Joan Kirchner, soprano and Anne Franciose Perrault, pianist explore how Brahms, Schubert & Schumanm set poetry exploring love of nature, God, and human love. February 19 at 2:00 pm at the Brewster Ladies Library, 1822 Main St., Brewster, Ma. Free admission but RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Phone 508-896-3913
An "Ode to Music." Saturday/Sunday, November 9/10, 3 pm at First Methodist Church, Chatham. More
"Beyond the Rainbow: The Music of Harold Arlen" Sunday, March 17, 2:00 pm at the Brewster Ladies Library, Rt. 6A, Brewster. Joan Kirchner and Richard Busch present some of the 400 songs Arlen wrote beyond his famous score for "The Wizard of Oz" including those instantly recognizable and some hidden gems. Free!
"Woods Hole Cantata Preview" Saturday, March 30, 4:00 pm in Woods Hole. Joan Kirchner and Phil Lima sing songs of Aaron Copland, Benjamin Britten and Beethoven. Contact Joan via artists and musicians for more info.
"A 16th Century Evensong" Sunday, March 31, 5:00 pm at Church of the Holy Spirit, Orleans. Enjoy music of the English Tudor period including music for recorders and choral works by Thomas Tallis and William Byrd. The Holy Spirit choir directed by Joan Kirchner.
"Greatest Hits of Choral Music" Sunday, April 28, 3:00 pm at the Monomoy Performing Arts Center, Monomoy Regional High School, Harwich. Joan Kirchner, soprano, is featured as soloist with the 100 voice Chatham Chorale and full orchestra in beloved works by Handel, Haydn, Mozart and more. Visit chathamchorale.org for tickets.
"A Musical Sampler of the Meetinghouse Chamber Music Festival" Saturday, May 25, 4:00 pm at the Brewster Ladies' Library, Rt.6A, Brewster. Joan joins Donald Enos, piano and Megan Koch, cello in music by Britten, Rossini, and Previn.
"A Summer Serenade" Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18. Church of the Messiah, Woods Hole. Joan Kirchner and Phil Lima solo with the Woods Hole Cantata Consort in music of British composers from several eras.
"Halloween Unhinged," Saturday, October 26, 7:30pm at the South Harwich Meetinghouse, 270 Chatham Road, South Harwich. Joan Kirchner will join a haunted host of performers presenting pumpkin carols and other songs of the season. Tickets $20 in advance; info at southharwichmeetinghouse.com.
Carols for the Stroll—Friday, December 1, 6:00 pm at the W.H. Lutz Gallery on 584 Main Street, Harwich Port.
Holiday Song for Two—Friday, December 15, 4:30 pm at the Cahoon Museum of American Art. Local favorites Joan Kirchner and John Murelle are joined by Art McManus on keyboard to present a charming hour of music of the season, sacred and secular. The newly renovated museum is located at 4676 Rt. 28, Cotuit. For more info, please call the museum at 508.428.758.
Mendelssohn’s “Elijah”—Saturday, August 19, 7:00 pm and Sunday, August 20, 3:00 pm at Church of the Messiah, Woods Hole.
Joan Kirchner, soprano and Phil Lima, baritone join the Woods Hole Cantata Consort and period orchestra for this masterwork.
"Monteverdi Magic"—Saturday, August 26, 7:00 pm at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Falmouth and Sunday, August 27, 3:00 pm at First Congregational Church in Chatham
Joan Kirchner & Jessica Edgar, sopranos; Todd Fruth, tenor with Lucy Banner, pianist present the music of the Italian master Claudio Monteverdi for voices featuring stunning solos, spectacular duets, and fabulous trios.
"Alzheimer’s Stories"—Sunday, September 24, 4:00pm at the First Congregational Church of Sandwich.
"Alzheimer’s Stories"—October 4, 3:00pm at Brookdale Senior Center, Hyannis.
“Notes on Notation"— Wednesday, March 8, 15, 22, 10:30-12:00 at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church.
Joan Kirchner presents a series of lectures explaining the history of musical notation from ancient sources through chant to the present day. Offered by the Eldridge Public Library Learning Series: (508)945-5173 for details on enrollment or come on the day.
Haydn’s “Creation”—Saturday, April 22, 7:00 pm and Sunday, April 23, 3:00 pm at the Monomoy Regional High School, Harwich Center.
Joan Kirchner, soprano soloist in this fabulous masterwork sung by the Chatham Chorale.
“Alzheimer’s Stories” —Sunday, June 4, 4:00 pm at First Congregational Church, Falmouth.
Joan Kirchner, soprano and Phil Lima, baritone join the Falmouth Chorale Chamber Singers in the regional premiere of Bob Cohen’s cantata presenting the facts, figures and emotions of living with Alzheimer’s both as a caregiver and patient. The composer will offer remarks prior to the performance!
“A Celebration of 200 Years”—Friday, June 9, 7:00 pm at the South Dennis Congregational Church.
Joan Kirchner joins Donald Enos, organist, Bo Ericsson, cellist, and the Chatham Chorale Chamber Singers in a gala concert.
Saturday, June 24, 7:00 pm at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, Chatham.
Joan Kirchner, soprano joins an extensive roster of performers in a gala fund raiser for the church.