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New York City Classical Concerts A selection of upcoming live music |
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| 30 January 2015 until 31 January 2015 | |
| 8.30pm St Paul's Church 315 W 22nd St New York NY 10011 United States of America Details: Emily Wong Web site Free with a suggested donation of US$20 | Bernstein's 'Romeo and Juliet' Nick Lenchner, double bass Erich Schoen-Rene, cello Emanouil Manolov, violin The Chelsea Symphony Matthew Aubin, conductor Reuben Blundell, conductor Julie Desbordes, conductor Brody: Solo for Double Bass and Orchestra (world premiere) Segal: Concerto for Cello and Orchestra (world premiere) Sibelius: Violin Concerto Dai: Overture alla Marcia (world premiere) Bernstein: Symphonic Sketches from West Side Story |
| 5 February 2015 | |
| 8pm Miller Theatre 2960 Broadway New York City NY 10027 United States of America Details: Web site | Missy Mazzoli composer portrait ETHEL Mivos Quartet Marnie Breckenridge, soprano Jody Redhage, cello and voice Nathan Schram, viola Robert Simonds, violin Versatile and dynamic, American composer Missy Mazzoli has been called 'Brooklyn’s post-millennial Mozart' (Time Out New York). Her work includes commissions from Carnegie Hall, the Kronos Quartet, the LA Phil, and the Whitney Museum of Art. This Portrait highlights Mazzoli’s diverse works for strings, from solo pieces for cello and violin to works such as Harp and Altar, a love song to the Brooklyn Bridge that fuses string quartet with pre-recorded electronics and the poetry of Hart Crane. |
| 12 February 2015 | |
| 7.30pm Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall 57th Street at Seventh Avenue New York NY 10019 United States of America Details: CarnegieCharge Web site +1 212 247 7800 US$35 and $25 general admission | Baroque Treasures Kelly Hall-Tompkins, violin Daniel Khalikov, violin Aymeric Dupré la Tour, harpsichord and organ Chamber Orchestra of New York Salvatore Di Vittorio, conductor Rameau: Castor and Pollux Overture Albinoni: Adagio for strings and organ C P E Bach: Concerto for Harpsichord in A minor Michel Corrette: Concerto Comique for Organ, No 1 Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Violins in A minor |
| 14 February 2015 | |
| 8pm Merkin Concert Hall Kaufman Center, 129 West 67th St (btw Broadway and Amsterdam) New York NY United States of America Details: Web site +1 212 501 3330 US$25 general admission | Valentine’s Day Celebration - With a Twist! The New York Virtuoso Singers Harold Rosenbaum, conductor JFK Bellmore High School Select Choir Jeanette Pincus, conductor Early music and contemporary choral selections all about the pleasures and perils of romance, by Josquin des Prez, Purcell, Monteverdi, Haydn, Ravel, Daniel Pinkham, Cole Porter, Paul Simon, Thea Musgrave and others. More about the concert at http://nyvirtuoso.org/season.html. |
| 16 February 2015 | |
| 7pm Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall 881 Seventh Avenue at 57th Street New York NY 10019 United States of America Details: Web site US$20-100 | The Yellow River Cantata Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and Distinguished Concerts Singers International Jonathan Griffith and Jie Yi, Conductors To celebrate Black History Month and Chinese New Year, DCINY presents Two Cultures – One Dream. This performance features the world premiere of Earnestine Rodgers Robinson’s oratorio, Exodus. The work utilizes biblical themes drawn from the African American gospel and choral tradition. Ringing in the Chinese New Year is Yellow River Cantata by composer Xian Xinghai, with Guest Conductor Jie Yi and an international cast of musicians. |
| 7pm Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall 881 Seventh Avenue at 57th Street New York NY 10019 United States of America Details: Web site US$20-100 | Exodus: African American Gospel Concert Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and Distinguished Concerts Singers International Jonathan Griffith and Jie Yi, Conductors To celebrate Black History Month and Chinese New Year, DCINY presents Two Cultures – One Dream. This performance features the world premiere of Earnestine Rodgers Robinson’s oratorio, Exodus. The work utilizes biblical themes drawn from the African American gospel and choral tradition. Ringing in the Chinese New Year is Yellow River Cantata by composer Xian Xinghai, with Guest Conductor Jie Yi and an international cast of musicians. |
