Talks

Join us for a short preview talk about the season ahead with behind the scenes tales from a busy Summer of preparation! This event is FREE

Join Louisa Stonehill, Paul Cohen & Nicholas Burns for an exploration of what happens in rehearsal. What is special about rehearsing Piano Trios in the way each approaches their instrument? How does the group align its musical ideas to come up with a convincing performance? Donations are welcome to support Ashuelot Concerts' regular program of […]

What do musicians learn about memory in their everyday practice? What happens in the practice room ahead of each rehearsal? How do musicians prepare individually? Join Nick Burns, Louisa Stonehill & Paul Cohen for a look inside their respective practice rooms. Donations are welcome to support Ashuelot Concerts' regular series of talks while in-person attendance […]

Ahead of the concert, join Nicholas Burns as he explores Piano Trios by Smetana & Dvorak. Donations are welcome to support Ashuelot Concerts' regular series of talks while in-person attendance is not possible.

Classically Curious? Join Nicholas Burns for an hour's talk exploring the background to Mendelssohn's Piano Trio No.2 in C minor. Donations are welcome to support Ashuelot Concerts' regular series of talks while in-person attendance is not possible.

Join Nicholas Burns for an in-depth look at Beethoven's Ghost Trio. Donations are welcome to support Ashuelot Concerts' regular series of talks while in-person attendance is not possible.

Join Nicholas Burns for another Classically Curious talk exploring the life and violin sonata of British wartime composer, John Ireland. https://youtu.be/OmJr3FD70Ik