Street, Great Barrington MA 01230 (View flier) ⓘ 🔗

May 31, 2026 (Sunday)

4:00 PM. Crescendo [CT]: Baroque Brilliance: Bach’s Motets in Concert. J.S. Bach: six motets, BWV 225-230. They will be performed over two consecutive days, featuring three motets at each venue, with the repeat of Lobet den Herrn. As the repertoire is different on each day, reduced price tickets are available for attendees of both concerts. Performers: Crescendo Vocal Ensemble of twenty-two singers; Guinevere Fridley, basso continuo; Christine Gevert, organ and director. For more information, call 860-435-4866 or email crescendo@crescendomusic.org. Trinity Church, 484 Lime Rock Road, Lakeville CT 06039 (View flier) ⓘ 🔗

May 30, 2026 (Saturday)

4:00 PM. Crescendo [MA]: Baroque Brilliance: Bach’s Motets in Concert. J.S. Bach: six motets, BWV 225-230. They will be performed over two consecutive days, featuring three motets at each venue, with the repeat of Lobet den Herrn. As the repertoire is different on each day, reduced price tickets are available for attendees of both concerts. Performers: Crescendo Vocal Ensemble of twenty-two singers; Guinevere Fridley, basso continuo; Christine Gevert, organ and director. For more information, call 860-435-4866 or email crescendo@crescendomusic.org. Saint James Place, 352 Main Street, Great Barrington MA 01230 (View flier) ⓘ 🔗

April 26, 2026 (Sunday)

4:00 PM. Crescendo [MA]: Stepping into Song. Martín Palmeri: Misa a Buenos Aires (Misatango); Jüdische Kantate (Jewish Cantata; U.S. premiere). Nadia Aguilar, soprano; Rodolfo Marcelo Zanetti, bandoneon; and an instrumental ensemble with clarinet, piano, and strings, directed by Martín Palmeri and Christine Gevert. For more information, call 860-435-4866 or email crescendo@crescendomusic.org. Saint James Place, Great Barrington MA 01230 (View flier) ⓘ 🔗

April 25, 2026 (Saturday)

7:00 PM. Crescendo [CT]: Stepping into Song. Martín Palmeri: Misa a Buenos Aires (Misatango); Jüdische Kantate (Jewish Cantata; U.S. premiere). Nadia Aguilar, soprano; Rodolfo Marcelo Zanetti, bandoneon; and an instrumental ensemble with clarinet, piano, and strings, directed by Martín Palmeri and Christine Gevert. For more information, call 860-435-4866 or email crescendo@crescendomusic.org. Trinity Church, 484 Lime Rock Road, Lakeville CT 06039 (View flier) ⓘ 🔗

December 21, 2025 (Sunday)

4:00 PM. Crescendo [MA]: A Tapestry of Traditions: Unraveling the History of Christmas Carols. An exploration of the origins and development of Carols and Christmas songs that evolved over centuries, and were adapted to different cultures. Audience members will be invited to participate in singing some of the familiar Holiday Songs. Crescendo Chorus and Vocal Ensemble Singers, Christine Gevert, organ and direction. For more information, call 860-435-4866 or email crescendo@crescendomusic.org. Saint James Place, 352 Main Street, Great Barrington MA 01230 (View flier) ⓘ 🔗

December 7, 2025 (Sunday)

4:00 PM. Crescendo [CT]: The Bach Experience—Choral Music for the Spirit. J.S. Bach: Christmas Cantata “Sweet Comfort“, BWV 151; Mass in G minor, BWV 235; and 16th century double choir motets including works by Bach’s German predecessors Schröter, Weissensee, Otto, and Schein. With period orchestra. Jennifer Tyo, soprano; Nicholas Tamagna, countertenor; Pablo Bustos, tenor; Will Dereza, baritone; Christine Gevert, director. With Crescendo Period Instrument Orchestra. For more information, call 860-435-4866 or email crescendo@crescendomusic.org. Trinity Church, 484 Lime Rock Road, Lakeville CT 06039 (View flier) ⓘ 🔗

December 6, 2025 (Saturday)

4:00 PM. Crescendo [MA]: The Bach Experience—Choral Music for the Spirit. J.S. Bach: Christmas Cantata “Sweet Comfort“, BWV 151; Mass in G minor, BWV 235; and 16th century double choir motets including works by Bach’s German predecessors Schröter, Weissensee, Otto, and Schein. With period orchestra. Jennifer Tyo, soprano; Nicholas Tamagna, countertenor; Pablo Bustos, tenor; Will Dereza, baritone; Christine Gevert, director. With Crescendo Period Instrument Orchestra. For more information, call 860-435-4866 or email crescendo@crescendomusic.org. Saint James Place, 352 Main Street, Great Barrington MA 01230 (View flier) ⓘ 🔗

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