Chamber Series: Castle of Our Skins, Alchemy

The BMC presents “Castle of Our Skins: Alchemy” featuring composer Jonathan Bailey Holland Saturday, May 3, at the Brattleboro Music Center. This portrait concert spotlights Bailey’s solo and chamber music.

The 7 p.m. performance will be preceded by a 6:15 p.m. pre-concert conversation with Castle of Our Skins Artistic Director Ashleigh Gordon about Jonathan Bailey Holland’s works. Among them is Holland’s creation, Mobius.

“Featuring the work of a single composer in a program provides such a rare opportunity to get to know them in an intimate way,” says Gordon. “‘Alchemy’ provides a window into Jonathan’s mind, inviting us to explore his creative work spanning over two decades.”

Performers will include Matthew Vera, violin; Ashleigh Gordon, viola; Francesca McNeeley, cello; Sarah Bob, piano; Digi Kay, flute; and Celine Ferro, clarinet.

Born out of the desire to foster cultural curiosity, Castle of our Skins is a concert and educational series dedicated to celebrating Black artistry through music. From classrooms to concert halls, Castle of our Skins invites exploration into ​Black heritage and culture, spotlighting both unsung and celebrated ​figures of past and present.