Hammond Performing Arts Series 2015-2016 Concert Schedule Announced

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (December 18, 2015) - Saul B. Cohen, President of Hammond Residential Real Estate, is pleased to announce the Hammond Performing Arts Series 2015-2016 Concert Schedule. The Hammond Performing Arts Series, which is sponsored by The Saul B. and Naomi R. Cohen Foundation and promoted by Hammond Residential Real Estate, is now entering its twenty-first season.

According to Saul Cohen, “The Performing Arts Series was originally established by Hammond as a means to provide local classical musicians, who have launched their professional careers in the past fifteen years, with performance opportunities and to enrich the cultural life of the community.” The series proved so successful after its launch initial in Chestnut Hill, that it was expanded to additional Hammond office communities, including Boston, Concord, Hingham, Lexington, Weston, and Sharon. The Saul B. and Naomi R. Cohen Foundation also sponsors concert series at the Framingham Public Library and Hebron Academy in Maine.

The 2015-2016 Hammond Performing Arts Series Season Concerts Include:

· Boston, Old South Church: April 3

· Concord, Friends of the Performing Arts: January 24; March 13

· Chestnut Hill, Brimmer & May School: February 21; April 17

· Weston, Weston Library: February 14; March 28; April 24

· Hingham, South Shore Conservatory: April 10

· Lexington, Follen Community Church: January 10; March 6

· Sharon, Temple Israel: May 8

· Newton, Temple Emanuel: March 20; May 1

Numerous musicians such as BSO cellist Alexandre Lecarme and pianist Constantine Finehouse have enjoyed the unique performance and recording opportunities that the Performing Arts Series has afforded them. A selection of this season’s performers includes the Arabella String Quartet, Sarita Kwok and Jan Müller-Szeraws. Many of the series’ participants have performed at some of the most highly-regarded venues in the classical world, including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.

Internationally-recognized cellist Jan Müller-Szeraws said of his experience, “Having been featured on the Hammond Performing Arts Series has been a cornerstone in the development of my career. These fantastic concert opportunities

have helped me mature and unfold my musicianship in a beautiful and irreplaceable way: by performing in front of a wonderful, knowledgeable and appreciative audience.

“By sponsoring these wonderful free concerts, Hammond Performing Arts Series promotes and embodies the essence and true mission of the Arts, connecting musicians and their audiences through the great masterworks of our chamber music repertoire, at a time when our world is in strong need of the treasure of this true human connection. I am deeply grateful to Saul and Naomi Cohen and Hammond Residential for their incredible support, heartfelt kindness and deep and powerful vision.”

Mark H. Lippolt, Senior Vice President at Hammond said: “The Performing Arts Series and our support for the visual arts are the primary focus of Hammond’s corporate philanthropy and the company is proud to offer these world-class musicians and concerts to the residents of the communities we serve.”

All Hammond Performing Arts Series concerts are free-of-charge. For more details and contact information, please visit: http://www.hammondre.com/community-outreach/performing-arts-series.html or visit our “Hammond Supports the Arts” Facebook page.