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“The Five Families Ensemble gave us a world tour that was exquisite, a stellar performance filled with great musicianship, a brilliantly subtle educational component, and a set filled with humor and fun”, Frank Malfitano, Director, Syracuse Jazz Festival.

Directed by Monk Rowe, The Five Families Ensemble stretches the boundaries of traditional chamber ensemble combining sounds from each of four instrument groups, brass woodwinds, percussion, and strings with the fifth contribution from the human voice. Their repertoire is arranged specifically for the group and ranges from Beethoven to Brubeck to the blues as well as original compositions. The Five Families Ensemble appeals to all ages by combining stellar musicianship with an engaging and welcoming attitude. Doors open at 7.

La Traviata, composed by Giuseppe Verdi with a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, is a tragic opera set in Paris and follows the story of Violetta Valéry, a celebrated courtesan. At a lavish party, she meets Alfredo Germont, a young man who has admired her from afar. Touched by his sincerity and love, Violetta abandons her glamorous lifestyle and retreats to the countryside with him. Their happiness is short-lived, however, when Alfredo’s father, Giorgio Germont, secretly visits Violetta and urges her to end the relationship to preserve the family’s honor and secure his daughter’s future. Heartbroken, Violetta sacrifices her own happiness and leaves Alfredo without explaining the true reason.

Alfredo, unaware of his father’s intervention, is devastated by Violetta’s departure and publicly shames her at a party, only to later learn of her noble sacrifice. Stricken with remorse, he rushes to her side, but by then Violetta is gravely ill with tuberculosis. In a final reunion, the two lovers briefly rekindle their love, but it is too late—Violetta dies in Alfredo’s arms, a victim of society’s hypocrisy and moral rigidity.

The opera explores powerful themes such as the conflict between personal desire and social convention, the redemptive power of love, and the cruelty of sacrifice. Violetta’s journey from a figure of indulgence to one of profound emotional depth highlights issues of gender, class, and morality in 19th-century society. La Traviata remains one of the most moving portrayals of doomed love in the operatic canon, both for its emotional resonance and its searing social commentary.

This Oneida Community Mansion House Music Series Concert is made possible with support from Friends of Music and the Bryant Family Fund. More than just a band, Adam Ezra Group is a grassroots force of nature. Emerging from the underground Americana scene, this Northeast powerhouse has built a reputation not just on their music, but on the profound, soul-deep connection they forge with every audience. Their performances are legendary for their “genre-blending” versatility—evoking the grit of Springsteen, the infectious energy of Dave Matthews, and the social consciousness of Jackson Browne

"Not since Springsteen and Bono have I seen a lead singer with his talent and charisma."

— Jack Casey, former General Manager WERS radio in Boston

Event Details

Doors Open: 1:30 PM

Show Starts: 3:00 PM in the Big Hall

Parking: Free, behind the sales office at 181 Kenwood Ave.

Tickets

$25 – Members presale

$28 – Non-member presale

$30 – At the door

Complimentary self-guided museum tour and light beverages in the Lounge included with admission.

This Oneida Community Mansion House Music Series Concert is made possible with support from Friends of Music and the Bryant Family Fund.

All proceeds support the preservation of the Oneida Community Mansion House and its educational programs.

Tickets are non-refundable within 48 hours of the event.

The Mansion House may use photographs or video from this event for promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to this use. To opt out, please notify OCMH staff on-site.

An All-Star Celebration of Grateful Dead & Allman Brothers
Comprised of actual and legacy members from the extended Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers families, this exceptional ensemble has left fans gobsmacked each & every one of its 74 shows, played since forming in April 2024. The brainchild of musical virtuosos deeply rooted in the iconic sounds of the era, Live Dead and Brothers merges the extraordinary legacies of the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers Band into an unforgettable live spectacle. This one-of-a-kind ensemble transcends the boundaries of tribute acts, delivering an authentic, immersive experience that pays homage to the groundbreaking music that defined a generation.

NOTE: YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL WILL NOT CONTAIN YOUR TICKET(S). You’ll receive an email 48 hours before your performance with your official, scannable QR code. This process helps us prevent ticket scams.

Cat Power celebrates 20 years of her landmark album The Greatest with a special anniversary tour and the release of Redux, a three-song EP out January 23, 2026 via Domino Recording Company. Featuring fresh recordings of James Brown’s “Try Me,” Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” and a reimagined take on her own “Could We,” Redux reunites Marshall with the all-star Dirty Delta Blues band.
Cat Power will perform The Greatest in its entirety across North America, Europe, and the UK, honoring the album’s enduring legacy with the band that helped bring it to life.

NOTE: YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL WILL NOT CONTAIN YOUR TICKET(S). You’ll receive an email 48 hours before your performance with your official, scannable QR code. This process helps us prevent ticket scams.