Cellist Sophie Shao and Friends perform at MAC on Mar. 29

Applauded by the New York Times for her “eloquent, powerful” interpretations, world-renowned cellist Sophie Shao has a gift for assembling impromptu chamber ensembles that are brimming with passion and talent.

The Middlebury Performing Arts Series proudly presents the Vermont debut of Small Island Big Song on Friday, March 8, during their 2024 U.S. national tour.

The Middlebury Performing Arts Series proudly presents rising star Baroque quartet Le Consort at the Mahaney Arts Center on Thursday. Feb. 22 — the only Vermont concert on the ensemble’s North American debut tour.

In a concert that has been highly anticipated since its postponement in 2020, the renowned Takács Quartet, “one of the world’s greatest string quartets,” will return to the Mahaney Arts Center on Jan. 19 and 21, to perform the entire Bartók string quartet … (read more)

The Middlebury Performing Arts Series will warm up an early winter’s night with a jazz concert by harpist Brandee Younger and her trio on Friday, Dec. 1.

Named “one of the best string quartets before the public today” by the Washington Post, the Danish String Quartet made an impression when they first performed at the Mahaney Arts Center in 2017.

Choreographer, educator, and activist Christal Brown and her company INSPIRIT will present the premiere of the new, evening-length dance and installation work “What We Ask of Flesh” Nov. 9-11 for the Middlebury Performing Arts Series.

Award-winning pianist and humanitarian Mahani Teave is a pioneering artist who bridges the creative world with education and environmental activism.

The Middlebury Performing Arts Series proudly opens its season with the legendary Emerson String Quartet — one of the world’s finest chamber ensembles, nine-time Grammy winners, and longtime friends of the Series.

The Middlebury Performing Arts Series will celebrate its 104th season with a diverse group of world-class professional artists on campus for residencies and performances. This high-octane year is one of firsts and favorites.

The Middlebury Performing Arts Series opens 2023 with a concert by The Heart of Afghanistan on Thursday, Jan. 12 at the Mahaney Arts Center.

‏The Middlebury Performing Arts Series will present this streaming-only event Dec. 9-11, with free streaming tickets available to all. Watch from home and create your own holiday memories.

Two internationally renowned string quartets — the Jupiter Quartet and the Jasper Quartet — will join together for an extraordinary concert on Friday, Dec. 2, in Middlebury.

The Middlebury Performing Arts Series presents the internationally renowned Castalian String Quartet in a free concert on Friday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m., in the Mahaney Arts Center’s Robison Hall.

Imagine yourself sitting comfortably in a calm room, with a soft mask over your eyes, and the soothing sounds of beautiful voices all around you.