Previous seasons
2019-2020
November 24, 2019: Orion Chamber Ensemble: Ronald Lowry, cello; Randall Hodgkinson, piano; Peter Zazofsky, violin
December 31, 2019: New Year's Needham: Bayla Keyes & PeterZazofsky, violin; Don Krishnaswami, viola; Ronald Lowry, cello; Paul Glenn, bass;
Soomi Lee, piano; Lois Shapiro, piano; and more
January 12, 2020: On the Wings of Song: Renée Tatum, mezzo-soprano; Douglas Sumi, piano
February 2, 2020: Magical Duos and Trios: Irina Muresanu, violin; Peter Zazofsky, violin; Ronald Lowry, cello; Aaron Rosenthal, organ
March 29, 2020: Sonata a Tre: Andrew Price, oboe; Thomas Siders, trumpet; Ronald Lowry, cello; Lois Shapiro, piano [Postponed because of
pandemic]
2018-2019
November 18, 2018: Orion Chamber Ensemble: Ronald Lowry, cello; Randall Hodgkinson, piano; Peter Zazofsky, violin
December 31, 2018: New Year's Needham: Bayla Keyes & PeterZazofsky, violin; Don Krishnaswami, viola; Ronald Lowry, cello; Paul Glenn, bass;
Soomi Lee, piano; Lois Shapiro, piano; and more
January 27, 2019: Zaira Meneses, classical guitar
March 10, 2019: Romanticism Through Different Lenses: Haldan Martinson, violin; Danny Kim, viola; Ronald Lowry, cello, Lois Shapiro, piano
April 14, 2019: Ensemble Schumann: Thomas Gallant, oboe; Steve Larson, viola; Sally Pinkas, piano
2017-2018
October 8, 2017: Trombone Extravaganza: Steven Lange and all-trombone ensemble
December 31, 2017: New Year's Needham: Bayla Keyes & PeterZazofsky, violin; Don Krishnaswami, viola; Ronald Lowry, cello; Paul Glenn, bass;
Soomi Lee, piano; Lois Shapiro, piano; and more
March 4, 2018: Orion Chamber Ensemble: Peter Zazofsky and Heidi Braun-Hill, violins; Celia Daggy, viola; Ronald Lowry and Andrew Mark, cello
April 29, 2018: Ravel, Rorem, & Rags: Irina Muresanu, violin; and Roberto Plano, piano
2016-2017
December 31, 2016: New Year's Needham: Bayla Keyes & PeterZazofsky, violin; Ronald Lowry, cello; Paul Glenn, bass; Soomi Lee, piano; Lois
Shapiro, piano; and more
January 15, 2017: Clarinet Trio: William Hudgins, clarinet; Ronald Lowry, cello; Lois Shapiro, piano
March 19, 2017: Orion Chamber Ensemble: Ronald Lowry, cello; Randall Hodgkinson, piano; Peter Zazofsky, violin
November 24, 2019: Orion Chamber Ensemble: Ronald Lowry, cello; Randall Hodgkinson, piano; Peter Zazofsky, violin
December 31, 2019: New Year's Needham: Bayla Keyes & PeterZazofsky, violin; Don Krishnaswami, viola; Ronald Lowry, cello; Paul Glenn, bass;
Soomi Lee, piano; Lois Shapiro, piano; and more
January 12, 2020: On the Wings of Song: Renée Tatum, mezzo-soprano; Douglas Sumi, piano
February 2, 2020: Magical Duos and Trios: Irina Muresanu, violin; Peter Zazofsky, violin; Ronald Lowry, cello; Aaron Rosenthal, organ
March 29, 2020: Sonata a Tre: Andrew Price, oboe; Thomas Siders, trumpet; Ronald Lowry, cello; Lois Shapiro, piano [Postponed because of
pandemic]
2018-2019
November 18, 2018: Orion Chamber Ensemble: Ronald Lowry, cello; Randall Hodgkinson, piano; Peter Zazofsky, violin
December 31, 2018: New Year's Needham: Bayla Keyes & PeterZazofsky, violin; Don Krishnaswami, viola; Ronald Lowry, cello; Paul Glenn, bass;
Soomi Lee, piano; Lois Shapiro, piano; and more
January 27, 2019: Zaira Meneses, classical guitar
