Apr
24
to May 12
Wicked
David Kidwell plays keyboard for the smash hit musical’s tour stop in Hartford, CT.
May
5
3:00 PM15:00
Holyoke Civic Symphony
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.
Oct
24
to Oct 27
Something Rotten
David Kidwell music directs Something Rotten! for The Hartt School Theatre Division.
Apr
4
to Apr 7
My Fair Lady
David Kidwell plays keyboard for the Holyoke High School production of the classic Lerner & Loewe musical.
Mar
10
3:00 PM15:00
Holyoke Civic Symphony
David Kidwell conducts the Holyoke Civic Symphony in works by Tchaikovsky, Persichetti, and Quinn Mason, with trumpet soloist Sheldon Ross. Free/donation.
Mar
6
10:00 AM10:00
Rhapsody in Blue
Pianists David Kidwell and Jerry Noble present a lecture recital of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Free!
Feb
29
to Mar 3
Sister Act
Sister Act presented by The Hartt School Music Theatre Division. David Kidwell, music director.
Feb
10
7:30 PM19:30
Springfield Symphony Orchestra
David Kidwell plays piano and celeste for the Springfield Symphony’s “Havana Nights” concert.
Jan
13
7:30 PM19:30
Springfield Symphony Orchestra
David Kidwell plays piano and celeste for the Springfield Symphony’s “Classics & Jazz” concert.
Dec
10
7:00 PM19:00
Festival of Lessons and Carols
Enfield Congregational Church’s annual Festival of Lessons and Carols service, conducted by David Kidwell. Choir, brass ensemble, organ, and congregation. Free.
Dec
10
3:00 PM15:00
Holyoke Civic Symphony
David Kidwell conducts the Holyoke Civic Symphony’s annual holiday concert with horn soloist Jean Jeffries. Free/donation.
Oct
26
to Oct 29
Footloose
David Kidwell plays keyboard for The Hartt School’s production of this iconic musical.
Oct
15
3:00 PM15:00
Holyoke Civic Symphony
David Kidwell conducts the Holyoke Civic Symphony in works of Brahms, Beckel, and Zuckerman, with tuba soloist Natalie Mundis. Free/donation.
Oct
3
10:00 AM10:00
Tuesday Morning Music Club
David Kidwell and Jerry Noble perform Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue for two pianos.
Sep
2
7:00 PM19:00
Organ Recital
David Kidwell performs his own arrangements of American hymn tunes and spirituals, plus an extended improvisation. Free/donation.
May
7
3:00 PM15:00
Holyoke Civic Symphony - Let There Be Music
David Kidwell conducts the Holyoke Civic Symphony in works by Victor Herbert, William Grant Still, and a world premiere by Gwyneth Walker.
Mar
12
3:00 PM15:00
Holyoke Civic Symphony - Such Sweet Sorrow
David Kidwell conducts the Holyoke Civic Symphony in works inspired by Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.”
Mar
2
to Mar 5
Pippin
David Kidwell music directs The Hartt School’s production of “Pippin” by Stephen Schwartz.
Feb
21
10:30 AM10:30
Organ concert
David Kidwell performs his own organ arrangements of African American Spirituals for the Tuesday Morning Music Club. $10 for non-members.
Jun
1
to Jun 26
Kiss My Aztec
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.
May
1
3:00 PM15:00
Silver Jubilee - Celebrating Maestro Kidwell
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.
Mar
6
3:00 PM15:00
Skol! A Scandinavian Celebration
David Kidwell conducts the Holyoke Civic Symphony. Music by Scandinavian composers including Sibelius, Nielsen, and Grieg. Free.
Dec
12
3:00 PM15:00
Beethoven at 251: A Birthday Celebration
David Kidwell conducts the Holyoke Civic Symphony’s annual holiday concert. Music by Beethoven and Tchaikovsky, plus holiday favorites with tenor Charlie Berrios. Free.
Oct
24
3:00 PM15:00
We're Back! A Long-Awaited Celebration
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.
Mar
8
3:00 PM15:00
Fierce Legacy
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.
Mar
4
10:00 AM10:00
Lecture
David Kidwell talks to music majors at Holyoke Community College. Topics will include humor in Beethoven, Rachmaninoff’s big hands, and Kidwell’s own Shenandoah: A Symphonic Portrait. Free and open to the public.
Feb
27
to Mar 1
Phantom of the Opera
David Kidwell plays Keyboard 2 for North Haven High School’s production of the most popular Broadway music of all time.
Feb
22
7:30 PM19:30
Love on Broadway
David Kidwell plays keyboard with the Springfield Symphony and Maestro Kevin Rhodes for a concert of Broadway love songs.
Dec
8
3:00 PM15:00
Holyoke for the Holidays
Poulenc: Organ Concerto
Roberta Morkin, organist
With special guests: Mak’hela
The Jewish Chorus of Western Massachusetts
Elaine Ginsberg, director
Plus Christmas and holiday favorites!
Free!
Sep
13
to Dec 13
Billy Elliot
Young Billy Elliot is pulled between his family’s coal-mining roots and his newly discovered passion to dance. Is his future boxing gloves or ballet shoes? In the hardscrabble world of a changing England, reaching high becomes a leap of faith. Following your dream—and overcoming obstacles—has never been more electric than in the 10-time Tony winning Broadway phenomenon with songs by the legendary Elton John. Celebrate the idea of being yourself in the Goodspeed premiere of this powerful dance-filled story!