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“Be ever present with your servants who seek though music and art to perfect the praises offered by your people on earth” –Book of Common Prayer
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The arts inspire, entertain and uplift our community. Artistic events can be true expressions of spirituality, testaments to God's work in the world around us. As one form of the ministry of St. Matthew's Church, The Arts at St. Matthews sponsors performances by artists of regional and national importance.
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Arts at Saint Matthew’s performances contain sacred as well as secular themes and include such forms as music, theatre, dance and the visual arts. Above all, our program endeavors to make its performances beacons to Wilton and our surrounding communities, welcoming our neighbors to St. Matthews and sharing with them the beauty of the Arts.
Barbara Fasano and Eric Comstock A Sophisticated Evening of Cabaret Saturday – October 13th – 7:30 p.m.
Concert $40 – Patron -- $20 Regular -- $10 Students under 18 Series Opening Cocktail Party – 6:00 p.m. -- $30 Winners of the 2007 Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs award for Best Vocal Duo, this husband and wife team offer an evening of style and sophistication. Barbara has been described by Time Out New York as “a singer of restrained but deeply felt emotion…at once cool and sultry.” Eric, pianist, vocalist and raconteur, garners high praise from the New York Times “suave, smart, funny and utterly delightful – an ideal balance of swinging precision and good humored warmth”. Together this duo generates enough wattage to light the room with their sleek and polished arrangements of cabaret favorites such as George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter and Harold Arlen. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Manhattan’s finest right here in your own backyard. Arts at St. Matthew’s Series Opening Cocktail Party Saturday – October 13th – 6:00 p.m. Make an evening of this cabaret experience and join us for a pre-performance cocktail party to celebrate the opening of our musical season. Called “Width and Breath”, this season’s series celebrates the vast array of musical genres that move the soul and the wealth of talent found both locally and internationally. A bounty of hors d’oeuvres and sizzling libations sets the tone for a cosmopolitan evening. Berkshire Big Band An Afternoon of Jazz and Swing Sunday – November 18th – 4:00 p.m. Concert $40 – Patron -- $20 Regular -- $5 Students under 18 Dorothy’s words are wisdom for the ages. “There’s no place like home”. These talented musicians reside in Fairfield and Litchfield Counties. What more could you ask for in a 17-piece band that includes saxophone, trumpet, trombone, drum, bass, piano and vocals. Together, these talented musicians generate music that is ripe for listening and prime for dancing. Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller are just a few of their favorites. Fun for all ages.
Westminster Chapel Choir Back by Popular Demand Sun Min Lee and Ronnie Oliver, conductors Saturday – April 5th – 7:30 PM Concert $40 – Patron -- $20 Regular -- $5 Students under 18 Back by popular demand! After the choir’s stunning March 2007 concert, the most asked question was, “when are you going to have them back?” Once again we are thrilled to present this amazing ensemble from Westminster Choir College of Rider University located in Princeton, New Jersey. Known for choral excellence, the Westminster Chapel Choir is composed of Westminster’s 130 newest undergraduates, and this year includes Wilton’s own Ketti Muschler. Enjoy this brilliant chorus and master conductors in their only Connecticut appearance this season.
Judy Collins Multi Grammy Award Winner Sunday – April 27th – 4 PM Concert $80 – Patron -- $40 Regular -- $10 Students under 18 40 years, Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes. At 13, she made her public debut performing Mozart's "Concerto for Two Pianos" but it was the music of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, as well as the traditional songs of the folk revival, that sparked Judy Collins' love of lyrics. She soon moved away from the classical piano and thus began an illustrious career that has galvanized generations. A multi Grammy award winner, Collins is renowned for her renditions of “Both sides now,” “Send in the clowns,” “Amazing Grace” and many other songs from her deep and diverse output. Running parallel with her music has been her commitment to social causes. Judy Collins continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart. |
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