Picking highlights out of a decade of musical performances is no easy task, especially considering the wealth of world-class artists that have graced our stage. Of course we could easily just list all the big names that have appeared, iconic musicians like Yo-Yo Ma and Wynton Marsalis for example, but [...]
Tony Beadle, Rockport Music President & CEO Letter from President & CEO As we navigate our national maelstrom, I want to share an important moment with you. It was on this exact day 10 years ago that we opened the doors and presented our first concert at the [...]
A Commitment to Building a Greater Community The theme for this year’s Virtual Gala 2020 is “A Gift of Music to the Community,” and its sentiment rings very true for our corporate sponsor, Wernau Asset Management. In a conversation with Peter Wernau, WAM’s founder and CEO, and wife Thi Linh, [...]
Linden Tree Society Profile: Steve and Sigi Lindo Steve and Sigi Lindo are seated in their living room overlooking the ocean and pondering music’s impact. “Some music sets my teeth on edge. However, Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ gives me a lump in my throat,” quips Sigi. Steve adds, “We’re both spiritual [...]
by Josue Gonzalez, Director of Education and Outreach This past February we had an extraordinary opportunity to bring together two of our flagship education offerings, Rockport Jazz Workshop and our in-school residency program. Alexa Tarantino, Rockport Jazz Workshop Director, along with faculty members Alita Moses and Steven Feifke paid Cape [...]
As painful as it is to miss out on hearing live music this spring and summer, it’s even more painful for the musicians whose livelihood depends on performance. We talked with three musicians about their quarantine life: Caitlin Lynch, violist in A Far Cry chamber ensemble and the Aeolus String [...]