March 10, 2019: Romanticism Through Different Lenses: Haldan Martinson, violin; Danny Kim, viola; Ronald Lowry, cello, Lois Shapiro, piano
April 14, 2019: Ensemble Schumann: Thomas Gallant, oboe; Steve Larson, viola; Sally Pinkas, piano
2017-2018
October 8, 2017: Trombone Extravaganza: Steven Lange and all-trombone ensemble
December 31, 2017: New Year's Needham: Bayla Keyes & PeterZazofsky, violin; Don Krishnaswami, viola; Ronald Lowry, cello; Paul Glenn, bass;
Soomi Lee, piano; Lois Shapiro, piano; and more
March 4, 2018: Orion Chamber Ensemble: Peter Zazofsky and Heidi Braun-Hill, violins; Celia Daggy, viola; Ronald Lowry and Andrew Mark, cello
April 29, 2018: Ravel, Rorem, & Rags: Irina Muresanu, violin; and Roberto Plano, piano
2016-2017
December 31, 2016: New Year's Needham: Bayla Keyes & PeterZazofsky, violin; Ronald Lowry, cello; Paul Glenn, bass; Soomi Lee, piano; Lois
Shapiro, piano; and more
January 15, 2017: Clarinet Trio: William Hudgins, clarinet; Ronald Lowry, cello; Lois Shapiro, piano
March 19, 2017: Orion Chamber Ensemble: Ronald Lowry, cello; Randall Hodgkinson, piano; Peter Zazofsky, violin
2015-2016
December 31, 2015: New Year's Needham: Bayla Keyes, violin; Peter Zazofsky, violin; Don Krishnaswami, viola; Evan Perry, viola; Ronald Lowry,
cello; Paul Glenn, bass; Soomi Lee, piano; David Tierney, harpsichord & organ
January 31, 2016: Orion Chamber Ensemble: Peter Zazofsky, violin; Ronald Lowry, cello; Randall Hodgkinson, piano
April 3, 2016: Andrea Matthews, soprano; Steven Snitzer, piano
April 24, 2016: Tatiana Dimitriades, violin; Ronald Lowry, cello; Lois Shapiro, piano
December 31, 2015: New Year's Needham: Bayla Keyes, violin; Peter Zazofsky, violin; Don Krishnaswami, viola; Evan Perry, viola; Ronald Lowry,
cello; Paul Glenn, bass; Soomi Lee, piano; David Tierney, harpsichord & organ
January 31, 2016: Orion Chamber Ensemble: Peter Zazofsky, violin; Ronald Lowry, cello; Randall Hodgkinson, piano
April 3, 2016: Andrea Matthews, soprano; Steven Snitzer, piano
April 24, 2016: Tatiana Dimitriades, violin; Ronald Lowry, cello; Lois Shapiro, piano
2014-2015
December 31, 2014: New Year's Needham: Bayla Keyes, violin; Peter Zazofsky, violin; Ronald Lowry, cello; Paul Glenn, bass; Soomi Lee, piano;
Robert Merfeld, piano; David Tierney, harpsichord & organ
March 1, 2015: Irina Muresanu, solo violin
April 18, 2015: Orion Chamber Ensemble: Peter Zazofsky, violin; Ronald Lowry, cello; Randall Hodgkinson, piano
December 31, 2014: New Year's Needham: Bayla Keyes, violin; Peter Zazofsky, violin; Ronald Lowry, cello; Paul Glenn, bass; Soomi Lee, piano;
Robert Merfeld, piano; David Tierney, harpsichord & organ
March 1, 2015: Irina Muresanu, solo violin
April 18, 2015: Orion Chamber Ensemble: Peter Zazofsky, violin; Ronald Lowry, cello; Randall Hodgkinson, piano
2013-2014
December 31, 2013: New Year's Needham: Bayla Keyes, violin; Peter Zazofsky, violin; Don Krishnaswami, viola; Ronald Lowry, cello; Paul Glenn,
bass; Soomi Lee, piano; Robert Merfeld, piano; David Tierney, harpsichord & organ
April 13, 2014: Triple Helix Piano Trio: Bayla Kayes, violin; Rhonda Rider, cello; Lois Shapiro, piano
May 18, 2014: Orion Chamber Ensemble: Soomi Lee, piano; Peter Zazofsky, violin; Scott Woolweaver, viola; Ronald Lowry, cello
2013-2014
