Chasing Dreams for Later Light

Chasing Dreams for Later Light follows the unfolding of a composer’s creative journey. Each work on the program—composed by Juventas Artistic Director Oliver Caplan—is connected, some emerging from musical fragments once set aside, others rooted in shared musical or collaborative origins. This program brings them together for the first time, offering a window into Oliver’s distinctive voice as a contemporary composer. Featuring performances by Ryan Shannon, Lu Yu, Anne Howarth, Celine Ferro, Nicholas Southwick, and additional musicians to be announced. Juventas New Music Ensemble is a dynamic contemporary chamber group with a special focus on emerging voices. We reimagine classical music as a vibrant living art form, uplifting rising voices and bringing audiences music from a diverse array of composers that live in today’s world and respond to our time.

The Multicultural Arts Center

First Parish Sudbury

Family Photos: Reflections of our Multicultural Nation

Family Photos features works inspired by the richness of each composer’s heritage, celebrating the many cultures that shape our country. Through music, the concert traces each artist’s personal journey while inviting listeners to reflect on the diverse threads woven into our shared national story. Featuring works by Derrick Skye, Kian Ravaei, Clarice Assad, and Jerod Tate. With performances by Ryan Shannon, Lu Yu, Matthew Smith, and additional musicians to be announced. Juventas New Music Ensemble is a dynamic contemporary chamber group with a special focus on emerging voices. We reimagine classical music as a vibrant living art form, uplifting rising voices and bringing audiences music from a diverse array of composers that live in today’s world and respond to our time.

New England Botanic Gardens at Tower Hill

Lu Yu: Center Stage

This special solo concert features a program thoughtfully curated by the artist herself, highlighting the nuances and expressive range of the viola. It also showcases Lu Yu’s exquisite musicianship and exceptional artistry, offering audiences an intimate glimpse into her unique musical voice. Featuring works by Joan Tower, Atar Arad, Gabriela Lena Frank, Jenni Brandon, and Philip White. With performances by Lu Yu, Celine Ferro, Nicholas Southwick, and Angelina Savoia. Juventas New Music Ensemble is a dynamic contemporary chamber group with a special focus on emerging voices. We reimagine classical music as a vibrant living art form, uplifting rising voices and bringing audiences music from a diverse array of composers that live in today’s world and respond to our time.

This special solo concert features a program thoughtfully curated by the artist herself, highlighting the nuances and expressive range of the viola. It also showcases Lu Yu’s exquisite musicianship and exceptional artistry, offering audiences an intimate glimpse into her unique musical voice. Featuring works by Joan Tower, Atar Arad, Gabriela Lena Frank, Jenni Brandon, and Philip White. With performances by Lu Yu, Celine Ferro, Nicholas Southwick, and Angelina Savoia. Juventas New Music Ensemble is a dynamic contemporary chamber group with a special focus on emerging voices. We reimagine classical music as a vibrant living art form, uplifting rising voices and bringing audiences music from a diverse array of composers that live in today’s world and respond to our time.

Juventas x Navona Records: An Album Release Concert

Celebrate the release of our new album! This concert features seven contemporary works recorded by Juventas in partnership with PARMA Recordings and Navona Records. Featuring works by Ferdinando DeSena, Sidney Bailin, Matthew Hetz, Cynthia Folio, Michael Kaulkin, and Deborah Kavasch. With performances by Lu Yu, Celine Ferro, Nicholas Southwick, Anne Howarth, Julia Scott Carey, Kelley Hollis, Ryan Shannon, Thomas Schmidt, Matthew Smith, and additional musicians to be announced. Juventas New Music Ensemble is a dynamic contemporary chamber group with a special focus on emerging voices. We reimagine classical music as a vibrant living art form, uplifting rising voices and bringing audiences music from a diverse array of composers that live in today’s world and respond to our time.

Around the World in 80 Minutes: An Evening of Solo Piano

Join pianist Julia Scott Carey for a tour de force performance featuring music from around the world. Set in New England Botanic Garden’s iconic Limonaia conservatory at golden hour, this one-of-a-kind program will take you on a musical journey from America to Australia and everywhere in between. Juventas New Music Ensemble is a dynamic contemporary chamber group with a special focus on emerging voices. We reimagine classical music as a vibrant living art form, uplifting rising voices and bringing audiences music from a diverse array of composers that live in today’s world and respond to our time.

Music in Bloom 2026

Music in Bloom returns for its 6th year! Designed as a roving concert experience, guests are invited to wander the gardens of New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, discovering a series of chamber ensembles nestled into gorgeous garden scenes along the way. A truly one-of-a-kind experience, Music in Bloom provides a unique opportunity to experience new music amidst the beauty of nature. Juventas New Music Ensemble is a dynamic contemporary chamber group with a special focus on emerging voices. We reimagine classical music as a vibrant living art form, uplifting rising voices and bringing audiences music from a diverse array of composers that live in today’s world and respond to our time.

Bloom Blaze Fall Frost

From the budding blooms of spring to the frigid frosts of winter, Bloom, Blaze, Fall, Frost celebrates the changing of the seasons. A vibrant journey from winter to spring and back again, this program evokes the rhythm of the passing of the year. Featuring works by Gina GIllie, Salina Fisher, Brittney Benton, Carson Cooman, Stephanie Ann Boyd, and world premieres by Oliver Caplan and Bella Rose Kelly. With performances by Ryan Shannon, Julia Scott Carey, Anne Howarth, Thomas Schmidt, and Kelley Hollis. Juventas New Music Ensemble is a dynamic contemporary chamber group with a special focus on emerging voices. We reimagine classical music as a vibrant living art form, uplifting rising voices and bringing audiences music from a diverse array of composers that live in today’s world and respond to our time.

