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Musical Masterworks Opens Season 36 with an Exploration of America’s Musical Voice

9.8.2026 | Our News

Musical Masterworks Opens Season 36 with an Exploration of America’s Musical Voice

As America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Musical Masterworks opens its 36th season with a program that asks a compelling question: What makes music sound American? Artistic Director Tessa Lark opens the 2026–2027 season around that idea, inviting audiences to explore the extraordinary diversity of American music while celebrating the traditions […]

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Lark Announces 36th Season of Musical Masterworks

7.10.2026 | Our News

Lark Announces 36th Season of Musical Masterworks

— By Meredith Guinness, 7.9.2026 for CT Examiner OLD LYME — In honor of the nation’s 250th birthday, the town’s 36-year-old chamber music series, Musical Masterworks, dips its ladle into the melting pot of American composition and arrangement. And, while you’re sure to find plenty of Yankee Doodle dandies from Copland and Gershwin on each […]

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Season 35 Finale Weekend April 25th and 26th

4.13.2026 | Our News

Season 35 Finale Weekend April 25th and 26th

Musical Masterworks proudly presents an extraordinary season finale weekend of chamber music featuring Julia Schilz, violin, winner of the prestigious 2025 Irving M. Klein International Strings Competition. Schilz joins an acclaimed ensemble of artists including Tessa Lark, violin; Alice Yoo, cello; Nicholas Cords, viola; and Jeewon Park, piano. The program showcases a dynamic and emotionally rich repertoire, including: Still, Suite […]

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MMModern Returns!

3.16.2026 | Our News

MMModern Returns!

Experience the electrifying artistry of Catalan singer and guitarist Lau Noah, hailed internationally for her spellbinding performances that blur the lines between classical, folk, and improvisation. For this MMModern concert, she joins forces with Cuban pianist Ahmed Alom, a returning Musical Masterworks favorite known for his extraordinary sensitivity and virtuosity. Together, they will create an […]

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Musical Masterworks Explores The Sacred and the Profane in a Powerful March Program

2.11.2026 | Our News

Musical Masterworks Explores The Sacred and the Profane in a Powerful March Program

Musical Masterworks presents The Sacred and the Profane, a striking chamber music program led by Artistic Director Tessa Lark, on Saturday, March 14 at 5:00pm and Sunday, March 15 at 3:00pm at the First Congregational Church in Old Lyme. Pre-concert talks with the artists will be featured 45 minutes prior to each performance. The program traces a compelling arc across centuries, […]

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FREE Community Concerts in November!

10.21.2025 | Our News

FREE Community Concerts in November!

Musical Masterworks invites families, friends, and neighbors to experience the joy of live music with with two free community concerts by Decoda, Musical Masterworks’ Ensemble-in-Residence. These special events are part of Musical Masterworks’ ongoing Community Engagement Program, now in its fourth year of bringing world-class musicians into schools, correctional institutions, and community organizations across Connecticut. […]

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Musical Masterworks Hits High Notes in Launch of 35th Season

9.28.2025 | Our News

Musical Masterworks Hits High Notes in Launch of 35th Season

By Meredith Guinness, 9.26.2025 for CT Examiner OLD LYME — When Tessa Lark, violinist and artistic director of Musical Masterworks, sat down to plan a program for the 35th-anniversary season, she worked with a simple rule. “I go with my gut,” Lark told CT Examiner in a recent interview. “I program concerts that I myself would […]

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Musical Masterworks Opens their 35th Season

8.29.2025 | Our News

Musical Masterworks Opens their 35th Season

Musical Masterworks is pleased to announce its 35th Season at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme with their opening concert weekend October 4 and 5, 2025 featuring violinist Tessa Lark in her fourth year as Artistic Director. The 35th season launches with a powerhouse ensemble featuring pianist Inon Barnatan, violist Hsin-Yun Huang, cellist Efe […]

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Musical Masterworks to Feature 2025 Klein Competition Winner Julia Schilz in April 2026 Performance

8.11.2025 | Our News

Musical Masterworks to Feature 2025 Klein Competition Winner Julia Schilz in April 2026 Performance

Musical Masterworks is thrilled to announce that Julia Schilz, first-prize winner of the 2025 Irving M. Klein International String Competition, will be featured as a guest artist in their April 2026 concert weekend. This collaboration brings together two champions of chamber music excellence and marks the first time Musical Masterworks has partnered with the prestigious […]

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A Tribute to Charles Wadsworth

6.5.2025 | Our News

A Tribute to Charles Wadsworth

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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Musical Masterworks Season 34 Finale Concerts April 26 & 27

3.25.2025 | Our News

Musical Masterworks Season 34 Finale Concerts April 26 & 27

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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Musical Masterworks March Concerts – MMModern and Main Series Performances

2.11.2025 | Our News

Musical Masterworks March Concerts – MMModern and Main Series Performances

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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Musical Masterworks Welcomes Mic Herring as New Executive Director

1.29.2025 | Our News

Musical Masterworks Welcomes Mic Herring as New Executive Director

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.

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