Spring 2024 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, April 1: Society of American Magicians
Join us for something a little different this spring! As part of our Spring Concert Series, PIL welcomes the Society of American Magicians for stories and performances.
Join the Society of American Magicians Assembly #104 for an evening of magic and history. With wands at the ready they’ll be on hand to dazzle and amaze young and old while at the same time providing a history of the Society of American Magicians, the oldest magic organization in the world. Originally founded in 1902, it expanded under Harry Houdini and seeks to advance, elevate and preserve magic as a performing art. Information will be on hand on how to join not only SAM, but its fellow organization, The Society of American Magicians Youth Program. A magic show, history and informational event all rolled into one.
Wednesday, April 24: Koussevitzky Connections
Peabody resident and double bassist Susan Hagen, along with her musical partner David Heyes present “Koussevitzky Connections.” Susan and David invite you to celebrate Serge Koussevitzky’s 150th birthday with them as they present a concert of his music, played on the double bass once owned by Koussevitzky himself. Koussevitzky was a legendary double bassist and conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra – the shed at Tanglewood is named after him.
Susan Hagen is a life-long resident of Peabody and has worked in the PIL children’s department as a teen. She is now a professional musician, performing as an extra player with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Pops Orchestra, and as principal double bass of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra (the first female to hold that position). She also teaches at the Berklee College of Music. David Heyes is Susan’s friend and mentor, and will be visiting from London to present this concert with her.
Monday, May 6: 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, May 13: 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.
