Robert Duguay
Correspondent
New musical projects are always exciting. Whether it’s done by a sole musician or a full band, it’s intriguing to see what they come up with in an artistic way. Being the latter, Arukah is set to arrive on the local scene. The band’s name is taken from a Hebrew term meaning “health” in a broader sense that pertains to soundness of mind and wholeness of being. They also describe their music on their Facebook page as “extracting funky fractals from a swampy cosmic apple,” whatever that means. People will be able to experience this when Arukah plays its first ever show at 7 p.m. June 11 at Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St., Worcester.
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An all-Mozart affair
The Worcester Chamber Music Society continues its 15th season with its Annual Senior Concert, an all-Mozart concert recorded at Briarwood Retirement Community and premiering online at 4 p.m. May 15. WCMS offers a festive display of Mozart’s artistry with two of his most beloved chamber works. From the youthful exuberance of his first flute quartet to the poignancy of his C Major quartet, the music exudes an effortless beauty. The performance is free for all senior citizens residing in Worcester County. The concert is also the Dr. Ted Conna Memorial Concert. Dr. Conna (1931-2016) was a child psychiatrist and social activist in Worcester for more than 40 years. He was also a talented pianist with a great love of classical music. (RD)