David Kidwell conducts the Holyoke Civic Symphony in William Grant Still’s Festive Overture, Margaret Bonds’ Montgomery Variations, and Dvorak’s Cello Concerto with soloist Zack Sears. Free/Donation
David Kidwell conducts the Holyoke Civic Symphony in Quinn Mason’s Rise to the Occasion and Howard Hanson’s Symphony No. 2, plus a performance by the winner of our Student Concerto Competition. $10 general, $5 under 12
David Kidwell leads the annual Festival of Lessons and Carols celebration at Enfield United Church of Christ, featuring singers, brass quartet, organ, and timpani.
David Kidwell conducts the Holyoke Civic Symphony’s annual holiday concert featuring Gwyneth Walker’s Overture of Diamonds, the Bruch Violin Concerto in G Minor with soloist Ronald Gorevic, and holiday favorites. Free/Donation
David Kidwell performs holiday music for pipe organ for the Tuesday Morning Music Club.
David Kidwell music directs Something Rotten! for The Hartt School Theatre Division.
David Kidwell conducts the Holyoke Civic Symphony in Bernstein’s Overture to Candide, Brahms’ Symphony No. 2, and the Mozart Oboe Concerto with soloist Jöel Angel Roches. Free/Donation
David Kidwell joins the faculty of the Killington Music Festival as a chamber music coach and collaborative pianist.
David Kidwell conducts the Holyoke Civic Symphony in music of Stravinsky, Grøndahl, and Clarice Assad, with trombone soloist Matthew Russo. $10 general, $5 children under 12.
David Kidwell plays keyboard for the smash hit musical’s tour stop in Hartford, CT.
David Kidwell plays keyboard for the Holyoke High School production of the classic Lerner & Loewe musical.
David Kidwell conducts the Holyoke Civic Symphony in works by Tchaikovsky, Persichetti, and Quinn Mason, with trumpet soloist Sheldon Ross. Free/donation.
Pianists David Kidwell and Jerry Noble present a lecture recital of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Free!
Sister Act presented by The Hartt School Music Theatre Division. David Kidwell, music director.
David Kidwell plays piano and celeste for the Springfield Symphony’s “Havana Nights” concert.
David Kidwell plays piano and celeste for the Springfield Symphony’s “Classics & Jazz” concert.
Enfield Congregational Church’s annual Festival of Lessons and Carols service, conducted by David Kidwell. Choir, brass ensemble, organ, and congregation. Free.
David Kidwell conducts the Holyoke Civic Symphony’s annual holiday concert with horn soloist Jean Jeffries. Free/donation.
David Kidwell plays keyboard for The Hartt School’s production of this iconic musical.
David Kidwell conducts the Holyoke Civic Symphony in works of Brahms, Beckel, and Zuckerman, with tuba soloist Natalie Mundis. Free/donation.
David Kidwell and Jerry Noble perform Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue for two pianos.
David Kidwell performs his own arrangements of American hymn tunes and spirituals, plus an extended improvisation. Free/donation.
David Kidwell conducts the Holyoke Civic Symphony in works by Victor Herbert, William Grant Still, and a world premiere by Gwyneth Walker.
David Kidwell conducts the Holyoke Civic Symphony in works inspired by Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.”
David Kidwell music directs The Hartt School’s production of “Pippin” by Stephen Schwartz.
David Kidwell performs his own organ arrangements of African American Spirituals for the Tuesday Morning Music Club. $10 for non-members.
David Kidwell plays Keyboard 2 in KISS MY AZTEC!, a musical fusion of salsa, gospel, hip-hop, funk, and meringue, making for a jubilant and hilarious celebration of Hispanic & Latin culture.
The Holyoke Civic Symphony celebrates David Kidwell’s 25 seasons as conductor. Program to include Kidwell’s Shenandoah: A Symphonic Portrait and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with Kidwell as conductor and pianist. $10-15 general, $5 under 12.
David Kidwell conducts the Holyoke Civic Symphony. Music by Scandinavian composers including Sibelius, Nielsen, and Grieg. Free.
David Kidwell conducts the Holyoke Civic Symphony’s annual holiday concert. Music by Beethoven and Tchaikovsky, plus holiday favorites with tenor Charlie Berrios. Free.
David Kidwell conducts the Holyoke Civic Symphony brass, wind, and string ensembles. Music by Grieg, Villa-Lobos, and Raff. Guest artist Mary Annarella, soprano. Free. In-person (masks, distanced seating, and proof of vaccination required) or on Zoom.
David Kidwell conducts the Holyoke Civic Symphony in a free concert featuring the Symphony No. 8 of Beethoven and the Piano Concerto No. 2 of Rachmaninoff, with piano soloist Olga Shupyatskaya.