December 31, 2013: New Year's Needham: Bayla Keyes, violin; Peter Zazofsky, violin; Don Krishnaswami, viola; Ronald Lowry, cello; Paul Glenn,
bass; Soomi Lee, piano; Robert Merfeld, piano; David Tierney, harpsichord & organ
April 13, 2014: Triple Helix Piano Trio: Bayla Kayes, violin; Rhonda Rider, cello; Lois Shapiro, piano
May 18, 2014: Orion Chamber Ensemble: Soomi Lee, piano; Peter Zazofsky, violin; Scott Woolweaver, viola; Ronald Lowry, cello
2012-2013
September 22, 2012: Orion Trio: Peter Zazofsky, violin; Ronald Lowry, cello; Randall Hodgkinson, piano; at Needham Great Hall
September 30, 2012: David Tierney, organ; Andrew Price, oboe
December 31, 2012: New Year's Needham: Peter Zazofsky & Bayla Keyes, violin; Ronald Lowry, cello; Paul Glenn, bass; David Tierney, organ
March 9, 2013: Paul Bloom, piano; Connor Schultze, bass
April 28, 2013: James David Christie, organ; Cynthia Meyers, flute; Robert Sheena, oboe & English horn
May 12, 2013: Trio Tremonti: Saul Bitran, violin; Jan Mueller-Szeraws, cello; Sally Pinkas, piano
2011-2012
December 31, 2011: New Year's Needham: Bayla Keyes, violin; Peter Zazofsky, violin; Ronald Lowry, cello; Paul Glenn, bass; David Tierney, harpsichord
February 5, 2012: Boston Cello Quartet
March 18, 2012: Renee Krimsier, flute and friends
April 1, 2012: David J. Schockett, piano, and friends
April 15, 2012: Needham Chamber Players (Peter Zazofsky, violin; Ronald Lowry, cello; Randall Hodgkinson, piano)
2010-2011
December 31, 2010: New Year's Needham: Bayla Keyes, violin
January 23, 2011: Gabriel Chodos, piano
March 13, 2011: Vento Chiaro Wind Quintet: Joanna Goldstein, flute; Ana-Sofia Campesino, oboe; Chi-Ju Juliet Lai, clarinet;
Alexandra Berndt, bassoon; Anne Howarth, horn
April 3, 2011. Needham Chamber Players: Peter Zazofsky & Tatiana Dimitriades, violin; Rebecca Gitter & Roger Tapping, viola; Ronald Lowry,
cello
September 22, 2012: Orion Trio: Peter Zazofsky, violin; Ronald Lowry, cello; Randall Hodgkinson, piano; at Needham Great Hall
September 30, 2012: David Tierney, organ; Andrew Price, oboe
December 31, 2012: New Year's Needham: Peter Zazofsky & Bayla Keyes, violin; Ronald Lowry, cello; Paul Glenn, bass; David Tierney, organ
March 9, 2013: Paul Bloom, piano; Connor Schultze, bass
April 28, 2013: James David Christie, organ; Cynthia Meyers, flute; Robert Sheena, oboe & English horn
May 12, 2013: Trio Tremonti: Saul Bitran, violin; Jan Mueller-Szeraws, cello; Sally Pinkas, piano
2011-2012
December 31, 2011: New Year's Needham: Bayla Keyes, violin; Peter Zazofsky, violin; Ronald Lowry, cello; Paul Glenn, bass; David Tierney, harpsichord
February 5, 2012: Boston Cello Quartet
March 18, 2012: Renee Krimsier, flute and friends
April 1, 2012: David J. Schockett, piano, and friends
April 15, 2012: Needham Chamber Players (Peter Zazofsky, violin; Ronald Lowry, cello; Randall Hodgkinson, piano)
2010-2011
December 31, 2010: New Year's Needham: Bayla Keyes, violin
January 23, 2011: Gabriel Chodos, piano
March 13, 2011: Vento Chiaro Wind Quintet: Joanna Goldstein, flute; Ana-Sofia Campesino, oboe; Chi-Ju Juliet Lai, clarinet;
Alexandra Berndt, bassoon; Anne Howarth, horn
April 3, 2011. Needham Chamber Players: Peter Zazofsky & Tatiana Dimitriades, violin; Rebecca Gitter & Roger Tapping, viola; Ronald Lowry,
