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“The Shalin Liu Performance Center is a venue that delights on every visit, not least for the spectacular view of Cape Ann visible through the large window at the back of the hall.”
- The Boston Globe
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ABOUT ROCKPORT MUSIC
For over 30 years Rockport Music has been committed to one enduring purpose--enriching lives through great music. Located in the scenic seaport village of Rockport, Massachusetts, Rockport Music presents exceptional musical performances and events year round, including the acclaimed Rockport Chamber Music Festival, which hosts over 20 performances in five weeks during June and July each year. Rockport Music also presents classical, jazz, folk, pop, and world music, as well as a film series and HD broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera and England’s National Theatre.
Rockport Music was originally founded in 1981 as the Rockport Chamber Music Festival by soprano Lila Deis, pianist/composer David Alpher--both were artistic directors from 1981-1994--and local businessman Paul Sylva. Since 1995 under the artistic leadership of renowned pianist and MIT faculty member David Deveau, the organization has grown exponentially in stature and reputation and is now nationally recognized. In July 2008 the Board of Trustees voted to adopt the name Rockport Music to represent an expanding organization. In June 2010 Rockport Music celebrated the opening of the state-of-the-art Shalin Liu Performance Center, designed by lead architects Alan Joslin and Deborah Epstein of Epstein Joslin Architects and acoustician R. Lawrence Kirkegaard. SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER DETAILS
ABOUT THE MUSIC
Rockport Music and the Rockport Chamber Music Festival present some of today’s foremost musicians and ensembles, as well as the rising stars of tomorrow. Past chamber music programs have featured pianists Leon Fleisher, Richard Goode, Marc-André Hamelin, Lars Vogt, and Garrick Ohlsson; the Brentano, Borromeo, Juilliard, and St. Lawrence string quartets; the Boston, Eroica, and Trio con Brio Copenhagen piano trios; violinists Christian Tetzlaff, Midori, and Anne Akiko Meyers; and many other esteemed instrumentalists. Recent jazz, pop, and folk concerts have featured Chris Botti, Dave Brubeck, Christian McBride, Ellis Marsalis, Phil Woods, The Manhattan Transfer, Arlo Guthrie, Judy Collins, The Kingston Trio, Suzanne Vega, and WGBH’s A Christmas Celtic Sojourn. Live recordings of the concerts are heard on 99.5 FM Classical New England and Performance Today on National Public Radio. Recent commissions include Granite Coast (Scott Wheeler), Song Without Words (David Alpher), and Adagio (Charles Wuorinen). VIEW UPCOMING CONCERTS & EVENTS
MUSIC LIBRARY
Enjoy select recordings of past live performances from world-class Rockport Chamber Music Festival artists like internationally renowned artists pianist Dubravka Tomsic, Calder Quartet, A Far Cry Orchestra, and Boston Symphony Chamber Players. Hear a sampling of music created by artists inspired by the intimate, seaside Shalin Liu Performance Center. LISTEN NOW
THE ROCKPORT MUSIC EXPERIENCE
“It is the most beautiful hall in which I’ve ever performed…it is intimate and awe-inspiring. As a performer, it brings out a different inspiration for my music and performance..[I]t is just so breathtaking and profound. It really is a jewel for the town.”
Wendy Chen, classical pianist (2012)
“After the experience of performing here, I knew at once that it should have been on my bucket list.”
Ellis Marsalis, Jazz Pianist (2012)
“I’ve been hearing great things about this concert hall and I’m really glad to have a chance to play here.”
Christian McBride, Jazz Bassist (2011)
Whether attending a classical, jazz, pop, folk, or world music concert, you’ll always be up-close-and-personal with the artists in our intimate hall. Musicians love to perform here for just that reason! With 330 seats, every seat has a spectacular view of the stage. During intermission, enjoy a cocktail and refreshments while taking in the unparalleled view of the ocean from the third floor reception hall. And to complete your Rockport Music experience, arrive early to enjoy the spectacular New England coastal town of Rockport, home of the famed Motif No.1. Stroll through quaint streets, browse local galleries and shops, and enjoy the many cafes and restaurants. VISITING ROCKPORT
Educational enrichment programs reach over 8,000 youth and adults each year and include school outreach programs, family and community concerts, lectures, open rehearsals, and master classes. Annual audiences exceed 25,000, up from 5,000 just four years ago. From free community concerts and in-school musician residency programs to lectures and masterclasses for adults, Rockport Music is dedicated to fostering an appreciation of music through accessible programs for people of all ages. LEARN MORE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Joseph Mueller, Chairman
Allan H. Cohen, Vice Chair
Susanne Guyer, Vice-ChaIr
Garth Greimann, Treasurer
Mary Malone, Secretary
Mary M. Barcus, Peter D. Bell, Stephen M. Bell, Frank G. Berson, Mollie Byrnes, Janice Cane, Philip Cutter, Priscilla C. Deck,
Nina Fieldsteel, S. Frank Fritsch, Amnon Goldman,
Mary -Jo Grenfell, Mimi Harper, William Hausman, Mary Hintlian, Steve Lindo, Jeannie McIntyre, Michael Pardee, Ruth S. Shane,
Pat Petrou, William E. Taylor, Richard Tennant, Peter Wernau,
Margaret Ziering
TRUSTEES EMERITI James Barker, Thomas Burger, Susan Gray
ROCKPORT MUSIC COUNCIL Peter A. Anderson, Gregory R. Bover, Richard Caturano, Diane Chen Koch-Weser, Stephanie Connaughton, Deborah Epstein,
Sherwin Greenblatt, John Harbison, G. Timothy Johnson,
William J. Kneisel, Jan Loeber, Irving H. Plotkin, Frank E. Previte, Hinda Simon, Andrew Spindler
Rockport Music is a long-standing 501(c)(3) organization. Funding comes from individuals, foundations, and grants, as well as revenue from ticket sales and rentals. For information on ways to give to Rockport Music, please visit our Show Your Support page.
Rockport Music is pleased to receive operating support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Photo Credits: Robert Benson Photography, Marv Goldschmitt, Michael Lutch Photography, Paul Cary Goldberg, Sharon Cohen
