Aston Magna: Gems from 17th-Century Venice

Aston Magna, the acclaimed historical-instrument ensemble led by Artistic Director Daniel Stepner, closes its 53rd season — "A Grand Tour" — with Gems from 17th-Century Venice: music of Monteverdi, Salamone Rossi, and Barbara Strozzi. Sophie Michaux, mezzo-soprano; Catherine Liddell, theorbo; Laura Jeppesen, viola da gamba; Daniel Stepner and Julie Leven, baroque violins. Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Slosberg Music Center, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA. Tickets: $50 advance / $60 day-of at the venue. Under 30s $15 (with ID); full-time students (with ID) and children free; Card to Culture $2. Box office 888-492-1283, astonmagna.org

Slosberg Music Center, Brandeis University

Aston Magna, led by Artistic Director Daniel Stepner, closes its 53rd season — "A Grand Tour" — with music of Monteverdi, Salamone Rossi, and Barbara Strozzi, performed on period instruments. Sophie Michaux, mezzo-soprano; Catherine Liddell, theorbo; Laura Jeppesen, viola da gamba; Daniel Stepner and Julie Leven, baroque violins. NOTE: this concert is at The Allen Center, 35 Webster Street, West Newton. Tickets $50 advance / $60 day-of; under 30s $15 (with ID); full-time students (with ID) and children free. Box office 888-492-1283. A pre-concert talk begins one hour before the performance.

The Allen Center

Aston Magna: Music from Less Expected Places

Aston Magna, the acclaimed historical-instrument ensemble led by Artistic Director Daniel Stepner, continues its 53rd season — "A Grand Tour" — with Music from Less Expected Places. Guest director Julia Glenn presents "Seeking an Other: Music from South America, Scotland, China and more." Julia Glenn and Daniel Stepner, violins; Nathaniel Cox, theorbo/guitar; Andrew Koutroubas, cello; Andrus Madsen, harpsichord. Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Slosberg Music Center, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA. Tickets: $50 advance / $60 day-of at the venue. Under 30s $15 (with ID); full-time students (with ID) and children free; Card to Culture $2. Box office 888-492-1283, astonmagna.org

Aston Magna, led by Artistic Director Daniel Stepner, continues its 53rd season — "A Grand Tour" — with guest director Julia Glenn presenting "Seeking an Other: Music from South America, Scotland, China and more," performed on period instruments. Julia Glenn and Daniel Stepner, violins; Nathaniel Cox, theorbo/guitar; Andrew Koutroubas, cello; Andrus Madsen, harpsichord. NOTE: this concert is at The Allen Center, 35 Webster Street, West Newton. Tickets $50 advance / $60 day-of; under 30s $15 (with ID); full-time students (with ID) and children free. Box office 888-492-1283. A pre-concert talk begins one hour before the performance.

Aston Magna: Bach in Potsdam, Telemann in Paris

Aston Magna, the acclaimed historical-instrument ensemble led by Artistic Director Daniel Stepner, continues its 53rd season — "A Grand Tour" — with Bach in Potsdam, Telemann in Paris: music of Telemann (including the Quartet in E minor), C.P.E. Bach's Sanguineus und Melancholicus, and excerpts from J.S. Bach's Musical Offering. Peter Sykes, harpsichord; Andrea LeBlanc, transverse flute; Daniel Stepner, baroque violin; Laura Jeppesen, viola da gamba. Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Slosberg Music Center, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA. Tickets: $50 advance / $60 day-of at the venue. Under 30s $15 (with ID); full-time students (with ID) and children free; Card to Culture $2. Box office 888-492-1283, astonmagna.org

Aston Magna, led by Artistic Director Daniel Stepner, continues its 53rd season — "A Grand Tour" — with Telemann's Quartet in E minor, C.P.E. Bach's Sanguineus und Melancholicus, and excerpts from J.S. Bach's Musical Offering, performed on period instruments. Peter Sykes, harpsichord; Andrea LeBlanc, transverse flute; Daniel Stepner, baroque violin; Laura Jeppesen, viola da gamba. Tickets $50 advance / $60 day-of; under 30s $15 (with ID); full-time students (with ID) and children free. Box office 888-492-1283. A pre-concert talk begins one hour before the performance.

Aston Magna: The Genius of the French Baroque

Aston Magna, the acclaimed historical-instrument ensemble led by Artistic Director Daniel Stepner, opens its 53rd season — "A Grand Tour" — with The Genius of the French Baroque: sonatas and cantatas of Rameau, Clerambault, and others. Dominique Labelle, soprano; Daniel Stepner, baroque violin; Laura Jeppesen, viola da gamba; Michael Sponseller, harpsichord. Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Slosberg Music Center, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA. Tickets: $50 advance / $60 day-of at the venue. Under 30s $15 (with ID); full-time students (with ID) and children free; Card to Culture $2. Box office 888-492-1283, astonmagna.org

Aston Magna, the acclaimed historical-instrument ensemble led by Artistic Director Daniel Stepner, opens its 53rd season — "A Grand Tour" — with sonatas and cantatas of Rameau, Clérambault, and others, performed on period instruments. Dominique Labelle, soprano; Daniel Stepner, baroque violin; Laura Jeppesen, viola da gamba; Michael Sponseller, harpsichord. Tickets $50 advance / $60 day-of; under 30s $15 (with ID); full-time students (with ID) and children free. Box office 888-492-1283. A pre-concert talk begins one hour before the performance.

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Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

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S28: calendar experiences

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S3 (A): trending experiences

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Experiences

Aston Magna: Gems from 17th-Century Venice

Aston Magna: Gems from 17th-Century Venice

Aston Magna: Music from Less Expected Places

Aston Magna: Music from Less Expected Places

Aston Magna: Bach in Potsdam, Telemann in Paris

Aston Magna: Bach in Potsdam, Telemann in Paris

Aston Magna: The Genius of the French Baroque

Aston Magna: The Genius of the French Baroque