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The complete culmination of works written and arranged by David “Cestari” Chung for his upcoming album “In A Moment”, “Moments” is a story of reflection and maturity. Throughout his epic, sounds of music of all genres collide: Jazz,... Read More
Laurence Cummings, will present a recital dedicated to his late father, Chris. “My dad taught me to play piano when I was very young. Forging a connection to the instrument happens over a long stretch of time on... Read More
This chamber opera with lush projections by composer Frances White and librettist/photographer Wendy Steiner features soprano Sherezade Panthaki and the members of Parthenia: Lawrence Lipnik on recorders; Beverly Au, Rosamund Morley, and Lisa Terry on viols. The setting... Read More
This chamber opera with lush projections by composer Frances White and librettist/photographer Wendy Steiner features soprano Sherezade Panthaki and the members of Parthenia: Lawrence Lipnik on recorders; Beverly Au, Rosamund Morley, and Lisa Terry on viols. The setting... Read More
Please join us in experiencing the music of Hidayat Husain Khan. A direct descendant and proponent of one of the most treasured lineages of Eastern classical music and the youngest son of the legendary Ustad Vilayat Khan, Hidayat... Read More
This in-person event will feature performances of works by The NowBeat Project's Composer-Mentors, as well as the world premiere of a string quartet by the recipient of The NowBeat Commission, Zachary Jarvis (2023 Cycle Alumnus). All of these... Read More
This program, known as A.I.RE, stands for A. (Artificial) I. (Intelligence) R. (Rhythm) E. (Evolution) and it is a collaborative program between myself, Lisa Pegher as percussion soloist, my portrayed alter ego character Magenta-Z, the composers of the... Read More
New York Composers Circle presents acclaimed European operatic soprano Dominika Zamara in her debut New York City solo recital. She will perform new works by New York Composers Circle members including Galen Brown, Robert S. Cohen, Eric Heilner,... Read More
The Tilted Head Ensemble returns to Benzaquen Hall with music by James Tenney, Barbara Kolb, Itzá García, Karola Obermueller, Pablo Santiago Chin, Carl Bettendorf, and Scott D. Miller. The concert will feature a rare performance of Tenney’s “Harmonium... Read More
On Thursday, May 23rd, at 7:30 pm in the DiMenna Center’s Cary Hall, the League of Composers/International Society for Contemporary Music presents a concert of vibrant new music for orchestra by Robert Carl, Paul Novak, Allen Cohen, and... Read More
Saturday, May 25th, at 7:30PM at the DiMenna Center's Cary Hall, Ekmeles performs Octet, a program expanding Ekmeles's normal roster of six singers to take on repertoire for larger forces. Andile Khumalo - New Work (World premiere) Ben... Read More
North/South Consonance, Inc presents a special concert featuring first performances of four recent works by Christopher James. Performers include baritone Tyler Duncan, violinist Claudia Schaer, pianists Marc Peloquin and Erika Switzer, as well as members of the North/South... Read More
Jonah Haven cells mold me, 2022* * NY Premiere Katherine Balch different gravities, 2023* I. Agile, crisp II. Fragile, sinking III. Jittery, mechanical IV. Brisk, bells clanging * NY Premiere Igor Santos Nossas Mãos (Our Hands), 2024* *... Read More
Kate Soper Epithets, 2023-2024* * World Premiere Commissioned by The Earle Brown Music Foundation Charitable Trust Alex Mincek Nomadic Science, 2024* * World Premiere Commissioned by The Earle Brown Music Foundation Charitable Trust
Klaus Lang Drei Allmenden, 2020* for saxophone quartet and harmonium * US Premiere featuring Klaus Lang, harmonium Klaus Lang the long field, 2024* a new string quartet for Bozzini Quartet * World Premiere
6:30pm Pre-Concert Talk with Olivia de Prato and select composers on ‘I, A.M. // Artist Mother Project’ Natacha Diels automatic writing mumbles of the late hour, 2022* * Live Premiere Miya Masaoka Mapping a Joyful Path, 2022 Jen... Read More
Uri Kochavi dermis, 2024 Sasha J. Blondeau État d’exception, 2014* * NY Premiere David Bird Moln, 2019 Sivan Cohen-Elias Still Life With Squares, 2014* * NY Premiere Shasha Chen The bee is present, 2022* * World Premiere Alec... Read More
Andrew Norman Try, 2011 Claude Baker Carmen Infernarum Machinarum Fugax, 2022-23* * NY Premiere Chelsea Komschlies Hexactinellida, 2019* * NY Premiere Felipe Tovar-Henao Enjambres, 2022* * NY Premiere Kelley Sheehan splitting to collapse, 2023* * NY Premiere Marcos... Read More
Olga Neuwirth Black Dwarf, 2023* * US Premiere Co-commissioned by Donaueschinger Musiktage and the Earle Brown Music Foundation Charitable Trust Peter Evans Animations, 2023* * US Premiere featuring Peter Evans, trumpet
