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Friday, January 16, 2026

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    Nahre Sol, Piano and Ben Finley, Bass

    Don’t miss the Vermont debut of this wholly original music duo featuring classically-trained, composing pianist Nahre Sol (who’s amassed over 75 million views on her YouTube channel) and internationally recognized, composing bassist Ben Finley. Sol and Finley’s music draws from their diverse musical influences, from chamber music to ambient soundscapes, improvisation, and more. Expect to hear solo and duo music (both familiar and original) that’s playful, colourful, agile, emotional, and picturesque between the bass and piano.

    Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

    $30/20/10/5
    Open to the Public

Friday, January 23, 2026

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

  • Grand Championship: Spencer Prize in Oratory

    Featuring the 2026 Spencer Prize Finalists

    In honor of the late Professor Emeritus and former trustee John Spencer, Oratory Now is pleased to present the eighth annual speech competition for first-year students. Qualifying rounds culminate in this Grand Championship event. Details are at go/spencer.

     

    Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

    Free
    Open to the Public

Friday, February 6, 2026

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Friday, February 13, 2026

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    Isidore String Quartet

    Winners of a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the 2022 Banff International String Quartet Competition, the Isidore String Quartet was formed with a vision to revisit, rediscover, and reinvigorate the repertory. After energizing a packed Robison Hall during their Middlebury debut last season, we’re thrilled to welcome them back with the world premiere of composer/pianist Billy Childs’ Quartet No. 4, written expressly for them. This new quartet will be paired with works by Haydn, Webern, and Mendelssohn.

    Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

    $30/20/10/5
    Open to the Public

Saturday, February 14, 2026

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Friday, March 6, 2026

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    time/life/beauty

    Fusing butoh dance theater, hip-hop mixology, new music, and multimedia, the Vermont premiere of time/life/beauty by Michael Sakamoto and Paul D. Miller (aka DJ Spooky) is inspired by the legacy of famed composer-musician and activist Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952–2023). Inspired by the variety and mystery of Ryuichi’s music, interdisciplinary collaborations, and environmental and anti-war commitments, time/life/beauty looks at the past, present, and future of acute cultural, social, and ecological themes in our historical moment.

    Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

    $30/20/10/5
    Open to the Public

Saturday, March 7, 2026

  • collage image of Sakamoto and DJ Spooky

    time/life/beauty

    Fusing butoh dance theater, hip-hop mixology, new music, and multimedia, the Vermont premiere of time/life/beauty by Michael Sakamoto and Paul D. Miller (aka DJ Spooky) is inspired by the legacy of famed composer-musician and activist Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952–2023). Inspired by the variety and mystery of Ryuichi’s music, interdisciplinary collaborations, and environmental and anti-war commitments, time/life/beauty looks at the past, present, and future of acute cultural, social, and ecological themes in our historical moment.

    Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

    $30/20/10/5
    Open to the Public

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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    Le Consort

    This world-class baroque chamber ensemble follows up on its beloved 2024 series debut with a free concert inviting us to the baroque era, in which the trio Sonata was the most popular chamber music formation.  “A trio sonata soirée” will spotlight examples by famous composers such as Bach and Telemann, alongside some unjustly neglected Baroque masters, illustrating the immense expressive range and creativity of this repertoire.

    Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

    Free
    Open to the Public

Saturday, March 14, 2026

  • Songs and Arias

    Music Department vocal students present an lively evening of songs and arias. 

    Watch the livestream of the performance here

    Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

    Free
    Open to the Public

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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    Goitse

    Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the award-winning Celtic quintet Goitse (a Gaelic word for “come here,” pronounced “Go-wit-cha”). Named Live Ireland’s “Traditional Group of the Year” and Chicago Irish American News’ “Group of the Year,” Goitse is leading the new generation of traditional Irish ensembles. Their distinctive sound lies in the quality of their original compositions, interspersed with age-old traditional tunes, making each performance unique.

    Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

    $30/20/10/5
    Open to the Public

Friday, May 1, 2026

Sunday, May 3, 2026