Old North Church is blessed with an extraordinary physical space – that is, our historic Sanctuary – widely acclaimed as an “acoustic gem” and considered to be an ideal venue for many different types of musical presentations.

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Curated by Maria van Kalken, Minister of Music and supervised by the Music Committee at Old North Church, the annual Concerts at Old North has established a reputation among attendees and artists alike as one of the most sought-after concert-presenting organizations on the North Shore of Massachusetts.  Concerts by well-established artists and ensembles are presented throughout the season, providing not only a beautiful space in which to perform, but an opportunity for the community of Marblehead – and surrounding neighborhoods – to enjoy superb performances, without travelling to Boston!

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Don’t miss this historic event at Old North Church!  

The ACTUAL double bass belonging to Serge Koussevitzky – the famous composer, double bassist, and conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1924-1949 – will be played in a concert by virtuoso double bassists Susan Hagen & David Heyes on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 7:30pm.  Please join internationally-acclaimed double bassists Susan Hagen – a familiar name at Old North Church as Susan has performed with the Old North Festival Orchestra – and David Heyes (from the UK) in an hour-long concert entitled Koussevitzky Connections.  This not-to-be-missed performance celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Serge Koussevitzky.  Ms. Hagen and Mr. Heyes will perform new commissions and old classics – on Koussevitzky’s actual double bass (!) – in what is sure to be a thrilling and entertaining concert.  Special guest artist, soprano Sarah Poole, will be featured as well.  This concert (Click here for flyer) is free and open to the public, though a free-will offering will be gratefully accepted; your contributions will benefit both the Old North Church and the artists. 

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Past artists and ensembles appearing on the Concerts at Old North Series, include: Kaleidoscope Chamber Ensemble; Calliope’s Call; Chameleon Arts Ensemble of Boston; Jaqueline Schwab improvisational pianist; classical pianist Sergey Schepkin; guitarists Raymond Gonzalez, Ken Bonfield, and Berit Strong; Skylark Vocal Ensemble; and other solo and ensemble performances too numerous to list here.  Finally, Concerts at Old North have included the popular Messiah Sing! – specifically intended to raise funds for a mission or cause – as well as Blues Night and Jazz Night!

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