Despite general weirdness everywhere, we’re determined to make NCMF 2020 joyful with many festival-related events - some live, some virtual.
We will be Quartet Caroling in residential neighborhoods in Newburyport from Friday, August 14th to Sunday, August 16th. People can listen from their windows, front doors, and porches as we stroll by making music. We'll also have a live-streamed concert on Saturday evening, August 15th (details below), and we hope you'll "join" us (if you're not able to, it will stay up on our YouTube channel).
Of course, part of the fun of NCMF is getting to know the artists personally. Because social distancing makes this difficult, starting August 5th, we’ll send out daily emails at 5:00pm with a new link to Conversations with the artists (think of them like podcasts) or Artist Picks (where NCMF alumni provide a surprise musical link). You can watch while cooking dinner or sipping a cup of tea or during your morning stroll. Those already released will be available on our YouTube channel.
WEDNESDAY, 5 AUGUST 2020 OPENING NIGHT 5:00 PM (an email will be sent out at that time)
Artist’s pick: Todd Palmer (clarinet) I’ve asked alumni to choose a surprise Youtube performance. Each selection will be preceded by an introduction by the artist.
THURSDAY, 6 AUGUST 2020
5:00 PM A conversation with David Yang (viola), Artistic Director
NCMFMusical Selection: Weinberg String Trio
FRIDAY, 7 AUGUST 2020
5:00 PM
Artist’s pick: Clare Hammond (piano)
SATURDAY, 8 AUGUST 2020
5:00 PM
Artist’s pick: Cynthia Roberts (baroque violin)
SUNDAY, 9 AUGUST 2020 5:00 PM A conversation with Eric Ewazen, Composer-in-Residence for 2021
The first LP I ever owned was a collection of marches by John Philip Sousa (amongst others) conducted by none other than Felix Slatkin, first violinist of the legendary Hollywood String Quartet.
On selected nights of the festival, I’ve asked past artists to choose a surprise Youtube performance as a treat for our audience. Each selection will be preceded by a short introduction with the artist.
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