Music of the past serving the needs of the present
Founded in 2015 by early keyboardist Vivian Montgomery and violinist Julia McKenzie, Eudaimonia brings together some of the Boston area’s most creative performers in the historical performance field. As an artistic collective, we build upon shared ideals, ignited spirits, and a desire for healthy collaboration.
Our programs inventively evoke the messages of service organization we partner with, subtly weaving in themes of protection, nourishment, independence, freedom from violence, empowerment, and the need for home and haven. Eudaimonia’s repertoire spans the early Renaissance through contemporary times and our programs center around vocal, chamber, and orchestral works that speak to the mission of partner organizations specific to each concert. Works of women composers and other less acknowledged creatives are seamlessly blended into our programming.
The word eudaimonia refers to the richest, most expansive form of happiness, defined in ancient philosophy as a sense of well-being associated with a noble purpose or engagement in meaningful activities. Happiness, even that brought about by music, is more than pleasure: it comes out of living in accordance with one’s “daimon” – or true Self (spirit).
Founded in 2015 by early keyboardist Vivian Montgomery and violinist Julia McKenzie, Eudaimonia brings together some of the Boston area’s most creative performers in the historical performance field. As an artistic collective, we build upon shared ideals, ignited spirits, and a desire for healthy collaboration.
Our programs inventively evoke the messages of service organization we partner with, subtly weaving in themes of protection, nourishment, independence, freedom from violence, empowerment, and the need for home and haven. Eudaimonia’s repertoire spans the early Renaissance through contemporary times and our programs center around vocal, chamber, and orchestral works that speak to the mission of partner organizations specific to each concert. Works of women composers and other less acknowledged creatives are seamlessly blended into our programming.
The word eudaimonia refers to the richest, most expansive form of happiness, defined in ancient philosophy as a sense of well-being associated with a noble purpose or engagement in meaningful activities. Happiness, even that brought about by music, is more than pleasure: it comes out of living in accordance with one’s “daimon” – or true Self (spirit).
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