Stay tuned to the latest notes and narratives of Musical Masterworks, as the enduring spirit of chamber music resonates through our press features and updates.
6.17.2025 | Press
By Rick Koster, Day Staff Writer | 6.6.25 Charles Wadsworth, the much-loved pianist whose vision and passion launched numerous renowned chamber music series including New York City’s Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Spoleto Festivals in Italy and Charleston, S.C., and Musical Masterworks in Old Lyme, died May 30 in New York City. He […]
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6.7.2025 | Press
By Elizabeth Reagan for LymeLine, 6.7.25 OLD LYME–The Musical Masterworks community and beyond is mourning the loss of founding artistic director and pioneering chamber musician Charles Wadsworth. The pianist died on May 29 in Manhattan, NY, at the age of 96. A tribute from the Musical Masterworks board of directors recalled his arrival on the […]
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6.5.2025 | Our News
In Memoriam: Charles Wadsworth Founding Artistic Director, Musical Masterworks Musical Masterworks mourns the passing of our beloved Founding Artistic Director, Charles Wadsworth, whose artistic vision and charismatic leadership shaped the heart and soul of our concert series. Charles came to Old Lyme in the early 1990s, initially as an accompanist for soprano Beverly Hoch, but […]
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3.25.2025 | Our News
Musical Masterworks is set to close out its 34th season with a grand finale like no other, as renowned trumpeter Caleb Hudson returns to the stage at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme on April 26th and 27th. Under the artistic direction of acclaimed violinist Tessa Lark, the concert promises an unforgettable blend of […]
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2.11.2025 | Our News
Musical Masterworks has an eventful March planned with its annual contemporary chamber music concert, MMModern, on March 7th and its main series concerts on March 22nd and 23rd. The MMModern concert will feature Garden Music, on March 7th at La Grua Center at 32 Water Street in Stonington from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. $55 admission […]
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1.29.2025 | Our News
Musical Masterworks is thrilled to announce the appointment of Michael “Mic” Herring as its new Executive Director. With a wealth of experience in artist management, chamber music, and non-profit leadership, Herring brings energy and enthusiasm to his new role as Musical sterworks’ first Executive Director.
READ MORE10.19.2019 | Press
By Lee Howard, Day staff writer | October 19. 2019 Old Lyme — Musical Masterworks got off to a rip-roaring start as it kicked off its 29th season of classical music performances Saturday night at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, with artistic director Edward Arron on cello joined by veteran pianist Gilles Vonsattel and young […]
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