Experience American Girl® in an all-new musical, featuring all-original songs and unforgettable experiences. Join your favorite American Girl characters and the campers as they follow their hearts, share their dreams, and learn the power of friendship.
A multi-national, Celtic juggernaut Gaelic Storm has a fanatic audience, and it’s a well-diversified crowd for sure. The country-music folks adore the storytelling, the bluegrass-heads love the instrumentals, Celtic fans love their devotion to tradition, and the rockers simply relish the passion they play their instruments with. A feel good band for the dead of winter!
Join Artistic Director Jia Kim for a behind-the-scenes look at the classical music world and Chamber Music! Location: Stowe Community Church, 137 Main Street, Stowe
Cyrille Aimee: A Sondheim Adventure Vocalist Cyrille Aimée was primarily raised in France by a French father and Dominican mother. As a curious child in Samois-sur-Seine, she would sneak out of her bedroom window to wander into the nearby gypsy encampments filled with those attending the annual Django Reinhardt Festival. She quickly fell in love with gypsy music and way of life; years later she would sing on street corners with friends while traveling across Europe. She now happily tours the world with her band as well as in a duo setting with Brazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo. Don’t miss this incredible jazz vocalist’s debut in Stowe!
On Saturday, March 9 at 7pm come hear the members of the world renowned Cavani String Quartet present The Art of The String Quartet with artists Catherine Cosbey (violin), Annie Fullard (violin), Jia Kim (cello), and Eric Wong (viola). As Quartet-in-residence at the world renowned Cleveland Institute of Music from 1988-2018, and winner of numerous accolades, including the prestigious Naumburg Award. The Cavani Quartet has been described by the Washington Post as “completely engrossing, powerful, and elegant.” Members of the Cavani Quartet, joined by Jia Kim will be performing.
Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center ArtSmart -Opera Series is delighted to bring Erik Kronke to moderate the pre-opera sessions for February- May The Met Opera in HD film presentations. Erik brings knowledge of opera as both a performer and opera connoisseur to the 45- minute preshow background talk. Bring a bag lunch* to enjoy this on stage discussion.
Mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine is opera’s ultimate seductress, opposite tenor Roberto Alagna, who captivated Live in HD audiences as Don José in 2010. Soprano Aleksandra Kurzak sings Micaëla, alongside bass Alexander Vinogradov as the swaggering bullfighter Escamillo. Louis Langrée conducts Sir Richard Eyre’s lively production, a favorite in the Met’s repertoire.
With its progressive choreography and award-winning talent, TRIP Dance Company is a competitive group of 35 young dancers associated with the Stowe Dance Academy.
Featuring cirque by the Boston Circus Guild and live music by contemporary pioneers cordis, Le Cirque Esprit presents its latest creation, Spirit of the Machine. The new show is based on the Greek mythological tale of Talos— “the first machine”—and was inspired by cordis’ epic multi-movement suite, The Only, which features mechanical instruments such as a 1902 Victor Talking Machine, a large custom-made music box, and a pocket watch. As with all of Le Cirque Esprit’s undertakings, this new show is packed with breathtaking acrobatics and aerial acts paired with classic steampunk-era circus artistry.
“Sparkling moments that defy classification” raves Billboard Magazine. Direct from New York City, Spirit of the Machine, the tour de force cirque extravaganza from bestselling acrobatic mavericks, le Cirque Esprit, brings its signature brand of sparkle and spectacle to this 90-minute multi-discipline phenomenon. Produced by the same award-winning creative team behind the Le Cirque Esprit brand, Spirit of the Machine, delivers an immersive entertainment experience of spectacle, sensation, and sound – perfect for the entire family. Don’t miss the next generation of cirque!
After a successful year touring as The Devon Allman Project with special guest Duane Betts, the sons of Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts are joining forces to form The Allman Betts Band.
Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center ArtSmart -Opera Series is delighted to bring Erik Kronke to moderate the pre-opera sessions for February- May The Met Opera in HD film presentations. Erik brings knowledge of opera as both a performer and opera connoisseur to the 45- minute preshow background talk. Bring a bag lunch* to enjoy this on stage discussion.
In what is expected to be a Wagnerian event for the ages, soprano Christine Goerke plays Brünnhilde, the willful title warrior maiden, who loses her immortality in opera’s most famous act of filial defiance. Tenor Stuart Skelton and soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek are the twins Siegmund and Sieglinde, and bass-baritone Greer Grimsley sings the god Wotan. Philippe Jordan conducts.
An electrifying evening of classic hits from the American Radio Songbook! Under The Street Lamp brings their unique blend of tight harmonies and slick dance moves to your favorite Doo-Wop, Motown, and old time Rock ‘n’ Roll hits.
Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center ArtSmart -Opera Series is delighted to bring Erik Kronke to moderate the pre-opera sessions for February- May The Met Opera in HD film presentations. Erik brings knowledge of opera as both a performer and opera connoisseur to the 45- minute preshow background talk. Bring a bag lunch* to enjoy this on stage discussion.
In what should be a highlight of the new season, soprano Anna Netrebko sings her first Met Aida, going toe-to-toe with mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili as Amneris. Tenor Aleksandrs Antonenko is Radamès, and Nicola Luisotti takes the podium for the Met’s monumental production. NOTE DAY CHANGE TO TUESDAY MAY 7 at 1pm
Now in its second year, TEDxStowe aspires to be a window into Vermont today. An event which offers a rare opportunity to connect through big ideas and conversations that matter. Our speakers represent today’s thought leaders, movement starters and business innovators from across Vermont.
Hear the wind, feel the rain, smell the lavender, and laugh along with Dog. In this ecologically inspired tale, a French shepherd sets out to plant a forest and transform a barren wasteland, acorn by acorn. This uplifting and unforgettable story shows the difference one man (and his dog) can make to the world. In its eleven years of touring, The Man Who Planted Trees has become a favorite of audiences around the world. “It is very, very rare to find something that appeals as effortlessly to children and adults as this magical show,” raves the Scotsman.
Bring a brown bag lunch and join Artistic Director Jia Kim for a behind-the-scenes look at the classical music world and Chamber Music!
The season concludes with Annual Family Concert: Five “B’s”! (Presenting works by five great composers – Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Bartok, and Bridge) on Saturday, May 18 at 7pm. Spruce Peak Chamber Music Society invites families and appreciators of all ages to an extraordinary evening of music-making. This is a chance to hear these masterworks up close and personal in a fun, interactive setting where all are welcome to join post-concert for a meet-and-greet with the artists: Rachel Lee (violin), Colin Brookes (viola), Yannick Rafalimana (piano), and Jia Kim (cello)!
