2022 Live Concert Series

We are very pleased to announce that our 2022 season will feature three concerts by a selection of our most popular artists from previous seasons.  We look forward to seeing you in person in the BHC sanctuary for these events.

Bernard Rose and Jia Kim, musicians

Bernard Rose returns to Sounds in the Sanctuary

July 15

Bernard Rose, piano and Jia Kim, cello

5pm in the Sanctuary

Program includes:

JS Bach D Major Gamba Sonata,
Argo Part “Spiegel Im Spiegel”
Amy Beach “Dreaming"
Johannes Brahms F Major Cello Sonata

The concert will be dedicated to the memory of long time Sounds in the Sanctuary supporter Dennis Murphy who passed away in November 2021.

Varshavski-Shapiro Piano Duo look forward to their return to the BHC Sanctuary. Photo by Andrew Chiciak

July 29

The Varshavski-Shapiro Piano Duo

5pm in the Sanctuary

Program includes:

F. Mendelssohn (1809-1847), "Allegro Brillante", op.92

J. Brahms (1833-1897) "Variations on a Theme by R. Schumann", op.23  

S. Rachmaninoff (1873-1943), "Six pieces", op.11 

Barcarolle, Scherzo, Russian Theme, Waltz, Romance, Slava (Glory)

Our gratitude to the Consulate General of Israel to New England for partnering with us for this event.

Dr. Richard Kogan’s programs combine exquisite musicianship with psychological insights

Aug.  12

Richard Kogan

5pm in the Sanctuary

This year’s program from his series – “ The Mind and Music of Famous Composers” will be:

Ragtime: The Mind and Music of Scott Joplin

As all of you are well aware, ticket sales only contribute about 25% of the cost of bringing in our performers.  We rely on the generous support of our patrons.  We thank those of you who have already contributed to the Sounds in the Sanctuary 2022 season.  For those of you who would like to contribute, we have listed the levels below:

  • Benefactor Circle -- $1000 + (Includes 2 Complimentary Season Passes)

    Maestro -- $500+ (Includes 1 Complimentary Season Pass)

    Guest Conductor -- $250+

    Music Lover -- $100+

    Friend -- $50+

Contributions may be sent to Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, POB 395, Bethlehem, NH 03574 (please note your donation is for the concert series) or Donate Online