An Evening with Audra McDonald
Mechanics HallPrimarily known for her work on the Broadway stage, Audra McDonald has won six Tony Awards, more performance wins than any other actor, and is the only person to win all four acting categories.
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National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine
Mechanics HallThe orchestra, under the baton of Volodymyr Sirenko, has gained international recognition. The concert includes works by Liszt, Dvorak's Symphony No. 7, and Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations for Cello, featuring Natalia Khoma.
Virtual Messiah Sing | The Worcester Chorus, CONCORA, & Masterwork Chorus
ON DEMANDWorcester's greatest holiday tradition continues with an online performance (sing-along encouraged) of Handel's Messiah featuring the Worcester Chorus with a professional ensemble of instrumentalists and vocal soloists, recorded in live performance at historic Mechanics Hall.
Simone Dinnerstein
ON DEMANDPiano soloist Simone Dinnerstein, formerly Music Worcester's 2018-19 Artist-In-Residence, returns to our season for a solo piano program featuring works by Schumann, Glass, Satie, and more, On Demand this January.
Andrew Armstrong & Friends
ON DEMANDPraised by critics for his passionate expression and dazzling technique, pianist Andrew Armstrong has delighted audiences across Asia, Europe, Latin America, Canada, and the United States. His trio recital, recorded at Mechanics Hall with clarinet and violin, features works by Stravinsky, Schumann, Shostakovich, and more.
Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi
LIVE STREAMMulti Instrumentalists Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi will perform works from their new album "there is no Other" in a Live Stream duo presentation to Music Worcester ticket buyers on February 20 at 2:00 PM EST, live from their living room to yours.
Zlatomir Fung
ON DEMANDFormer Music Worcester Young Artist Competition winner and the first American in four decades and youngest musician ever to win First Prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition Cello Division, Zlatomir Fung is poised to become one of the preeminent cellists of our time.
Mozart Requiem | The Worcester Chorus, CONCORA, & Masterwork Chorus
ON DEMANDChris Shepard directs a socially distanced ensemble of vocalists and the Worcester Festival Chamber Orchestra in a presentation of Mozart's Requiem from historic Mechanics Hall. Viewers can enjoy On Demand viewing for a full month starting March 26 at 7PM.
Lawrence Brownlee
LIVE STREAMAmerican-born tenor Lawrence Brownlee captivates audiences and critics around the world, and has been hailed as “an international star in the bel canto operatic repertory” (The New York Times). Proceeds from his Worcester performance will benefit several charitable community groups.
Brubeck Brothers Quartet
Riley-Pappas PavilionJazz legend Dave Brubeck's sons Chris and Dan lead this distinguished jazz quartet in an outdoor performance at Auburn's Riley-Pappas Pavilion, free and open to the public on July 13, 2021.
Esther Heideman: Unrestricted Travel
ON DEMANDSoprano Esther Heideman, who has sung with the Worcester Chorus on many occasions, joins Chris Shepard in a recital featuring music from throughout Europe. Sign up for a free ticket to enjoy this virtual concert On Demand now through August 20.
The Hot Sardines
Indian RanchIn the hot jazz movement, The Hot Sardines stand apart for the innovation, verve and sheer joy they bring to music, both new and old.
Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar
The Hanover TheatreMcLaughlin and this anointed group are known for their rich harmonies and beautiful blends. With their expressive vocals and intricate arrangements of contemporary gospel, Trey McLaughlin and the Sounds Of Zamar is one of the brightest and prolific groups on the gospel scene.
Boston Brass
Cristoforo Colombo ParkMusic Worcester favorites Boston Brass return for a free summer performance at Cristoforo Colombo Park in Worcester, MA as part of our Summer@MW Series.
The Concert Truck
Hillside Complex BoylstonConcert Truck brings its pop-up concert experience to the close of our Summer@MW season on Friday, Sep 10 at Boylston's Hillside Park.
