A Thanksgiving Soirée
Nov
23

A Thanksgiving Soirée

A soirée featuring songs of love and gratitude in celebration of Thanksgiving, followed by light refreshments. This event is currently at capacity and by invite only, to inquire about joining future soirées email Melissa at melissatelsman@gmail.com.

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La Femme Vaillante: Reviving the Remarkable Musical Legacy of Augusta Holmès (Concord Public Library)
Jan
25

La Femme Vaillante: Reviving the Remarkable Musical Legacy of Augusta Holmès (Concord Public Library)

Melissa Elsman, Contralto and Mike Ring, pianist, will be presenting the lecture and musical performance: La Femme Vaillante: Reviving the Remarkable Musical Legacy of Augusta Holmès.

Nineteenth century Parisian composer, Augusta Holmès, was famous during her lifetime. She was both highly admired and criticized for composing large scale works, as this was considered “masculine” and inappropriate for a woman. Despite her colossal achievements, she is rarely talked about today. Come learn about her life, why her music is so important, and enjoy the music!

This concert will be presented at the Concord Public Library.

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A Spooky Sérénade
Oct
25

A Spooky Sérénade

"A Spooky Serenade: Art Songs and Ghostly Stories"
Join contralto and music educator Melissa Elsman for A Spooky Serenade, a fun-filled evening of spooky art songs and ghostly stories that will get you in the Halloween spirit.

This performance will take place during Intown Concord’s event Halloween Howl outdoors in Eagle Square from 7-7:30pm, downtown Concord, NH.

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A Spooky Sérénade: Art Songs, Arias and Ghostly Stories
Oct
19

A Spooky Sérénade: Art Songs, Arias and Ghostly Stories

Come join Melissa Elsman, Contralto and Kathryn Southworth for A Spooky Sérénade, an enchanting evening of art songs, arias and ghostly tales that will get you in the Halloween spirit. Featuring music by Clara Schumann, Gilbert and Sullivan, Saint-Säens, Purcell, Vaughn Williams, Richard Hundley, Mendelssohn, Irving Fine Lee Hoiby and Humperdinck. This family-friendly concert is recommended for ages 10 and up, and is free and open to the public. A reception with light refreshments follows. Come in costume if you dare!

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Home for the Holidays Cocktail Party
Dec
1

Home for the Holidays Cocktail Party

Greater Nashua’s Habitat for Humanity will be hosting “Home for the Holidays”, a cocktail party and silent auction as a fundraiser to provide safe and affordable housing to local families. Melissa Elsman, Contralto will be entertaining guests and singing holiday classics during the event from 7:00-8:30pm.

See link below for more information:

https://www.nashuahabitat.org/cocktail-party-tickets

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