Ustad Mohi Bahauddin Dagar is the world's leading performer of dhrupad, the oldest living form of Indian classical music. Members of the Dagar family have practiced dhrupad for at least twenty generations. Dagar’s father, Zia Mohiuddin Dagar, revolutionized... Read More
Pianist and composer Ramin Amir Arjomand presents an evening-length solo improvisation. Ramin Amir Arjomand's work is born of a complex interplay of cross-cultural creative impulses. His unique long-form improvisations achieve extremes of sound intensity, pushing the limits of... Read More
Yarn/Wire presents commissions from two composers fascinated with the nature of sound production and perception. Eric Wubbels’ Diagrams of the Ear is premiered in a new, extended version and finds Wubbels “thinking about hearing, thinking about listening, thinking... Read More
Luna Composition Lab and ChamberQUEER present The Nebula Project on November 4. This ongoing partnership, supported by the New York Community Trust, aims to foster emerging composers of diverse identities from Luna Composition Lab and cultivate their authentic... Read More
Aram Khachaturian was devoted to ballet music and produced two masterpieces of the genre – Spartacus and Gayane. Distinguished by indelible thematic beauty of which the ‘Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia’ is a perfect example, the ballets are... Read More
Music From China performs world premieres of Zhou Long’s The Hard Road and David Serkin Ludwig’s Kaifeng Siddur, both commissioned for the group’s 40th anniversary. Ludwig’s work explores the intersection of the two ancient cultures of China and... Read More
Piano 360 is a groundbreaking concert featuring Marilyn Nonken, acclaimed as "one of the greatest interpreters of new music" (American Record Guide). Her performance will showcase immersive new works surrounding the audience with a spatial audio ring of... Read More
Cobalt Quartet presents Tristan Keuris' monumental Music for Saxophones alongside Bach and a collection of works written in just the last four years. From Chris Evan Hass' vibrant, AC/DC-inspired baritone duo to the more delicate tones of Roger... Read More
Welcome to Echoes of Latin América: A Classical Music Journey for Flute and Piano! Join us for an enchanting evening of music at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music - Cary Hall. Immerse yourself in the rich and... Read More
Frederic Rzewski’s To The Earth for speaking percussionist is used as an artistic departure point, flowing into an evening length structured improvisation by 10 percussionists using ceramic flower pots, 2x4 wood planks, cinder blocks, and galvanized steel pipes,... Read More
Join us on November 26th, 2024, for an evening of time-honored repertory. We are giving you a sneak preview in anticipation of our milestone 25th anniversary season in July 2025. This momentous occasion celebrates renowned artists, choreographer Cherylyn... Read More
Join us on November 26th, 2024, for an evening of time-honored repertory. We are giving you a sneak preview in anticipation of our milestone 25th anniversary season in July 2025. This momentous occasion celebrates renowned artists, choreographer Cherylyn Lavagnino and... READ MORE
Frederic Rzewski’s To The Earth for speaking percussionist is used as an artistic departure point, flowing into an evening length structured improvisation by 10 percussionists using ceramic flower pots, 2x4 wood planks, cinder blocks, and galvanized steel pipes, punctuated by... READ MORE
Welcome to Echoes of Latin América: A Classical Music Journey for Flute and Piano! Join us for an enchanting evening of music at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music - Cary Hall. Immerse yourself in the rich and vibrant sounds... READ MORE
Cobalt Quartet presents Tristan Keuris' monumental Music for Saxophones alongside Bach and a collection of works written in just the last four years. From Chris Evan Hass' vibrant, AC/DC-inspired baritone duo to the more delicate tones of Roger Tréfousse and... READ MORE
Piano 360 is a groundbreaking concert featuring Marilyn Nonken, acclaimed as "one of the greatest interpreters of new music" (American Record Guide). Her performance will showcase immersive new works surrounding the audience with a spatial audio ring of speakers, including... READ MORE
Music From China performs world premieres of Zhou Long’s The Hard Road and David Serkin Ludwig’s Kaifeng Siddur, both commissioned for the group’s 40th anniversary. Ludwig’s work explores the intersection of the two ancient cultures of China and the world... READ MORE