Cranberry Coast Concerts presents A Cranberry Coast Concerts Christmas!

Cranberry Coast Concerts lights up the holidays with a spectacular Christmas concert! Pianists and composers Kirk Whipple and Marilyn Morales will present an enchanting holiday concert featuring local vocal luminaries. Whipple, Morales and company will perform a wide variety of treasured holiday classics, including selections from the duo’s internationally acclaimed recording, “The White Season.” The program will include “Carol of the Bells,” “O’ Holy Night / Homage á Ravel,” “Away in a Manger,” Pachelbel’s “Canon in D” and mvt. 2 from Beethoven’s 7th Symphony. This special performance is being presented in support of the upcoming season of events. Performances will take place at the following venues, dates and times:

• Friday, December 4th, 7:00 p.m.
Eastern Bank, 226 Main Street, Wareham, MA, 02571


Kirk Whipple & Marilyn Morales are the Directors of Cranberry Coast Concerts. They tour the world together as a piano duo and are founders of The Unconservatory Festival Orchestra and The United Nations Piano Quartet. They are also directors of Gala For Two Pianos and Second Saturday Soirées, annual music festivals in Miami, Florida. As directors of The Unconservatory, a national non-profit musical and educational organization, they coordinate a wide variety of live events and web-based content.

Steven King tenor vocalist, is well known for his extensive solo work. He has had leading roles in numerous operas and musicals and performs in concert recitals throughout the New England area and in South Florida. This season features works from his debut recording, “My Devotion,” with pianist Kirk Whipple. He is the CEO of Integrated Handling Corporation, a materials handling firm.

Linda Westgate has performed as featured soloist and in supporting roles in opera and theater companies throughout the New England area. She was a long time soloist with the Cumberland-Lincoln Community Chorus and is a performing member of Chaminade Club. A former teacher with a Masters Degree in Reading Education, she is presently employed by Conway Tours of Cumberland, Rhode Island. Linda, the proud mother of two sons, Andrew and Danny, continues to enjoy her solo voice work.

Michael Duarte has been a performer in the greater Boston area for 34 years, where he has had many leading roles in musical comedies, operas and oratorios. His involvement in music and theater is not only limited to performance, as he is enjoying a new career as a scenic designer. His one-man historical review of Broadway selections, With a Song in Heart has been performed throughout New England to critical acclaim.


The entire community is invited to these special concerts. A suggested donation of $20 for adults is being requested, with children being admitted free. Proceeds will benefit Season 5, The Year of The Piano. For more information, please call (508) 491-888 or email: CCC@WhipMo.com
www.cranberrycoastconcerts.com