cello
2008-2009
March 22, 2009: Steven Snitzer
2007-2008
March 30, 2008: Soomi Lee, piano; Steven Sussman, piano
2006-2007
March 4, 2007: Trio 21: Steven Snitzer, piano; Barbara Englesberg, violin; Colleen McGary-Smith, cello
March 22, 2009: Steven Snitzer
2007-2008
March 30, 2008: Soomi Lee, piano; Steven Sussman, piano
2006-2007
March 4, 2007: Trio 21: Steven Snitzer, piano; Barbara Englesberg, violin; Colleen McGary-Smith, cello
2001-2002
January 18, 2002: Randall Hodgkinson, piano
March 17, 2002: Renard Quartet: Alexander Velinzon & Bonnie Bewick, violin; Rachel Fagerburg, viola; Owen Young, cello
2000-2001
October 15, 2000: The New World Guitar Trio: Thomas Rohde, David Patterson, Thomas Noren
November 5, 2000: Ronald Lowry, cello; Soomi Lee, piano; Arturo Delmoni, violin
February 4, 2001: Needham Composers Millenium Concert: Music by Robert DiDomenica and Ellen Bender
April 22, 2001: James Dunham, viola; John Gibbons, harpsichord
1999-2000
October 3, 1999: Jacques Zoon, flute
February 6, 2000: Classical Jazz: David Burdett, trumpet; Steven Sussman, piano
March 12, 2000: Gramercy Trio: Sharan Leventhal, violin; Randall Hodgkinson, piano; Jonathan Miller, cello
October 15, 2000: The New World Guitar Trio: Thomas Rohde, David Patterson, Thomas Noren
November 5, 2000: Ronald Lowry, cello; Soomi Lee, piano; Arturo Delmoni, violin
February 4, 2001: Needham Composers Millenium Concert: Music by Robert DiDomenica and Ellen Bender
April 22, 2001: James Dunham, viola; John Gibbons, harpsichord
1999-2000
October 3, 1999: Jacques Zoon, flute
February 6, 2000: Classical Jazz: David Burdett, trumpet; Steven Sussman, piano
March 12, 2000: Gramercy Trio: Sharan Leventhal, violin; Randall Hodgkinson, piano; Jonathan Miller, cello
1998-1999
November 8, 1998: Anthony di Bonaventura, piano
February 7, 1999: Andrea Matthews, soprano; Thomas Martin, clarinet; Steven Snitzer, piano
1997-1998
September 20, 1997: The Triple Latte Trio: Rich Given, Tom Duprey, Robert John
November 16, 1997: Tamara Smirnova, violin; Jules Eskin, cello; Mira Flies-Simatovic, piano
March 15, 1998: Fenwick Smith, flute; Randall Hodgkinson, piano
May 3, 1998: Ronald Barron, trombone; Fredrik Wanger, piano
November 8, 1998: Anthony di Bonaventura, piano
February 7, 1999: Andrea Matthews, soprano; Thomas Martin, clarinet; Steven Snitzer, piano
1997-1998
September 20, 1997: The Triple Latte Trio: Rich Given, Tom Duprey, Robert John
November 16, 1997: Tamara Smirnova, violin; Jules Eskin, cello; Mira Flies-Simatovic, piano
March 15, 1998: Fenwick Smith, flute; Randall Hodgkinson, piano
May 3, 1998: Ronald Barron, trombone; Fredrik Wanger, piano
1996-1997
October 20, 1996: Elizabeth Morse, harp; Sheila Fiekowsky, violin; Ronald Feldman; cello
November 17, 1996 Soomi Lee, piano
March 23, 1997 Steven Sussman, piano; Cynthia Cummings, violin
April 13, 1997: Andrew Mark, cello; Ossie Borosh, piano; Mark Smith, narrator
1995-1996
October 22, 1995: Abbott Chamber Players: Tracy Funt Kraus, flute; Kathleen Corcoran, guitar; Barbara Oren, violin, Ben Peterson, cello
November 19, 1995: Sally Pinkas, piano
February 25, 1996: Duo Recital: Andrea Matthews, soprano; D'Anna fortunato, mezzo-soprano; Steven Snitzer, piano
May 5, 1996: Brookline Woodwind Quintet
