Hymns to Nature

Our family concert features music with strong melodies and drama. Music that evokes rivers and animals and the struggles of building community. Central to the program is Aaron Copland's "Appalachian Spring" - a story of a 19th century settlement, incorporating Shaker themes in Copland's signature style.

And we are very happy to present Maggie Bai, winner of the 2024 Michael H. Welles Young Soloist Competition, playing from Schumann's Piano Concerto.

Please join us for a fun program for all ages.

• Rossini - Overture to The Thieving Magpie

• Smetana - The Moldau

• Handel - Largo, from Xerxes

• Grainger - Molly on the Shore

• Schumann - Piano Concerto, I. Allegro affettuoso, featuring Maggie Bai, piano

• Copland - Appalachian Spring

We will also be joined by students from the Wellesley Public Schools Elementary School String Program.