Beyond the Notes, Concord

Saturday, March 21st, 2026 - Sarah Whitney with Trio Oko

Boston-based Trio Oko—praised for their “profound communication” and “thoughtful choices of timbre, articulation, dynamic contrast, and balance”—joins forces with Sarah Whitney for an unconventional Beyond the Notes concert. Featuring violinist Emma Powell, cellist Mina Kim, and harpist Charles Overton, the ensemble will present a vibrant program spanning Jacques Ibert, Jessie Montgomery, and more.

  • Artists:

    Sarah Whitney, founder - violin
    Emma Powell - violin
    Mina Kim - cello
    Charles Overton - harp

    Date and time:
    Saturday, March 21st, 2026 at 7:30PM EDT

    Location:
    First Parish Church, 20 Lexington Road, Concord, MA

    Prelude music by students of the Concord Conservatory of Music will start at 7:15PM

  • “Three accomplished individuals playing as a seamless ensemble”

    —The Boston Musical Intelligencer

    Praised for their "profound communication," and "thoughtful choices of timbre, articulation, dynamic contrast, and balance," Trio Oko is a harp trio based in Boston consisting of violinist Emma Powell, cellist Mina Kim, and harpist Charles Overton. The three musicians met at Tanglewood Music Center in 2016 and united with a mutual belief in the power of music to create meaningful human connections to form Trio Oko. The ensemble aims to expand the harp trio repertoire by commissioning new works and arrangements. They intend to showcase the diverse capabilities inherent to this distinctive instrumentation.

    Trio Oko shared the Japanese dish okonomiyaki (cooked by the master chef, Emma!) in their first rehearsal along with giggles (hence, Oko—) and happily committed to bringing joy to concert halls through their collaborations and friendship.

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WHAT is Beyond the Notes?

Beyond the Notes is a unique concert experience like no other. 

Started 11 years ago by Concord-native Sarah Whitney, this interactive concert experience changes perceptions of traditional classical concerts and deepens the connection between audience and performer. 

In addition to presenting some of today’s most sought-after musicians, Beyond the Notes invites audience members to participate in the concert by submitting written questions to be answered live on stage by the performers. 

WHAT are audience members saying about Beyond the Notes?

“Bold … edgy … totally engaging! Not to be missed!”

“An immersive experience ... fully embraces beyond the music!”

“Beyond the Notes is an unforgettable evening that expertly combines high artistic values with charm and personality!”

“Sarah’s programming draws everyone in from the get-go, and the evening flies by from there. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!”— Hilary Field Respass (Boston University Tanglewood Institute)