Christmas in 15th-Century France & Burgundy
2024-12-21 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-12-21 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-12-20 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | First Church in Cambridge, 11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
Fri., Dec. 20, 8:00 PM
Sat., Dec. 21, 3:00 PM
Sat., Dec. 21, 8:00 PM

Tickets $10-$90
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One of Blue Heron’s most beloved programs, presented for the first time since 2018. Music for Christmas and New Year’s by Guillaume Du Fay, Nicolas Grenon, Johannes Ciconia, Johannes Regis, Jacob Obrecht, Antoine Brumel, Josquin Desprez, Adrian Willaert, and others. Featuring a nave lit by candles, according to Blue Heron tradition.

Powers Music School: Early Music Day- "Singing a Song from 15th-Century Notation"
2024-10-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Powers Music School, 160 Lexington Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

25th Birthday Concert: something old, something new …
2024-10-19 15:00 - 16:30 | First Church in Cambridge, 11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
Sat., Oct. 19, 3:00 PM Tickets $10-$90
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First Church in Cambridge, Congregational 11 Garden Street, Cambridge Parking info > Blue Heron returns to its origins, singing the glorious music of Hugh Aston from the Peterhouse Partbooks, and looks to the future with two works by Boston composer Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol setting Turkish Sufi texts, including a new piece written for the occasion. Blue Heron’s 25th Birthday Party Reception to follow! The program will include: Hugh Aston, Ave Maria ancilla trinitatas (recorded on Volume 1 of our 5-CD set of Music from the Peterhouse Partbooks) Another work from the Peterhouse repertoire, TBD Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol, Devran (2017), for 12-voice vocal ensemble Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol, The Triumph, a work commissioned by Blue Heron (2024), for 12 voices and ensemble of Turkish instruments

Blue Heron Open Rehearsal
2024-10-18 13:30 - 16:30 | First Church in Cambridge, 11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
Fri., Oct. 18, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
FREE general admission
(Limit 2 tickets per guest)

First Church in Cambridge, Congregational
11 Garden Street, Cambridge

A special invitation for Blue Heron donors and subscribers: Experience how it all comes together!

Come see and hear Blue Heron’s singers and instrumentalists up close as they prepare for our first concert of the 2024-25 Season at this exclusive behind-the-scenes event. The rehearsal will include selections from the Peterhouse Partbooks as well as your first chance to hear new music by composer Mehmet Ali Sanl?kol.

All current subscribers and Blue Heron donors who have given in the last year are welcome to up to two tickets to this event. (So feel free to bring a friend!)

Not sure if you’re eligible? Call (617) 960-7956 or email bobby@blueheron.org. We’re happy to check!

The Blue Heron Songbook: from Burgundy to Broadway
2024-09-15 15:00 - 16:30 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, Newton, MA, 02465
SPECIAL BENEFIT EVENT · THE BLUE HERON SONGBOOK Sunday, September 15 at 3pm at the historic Allen Center in West Newton, MA Buy Tickets Now Featuring Blue Heron singers Cody Bowers, Paul Guttry, Corey Dalton Hart, David McFerrin, Jason McStoots, Sonja Tengblad and Sumner Thompson with Brian Moll, piano, and Scott Metcalfe, harp and fiddle. Celebrate the start of the season and support Blue Heron’s mission at this special event! The Blue Heron Songbook is an afternoon of early music and contemporary songs performed side by side on an intimate, festive program featuring the incredible broad talent of our Blue Heron singers. Come hear their favorite works from 15th century Burgundy to Broadway and beyond while enjoying wine and refreshments alongside fellow fans and friends at the historic Allen Center in West Newton. All proceeds benefit Blue Heron’s 2024-25 season of innovative historically informed performances and community outreach efforts. Capacity is limited—reserve your spot today! Order individual tickets now or sponsor a singer or concert for the season ahead and come as our guests! Your support at any level makes a difference and helps us make more music.
