Why we chose it: Our Neighbors North and South

From Executive Director Nick Adams:

Music beyond borders…

This past spring, I found myself in a delightful conversation about music bringing people together with Chamber Series Director Allison Voth. Over coffee in Cambridge, we were mapping out the next season of our much-loved Chamber Series. Allison, programming maven that she is, suggested musically celebrating our neighbors to the north and the south, Canada and Mexico. She’s Canadian, herself, and after all, there’s so much interesting and incredible music to feature. This decision was a no-brainer.

And just like that, "Our Neighbors North and South" was born.

After some months of discussion, we felt like bringing the series back to the heart of Boston was something we wanted to do. The venue choice eventually came to us like a perfect cadence – the French Library in Boston. How fitting to celebrate musical unity in a space dedicated to cultural exchange! The Library's intimate setting, with its warm acoustics and sophisticated ambiance, provides the ideal backdrop for this musical journey across borders.

Our program looks outward, celebrating the rich tapestry of North American classical music. From the sprawling Canadian prairies to the vibrant streets of Mexico City, this concert traverses the continent through its composers' distinctive voices.

As campaign ads have flooded our recent airways, we're offering a different kind of dialogue – one conducted in the universal language of music. No debates required – just the pure joy of artistic expression from our continental friends.

So join us at the French Library for an afternoon that proves that good music knows no boundaries. Bring your ears, your enthusiasm, and maybe your dancing shoes (cue the Márquez!). After all, in these interesting - to say the absolute least - times, couldn't we all use a reminder of the beautiful harmonies possible when we look beyond our own backyard?

And who knows? You might just discover your new favorite composer comes from right next door – whether that's the door to the north or the south.