La Commedia

The Boston Synagogue

Backroom Boston Presents

BackRoom Boston is the downtown Boston hub for rising Jewish talent and bold new Jewish cultural experiences—across music, film, theater, comedy, and the performing arts.
Music is fundamental to our shared Jewish heritage and connections.

<h3>Featuring Jessica Bloch, soprano | David Mather, baritone | Bahar Soyoz, piano | Anna Fubini, visual artist &amp; set design</h3>Through Opera, Classical Music &amp; even Shakespeare Uncover The Many Masks People Wear!La Commedia’s program uses multi-mediums of music and visual art to express the many masks people wear in society today, and the many different relationships people experience while wearing these masks. Whether a happy clown, a sad clown, a care-giver, a person of true love, or a person of mischief; we cling to the stock characters of Commedia and Shakespeare alike, because they are a reflection of our humanity. This program explores our human themes of love, longing, sorrow, determination, and hope that has continued to transcend time no matter what mask society wears. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WM8Kq4yfz3koHE5gSJQvmKJeSVTydz-Moemy5Nnk2o4/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">View the Program</a><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WM8Kq4yfz3koHE5gSJQvmKJeSVTydz-Moemy5Nnk2o4/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>About the Artists:David Thomas Mather is an emerging baritone in the Boston area who thrives when performing in a variety of styles, most notably vocal chamber music, Lieder, and art song. Also an avid early music practitioner and musical theater enthusiast, he experiments with and mixes different techniques between genres to create compelling performances that connect to audiences of any background. In 2020, David established a partnership with pianist Bahar Soyoz to form <a href="https://www.aprioriduo.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">A Priori</a> , a chamber duo that creates programs designed to start conversations and bring other artists together, using their art as a means of discourse. Deeply rooted in this collaboration and artistic process, the ensemble is constantly creating beautiful multi-disciplined art that moves audiences to engage in the social and emotional climate of our communities.Bahar Soyoz is an experienced pianist who enjoys playing both solo and chamber repertoire. She specializes in collaborative piano with voice, but has performed with string, brass and percussion instruments. She received her bachelor’s degree at Hacettepe University in Turkey as a soloist. During her senior year, Soyoz studied in Leipzig HMT as an Erasmus student under Prof. Markus Tomas. Working as a coach at Hacettepe University, she developed her deep passion for collaboration. Sharing music on stage was an experience of which she wanted more in her life; she chose to pursue a Master’s degree in Collaborative Piano at Longy School of Music in the U.S. as a Fulbrighter, under Prof. Renana Gutman. Jessica Arielle Bloch is a soprano singing music from the Baroque period through the 21st century, and a Finalist in the American Prize Competition 2020-21 and Lucine Amara Art Song Competition. Some of her recent performance highlights include singing Blonde (Die Entführung aus dem Serail), Amahl *cover* (Amahl and the Night Visitors) and her Sparrow Live debut recital series. In addition to performing, Jessica is a voice teacher at the New England Conservatory Prep School, the Arlington After School Private Lessons Program, and her own studio, The Bloch Voice Studio. She is now growing <a href="https://www.jessicaablochsoprano.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bloch Performing</a> Arts and working to foster more collaborations with artists in the Greater Boston Area. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts from Florida State University, and a Master of Music from the University of Connecticut. Anna Fubini is a contemporary visual artist and community arts educator from Boston Massachusetts. She received a Bachelor of Science from Skidmore College, double majoring in Gender Studies and Studio Art with a concentration in Fiber Arts and Printmaking. In addition to her studio practice, she works as an educator for the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, The West End Boys and Girls Club of Allston Brighton, and the New Art Center in Newton. As an educator, she works to design and facilitate accessible art programs with an emphasis on self-expression and creative exploration.<h3></h3><h3>ACCESSIBILTY</h3>The Boston Synagogue is handicapped accessible and an easy walk from the Red Line, Orange Line, Green Line, and BlueBike stations.If you need to drive, there are handicapped parking spots at the front door and no stairs from parking to seating or restrooms. It also has non-fixed seating, which means we can accommodate wheelchairs in any row and allow folks in wheelchairs to sit with their friends, families, or PCAs.If you have any questions about accessibility at the Boston Synagogue or on the Live Stream, please contact Nat Seelen at nat@bostonjewishmusic.org.<h3>COVID POLICY</h3>Concerts at the Boston Synagogue will follow the Boston Synagogue’s COVID response plan, which is informed by public health guidance from the CDC, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the City of Boston.At this point, that means that we:- Require proof of vaccination for all artists, audience over the age of five, and staff.- Require masks at all times while not eating or drinking. Artists may remove masks when performing and will maintain a 6-ft distance from the audience.- Limit capacity at the venue to allow for appropriate spacing of seating.Over the course of the pandemic, the Boston Synagogue has invested in updated ventilation, including a HEPA filtration system, and in improved AV equipment for live streaming.Based on the situation at the time of each concert, we may be required to further limit in-person seating. If this happens, we will contact ticket holders with alternative options for watching the concert.

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