American Opera Company- A Special Concert in a Modernist Landmark

The Glass House invites you to the second annual  Concert in a Landmark  — an immersive evening of contemporary music set within one of our region’s architectural treasures. This fall, we gather for a performance by renowned pianist  Matthew Aucoin  and tenor  Paul Appleby  of AMOC* (American Modern Opera Company) in the remarkable sanctuary of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Westport, Connecticut, a 1965 masterwork by architect Victor Lundy (1923–2024). Appleby and Aucoin will perform works by  John Adams ,  Aucoin ,  Bejamin Britten , and  Franz Schubert. 

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Nestled in the woods, this soaring modernist structure—celebrated for its sweeping roofline, luminous walls of glass, and reverent connection to the natural landscape—offers a transcendent setting for live performance. Known for his expressive and sculptural approach to architecture, Lundy trained under Walter Gropius at Harvard and helped define the Sarasota School of Architecture, bringing lyrical innovation to mid-century design. 

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The building is currently being restored sensitively by Goody Clancy Architects and is set to fully reopen in Fall 2025. Join us for this rare opportunity to experience music in a space where architecture and acoustics come together in perfect harmony. 

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Matthew Aucoin  is an American composer, conductor, writer, pianist, and a 2018 MacArthur Fellow. In recent seasons, his music has been performed by artists ranging from Yo-Yo Ma to the Philadelphia Orchestra, and commissioned by institutions including the Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, and the Ojai Music Festival. He is a co-founder of the American Modern Opera Company.

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Paul Appleby  is one of the most sought-after voices of his generation. He graces the stages of the world’s most distinguished concert halls and opera houses and collaborates with leading orchestras, instrumentalists, and conductors. He is a founding core member of the American Modern Opera Company.

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