October 20, 1996: Elizabeth Morse, harp; Sheila Fiekowsky, violin; Ronald Feldman; cello
November 17, 1996 Soomi Lee, piano
March 23, 1997 Steven Sussman, piano; Cynthia Cummings, violin
April 13, 1997: Andrew Mark, cello; Ossie Borosh, piano; Mark Smith, narrator
1995-1996
October 22, 1995: Abbott Chamber Players: Tracy Funt Kraus, flute; Kathleen Corcoran, guitar; Barbara Oren, violin, Ben Peterson, cello
November 19, 1995: Sally Pinkas, piano
February 25, 1996: Duo Recital: Andrea Matthews, soprano; D'Anna fortunato, mezzo-soprano; Steven Snitzer, piano
May 5, 1996: Brookline Woodwind Quintet
1994-1995
October 16, 1994: Peter Clemente, guitar; Lucia Clemente-Falco, piano
October 22, 1994: Kathleen Corcoran, guitar; Ben Peterson, cello; Barbara Oren, violin; Tracy Funt Kraus, flute; with guest artists Elizabeth
Wolden, piano; Tammy Asperheim, viola
March 12, 1995: Thomas Martin, clarinet; Frank corliss, piano
April 30, 1995: Sharon Brown, mezzo-soprano; Steven Sussman, piano
1993-1994
September 26, 1993 Needham Trio: Steven Snitzer, piano; Cynthia Roberts, violin; Timothy Roberts, cello
October 24, 1993 Frederick Moyer, piano
April 10, 1994: Ronald Lowry, cello; Soomi Lee, piano
May 1, 1994: Arriaga String Quartet
1992-1993
September 13, 1992: Steven Snitzer, piano
October 4, 1992: Harold Wright, clarinet
November 8, 1992: Susan Trackman, cello; Christopher Dwyer, piano
December 6, 1992: Opera, etc.: Carolyn Pope, soprano; Joe McCabe, baritone; Edith Sterns Trask, piano
April 17, 1993: Artaria Quartet of Boston: Ray Shows and Nancy Oliveros Shows, violin; Leslie Perna, viola; Darry Dolezal, cello
May 23, 1993: Rosalind Chua, piano
1991-1992
September 29, 1991: Beacon Brass Quintet: Dennis Alves & Dana Russian, trumpet; Kevin Owen, horn; Donald Davis, trombone; Donald Rankin,
tuba
November 24, 1991: Donna Fortunato, soprano, Chester Brezniak, clarinet, David DeVoe, piano
March 21, 1982: New England Conservatory Chorus; Lorna Cooke DeVaron, conductor
May 17, 1992: Sheryl Henze, flute; Karen Ritscher, viola; Karen Beluso, piano
September 29, 1991: Beacon Brass Quintet: Dennis Alves & Dana Russian, trumpet; Kevin Owen, horn; Donald Davis, trombone; Donald Rankin,
tuba
November 24, 1991: Donna Fortunato, soprano, Chester Brezniak, clarinet, David DeVoe, piano
March 21, 1982: New England Conservatory Chorus; Lorna Cooke DeVaron, conductor
May 17, 1992: Sheryl Henze, flute; Karen Ritscher, viola; Karen Beluso, piano
1990-1991
October 21, 1990: American Vocal Arts Quintet: Amy Clark, soprano; Karen Lykes, mezzo; William Hite, tenor; S. Mark Aliapoulios, baritone;
Martin Amlin, piano/director
December 2, 1990: Andrew Gordon, piano
April 14, 1991: Orion Trio: Lucia Lin, violin, Ronald Lowry, cello; Soomi Lee, piano
October 21, 1990: American Vocal Arts Quintet: Amy Clark, soprano; Karen Lykes, mezzo; William Hite, tenor; S. Mark Aliapoulios, baritone;
Martin Amlin, piano/director
December 2, 1990: Andrew Gordon, piano
April 14, 1991: Orion Trio: Lucia Lin, violin, Ronald Lowry, cello; Soomi Lee, piano
1989-1990
December 3, 1989: David Beyer, piano
April 29, 1990: Leone Buyse, flute; Ann Hobson Pilot, harp
December 3, 1989: David Beyer, piano
April 29, 1990: Leone Buyse, flute; Ann Hobson Pilot, harp
1988-1989
