What is Beyond the Notes?

Engaging.

Eclectic.

Immersive.

This is not your average concert.

Hailed as "Bold...edgy...totally engaging! Not to be missed!" Beyond the Notes breaks down the wall between audience and performers, creating a new experience rich in dialogue about the music and the artists themselves.

Concert-goers are invited to submit questions which are drawn at random and answered on stage by the performers throughout the evening, leading to unexpected and captivating moments none will soon forget.

BTN Moments

These are some of our audience’s favorite moments from the most recent concert:

“I love that you share commentary before and after each piece. It is special to hear the music, but also what you make of it how you think about it and feel it.”

“Sarah's looper arrangements were fire!”

“Where to start? My heart was pounding the entire time – I love Jessica's second piece, at the end, a tear rolled down my cheek – I was surprised and so engaged by the interaction with the public.”

“Sarah's arrangement of Imagine was brilliant! What amazes me is that each layer is musically interesting and fun to hear, each layer stands on alone. Then the layers fit together like a perfect puzzle. And keeping track of loop pedals while creating the musical layers – I am in awe!”

“My favorite moment was when I saw the infinite number of things one can do with a viola during Jess's percussion song!”

Beyond the Notes is Going On the Road!

Beyond the Notes is going on the road on April 26th, 2025 to La Grua Center in Stonington, Connecticut. Artistic director and violinist Sarah Whitney, double-bassist Pascale Delache-Feldman, and cellist Emmanuel Feldman will present an innovative program of solos, duos, and trios including works by Ravel, Bach, Florence Price, Piazzolla, and John Lennon.

Watch this video to hear what audiences are saying!