First Church in Cambridge
11 Garden Street, Cambridge
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A feast of songs and motets by the most famous poet and composer of the 14th century.
This concert at First Church is part of Machaut Weekend (May 1–3, 2026), a mini-festival of events! Learn more.
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Please check back in 2026!
Blue Heron Artists
Sophie Michaux
Elisa Sutherland
Aaron Sheehan
Jason McStoots
Sumner Thompson
Paul Guttry
Orí Harmelin, lute
Debra Nagy, recorder & douçaine
Scott Metcalfe, harp & fiddle, artistic director
Image: Love presents his children Sweet Thought, Pleasure, and Hope to Guillaume de Machaut. Machaut MS A: Paris, Bibliothèque nationale, MS fr. 1584, f. A1
All concert dates, programs, and personnel are subject to change without notice.
Ticket purchases are non-refundable.
Doors open half an hour prior to the concert start time. If needed for mobility, use office entrance next to the playground on Garden Street; all others please use main entrance to the sanctuary.
Contact us at 617-960-7956 or office@blueheron.org if you need help with your order.
Blue Heron is pleased to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between the Mass Cultural Council, Department of Transitional Assistance, WIC Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector, by extending free tickets to EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders. Please contact our box office to reserve your ticket(s).
Please contact the box office with any questions about accessibility or to purchase wheelchair and companion tickets. We are happy to assist.