| 19 February 2015 | |
| 7pm Salmagundi Center for American Art 47 Fifth Ave. in Manhattan New York NY 10003 United States of America Details: Web site +1 212 255 7740 US$15 admission for non-members and Salmagundi Club members free | Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble in Concert Sally Shorrock, flute Bradley Bosenbeck, violin Veronica Salas, viola Bernard Tamosaitis, cello Karen Lindquist, harp Astor Piazzolla: Oblivion, Arr. for Canta Libre Jean Cras: Quintet for Harp, Flute and Strings Jean Francaix: Cinq Sonates de Dominico Scarlatti Villa Lobos: Bachianas Brasillieras No. 5 Arr. for Canta Libre Ginastera: Impresiones de la Puna |
| 22 February 2015 | |
| 8pm Greenfield Hall - Manhattan School of Music 120 Claremont Avenue New York City NY 10027 United States of America Details: Web site Free Admission | Pianist Silvie Cheng in Recital J S Bach: English Suite No 5 in E minor, BWV 810 Crumb: A Little Suite for Christmas, A D 1979 Beethoven: Piano Sonata No 18 in E flat, Op 31 No 3 'The Hunt' Liszt: Valse-Impromptu, S 213 Chopin: Ballade No 1 in G minor, Op 23 |
| 7 March 2015 | |
| 7.30pm First Church Christ, Scientist Central Park West at 68th Street New York NY 10023 United States of America Details: Web site | Classical orchestra gems by F.J. Haydn, W.A. Mozart, W.F. Bach, and C.S. Wesley. Early Music New York Frederick Renz, director |
| 8pm St Malachy's, The Actors' Chapel 239 W 49th St New York NY 10019 United States of America Details: Web site | No Greater Love - Pietà, an oratorio by John Muehleisen |
| 12 March 2015 | |
| 8pm Alice Tully Hall 1941 Broadway New York NY 10023 United States of America Details: Alice Tully Hall Box Office Web site +1 212 671 4050 | As The Masters Heard It American Classical Orchestra Thomas Crawford, conductor Schubert: Symphony No 9 'The Great' Mozart: Mass in C 'Coronation' Beethoven: Leonore Overture No 3 Beethoven: 'Christ on the Mount of Olives' (excerpts) 7pm Pre-Concert Lecture |
| 17 March 2015 until 22 March 2015 | |
| 8pm The Stone Corner of Avenue C/2nd Street New York NY 10003 United States of America Details: Web site | John Zorn’s renowned THE STONE presents Guy Klucevsek | A 40 Year Composer Retrospective |
| 29 March 2015 | |
| 2pm Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall 881 Seventh Avenue at 57th Street, Manhattan New York NY 10019 United States of America Details: CarnegieCharge Web site +1 212 247 7800 US$20-100 | Total Vocal Distinguished Concerts Singers International Peter Hollens, singer Kelley Jakle, singer Shelley Regner, singer Chesney Snow, vocal percussion Deke Sharon, conductor DCINY presents Total Vocal, a celebration of contemporary a cappella music featuring arrangements from Pitch Perfect, The Sing-Off, and the American pop lexicon. The performance includes Special Guest Artists “Barden Bellas” Kelley Jackle and Shelley Regner from the movie Pitch Perfect, Youtube vocal sensation Peter Hollens and is conducted and hosted by Deke Sharon, a pioneer of the contemporary a cappella scene. |
| 8 April 2015 | |
| 8pm Carnegie Hall, Isaac Stern Auditorium 57th Street and 7th Avenue New York NY 10019 United States of America Details: Web site +1 212 247 3978 US$30-80 | The New York Choral Society presents For Those We've Loved Abigail Fischer, mezzo-soprano Lee Poulis, baritone Young People’s Chorus of New York City New York Choral Society Mannes Orchestra David Hayes, conductor John Adams: On the Transmigration of Souls Paul Hindemith: When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom’d For Those We’ve Loved is a journey into the innermost depths of our hearts, souls and emotions. It transcends the tragic events that are commemorated in John Adams’ On the Transmigration of Souls and Paul Hindemith’s When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom’d. It is a transformative journey filled with portraits of everyday life and people that reaffirms and celebrates the strength and durability of the American spirit. |