Music in Bloom

171 acres; 20 composers; 5 simultaneous concerts; one unforgettable evening of music al fresco. Music in Bloom will feature music written by Stacy Garrop, Quinn Mason, Valerie Coleman, Oliver Caplan, Lauren Bernofsky, Carson Cooman, Ken Sullivan, Adolphus Hailstork, Brandee Younger, Brittney Benton, Kian Ravaei, Brian Raphael Nabors, Stephanie Ann Boyd, Shelley Washington, Jessie Montgomery, Nina Shekhar, Caroline Shaw, Osvaldo Golijov, and Osnat Netzer. The performers for this concert are forthcoming.  This performance will take place at 6:00 pm on two different dates - June 9 and June 16. Tickets are coming soon, however more ticket information is listed below: $35 Regular Ticket $25 Senior Ticket (65+) $12 Student Ticket $1 Music for All Ticket - For anyone who can't afford the prices above. No questions asked. $25 Pay it Forward Ticket - For anyone who would like to anonymously gift tickets to the Music for All program. Juventas is a contemporary chamber group that shares classical music as a vibrant, living art form. We bring audiences music from a diverse array of composers that live in today's world and respond to our time.

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

The Age of the Rise

A call for action on climate change. The Age of the Rise will feature music written by Eliza Brown, Catarina Domenici, Mary Montgomery Koppel, J. A. J. Sedarski, and Kyle Rivera. Their works will be performed by Ryan Shannon, violin; Thomas Barth, cello; Celine Ferro, clarinet; Thomas Schmidt, percussion; Julia Scott Carey, piano; Kelley Hollis, soprano; and Nicholas Southwick, flute.  More ticket information is listed below: $35 Regular Ticket $25 Senior Ticket (65+) $12 Student Ticket $1 Music for All Ticket - For anyone who can't afford the prices above. No questions asked. $25 Pay it Forward Ticket - For anyone who would like to anonymously gift tickets to the Music for All program. Audience members may watch this performance in person at the Multicultural Arts Center or virtually via a Youtube livestream. Juventas is a contemporary chamber group that shares classical music as a vibrant, living art form. We bring audiences music from a diverse array of composers that live in today's world and respond to our time.

Multicultural Arts Center 

Anne Howarth: Center Stage

A special solo program celebrating our hornist’s five years with Juventas. Anne Howarth: Center Stage will feature music written by a list of composers that are forthcoming. Their works will be performed by Anne Howarth, horn; Julia Scott Carey, piano; and Thomas Barth, cello. More ticket information is listed below: $35 Regular Ticket $25 Senior Ticket (65+) $12 Student Ticket $1 Music for All Ticket - For anyone who can't afford the prices above. No questions asked. $25 Pay it Forward Ticket - For anyone who would like to anonymously gift tickets to the Music for All program. Audience members may watch this performance in-person at the Multicultural Arts Center or virtually via a Youtube livestream. Juventas is a contemporary chamber group that shares classical music as a vibrant, living art form. We bring audiences music from a diverse array of composers that live in today's world and respond to our time.

Encore!

You ask: we deliver! Your favorite nature-inspired pieces return to the Juventas stage. Encore! will feature music written by Gwyneth Walker, Stacy Garrop, Bongani Ndodana-Breen, Nell Shaw Cohen, Oliver Caplan, and Christina Rusnak. Their works will be performed by Ryan Shannon, violin; Anne Howarth, horn; Thomas Barth, cello; Celine Ferro, clarinet; Julia Scott Carey, piano; and Nicholas Southwick, flute.  More ticket information is listed below: $35 Regular Ticket $25 Senior Ticket (65+) $12 Student Ticket $1 Music for All Ticket - For anyone who can't afford the prices above. No questions asked. $25 Pay it Forward Ticket - For anyone who would like to anonymously gift tickets to the Music for All program. Audience members may watch this performance in-person at the Multicultural Arts Center or virtually via a Youtube livestream. Juventas is a contemporary chamber group that shares classical music as a vibrant, living art form. We bring audiences music from a diverse array of composers that live in today's world and respond to our time.

Song in Flight

An homage to the wonders of avian life. Song in Flight will feature music written by Oliver Caplan, Libby Meyer, Mari Kotskyy, Angus Davison, Joshua Shank, Beth Ratay, and Christina Rusnak. Their works will be performed by Ryan Shannon, violin; Lu Yu, viola; Thomas Barth, cello; Celine Ferro, clarinet; Thomas Schmidt, percussion; Jonathan Hess, percussion; Julia Scott Carey, piano; Kelley Hollis, soprano; and Nicholas Southwick, flute.&nbsp; More ticketing information is listed below: $35 Regular Ticket $25 Senior Ticket (65+) $12 Student Ticket $1 Music for All Ticket - For anyone who can't afford the prices above. No questions asked. $25 Pay it Forward Ticket - For anyone who would like to anonymously gift tickets to the Music for All program. Audience members may watch this performance both in-person at the Multicultural Arts Center as well as virtually via a Youtube livestream. Juventas is a contemporary chamber group that shares classical music as a vibrant, living art form. We bring audiences music from a diverse array of composers that live in today's world and respond to our time.

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Chasing Dreams for Later Light

Chasing Dreams for Later Light

Family Photos: Reflections of our Multicultural Nation

Lu Yu: Center Stage

Lu Yu: Center Stage

Juventas x Navona Records: An Album Release Concert

Around the World in 80 Minutes: An Evening of Solo Piano

Music in Bloom 2026

Bloom Blaze Fall Frost

Music in Bloom

The Age of the Rise

Anne Howarth: Center Stage

Encore!

Song in Flight