Magnolias in Bloom: Music Inspired by Nature
When:
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 3:00p -
4:00p
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 3:00p -
4:00p
Where:
Arnold Arboretum
125 Arborway
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
Art, Music, Nature, Seasonal
Event website:
https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/magnolias-in-bloom-music-inspired-by-nature/
Gather at the magnolias for a one-of-a-kind concert celebrating this beautiful collection in peak bloom. Chloe DeSteno and Ariana Mascari, graduate students at the New England Conservatory, have assembled a collection of musical pieces about the magnolias, their cultural and historical impact, as well as plants and the Arboretum more broadly–including one original piece composed for the Arboretum’s magnolia collection itself. The concert will feature a chamber ensemble playing genres from Renaissance to jazz, all rooted in classical music.
Seating will be on the grass. We recommend bringing a blanket or lawn chair to sit on if desired, as chairs will not be provided.
Rain date: April 12, 3:00-4:00pm.
Registrants will be notified via email at least one day in advance if a program needs to be rescheduled due to inclement weather, and will be notified by phone if a program must be rescheduled with less than one day’s notice. Click here to view our full inclement weather policy. If you have questions about the status of a program, please email [email protected] (inbox monitored on weekdays) or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209.
Accessibility: The Hunnewell lawn is flat and just off the main road, which is just inside the Arboretum’s main entrance at Arborway Gate.
Audience: This performance is appropriate for all ages.
