Free Lectures, Workshops & Concerts

Arts Speak is an educational series of lectures and performance lectures that celebrates the power of creativity through arts and music. Join us in person or tune in virtually to explore, learn, and connect on a wide variety of topics surrounding Arts and music with renowned experts.

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John Rutter: the Man, the Music, the Heart

Arts Speak Lecture
Saturday, September 19 — 3:30 PM

Presented by John Rutter, British Composer and Conductor

A special interview with the beloved British composer and conductor, just in time for his 81st birthday. John will speak of his love for music, and the power of music to literally create harmony, bringing people together—exactly what humans need in times of division and strife.

The Lute Master: The Genius of Dowland

Arts Speak Performance Lecture
Saturday, September 26 — 3:30 PM

Presented by Paul O’Dette

Come to an extraordinary lute lecture-performance by Paul O’Dette, Professor of Lute and Director of Early Music at the Eastman School of Music and Artistic Co-Director of the Boston Early Music Festival. This afternoon will focus on the music of John Dowland, English Renaissance composer, lutenist, and singer, and the 400th anniversary of his death in 1626. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Paul O’Dette, “the clearest case of genius ever to touch his instrument.” (Toronto Globe and Mail)

Lost Voices of Byzantium

Saturday, November 7 — 3:30 PM

Presented by Spyridon Antonopoulos

Spyridon Antonopoulos is a chanter, scholar, and founder of the vocal ensemble Psaltikon. He obtained his PhD in Musicology from City, University of London, where he was Honorary Research Fellow from 2016-2019. He has performed a wide variety of musical genres in venues worldwide and has spoken at dozens of international academic conferences. (Read More)

Damon Grant: Arts Speak Performance Lecture

Mastering the Craft: the Gig, the Gear, the Goals

Saturday, November 21 — 3:30 PM

Presented by Damon Grant

Damon Grant, percussionist, educator, and podcaster (Discussions in Percussion) will perform and speak on the tools of the trade—all that contributes to the progress and success in the life of a drummer. (Read More)

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