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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T182410Z
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SUMMARY:REFLECTOR
DESCRIPTION:Repeatedly described by listeners as “a shredder”\, New York-based cellist\, composer\, and improviser Athos Maelstrom (they/them) presents an evening-length program of seminal solo works that form the foundation of their practice in experimental performance… and experimental being. \nFeatured composers include Julie Kim\, Alicia Erlandson\, Nicholas Tran\, Alireza Khodayari\, Timothy McCormack\, JL Marlor\, Arjan Singh Dogra\, and Brian Ellis. Additionally\, an appearance will be made by “The Boys” String Quartet: Sathvi Ramaseshan\, Lou Barker\, Sunjay Jayaram\, and Athos Maelstrom. \nThis program marks the world premiere of Athos’s continuous commissioning project\, OVERTRANSGRESSION.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/reflector/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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ORGANIZER;CN="Athos Maelstrom":MAILTO:athos.maelstrom@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20260317T180757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T181239Z
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SUMMARY:Concert • Conversation • Community
DESCRIPTION:EastWest Artistry NYC presents an exclusive cultural salon on April 18\, 2026\, at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music. This intimate evening brings together world-class musicians and a curated audience for a refined experience of music\, conversation\, and connection. Blending Eastern and Western traditions\, the program features both classical repertoire and original works\, creating a dynamic cross-cultural dialogue. The evening includes performances by soprano Lena Wu\, violinist Rafailia Kapsokavadi\, composer-pianist Yiqi Guo\, and pianists Xiaolie Liu and Jin Du. More than a concert\, this salon invites meaningful exchange\, complemented by a reception in an elegant setting.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/concert-conversation-community/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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ORGANIZER;CN="EastWest Artistry NYC":MAILTO:info@eastwestartistrynyc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20251117T203512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185100Z
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SUMMARY:Tilted Head Ensemble: Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Tilted Head Ensemble returns to Benzaquen Hall with music by Karen Tanaka\, Aníbal Vidal\, Amelia Kaplan\, Gabriel Bolaños\, Jennifer Jolley\, Carl Bettendorf\, and Scott D. Miller. \nKelley Barnett\, flute\nMadison Greenstone\, clarinets\nBenjamin Fingland\, bass clarinet\nJohnna Wu\, violin\nSofiya Levchenko\, violin\nStephanie Griffin\, viola\nThea Mesirow\, cello\nLucia Stavros\, harp\nYumi Suehiro\, piano \nCarl Bettendorf\, conductor
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/tilted-head-ensemble-spring-2026/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tilted Head Ensemble":MAILTO:tiltedheadmusic@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20260217T152037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T152037Z
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SUMMARY:Women of Note
DESCRIPTION:The North/South Chamber Orchestra\, led by its founder Max Lifchitz\, is celebrating Women’s History Month with a concert dedicated entirely to women composers. \nFor the first time in New York City\, the orchestra will perform works by Alexa Canales\, Mara Gibson\, Odaline de la Martinez\, Kayla Orozco\, and Alba Potes. \nDue to limited seating\, please email ns.concerts@att.net to reserve your spot.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/women-of-note/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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ORGANIZER;CN="The North/South Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:ns.concerts@att.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20260217T163800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T163800Z
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SUMMARY:New York Composers Circle presents: Just Listen
DESCRIPTION:New York Composers Circle presents a concert of new\, modern chamber music by living composers\, including John Eaton Award winner Robert Carl\, Tamara Cashour\, Gayther Myers\, Jakub Polaczyk\, and more. This concert is part of the 2026 Composers Now Festival.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/new-york-composers-circle-presents-just-listen/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dimennacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NYCC.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="New York Composers Circle":MAILTO:admin@newyorkcomposerscircle.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20260121T151718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T151718Z
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SUMMARY:Ramin Arjomand Solo
DESCRIPTION:Iranian-American composer-pianist Ramin Arjomand presents an evening-length solo performance. \nArjomand’s work is born of a complex interplay of cross-cultural creative impulses. His long-form improvisations attain extremes of sound intensity\, pushing limits of spontaneous thinking while seeking simultaneously\, and equally intensely\, a compositional unity characteristic of fully-notated music. Their sound structure draws as much on a nineteenth-century European approach to piano resonance as on the unfettered sensibility of American avant-garde jazz. Beneath the surface lies a musical ethos that quietly echoes the Iranian dastgāh tradition.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/ramin-arjomand-solo-4/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramin Amir Arjomand":MAILTO:ramin.amirarjomand@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20260120T153054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T153826Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:This concert offers a vibrant journey across Chinese and Western musical traditions through solo\, concerto\, and chamber works. Expressive contemporary pieces\, poetic folk influences\, and beloved classical repertoire come together to explore color\, emotion\, and storytelling\, celebrating cultural dialogue\, musical diversity\, and the shared beauty of artistic expression.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/spring-festival/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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ORGANIZER;CN="New York Big Apple Music Festival":MAILTO:newyorkbigapplemusicfestival@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20251124T161710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T161710Z
UID:22706-1766235600-1766266200@dimennacenter.org
SUMMARY:2026 Bachauer International Piano Competitions Preliminary Round
DESCRIPTION:International pianists ages 11-18 from 28 countries perform 30-minute concerts to vie for their spot in Salt Lake City this June\, when they will compete for over $60\,000 USD in prizes and the opportunity to perform with Utah Symphony in Abravanel Hall.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/2026-bachauer-international-piano-competitions-preliminary-round-3/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation":MAILTO:info@bachauer.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20251124T161500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T161500Z