Dorrance Dance
The Hanover TheatreDorrance Dance's tap program, SOUNDspace, has been adapted and continues to explore what is most beautiful and exceptional about tap dancing – movement as music.
Worcester Chorus | Brahms Requiem
Mechanics HallThe Worcester Chorus brings Brahms' choral masterpiece back to Worcester on stage at historic Mechanics Hall.
Merz Trio
JMACThe celebrated piano trio brings a program of Tchaikovsky's Piano Trio in A minor and more to our concert season at the Jean McDonough Arts Center's Brickbox Theater this November.
Naledi Masilo
JMACThe South African native and Boston-based vocalist and composer brings an evening of South African jazz to Worcester's Brickbox Theater at the JMAC.
The Worcester Chorus | Handel Messiah
Mechanics HallAn annual tradition for over 120 years, Handel's most famous oratorio returns to historic Mechanics Hall this winter. Recording of Live Stream from December 4 now on sale for On Demand viewing.
Worcester Chorus Women’s Ensemble
Trinity Lutheran ChurchLed by Worcester Chorus assistant director and accompanist Mark Mummert, the Worcester Chorus Women's Ensemble brings their holiday choral program to the stage at Worcester's Trinity Lutheran Church.
Polish Baltic Philharmonic
Mechanics HallA symphonic highlight of our season, the Polish Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra brings a program featuring works by Schubert, Grieg, and Rossini to historic Mechanics Hall.
On Demand: The Worcester Chorus I Bach B-Minor Mass
ON DEMANDNow through April 4, purchase your ticket to view the On Demand recording of The Worcester Chorus singing Bach's Mass in B Minor at Mechanics Hall on March 19, 2022.
Apollo’s Fire
Tuckerman HallApollo's Fire is a popular and critically acclaimed period-instrument ensemble specializing in early music. The ensemble unites a select pool of early music specialists from throughout North America and Europe.
An Evening with Itzhak Perlman
The Hanover TheatreItzhak Perlman brings his new program entitled “An Evening with Itzhak Perlman,” which captures highlights of his career through narrative and multi-media elements intertwined with performance, to the Hanover Theatre.
Itzhak Perlman in Recital
Mechanics HallBeloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, Itzhak Perlman is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy for making music.
Ballet Hispánico
The Hanover TheatreBallet Hispánico brings communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through innovative dance productions, dance training, and community engagement. They bring their Noche de Oro 50th Anniversary program to our season.
Gautier Capuçon & Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Mechanics HallThe French cello/piano duo closes out the classical presentation series of our 2021-2022 Concert Season with an unforgettable performance at historic Mechanics Hall with a program of Schumann, Brahms, Shostakovich, and Debussy.
Dee Dee Bridgewater Quartet
Mechanics HallOver the course of a multifaceted career spanning four decades, Grammy and Tony Award-winning Jazz giant Dee Dee Bridgewater has ascended to the upper echelon of vocalists, putting her unique spin on standards, as well as taking intrepid leaps of faith in re-envisioning jazz classics.
The Worcester Chorus: Celebrating Composers of Color
Trinity Lutheran ChurchThe Worcester Chorus concludes its performances of the 2021-2022 Concert Season with this program of classical, gospel, and spiritual/sacred works by composers including Margaret Bonds, Mark Miller, Keith Hampton, and more.
From Giuseppe to Lenny: An Evening of Opera & Musical Theater
Mechanics HallSoprano Robyn Marie Lamp, tenor Derrek Stark, and pianist Gordon Roberts bring and evening of classics from opera and musical theater to the historic stage at Mechanics Hall.
Wynton Marsalis
The Hanover TheatreDescribed as the most outstanding jazz musician and trumpeter of his generation, Wynton Marsalis returns to Worcester with his septet for an unforgettable night of live performance at The Hanover Theatre.
Tony DeSare: Sinatra and Beyond
Mechanics HallNamed a Rising Star Male Vocalist in Downbeat magazine, Tony DeSare has lived up to this distinction by winning critical and popular acclaim for his concert performances throughout North America and abroad. He brings his Sinatra and Beyond program to Mechanics Hall on July 14.
