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.

Apr 7 @

Talea Ensemble Plays NYU Composers

Talea Ensemble, in collaboration with the composers of New York University, will premiere works written by Ioannis Angelakis, Federico Camara Halac, Joel Rust, and Vasiliki Krimitza.
Apr 8 @

Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Concert

To mark the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's status as a Special Administrative Region of China, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office presents a free concert (reservations suggested) on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 7:30 pm, at... Read More
Apr 13 @

Arcus Collective

Arcus Collective, is presenting a concert of ten newly commissioned works for two violins and trumpet paired with ten selections from Luciano Berio’s “Duetti per Due Violini”. The new works were commissioned by Arcus to celebrate the personal... Read More
Apr 14 @

Lost Dog performs Hersch, Ilgenfritz and Maggio

The three works on this concert are all inspired by poetry, to very different effect - Michael Hersch's powerful septet "A Forest of Attics" in only its second-ever performance and New York premiere, is a terrifying scream; James... Read More
Apr 16 @

Composer Spotlight: Music Of Roberto Sierra

Collide-O-Scope Music will present a concert spotlighting the music of internationally renowned Puerto Rican composer, Roberto Sierra at the DiMenna Center, NYC. The program will include a number of works for small ensemble including his Trio no. 2,... Read More
Apr 20 @

NEW THREAD QUARTET: EXPLORATIONS VOL. 2

New York’s most adventurous saxophone quartet returns for its 2nd annual program exploring new music for saxophones, pushing the ensemble beyond its traditional boundaries. Explorations Vol. 2 features hyper-modern works by 4 next-generation voices: Karst* by Max Grafe... Read More
Apr 20 @

Terra Symphony Orchestra & Paulo José

For our first concert in 2017, we have a very special guest - the great Brazilian baritone Paulo Jose, along with our amazing conductor and composer Arthur Barbosa. Along with Paulo Jose, we will travel from South to... Read More
Apr 28 @

Young Artist Series

Chamber Music Concerts in Hell's Kitchen, featuring musicians participating in OSL's Mentorship Program for Pre-Professionals–the best and brightest of the next generation. #YASOSL All performances are free and open to the public. RSVP below.  If you would like... Read More
Free
May 4 @

Safari Chamber Music Night in NY

The Safari Chamber Orchestra, based in Tokyo, will join with local musicians for a free concert at the Benzaquen Hall the evening of Thursday, May 4th. There will be a reception after the concert. The program will include... Read More
May 10 @

ICEBERG New Music Presents Loadbang

"A formidable new-music force" is how Time Out New York describes loadbang.  The unique, lung-powered instrumentation of this virtuosic quartet has provoked diverse responses from composers, resulting in an inclusive snapshot of composition today. loadbang has premiered over... Read More
May 12 @

Cantata Profana: Young Americans

ACA PRESENTS CANTATA PROFANA:  As a vocal and instrumental chamber ensemble, Cantata Profana brings a wide range of baroque and contemporary music to its uniquely invigorating programming style.  The ensemble is devoted to new music, old music, vocal... Read More
May 20 @

Ekmeles: End Words

Ekmeles performs the World Premiere of Christopher Trapani’s End Words, a Chamber Music America commission. It will be paired with the U.S. premiere of a work by Joanna Bailie, as well as Ekmeles commissions by Courtney Bryan and... Read More
May 26 @

Qubit: Sound, Space, Simulation

On May 26th and 28th, Qubit presents "Sound, Space, Simulation", a two-day event highlighting complex relationships between architecture and music. These events will feature music by David Bird, Carolyn Chen, and Alec Hall, performed by renowned soloists, Laura... Read More
May 26 @

Musicambia 2nd Annual Fundraiser Gala

Musicambia is hosting their Second Annual Gala on May 26th at 7:00pm. Join us for an evening of food, drink, merriment, and music! The event will feature compositions and performances by Musicambia faculty and former students of Musicambia.... Read More
May 28 @

Qubit: Sound, Space, Simulation

On May 26th and 28th, Qubit presents "Sound, Space, Simulation", a two-day event highlighting complex relationships between architecture and music. These events will feature music by David Bird, Carolyn Chen, and Alec Hall, performed by renowned soloists, Laura... Read More
Jun 8 @

The GIFT: Earle Brown Graphic Scores + Five Premieres

Taking the graphic scores of Earle Brown that were musical gifts as a point of departure., pianist Kathleen Supové intersperses these with premieres of compositions written for her as gifts. In addition to Earle Brown, featured composers will... Read More
Jun 10 @

C4: Electric

C4 joins with Miranda Cuckson, Oren Fader, Christopher Oldfather and Matthew Ward to present works for chorus and rock ensemble, featuring Anthony Korf's Cantata, a subtle exploration of love, and Jonathan David's Hounds of Spring, a very unsubtle... Read More
Jun 22 @

The Paterson Project: A musical and Visual Experience

Modern classical composer Frederick Adler and visual artist Jonathan Sinagub merge to present a musical and visual experience rising from their fascination with William Carlos Williams’ epic poem, Paterson, and with the city of Paterson. The music will... Read More
Aug 1 @

