Performance Calendar

Please note, The DiMenna Center for Classical Music does not provide ticketing for the events at its location. To inquire about tickets to an event, please see the individual event for contact information.

Mar 26 @

Shadows of the Minor

Explore 'Shadows of the Minor,' presented by MusicY Creative, a dynamic platform dedicated to bringing music to life. Led by violinist Filip Pogády, cellist Adrian Daurov, and pianist Yoojung Kim, immerse yourself in Beethoven's Violin and Piano Sonata... Read More
Mar 28 @

Defense-Defiance-Dedication

Since the start of Russia’s current war against Ukraine, Ukrainian music has taken on new purposes. Each of the works on this program has a function, but their utility goes beyond conventional music for purpose–entertainment, education, …–and serves... Read More
Mar 28 @

The Bottomless Well

Argento presents Schoenberg's Pierrot Lunaire with soprano Ariadne Greif along with a companion piece, Black Pierrot by William Grant Still, sung by tenor Lindell Carter. Bethany Younge performs her composition, Bodyscape, for ensemble, video and audience participation. Miles... Read More
Mar 29 @

Virko Baley at 85

At the center of our celebration of Crossing Borders is our second concert, which is devoted to the music of the Ukrainian-American composer, Virko Baley, on the event of his 85th birthday.
Apr 6 @

Made in America

The world premiere of Sang Song’s Hoarding Behaviors for Soprano and Ensemble, which is inspired by the tragic case of Homer Collyer and Langley Collyer, commonly known as the Collyer Brothers. Also on the program: Octandre by Edgard... Read More
Apr 19 @

Stony Brook Premieres!

The 35th Annual Stony Brook Premieres! Concert takes place on April 19th, 7:30pm at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music. This annual new music tradition features a multitude of cutting-edge premieres by Adam Roberts, David Feurzeig, and Joseph... Read More
Apr 24 @

La vie en rose – Piano

Nutsa Shanshiashvili a famous Georgian jazz Diva performing a piano concert for her audience, on April 24th at 7 PM
Apr 27 @

Song Cycles

Asian Cultural Council (ACC) fellow Maria Christine Muyco will be presenting her song cycles on Saturday, April 27, at 3:30 PM. The program includes Voices Lost in Industrial Winds with Nicole Eliev (soprano) and Yuk Shing Tang (pianist); and Ohoy with Titus Levi (baritone)... Read More
Apr 27 @

Moments

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
May 4 @

Piano Recital

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
May 4 @

Upon Reflection: An Opera in Ten Images

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
May 5 @

Upon Reflection: An Opera in Ten Images

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
May 11 @

Celestial Music by Hidayat Husain Khan

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
May 11 @

The NowBeat Concert

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
May 17 @

AI Rhythm Evolution

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
May 22 @

Dominika Zamara

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
May 22 @

Tilted Head Ensemble

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
May 23 @

New Music for Orchestra

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
May 25 @

Octet

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
Jun 11 @

Christopher James: Recent Vocal and Chamber Works

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
Aug 13 @

TS24: Longleash: Balch, Haven, Santos

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
Aug 15 @

TS24: Wet Ink Ensemble: Mincek, Soper

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
Aug 17 @

TS24: Bozzini Quartet, Konus Quartett: Klaus Lang

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
Aug 24 @

TS24: Yarn/Wire: Evans, Neuwirth

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

Past Events

TS24: Yarn/Wire: Evans, Neuwirth

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