Oct 10 2021
Music for Food presents

Music for Food presents "Sound, Texture, Color, Gesture!"

Presented by Music for Food at New England Conservatory's Brown Hall

Boston’s 2021-2022 Music for Food Series Opens October 10, 2021

Music for Food is excited to announce its 12th Boston core concert season--Sound, Texture, Color, Gesture!--which features both the music and the art of composers such as Hindemith, Mendelssohn, and Gershwin. The season opener on October 10, 2021 at 7:30pm in New England Conservatory’s Brown Hall will include projections of composers' artwork to accompany musical performances by esteemed artists.

Program and Artists:

Hindemith Kammermusik No. 5

Njorde Fossnes, Viola, and Tae Kim, Piano

Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue (chamber arrangement)

Tanya Gabrielian, piano, the Balourdet String Quartet, and Christopher Laven, Bass

Mendelssohn String Quartet in A minor, Op. 13

Miriam Fried and Paul Biss, violins, Luther Warren, viola, and Julia Yang, Cello

Additional Details:

Suggested donation is $30+, $10+ students, collected at the door. 100% of donations will benefit Women's Lunch Place—a day shelter serving homeless women in the greater Boston area.

All attendees must be masked and show proof of vaccination or a test within 72 hours of the concert at the door. Because capacity is limited to 71 attendees, please RSVP to confirm your attendance here.

Music for Food is a musician-led initiative for local hunger relief. All concerts raise resources and awareness in the fight against hunger, empowering any musicians who wish to use their artistry to further social justice. Founded in 2010 by Grammy award-winning violist Kim Kashkashian, Music for Food has sent funds for over 1.5 million meals to hunger-relief organizations nationwide, with the volunteer participation of more than 160 artists and ensembles. Visit musicforfood.net for more information.

Women’s Lunch Place is a safe, welcoming day shelter community, providing nutritious food and individualized services for women who are experiencing homelessness or poverty. We meet our guests where they are and treat them with dignity and respect. More information.

Admission Info

Suggested donation is $30+, $10+ students, collected at the door. 100% of donations will benefit Women's Lunch Place—a day shelter serving homeless women in the greater Boston area.

All attendees must be masked and show proof of vaccination or a test within 72 hours of the concert at the door. Because capacity is limited to 71 attendees, please RSVP to confirm your attendance here.

Dates & Times

2021/10/10 - 2021/10/10

Location Info

New England Conservatory's Brown Hall

290 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115