We’ll be performing a new work by our esteemed colleague Francine Trester in the coming months.

Here’s how Fran describes it:

“A View from Heartbreak Hill, a cycle of six songs whose themes stem from the events of last year’s Boston Marathon attack.

The songs, scored for contralto, viola, and piano are reflections on the tragedy, a memorial to the victims, and an offering of hope.

“I wrote the words and music to the cycle – more of my work can be found at: www.francinetrester.com.

The performers are the Mockingbird Trio
along with pianist Lois Shapiro and violist Melissa Howe 

I think we have an interesting story to tell.

And we will be presenting it through three performances this year:

• Berklee College of Music on Thursday February 20 (7:30 pm),
• Newton Free Library on Sunday March 2 (2:00 pm), and
• Harvard Business School on Thursday  April 10 (6:00 pm–private concert, limited availability for guests)

All performances are free.  
The March 2 event at the Newton Free Library will be a full concert by The Mockingbird Trio.

More news to come about this special cycle and its premiere.