Two young women, one with a violin, and pink crabapple flowers

Gather at Peters Hill Summit for a one-of-a-kind concert celebrating the beautiful crabapple collection in peak bloom. Chloe DeSteno and Ariana Mascari, graduate students at the New England Conservatory, have assembled a collection of musical pieces about the crabapples and Peters Hill, as well as plants and the Arboretum more broadly–including one original piece composed specifically for this part of the Arboretum. The concert will feature a chamber ensemble playing genres from Renaissance to jazz, all rooted in classical music.

Seating will be on the grass. We recommend bringing a blanket or lawn chair to sit on if desired, as chairs will not be provided.

Rain date: May 3, 3:00-4:00pm. Registrants will be notified via email at least one day in advance if a program needs to be rescheduled due to inclement weather, and will be notified by phone if a program must be rescheduled with less than one day’s notice. Click here to view our full inclement weather policy. If you have questions about the status of a program, please email publicprograms@arnarb.harvard.edu (inbox monitored on weekdays) or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209.

Accessibility: Attendees will need to navigate a relatively steep slope up to Peters Hill Summit, especially if they are entering through Peters Hill Gate. The paths are paved up until the top of the summit itself.

Audience: This performance is appropriate for all ages.

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By subway

Take the MBTA Orange Line to its southern end—Forest Hills. Exit through the door marked “Arnold Arboretum,” cross Washington Street, and take a left and walk up Washington Street. Enter the Washington Street Gate and walk along Blackwell Footpath. Cross the road and enter South Street Gate. Walk along Rhododendron Path and take a left onto Hemlock Hill Road. Exit through the Bussey Street Gate at the end of Hemlock Hill Road. Cross Flora Way (formerly Bussey Street) and enter through Peters Hill Gate. Walk a short distance up the hill and bear right at the intersection. Walk another 5 minutes up the road and take a left at the next intersection with the narrow asphalt path. Walk a short distance up the path to reach Peters Hill Summit.

By bus

Take the #35 or #38 bus to Centre Street opposite Walter Street. Cross Centre Street onto Walter Street, and after a short distance take a left onto Flora Way (formerly Bussey Street). Enter Peters Hill Gate on the right, walk a short distance up the hill, and bear right at the intersection. Walk another 5 minutes up the road and take a left at the next intersection with the narrow asphalt path. Walk a short distance up the path to reach Peters Hill Summit.

By car

There is public parking available along Flora Way (formerly Bussey Street). (Take care not to park on the sidewalk or you will risk a ticket.) Enter through Peters Hill Gate, walk a short distance up the hill, and bear right at the intersection. Walk another 5 minutes up the road and take a left at the next intersection with the narrow asphalt path. Walk a short distance up the path to reach Peters Hill Summit.

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