Saturday, September 5 at 7 p.m. in the Biergarten

L'Armonia Boston musicians will be performing a sunset concert at the Biergarten. The evening will feature Susanna Ogata and Renée Hemsing on violin/fiddle, and Guy Fishman on cello/big fiddle. Separated by centuries but united by a shared spirit of invention, Baroque virtuosi and modern fiddlers alike transform the written page into a living, spontaneous performance. From the freewheeling stilo fantastico of early Italian masters to the virtuosic fiddle traditions of our own time, this program celebrates the violin's enduring art of spontaneous invention.

Free event. Food and drink available for purchase at the Mighty Squirrel Biergarten, open until 9 p.m.

November 14 from 1-3 p.m.

Discover the history of Sashiko, a traditional Japanese stitching technique used to reinforce worn fabric and repair textiles, and learn its fundamentals through hands-on practice. Participants will create and stitch Sashiko samplers while gaining an appreciation for the cultural roots of this enduring mending tradition.

This course is open to teens and adults of all skill levels. All necessary mending supplies will be provided. 

Mariko Sugimori of Mona & Zoe Mending (www.monazoemending.com) explores visible repair through kintsugi and textile mending, drawing from her experience repairing items for friends and neighbors. She is passionate about making mending a meaningful and accessible practice, both in her own life and within the broader community.

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My First Cassette Tape: Vivaldi & Boccherini

Saturday, December 5 at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Guy Fishman, L'Armonia Boston's Artistic Director, fell in love with both the cello and baroque music when his first teacher gifted him a cassette tape of cello concertos by Antonio Vivaldi and Luigi Boccherini, a composer compared to Haydn and called ‘the Devil’ for his own stunning cello playing.  What's a cassette tape, you ask?  That's okay, Millenials are warmly welcomed here, too.  Join them for long-loved virtuoso music by these two 18th-century masters, selected from amongst Guy's earliest musical memories.  It will be performed on instruments sounding as Antonio & Luigi knew them to sound, by seasoned experts on period instruments alongside gifted up-and-coming performers from New England Conservatory's Pratt Early Music Program.

Reception & Parking

Post-concert receptions include COMPLIMENTARY beer & hors d’oeuvres from our partners MIGHTY SQUIRREL BREWING CO. & FORMAGGIO KITCHEN. Parking at Gore Place (52 Gore St. in Waltham) is FREE.

We are L'Armonia Boston.

We perform music that moves and excites us.  We seek to transport you momentarily into the world of its first audiences. The historically-informed approach we cultivate enlivens the music with the qualities and the color palette and the very instruments the composer was writing for.  

The artists we invite to join and sometimes lead us inspire and challenge us. We strive to bring you voices you know and love, as well as introduce you to some not often heard in Boston.  These include world-renowned virtuosos, musicians who comprise the local and national musical fabric, and those who are newly entering our community, as we once were.

Our home at Gore Place provides us a setting for which the music we perform was intended.  Dating from 1806 and housing a Broadwood piano similar to Beethoven's own, the mansion beguiles and permits us to imagine that together, we’re experiencing the music as if it were new. 

We are L'Armonia Boston and we welcome you to join us for unforgettable, moving, and exciting music-making.

July 18 at 7:30 p.m. 

A collaboration between Gore Place, Mighty Squirrel, and L'Armonia Boston. Join us for a sunset concert at the Biergarten.

Guy Fishman, principal cellist for Handel and Haydn and Renée Hemsing, who also performs with H+H and teaches at New England Conservatory will give an outdoor performance starting at 7:30 p.m.

Free to attend. Food and drink available a la carte from the Mighty Squirrel taproom and food truck. The Biergarten is open that day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Births & Triumphs

Saturday, October 17 at 2 p.m. and at 5:30 p.m.

The Gores entered their newly-finished home in 1806.  At around the same time, Juan Cristósomo Arriaga was born in Spain.  His genius was such that he came to be called the ‘Spanish Mozart.’ In Vienna, Ludwig van Beethoven was coming to terms with his near-total deafness, and resolved to carry on expressing his unique and historic voice, initiating what has come to be known as his middle period.  This triumph over adversity can be heard in many works from this time, not least the first string quartet of his Op. 59, known as the ‘Razumovsky Quartets.’ 

L'Armonia Boston, the ensemble-in-residence at Gore Place, performs this and the third quartet by Arriaga.  Hear the Withdrawing Room at Gore Place reverberate with string instruments as they would have sounded in 1806, performed by renowned specialists in historically-informed performance, some making their Boston-area debut!

Receptions to follow each performance, including beer and hors d’oeuvres from our partners Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. & Formaggio Kitchen

Limited seating.

We are L'Armonia Boston.

