Spring 2025 Concert Series
Sponsored by the Peabody Institute Library Foundation and the McCarthy Family Foundation.
All shows are free and open to all, but registration is required. Click on the links or photos below to register for each show, or call us at 978-531-0100.
Concerts are scheduled to take place in the Sutton Room unless otherwise noted.
Please check the calendar regularly for updates on location or other changes.
Monday, February 10: Stephanie James
An Evening with Stephanie James
Peabody native and recording artist Stephanie James brings an evocative, fresh experience to the world of pop music. With a voice often described as “stunning” and “soulful”, Stephanie is a gifted storyteller who masterfully touches the hearts and souls of her fans. Both raw and refined musically, the songs solidify Stephanie’s status as a poised and powerful performer often likened to a revival of legendary Linda Ronstadt combined with modern day super talents Sara Bareilles and Kacey Musgraves. James released her debut album “Unbreakable” in collaboration with Grammy-nominated producers Jorel Corpus and Simone Torres. The album explores vulnerability, self-reliance, themes of growing up, and learning from the past. Stephanie is bi-coastal, spending much of her time in Los Angeles where she lives today, and the greater Boston area where she grew up.
Monday, March 10: Trio Nordica
Join Trio Nordica in a concert celebrating the beauty of strings (and Spring!). Featuring gorgeous music written for the trio by Steve Laven & P. Kellach Waddle, as well as arrangements of music by Michael Haydn and others. This concert is sure to be a hit featuring two Peabody residents and former Peabody Institute Library employees. Trio Nordica consists of: Jodi Hagen on Violin, Steve Laren on Cello, and Susan Hagen on Double Bass.
Monday, March 24: Áine Minogue
PIL favorite Áine Minogue returns, featuring seasonally fitting harp compositions as well as old Celtic favorites. Come relax with some harp tunes in the beautiful Sutton Room!
Áine Minogue has been a staple of the Irish and Celtic music scene for many years completing sixteen solo albums to date. She is prominently featured on numerous compilations, many of which spent months on the Billboard 100 music charts (World, Folk, New Age, Classical) Minogue is also a frequent contributor to TV soundtracks.
Monday, December 9: Fiske ‘N Fell Clarinet Duo
A delightful bouquet of music and poetry inspired by wildflowers and the natural world.
Nancy Fiske and Christine Fell hail from New Hampshire where they have been inspiring audiences on the Seacoast with a wide variety of music, all performed on 2 clarinets.
They are also members of the Avalyn Reed Trio which can be heard at avalynreedtrio.com