Phoenix Rising: Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens
Indian RanchMusic Worcester welcomes the long-awaited return of the Silkroad Ensemble with its new artistic director, Rhiannon Giddens, in an outdoor performance at Indian Ranch Amphitheatre in Webster, MA.
Afternoon @ The Park
Cristoforo Colombo ParkMusic Worcester's Summer Concert Series concludes with a free, outdoor presentation at Worcester's East Park featuring Dan Gabel & The Abletones, Nacho Gonzalez Nappa, and Sunta Africa.
The Knights Orchestra with Aaron Diehl, piano
Mechanics HallNew York's most cutting-edge classical ensemble brings a program of works by Stravinsky, Gershwin, Ravel, plus Bach's Brandenburg Concertos to historic Mechanics Hall for the opening of our 2022-2023 concert season featuring pianist Aaron Diehl.
Verdi Requiem at Carnegie Hall
Carnegie HallThe Worcester Chorus, The Masterwork Chorus, and orchestra will perform Verdi's Requiem at New York City's world-famous Carnegie Hall. Join us in the big apple on Sunday, October 2 for this 2pm performance! (this presentation is not part of Music Worcester's 2022-2023 Concert Season)
Maxim Vengerov, Violin with Polina Osetinskaya, Piano
Mechanics HallUniversally hailed as one of the world's finest musicians, Grammy Award-winning violinist Maxim Vengerov brings the 2022-2023 concert season's first recital program to Mechanics Hall.
Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn
Mechanics HallThe world's undisputed "king and queen of the banjo" (Paste Magazine) bring their long-awaited duo performance to the stage at historic Mechanics Hall this October.
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Mechanics HallThe legend of Broadway makes his Worcester debut at historic Mechanics Hall this November. Buyers may choose between table seating on the floor or concert seating in the balcony sections.
Simone Dinnerstein, Piano
Tuckerman HallMusic Worcester's 2018-2019 Artist-In-Residence, pianist Simone Dinnerstein, returns to our season for a recital performance with cellist Alexis Gerlach and a program of Bach's da Gamba Sonatas and more.
The Worcester Chorus: Handel Messiah (On Demand Video)
ON DEMANDON DEMAND VIDEO RENTAL: Watch Worcester's longest-running holiday tradition with The Worcester Chorus in a live performance of Handel's Messiah from the stage at historic Mechanics Hall (Dec 3, 2022).
Katharine Dain, Soprano
Razzo Hall at Clark UniversitySoprano and 2022 Edison Award-winner Katharine Dain brings a program of operatic vocal works by Messiaen, Debussy, and more to Clark University's Razzo Hall this February.
Czech National Symphony Orchestra
Mechanics HallPerforming and continuously growing for 26 years, the CNSO has earned an enviable reputation among both Czech and Europe’s top symphonic ensembles. Their Worcester program will feature Brahms' Violin Concerto and Beethoven's Symphony No. 7.
Handel + Haydn Society
Mechanics HallBoston’s Grammy-winning Handel and Haydn Society chamber orchestra returns to our season at historic Mechanics Hall to perform Bach's Brandenburg Concertos.
An Afternoon at the Opera
Mechanics HallConducted by Cailin Marcel Manson, The Worcester Chorus returns to the stage at historic Mechanics Hall for an evening of arias and choruses from your favorite classic opera works.
Vijay Gupta, violin & Chester Englander, cimbalom
Prior Performing Arts Center, College of the Holy CrossViolinist Vijay Gupta, Music Worcester's Artist-In-Residence for 2023, opens his year of residency projects with a co-production between the College of the Holy Cross's brand new Prior Performing Arts Center and Music Worcester, featuring percussionist Chester Englander.
Chineke! Orchestra
Mechanics HallOriginally scheduled for their Music Worcester debut in spring of 2020, Chineke! Orchestra brings a can't-miss orchestral program of Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 "New World" and Coleridge-Taylor's Violin Concerto.