We perform music that moves and excites us.  We seek to transport you momentarily into the world of its first audiences. The historically-informed approach we cultivate enlivens the music with the qualities and the color palette and the very instruments the composer was writing for.  

The artists we invite to join and sometimes lead us inspire and challenge us. We strive to bring you voices you know and love, as well as introduce you to some not often heard in Boston.  These include world-renowned virtuosos, musicians who comprise the local and national musical fabric, and those who are newly entering our community, as we once were.

Our home at Gore Place provides us a setting for which the music we perform was intended.  Dating from 1806 and housing a Broadwood piano similar to Beethoven's own, the mansion beguiles and permits us to imagine that together, we’re experiencing the music as if it were new. 

We are L'Armonia Boston and we welcome you to join us for unforgettable, moving, and exciting music-making.

Select Thursdays from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 27 at 3 p.m.

Join us for a performance in the Great Hall of the Mansion at Gore Place.
Featuring works by Frescobaldi, Froberger, and Bach

Yi-heng Yang is a faculty member of The Juilliard School, where she teaches piano, fortepiano, improvisation, chamber music, keyboard studies and performance practice in the Precollege, College, and Historical Performance departments. She has also taught at The Mannes School of Music and Rutgers University, and given masterclasses at The Curtis Institute, New England Conservatory, and the University of Connecticut. She is creator and host of The Catskill Mountain Foundation’s International Fortepiano Salon Series, and the artistic director of the RIVAA Concert Series in NYC. www.yihengyangpianist.com

Boston Clavichord Society

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Saturday, September 26 at 1 p.m.

Do you have any clothing with holes or stains that you’d like to mend? Join Mariko Sugimori of Mona & Zoe Mending for an introduction to visible mending where you’ll learn creative techniques—including felting and darning—to give your clothing a new life! No prior sewing experience required. 

People of all skill levels are welcome to this course. All the mending supplies you need to get started will be provided. You are also welcome to bring any items of clothing that are in need of mending, but that’s not required. The hope is that after this class, you can take these newly acquired skills to curate a more sustainable wardrobe by increasing the life of your clothing and keeping it out of the landfill. 

Mariko has recently been exploring various methods of visible repair with kintsugi and textile mending, in addition to the repairs for friends/neighbors. She is passionate about finding new ways to make mending a larger part of her life and that of the community. Follow Mariko on Instagram @mona_and_zoe

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Thursday, October 8 at 7 p.m. in the Carriage House

Join us for an unforgettable evening of laughter, storytelling, history, and the remarkable friendship that inspired one of Massachusetts' most talked-about books.

For four years, comedian, columnist, and author Scott Kerman visited former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis every Wednesday, recording hundreds of hours of candid conversations that became The Duke: Weekly Conversations with the Last Honest Politician.

Now, those unforgettable stories come to life in The Last Honest Politician Tour—a funny, fascinating, and surprisingly moving live event that has captivated audiences across Massachusetts.

Scott's presentations have included sold-out appearances at the Brattle Theatre hosted by Harvard Book Store and at Brookline Booksmith, as well as a presentation at the Massachusetts State House Library.

You'll hear behind-the-scenes stories never told publicly, discover the humor, character, leadership, and humanity of one of the Commonwealth's most respected public servants, and laugh along with the unexpected moments that developed during an extraordinary friendship.

It's a live storytelling event filled with laughter, audience interaction, and remarkable stories that make you feel like you're sitting at the kitchen table with Scott and Governor Dukakis.

Following the presentation, Scott will answer audience questions and sign copies of The Duke: Weekly Conversations with the Last Honest Politician.

As the home of 19th-century Massachusetts Governor Christopher Gore, Gore Place is excited to host this program about one of the great 20th-century governors of Massachusetts.

Gore Place members get in free! Registration is appreciated.

Scott Kerman is currently the humor columnist for The Eagle Tribune, where he writes the popular weekly column, World According to Scott. He is the author of eight books, including the widely read four-book World According to Scott humor series, which has built a loyal and growing following. Scott is also the host of the long-running Boston sports talk show, The Grandstanders Live! and spent over 20 years as a stand-up comedian, with appearances on HBO’s Live from the Aspen Comedy Festival, Comedy Central, and numerous national television programs.

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The Biergarten will be open Thursdays 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Fridays-Sundays 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Mighty Squirrel will feature a rotating selection of beers on tap, hard seltzers, and non-alcoholic options. They will also offer a delicious menu from their dedicated food truck. 

The Biergarten will be located near the Farm at Gore Place. General parking will be at the main lot at 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA. Accessible parking will be located at 249 Waltham St, Watertown. Overflow parking will be located a short walk away at the Jewish Community Day School. 

Please check out the Mighty Squirrel site for more FAQs and the most up-to-date information