Hannah R. Davidson January 10, 1958 – May 31, 2022 Hannah Davidson of Belmont Massachusetts, passed comfortably, at home, on May 31, 2022 after a long hard battle against breast cancer. Her parents Bruce C. Davidson and Martha W. Davidson of Belmont, Massachusetts preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister Elizabeth Davidson […]
Long & Away presents a brand new program for voices and viols celebrating the many delights of spring! This tour of 16th-c. Europe features works by Lassus, Senfl, Marenzio and others that explore age old themes of love, nature, dancing, and drinking. You’ll hear morning birdsong, nighttime meditations, rarefied musings on love, and rustic songs […]
The next granting period of the Silbiger Grant for voices and viols is now open. Submit your application for performances in the 2022-2023 academic year by April 15.
The Gian Lyman Silbiger Grant for 2021 has been awarded to Boston-based soprano Elise Groves and viol consort Long & Away (Anne Legêne, viol player/organizer). Their concert “So Trinken Wir Alle” will take place twice next June in Boston and Shirley, MA, and will likely be filmed as well to share with those unable to […]
We are pleased to announce the continuation of our successful online workshops with three monthly sessions held over Zoom on Sunday October 17, Saturday November 13, and Sunday December 12.
The 2020 Silbiger Concert which was canceled in the early days of the Pandemic has at long last been rescheduled. Schola Cantorum of Boston under the direction of Fred Jodry will present their program of English renaissance music for voices and viols November 12 in Boston and November 14 in Providence.
The Viola da Gamba Society-New England has awarded the 2020-2021 Gian Lyman Silbiger Grant to Mary Jodice and Carol Lewis for a concert entitled “Cries and Ballads of London” to be held at St. Andrew’s Church in Marblehead, MA. at 7:00pm on June 20, 2021.
The Viola da Gamba Society-New England has awarded the 2020-2021 Gian Lyman Silbiger Grant to Mary Jodice and Carol Lewis for a concert to be held at St. Andrew’s Church in Marblehead, MA. at 7:00pm on June 30, 2021. Mary and Carol plan a program of early 17th century English music by Ramsey, Gibbons, Byrd and […]
Once again it is time to renew your membership in the VdGS-NE. The year ahead will bring unknown challenges along with some we are all too familiar with, and we will need your support to be sure the sound of the gamba continues in our area. All memberships begin September 1, so please take this opportunity […]
Due to the upheavals from COVID-19 and the uncertainty around next season, the Silbiger Grant committee is extending the deadline for applications for the 2020-2021 season to September 1, 2020 with notification by October 1. Performances may be held any time through the end of 2021.