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Saluting the Clarinet: Mozart, Gershwin & the Spirit of Benny Goodman
Presented by Close Encounters With Music at Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great BarringtonNovember 1, 2026
Mozart, Gershwin and Benny Goodman’s adventurous spirit share the stage as Close Encounters With Music opens its 35th season with “Saluting the Clarinet.” On Sunday, November 1 at 4 PM, clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein joins a distinguished ensemble at Great Barrington’s historic Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center for Mozart’s beloved Clarinet Quintet, Beethoven’s Trio in B-flat major, Gershwin, and Bartók’s dazzling Contrasts, written for Goodman and violinist Joseph Szigeti....
[more+]Mozart, Gershwin and Benny Goodman’s adventurous spirit share the stage as Close Encounters With Music opens its 35th season with “Saluting the Clarinet.” On Sunday, November 1 at 4 PM, clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein joins a distinguished ensemble at Great Barrington’s historic Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center for Mozart’s beloved Clarinet Quintet, Beethoven’s Trio in B-flat major, Gershwin, and Bartók’s dazzling Contrasts, written for Goodman and violinist Joseph Szigeti. Moving from lyrical beauty to wit, rhythmic drive and instrumental fireworks, this program offers plenty to delight classical music and jazz lovers alike.
Fiterstein is joined by pianist Michael Chertock, violinists Xiao-Dong Wang and Helena Baillie, violist Daniel Panner, and cellist and artistic director Yehuda Hanani. Hanani’s engaging commentary brings listeners closer to the composers and the stories behind their music. Make an afternoon of it in the Berkshires, then stay for the Afterglow reception to meet the performers and fellow music lovers. Tickets and details at cewm.org.
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Admission
Tickets: $60 Orchestra; $35 Balcony, plus processing fees. Student tickets are $15 at the door with valid ID, subject to availability.
Close Encounters With Music participates in Card to Culture for EBT, WIC and ConnectorCare cardholders. For program admission details, call 413-528-0100 Purchase advance tickets at cewm.org or through the Mahaiwe Box Office at 413-528-0100. Admission includes the post-concert Afterglow reception on stage.(413) 528-0100
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