An evening of piano music inspired from painting, sculpture and the visual arts.  Works by Andriessen, Zorn, Ung, Volans, Antheil and others. 

The incomparable pianist, Josh Nelson brings a multimedia  evening of music drawn from his latest CD, “Discoveries” to Boston Court.  The concert is packed with nods to the vintage sci-fi of H.G. Wells and Jules Verne both in song titles, and the eye-catching film footage that illustrates the music.  While, Josh’s unique compositional voice is grounded in the here and now, the ambitious program gives us  a vision into the future of Jazz.

“The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.” – Andy Warhol

Pianist, Victoria Kirsch and sopranos Suzan Hanson and Shana Blake Hill present an eclectic evening of music inspired by the iconic pop artist. Touching on themes from Warhol’s life and artistic sensibilities – from the longing for glamour and fame to urban living – the program features arias and duets from the American songbook, with music by Bernstein, Sondheim, Laitman and others, interspersed with excerpts from Warhol’s diaries.

The illustrious Grant Gershon and the radiant Elissa Johnston pair up for a rare husband and wife recital exploring the wonders of French chanson.

Featuring Fauré’s  La Bonne Chanson, Ravel’s  Five Greek Songs, the Canteloube Chants D'Auvergne, Poulenc Fiançailles pour rire and Bernstein’s La Bonne Cuisine.

Piano Spheres:  Transcendent Svrcek plays Charles Ives Concord Sonata

What do Emerson, Thoreau, Luisa Alcott and Hawthorne have in common?  Writers who embraced transcendental philosophy, and each have a movement named after them in Charles Ives monumental musical ode to transcendentalism.  Rarely performed, not to be missed.

Peabody Southwell, Mark Robson and James Darrah pair up for an evening of exotic musical landscapes, composed by Arnold Schoenberg.  Beginning with his seminal song cycle, “The Book of the Hanging Gardens” with metaphors of love blooming and dying as the “garden” disintegrates,  Ms. Southwell guides us on a vocal tour de force of gorgeous and inspiring Schoenberg tonescapes.

Peabody Southwell,  Mezzo Soprano

Mark Robson, Pianist

James Darrah, Director

Tony nominated Broadway star, platinum selling recording artist and television actor, Sam Harris, has a lot going on. With his first book (published by Simon & Schuster) due out in January of 2014, and a tour following shortly thereafter, Music @ Boston Court offers a rare insider's seat for projects in development from this mutli-talented artist.