| 12 April 2015 | |
| 8.30pm Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall 881 Seventh Avenue at 57th Street, Manhattan New York NY 10019 United States of America Details: Web site +1 212 247 7800 US$20-100 | Grant Us Peace Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and Distinguished Concerts Singers International Catherine Sailer and Trey Jacobs, conductors A springtime offering of uplifting works, DCINY presents one of the most popular settings of the mass with Mozart’s K317 Mass in C Major conducted by DCINY Debut Conductor Catherine Sailer. The inspiring and enchanting Dona Nobis Pacem by Ralph Vaughan Williams is conducted by DCINY Debut Conductor Trey Jacobs. Tickets $20-$100 Call CarnegieCharge at 212.247.7800 or Visit CarnegieHall.org Box Office: 57th Street and Seventh Avenue |
| 21 April 2015 | |
| 8pm Church of St. Mary the Virgin 145 West 46th St New York NY 10036 United States of America Details: Center Charge Web site +1 212 721 6500 | ACO PERFORMS CALDARA, HANDEL, ALLEGRI, & TORELLI WITH DISTINGUISHED GUEST ARTISTS Hana Blazíková, soprano John Thiessen, trumpet American Classical Orchestra American Classical Orchestra Chorus Thomas Crawford, conductor Caldara: Maddalena ai piedi di Christo Handel: Chandos Anthem Handel: The Lord is My Light Allegri: Miserere Torelli: Trumpet Concerto in D major 7pm pre-concert lecture |
| 2 May 2015 | |
| 7.30pm First Church Christ, Scientist Central Park West at 68th Street New York NY 10023 United States of America Details: Web site | Seventeenth century chamber works by J B Lully, J Hidalgo, H Purcell, G Muffat, J Pachelbel and A Corelli Early Music New York Frederick Renz, director |
| 7 May 2015 | |
| 6.30pm Private Venue New York United States of America Details: Center Charge Web site +1 212 721 6500 | Haydn and Beethoven chamber music - American Classical Orchestra artists Audrey Axinn, piano American Classical Orchestra Thomas Crawford, conductor Beethoven, Piano Trio Opus 97 'Archduke' Haydn, String Quartet Opus 76, 'Emperor' Salon Concert, Private Venue Tickets can be purchased on www.aconyc.org, lincolncenter.org or by calling Center Charge (212-721-6500) or by calling the Alice Tully Hall Box Office (212-671-4050) or in person at the Alice Tully Hall Box Office |
| 16 May 2015 | |
| 8pm St Malachy's, The Actors' Chapel 239 W 49th St New York NY 10019 United States of America Details: Web site | We Have Had Singing! — 19 Years of Singer Favorites! |
| 17 May 2015 | |
| 5pm Church of the Immaculate Conception 30 N Fullerton Ave, Montclair New Jersey NJ 07042 United States of America Details: Web site | We Have Had Singing! — 19 Years of Singer Favorites! |
| 22 May 2015 | |
| 7pm Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall 881 Seventh Avenue at 57th Street, Manhattan New York NY 10019 United States of America Details: CarnegieCharge Web site +1 212 247 7800 US$20-100 | A High, Lonesome Bluegrass Mass Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and Distinguished Concerts Singers International Tim Sharp, conductor Chuck Nation Bluegrass Band Wes Ramsay / Tim Sharp: Come Away to the Skies: A High, Lonesome Mass (first NY performance) |
| 24 May 2015 | |
| 8.30pm Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall 881 Seventh Avenue at 57th Street, Manhattan New York NY 10019 United States of America Details: CarnegieCharge Web site +1 212 247 7800 US$20-100 | Verdi Requiem One of the most frequently performed and recognizable major choral works, Verdi’s Requiem unleashes the dramatic fervor of opera with a full symphony orchestra, large mixed chorus and compelling solo performances. |
| 4 June 2015 | |
| 8pm Alice Tully Hall 1941 Broadway New York NY 10023 United States of America Details: Center Charge Web site +1 212 721 6500 | American Classical Orchestra - Beethoven, Haydn and Witt Myron Lutzke, cello American Classical Orchestra Thomas Crawford, conductor Beethoven: Symphony No 6 'Pastoral' Haydn: Cello Concerto in D Witt: Symphony in A 7pm Pre-concert lecture (all pre-concert lectures by Thomas Crawford) |