The Artist-audience Connection Reimagined…
“Music Speaks” is a narrated solo violin concert, combining live performance of music ranging from the ancient (Bach, Paganini, Hildegard von Bingen) to cutting edge modernism, interspersed with educational stories about the composers and music.
Each performance is approximately 75% music and 25% spoken word, the ideal balance to create an experience for audiences that is both musically engaging and intellectually stimulating. The core series of Peckins’ “Music Speaks” concerts in Cambridge, MA has been enthusiastically received by sold out audiences at every Lindsay Chapel performance since its launch in 2021, and he has toured and performed these programs extensively around New England.
With “a gift for capturing audiences’ attention with inspiring and educational stories about the music he performs,” Peckins’ “Music Speaks” recitals celebrate the violin’s long and compelling history, alongside its present day vibrancy, diversity, and relevance.
““This is solo violin music at its best.””
““particular brilliance…””
““…brilliant show…!””
“Mr. Peckins is among the most active recitalists in New England…””
““...intensive, profound, intelligent ...””
Discover Joshua Peckins in 4 minutes
Watch this short video for a taste of Joshua Peckins’ recital performances:
TAKE FLIGHT, ON WING OF SONG
Fall 2024
Bach - PARtita no 3 in e major
Carola Bauckholt - Doppelbelichtung
Penderecki - La Follia
Francisco Tárrega - Recuerdos de la Alhambra
From Baroque dance to cutting-edge modernism, featuring recorded bird song and Spanish guitar transcribed for Classical violin.
Blue Sunrise
Winter 2024
Bach - Partita No 1 in B Minor
Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson - Blue/s Forms
Fanitullen - Devil's Troll (for Hardanger fiddle)
Ysaye - Sonata 5
From Bach to Blues, Norwegian fiddle, and Ysaÿe’s famous “sunrise sonata.”
DETAILS / BOOKING
These programs are approximately 1-hour long with no intermission. Audience questions are welcome and encouraged after the performance. Recital halls, as well as other gathering spaces such as museums and libraries, are ideal venues. In-house, private concerts can be considered upon request.
Book a single concert, or book the full season for a richer musical and educational experience.
Repertoire, schedule, and other details may be changed without notice for artistic reasons.
For all booking inquiries, please contact Anne Christiansen at:
booking@joshuapeckins.com | (617) 383-4556