Okeghem Weekend
April 12-14, 2024
A weekend of concerts, talks, and master classes celebrating the sublime music of Johannes Okeghem and his colleagues and contemporaries.
Okeghem Weekend
Weekend Passes
Don’t miss a single event!
If you already have your tickets to The World of Okeghem concert on Saturday, April 13th at 3pm, choose the 5-Event Pass.
To get tickets to all 6 events, including the concert on the 13th, choose a package that is right for you
based on what type of seats you will want for The World of Okeghem Concert.
A-Level 6-Event PassGet Tickets to All Weekend Events
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C-Level 6-Event PassGet Tickets to All Weekend Events
5-Event PassGet Tickets to 5 Weekend Events
Opening Festivities
Friday, April 12, 7:30 pm
Keynote address by Sean Gallagher (New England Conservatory), performances by Blue Heron, and opening reception.
⊕ Margaret Jewett Hall, First Church in Cambridge, Congregational
Talks & Conversation
Saturday, April 13, 11 am-12:30 pm
Jane Alden (Wesleyan University): “A Vault for the Treasurer’s Gems: Okeghem’s Place in the Loire Valley Chansonniers”
Fabrice Fitch (The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland): “Three Endings from Okeghem: Mort tu as navré, Intemerata dei mater, and Alma redemptoris mater”
⊕ Margaret Jewett Hall, First Church in Cambridge, Congregational
Concert: The World of Johannes Okeghem
Saturday, April 13, 3:00 pm
Blue Heron is at present very likely the only ensemble in the world to have sung every piece written by the great Johannes Okeghem. Building on this unique expertise, we present a selection of the master’s very best in the context of music by his contemporaries & colleagues.
Preconcert lecture by Sean Gallagher (New England Conservatory) at 2:15pm
⊕ Sanctuary, First Church in Cambridge, Congregational
Masterclass & Okeghem Sing-In
Saturday, April 13, 7:30 pm
Featuring the UMass Lowell Chamber Singers (dir. Jonathan Richter), Carduus (dir. Holly Druckman), Blue Heron, and YOU!
Download the Sheet Music for the Group Sing
⊕ Margaret Jewett Hall, First Church in Cambridge, Congregational
Talks & Lecture-Demonstrations
Sunday, April 14, 4:00 pm
Talks and lecture-demonstrations by Blue Heron Artistic Director, Scott Metcalfe & Sean Gallagher (The New England Conservatory)
⊕ Arts at the Armory, Somerville
Pub Concert
Sunday, April 14, 6:00 pm
Pub Concert by Blue Heron, featuring songs by Okeghem, Busnoys, Du Fay, Binchois & others. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres on a French and Belgian theme as well as a build-your-own Belgian waffle station and a cash bar with an array of options including Belgian and American Belgian-inspired beers.
⊕ Arts at the Armory, Somerville
Friday & Saturday
April 12-13
First Church Congregational, Cambridge
11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
First Church in Cambridge, Congregational is fully handicap accessible. Click the icon for more information about access.
Parking is available for our patrons for $8 at University Place Garage, at 45 University Road, Cambridge MA 02138. Click the icon for more info.
First Church is walking distance from the Harvard T Stop on the Red Line and from bus stops. Click the icon to access directions via public transportation through the MBTA website.
Sunday
April 14
Arts at the Armory, Somerville
191 Highland Ave #1c, Somerville, MA 02143
The first floor of the Armory is ADA accessible. There is an elevator that can be used to access the second floor.
Street parking is available on Highland Avenue. A free 44-space parking lot is located behind the Armory. Overflow parking is available in the lot with the guard shack located at 75 Belmont St, Somerville (first lot on the right coming up Belmont st.). Click the icon for more info.
The new Magoun Square stop on the Green Line is a quick 10 minute walk from Arts at the Armory. The venue is also accessible via bus. Click the icon to access directions via public transportation through the MBTA website.
All concert dates, programs and personnel are subject to change without notice.
Blue Heron is pleased to be participating 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.
Instructions for claiming a ticket via your card may be found by locating Blue Heron within the full list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.
Contact Sara 10am-2pm at 617-960-7956 if you need help with your order.