October 2, 1988: William Wright, piano
November 27, 1988: Anthony & Joseph Paratore, duo-piano
March 5, 1989: Leone Buyse, flute; Michael Webster, clarinet; Martin Amlin, piano
1987-1988
September 20, 1987: Bowman-Seaman-Wanger Trio: Randolph Bowman, flute; George Seaman, cello; Federick Wanger, piano
October 1987: Hawthorne Quartet
November 1, 1987: Wellesley symphony Orchestra; Robert J. Prins, conductor; Burton Fine, solo viola
April 10, 1988: New England Conservatory Chorus; Lorna Cooke DeVaron, conductor
September 20, 1987: Bowman-Seaman-Wanger Trio: Randolph Bowman, flute; George Seaman, cello; Federick Wanger, piano
October 1987: Hawthorne Quartet
November 1, 1987: Wellesley symphony Orchestra; Robert J. Prins, conductor; Burton Fine, solo viola
April 10, 1988: New England Conservatory Chorus; Lorna Cooke DeVaron, conductor
1986-1987
October 19, 1986: Lenox Brass Quintet: thomas Smith & Dana Oakes, trumpet; Louisa Striker, horn; Robert Couture, trombone; Robert Carriker,
tuba
April 12, 1987: Bruce Goody, flute; Edith Stearns, piano
May 10, 1987: Copey String Trio: Sheila Fiekowsky, violin; Robert Barnes, viola; Ronald Feldman, cello
October 19, 1986: Lenox Brass Quintet: thomas Smith & Dana Oakes, trumpet; Louisa Striker, horn; Robert Couture, trombone; Robert Carriker,
tuba
April 12, 1987: Bruce Goody, flute; Edith Stearns, piano
May 10, 1987: Copey String Trio: Sheila Fiekowsky, violin; Robert Barnes, viola; Ronald Feldman, cello
1985-1986
November 17, 1985: Cambridge Quartet: Nancy Bracken & Ronan Lefkowitz, violin; Mark Ludwig, viola; Robert Ripley, cello; with Larry Wallach,
piano
April 13, 1986: Doriot Anthony Dwyer, flute; Harvey Seigel, violin; Martha Babcock, cello
November 17, 1985: Cambridge Quartet: Nancy Bracken & Ronan Lefkowitz, violin; Mark Ludwig, viola; Robert Ripley, cello; with Larry Wallach,
piano
April 13, 1986: Doriot Anthony Dwyer, flute; Harvey Seigel, violin; Martha Babcock, cello
1984-1985
November 25, 1984: Classic Trio: Emauel Borok, violin; Martha Babcock, cello; Luise Vosgerchian, piano
March 31, 1985: Ruggieri Trio chamber Ensemble: Kaoru Niwata, violin; Dorothy Lawson, cello; Andrew Gordon, piano; Marellen Shea-Hester,
violin; Richard Fleischman, viola
November 25, 1984: Classic Trio: Emauel Borok, violin; Martha Babcock, cello; Luise Vosgerchian, piano
March 31, 1985: Ruggieri Trio chamber Ensemble: Kaoru Niwata, violin; Dorothy Lawson, cello; Andrew Gordon, piano; Marellen Shea-Hester,
violin; Richard Fleischman, viola
1983-1984
November 20, 1983: D'Anna Fortunato, mezzo-soprano; Fenwick Smith, flute; Randall Hodgkinson, piano
November 20, 1983: D'Anna Fortunato, mezzo-soprano; Fenwick Smith, flute; Randall Hodgkinson, piano
1982-1983
November 14, 1982: Brahms Trio: Charles Kavalovski, horn; Joseph Scheer, violin; David Deveau, piano
December 11, 1982: Great Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra
March 20, 1983: Andrew Gordon, piano
1981-1982
December 4, 1981: Gabrielli String Quartet (Alfred Schneider & Raymond Sird, violin; Early Hedberg, viola; Karl Zeise, cello) with Frederick Moyer,
piano
March 21, 1982: New England Conservatory Chorus; Lorna Cooke deVaron, conductor
1979-1980
December 9, 1979: New England Conservatory Chorus; Lorna Cooke deVaron, conductor