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The ensemble performs classic baroque works as well as contemporary music written in this century. The resident harpsichordist, Chris Gantner, is a composer who frequently premiers new works specifically for the group. These New England-based artists perform all over the world and hold teaching and performance positions at various orchestras, colleges, and universities.

The program entitled ‘Bach and His Sons’ will feature the following pieces:

Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 by J.S. Bach

Concerto for Flute and Strings in D Minor by CPE Bach

Prelude and Fugue in C Minor for Organ by J.S. Bach

The Short Tempered Klavier by P.D.Q. Bach - arranged for this occasion and unique instrumentation by Chris Gantner

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The program entitled ‘Bach and His Sons’ will feature the following pieces:

Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 by J.S. Bach

Concerto for Flute and Strings in D Minor by CPE Bach

Prelude and Fugue in C Minor for Organ by J.S. Bach

The Short Tempered Klavier by P.D.Q. Bach - arranged for this occasion and unique instrumentation by Chris Gantner

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Prelude and Fugue in C Minor for Organ<\/strong> by J.S. Bach<\/p>\r\n

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Concerto for Flute and Strings in D Minor<\/strong> by CPE Bach <\/p>\r\n

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Saturday, March 21, 2026 7:30pm The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation is proud to host Brandenburg and Beyond, a neo-baroque ensemble featuring a combination of flute, oboe, harpsichord, and strings, for its annual Bach Birthday Concert on Saturday, March 21st at 7:30pm. We are especially grateful to H. Woody Brock, who provided a generous gift to make this concert possible.

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Part I of the performance will focus on the friendship between French composer Maurice Ravel and Ralph Vaughan Williams through their music from 1899 through World War I. This will include transcriptions for piano trio of Ravel’s Pavane for a Dead Princess, two movements from Le Tombeau de Couperin, portions of Ravel’s Piano Trio, and Vaughan Williams’ Six Studies in English Folksong.

Part II examines the relationship between Russian composers Anton Arensky and friend and mentor Peter Tchaikovsky, with pieces from their iconic, elegiac piano trios, Tchaikovsky’s op. 50 and Arensky’s op. 32, a musical tribute to cellist Charles Davidoff.

After playing together for several years throughout New England, the musical friends known as the Essex Piano Trio formalized their working relationship in 2017. The concert title “A Conversation among Friends,” borrowing a descriptive phrase from American biographer Catherine Bowen, alludes to their audience-friendly concert format of interesting music interspersed with casual commentary.

The Trio’s primary goal has been to grow as musicians while making the best music possible to share with audiences. They bring many perspectives from their academic backgrounds and professional lives as educators and performers to present unique programs like “A Conversation among Friends.” We hope you will join us to experience this extraordinary concert!

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Part I of the performance will focus on the friendship between French composer Maurice Ravel and Ralph Vaughan Williams through their music from 1899 through World War I. This will include transcriptions for piano trio of Ravel’s Pavane for a Dead Princess, two movements from Le Tombeau de Couperin, portions of Ravel’s Piano Trio, and Vaughan Williams’ Six Studies in English Folksong.

Part II examines the relationship between Russian composers Anton Arensky and friend and mentor Peter Tchaikovsky, with pieces from their iconic, elegiac piano trios, Tchaikovsky’s op. 50 and Arensky’s op. 32, a musical tribute to cellist Charles Davidoff.

After playing together for several years throughout New England, the musical friends known as the Essex Piano Trio formalized their working relationship in 2017. The concert title “A Conversation among Friends,” borrowing a descriptive phrase from American biographer Catherine Bowen, alludes to their audience-friendly concert format of interesting music interspersed with casual commentary.

The Trio’s primary goal has been to grow as musicians while making the best music possible to share with audiences. They bring many perspectives from their academic backgrounds and professional lives as educators and performers to present unique programs like “A Conversation among Friends.” We hope you will join us to experience this extraordinary concert!

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The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation proudly presents the Essex Piano Trio as part of its Tenth Anniversary Series on April 18th at 7:30pm. The Trio is comprised of Beverly Soll, piano; Ashley Offret, violin; and David Cabral, cello. They will perform a “A Conversation among Friends,” a program that explores the friendships between the late 19th and early 20th century composers including Ravel, Vaughan Williams, Tchaikovsky and Arensky.

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Part I of the performance will focus on the friendship between French composer Maurice Ravel and Ralph Vaughan Williams through their music from 1899 through World War I. This will include transcriptions for piano trio of Ravel\u2019s Pavane for a Dead Princess, two movements from Le Tombeau de Couperin, portions of Ravel\u2019s Piano Trio, and Vaughan Williams\u2019 Six Studies in English Folksong.<\/p>\r\n

Part II examines the relationship between Russian composers Anton Arensky and friend and mentor Peter Tchaikovsky, with pieces from their iconic, elegiac piano trios, Tchaikovsky\u2019s op. 50 and Arensky\u2019s op. 32, a musical tribute to cellist Charles Davidoff.<\/p>\r\n

After playing together for several years throughout New England, the musical friends known as the Essex Piano Trio formalized their working relationship in 2017. The concert title \u201cA Conversation among Friends,\u201d borrowing a descriptive phrase from American biographer Catherine Bowen, alludes to their audience-friendly concert format of interesting music interspersed with casual commentary.<\/p>\r\n

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Part II examines the relationship between Russian composers Anton Arensky and friend and mentor Peter Tchaikovsky, with pieces from their iconic, elegiac piano trios, Tchaikovsky\u2019s op. 50 and Arensky\u2019s op. 32, a musical tribute to cellist Charles Davidoff.<\/p>\r\n

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Saturday, April 18, 2026 7:30pm The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation proudly presents the Essex Piano Trio as part of its Tenth Anniversary Series on April 18th at 7:30pm. The Trio is comprised of Beverly Soll, piano; Ashley Offret, violin; and David Cabral, cello. They will perform a “A Conversation among Friends,” a program that explores the friendships between the late 19th and early 20th century composers including Ravel, Vaughan Williams, Tchaikovsky and Arensky.

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The GMF Annual Fund is dedicated to raising the resources that are necessary to run the organization.  In 2026 the Meetinghouse will reach 220 years in service to Cape Ann, a miraculous survivor and centerpiece of the Historic District.  Our successful and ongoing mission is to preserve it as a cultural venue, civic hub and community gathering center. 

We are mostly volunteers but our paid executive assistant, Ashley Shedd, provides invaluable and efficient office support.  We also incur significant costs for building use, graphics, web hosting, marketing, advertising and other essential services.  This year we will be hiring additional professional staff for enhanced program growth, grant-writing, development, and planning for the upcoming Capital Campaign. 

Your generous contributions to the Annual Fund are central to facilitating our vision for a completely renovated and updated Meetinghouse, complementary to the new Sawyer Free Library and expanded Cape Ann Museum – an incomparable resource capable of hosting as many as 500 participants for community-focused forums, events and performances. 

Delivering on our great aspirations depends upon you.

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