2017 TIME SPANS CONCERTS I: Talea Ensemble

The Earle Brown Music Foundation in conjunction with the Avaloch Farm Music Institute proudly hosts the 2017 EBMF International Summer Academy for Young Composers as part of the 2017 TIME SPANS Festival! New York’s Talea Ensemble will present works... Read More
Aug 2 @

2017 TIME SPANS CONCERTS II: Talea Ensemble

The Earle Brown Music Foundation in conjunction with the Avaloch Farm Music Institute proudly hosts the 2017 EBMF International Summer Academy for Young Composers as part of the 2017 TIME SPANS Festival! New York’s Talea Ensemble will present works... Read More
Aug 3 @

2017 TIME SPANS CONCERTS III: JACK Quartet

2017 TIME SPANS CONCERTS III: JACK Quartet As part of the 2017 TIME SPANS Festival, JACK Quartet presents the New York premiere of John Luther Adams' Everything That Rises (2017). The 2017 TIME SPANS Festival is presented by... Read More
Aug 4 @

2017 TIME SPANS CONCERTS IV: QUATOUR BOZZINI

As part of the 2017 TIME SPANS Festival, Quatour Bozzini presents a concert of works by Jürg Frey - Unhörbare Zeit (2004-06) and String Quartet 3 (2010-2014).  Bozzini’s CD featuring these two masterpieces has already become a critically... Read More
Aug 5 @

2017 TIME SPANS CONCERTS V: Talea Ensemble

2017 TIME SPANS CONCERTS V: Talea Ensemble As part of the 2017 TIME SPANS Festival, Talea Ensemble presents the US premiere of Georg Friedrich Haas' Hyena with Mollena Lee Williams-Haas as storyteller. The 2017 TIME SPANS Festival is... Read More
Sep 15 @

SEA CHANGE Season Opener

The Chelsea Symphony is thrilled to return to The DiMenna Center for Classical Music for the opening series of its twelfth season, SEA CHANGE, featuring music inspired by the natural world. This season showcases compelling works with a... Read More
Sep 16 @

SEA CHANGE Season Opener

The Chelsea Symphony is thrilled to return to The DiMenna Center for Classical Music for the opening series of its twelfth season, SEA CHANGE, featuring music inspired by the natural world. This season showcases compelling works with a... Read More
Sep 18 @

The DiMenna Center Benefit

An evening of music, cocktails, and conversation to benefit The DiMenna Center for Classical Music Tony Award winner David Hyde Pierce, mezzo-soprano superstar Joyce DiDonato, jazz trumpeter and vocalist Bria Skonberg, and Maestro Rob Fisher share the stage for one night only at... Read More
Sep 23 @

New Morse Code: Simplicity Itself Album Release Show

This concert event celebrates the release of “Simplicity Itself,” a debut offering from New Morse Code (Hannah Collins, cello; Michael Compitello, percussion) on New Focus Recordings.  New Morse Code will perform works by composers featured on the album... Read More
Oct 13 @

Pegasus: The Orchestra – Debut Concert

The principal string players of Pegasus: The Orchestra – with founder, conductor, and acclaimed pianist Karén Hakobyan – present their season opener and debut performance with a unique program that takes us from the traditional to the innovative,... Read More
Oct 14 @

Folk Tunes

We invite you to join the Talea Ensemble for an all American program of new and recent works, including Shawn Jaeger’s “The Cold Pane” (2013), Ben Johnston’s String Quartet #4 “Amazing Grace” (1973), and Christopher Trapani’s “Waterlines” (2005/2012).... Read More
Oct 21 @

FUSE

On October 21st, at 7:30 p.m. Benzaquen Hall, composers from the USA and Italy will gather to create a concert that fuses acoustic and electronic music with film.  Internationally acclaimed guitarist Nando Di Modugno, flutist Linda Wetherill, and... Read More
Nov 4 @

The Classical Saxophone Project: Happy Birthday, Mr. Sax!

CSP celebrates the 203rd birthday of Adophe Sax, the father of the saxophone. Students of Western Connecticut State University will perform, in small and large ensembles, a diverse array of music featuring the entire saxophone family of instruments!

Past Events

Soprano Saxophone and String Quartet

Soprano Saxophone and String Quartet delves into the intricacies of contemporary chamber music, featuring saxophonist Shivam Patel, pianist Karl Larson, and string quartet. Works by Mark Kuss and Scott Lindroth offer a glimpse into nuanced compositional worlds, while Bobby Ge’s... READ MORE

“scars plummet to the corners”

"music of introverted intensity" - The New Yorker "[the] evening’s high point ... tender to tough to chillingly still and mysterious ... magical" - San Francisco Classical Voice Written during the height of the Covid pandemic, a complete presentation of... READ MORE

Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel, Schumann, and Beethoven

Join the Westside Chamber Players for an exciting evening of music, featuring orchestral works by Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel and Beethoven, alongside Schumann's Cello Concerto at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music, Cary Hall. Julius Akira Mauldin, Conductor and Artistic Director Wangshu... READ MORE

Lisgar CI Spring Music

Lisgar Collegiate Institute, a high school for grades 9 to 12, was established in 1874.  The music program began in 1918 with the orchestra being formed to raise the spirits of students from the daily news of WWI casualties.  At... READ MORE