The Beethoven Society of Melrose

The Beethoven Society of Melrose The Beethoven Society of Melrose was formed in 1927 by a group of professional musicians wishing to perform for each other.

Today, the society provides monthly concerts open to the public featuring performances of classical, jazz, music theatre and more. The Beethoven Society of Melrose (BSM) has been presenting quality musical performances to audiences since 1927! Based in Melrose, Massachusetts, BSM is a non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation, promotion and accessibility of performances and events that

will entertain, inspire and unite individuals through shared musical experiences. The benefits of music to humanity are exponential and it is through these shared opportunities that BSM develops relationships, provides musical enrichment and appreciation, welcomes and excites all lovers of music.


2023-2024 Beethoven Society Officers:

President: Kristyn Taylor
Vice President: Barbara Morash
Secretary: Erin McDermott
Membership Director: Barbara Finger
Programming Director: Gabriella Snyder
Local Publicity Director: Sheila Tighe
Communications Director: Dorothy Travis
Social & Electronic Media Director: Frank Walker

06/20/2026
An Afternoon of Chamber Music Excellence with the Cape Ann Chamber Music SocietyThe Beethoven Society of Melrose proudly...
06/19/2026

An Afternoon of Chamber Music Excellence with the Cape Ann Chamber Music Society

The Beethoven Society of Melrose proudly welcomes the Cape Ann Chamber Music Society for an inspiring afternoon of exceptional chamber music featuring acclaimed musicians Nashta Olarte Hart (violin), Stephen Bates (clarinet), Steve Hart (clarinet), and Kathleen Forgac (piano).

This distinguished ensemble brings together internationally accomplished artists whose careers have included performances with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, American Symphony Orchestra, Broadway productions, major chamber ensembles, and renowned music festivals.

The program opens with Mozart’s Trio in E-flat Major, K. 498, affectionately known as the “Kegelstatt Trio,” a masterwork of warmth, elegance, and conversational interplay among violin, clarinet, and piano. Saint-Saëns’ Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 167 follows, blending lyrical beauty, playful charm, and virtuosic brilliance in one of the composer’s final chamber works. Pianist Kathleen Forgac will also perform Chopin’s Trois Nouvelles Études, intimate and expressive pieces that unite technical refinement with poetic sensitivity. Concluding the program is Franz Hoffmeister’s Concerto for Two Clarinets in E-flat Major, a spirited and engaging work showcasing dazzling musical dialogue and the rich tonal colors of the clarinet.

Join us for an unforgettable concert celebrating virtuosity, artistry, and the beauty of chamber music.

Spend your Saturday afternoon surrounded by the incredible music of the Area 9 Quartet! Join us for an inspiring perform...
05/14/2026

Spend your Saturday afternoon surrounded by the incredible music of the Area 9 Quartet! Join us for an inspiring performance filled with the musicianship and the joy that only live music can bring. Bring a friend and make your weekend unforgettable! See you there!

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Melrose Highlands Congregational Church, 355 West Franklin Street
Melrose, MA
02176

Opening Hours

Saturday 3pm - 8:30pm
Sunday 3pm - 5pm

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