A New Lens Series: Once Upon a Time

Tedesco Duo presents *A New Lens Series: Once Upon a Time*, a concert built around musical stories drawn from fairy tales, folktales, myths, and operas. The performers are guitarist Catherine O’Kelly, a Powers guitar faculty member, and flutist Arielle Burke.

The New England–based duo performs flute and guitar music from a wide range of periods, with particular attention to contemporary works. Their programs frequently connect music with other art forms, including dance, storytelling, and poetry, and are known for expressive, vivid performances.

When: Sunday, November 15, 2026

Showtime: 3:00pm

Venue: Powers Music School Concert Hall, 160 Lexington St

Tickets: Free admission. Free tickets are available through the event page.

Suggested donation: $20 donations are welcomed to support the concert series and its performers.

Lineup: Tedesco Duo, featuring flutist Arielle Burke and guitarist Catherine O’Kelly

Performers: Burke is a greater Boston–area flutist praised for her rich, gentle tone and experienced in recording both large orchestral works and chamber music in many styles. O’Kelly holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in classical guitar performance from The Hartt School and is the Artistic Director of the Boston Classical Guitar Society.

Parking: Free parking is available in front of Powers Music School and in the lot at the corner of Lexington and Beech streets.

Public transportation: The school is within walking distance of Waverly Square, served by the MBTA Commuter Rail’s Fitchburg Line and the 73 bus.

Accessibility: The main floor currently requires guests to climb a short flight of stairs. Powers Music School is working toward improving access for people with limited mobility, but no start or completion date has been established for that project.

Contact: For questions about tickets, accessibility, donations, or other event details, call 617-484-4696.