UID:22705-1766149200-1766179800@dimennacenter.org
SUMMARY:2026 Bachauer International Piano Competitions Preliminary Round
DESCRIPTION:International pianists ages 11-14 from 28 countries perform 30-minute concerts to vie for their spot in Salt Lake City this June\, when they will compete for over $60\,000 USD in prizes and the opportunity to perform with Utah Symphony in Abravanel Hall.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/2026-bachauer-international-piano-competitions-preliminary-round-2/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dimennacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026Competition-CalendarImage-NYC.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation":MAILTO:info@bachauer.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20251124T161045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T161045Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Bachauer International Piano Competitions Preliminary Round
DESCRIPTION:International pianists ages 11-14 from 28 countries perform 30-minute concerts to vie for their spot in Salt Lake City this June\, when they will compete for over $60\,000 USD in prizes and the opportunity to perform with Utah Symphony in Abravanel Hall.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/2026-bachauer-international-piano-competitions-preliminary-round/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dimennacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026Competition-CalendarImage-NYC.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation":MAILTO:info@bachauer.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20251114T153250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T145051Z
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SUMMARY:Chao Plays Chopin Piano Solo Works
DESCRIPTION:Chao He presents an evening illuminating the full emotional spectrum of Chopin through a program of nocturnal lyricism\, magnanimous polonaise grandeur\, storm-driven scherzo intensity\, and sweeping balladic drama. His selections showcase Chopin’s intimate poetry and breathtaking virtuosity\, moving from whispered reflection to soaring\, narrative power. The program also features two special guests: Qinyu Xiong brings crystalline agility to Devienne’s Flute Concerto No. 7 in e minor: I. Allegro\, while Wenxuan Yu energizes the stage with Yonezu Kenshi’s Haiirotoao and Kurousa-P’s Senbonzakura\, completing a richly textured musical evening.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/chao-plays-chopin-piano-solo-works/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chao He":MAILTO:albertchaohe2024@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20251106T190002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T190002Z
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SUMMARY:Science Fiction: The New Music of the Spheres
DESCRIPTION:Commencing with a love-sick cry to the stars in Monteverdi’s madrigal Sfogava con stelle\, this collaborative program between the contemporary music group Ensemble Ipse and early music group Repast Baroque explores themes of novelty and innovation spanning from the 16th-century philosophy of music of the spheres to Science Fiction and technology of our modern age alongside new works by Molly Herron\, Judith Berkson\, Joseph Di Ponio\, Stephanie Griffin\, and Max Giteck Duykers.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/science-fiction-the-new-music-of-the-spheres/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ensemble Ipse + Repast Baroque":MAILTO:ipsemusic@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20251027T141814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T141814Z
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SUMMARY:MIXT: A Living Gallery
DESCRIPTION:The Why Collective presents their annual immersive showcase\, MIXT: A Living Gallery. Step into this multi-sensory playground of LIVE music\, dance\, poetry\, and visual art installations\, blurring the line between artist and audience. Driven by themes of psychological loneliness and waiting\, the program takes guests through a sea of human sculptures\, interactive exhibits\, and world premiere chamber music\, encountering mythic ladies-in-waiting: Penelope\, Persephone\, and Calliope\, the invisible weight of grief and chronic illness\, and the isolating effect of being lost in translation.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/mixt-a-living-gallery/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Why Collective":MAILTO:thewhycollective@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20251103T184744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T200246Z
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SUMMARY:Hell's Kitchen Vibe-Centric
DESCRIPTION:Vibraphone-centric jazz-Latin-blues rooted in Afro-Cuban clave. Freeman’s original music is born from his associations with high-profile Latinjazz and salsa artists along with his experiences as a long-time Hell’s Kitchen resident. \nPeter Brainin – Saxophone\, Giuido Gonzalez – Trumpet\, Carlos Mena – Bass\, Roberto Quintero – Cangas\, Joel Mateo – Drums \nSponsored by LMCCNYC\, NYC Cultural Affairs\, Howard Gilman Foundation
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/hells-kitchen-vibe-centric/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Freeman ZonaVibe":MAILTO:mike@jazzvibe.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20251001T151943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T151943Z
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SUMMARY:Ramin Arjomand Solo
DESCRIPTION:Iranian-American composer-pianist Ramin Arjomand’s work is born of a complex interplay of cross-cultural creative impulses. His long-form improvisations attain extremes of sound intensity\, pushing limits of spontaneous thinking while seeking simultaneously\, and equally intensely\, a compositional unity characteristic of fully-notated music. Their sound structure draws as much on a nineteenth-century European approach to piano resonance as on the unfettered sensibility of American avant-garde jazz. Beneath the surface lies a musical ethos that quietly echoes the Iranian dastgāh tradition. \nThe event will last 60-90 minutes without intermission.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/ramin-arjomand-solo-3/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramin Amir Arjomand":MAILTO:ramin.amirarjomand@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20250904T152802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T155346Z
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SUMMARY:Night
DESCRIPTION:SydeBoob Duo presents Night\, an evening of works for flute\, soprano voice\, and electronics featuring Luciano Berio’s ethereal and rarely performed work “Altra Voce” with special guest composer and performer Brian Riordan. \nFree show sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund \nSaturday\, September 27th\, 7:30pm \nThe DiMenna Center for Classical Music\, Norman S. Benzaquen Hall450 W 37th St\, New York\, NY 10018 \nWorks:\nLuciano Berio\, Altra Voce\nRyan McMasters\, Nocturne\nMichael Genese\, Self-portrait as a hackberry tree\nArnold Schoenberg\, Der Kranke Mond\nHannah Selin\, Evil Trees \nFor more info: https://www.sydeboobduo.com/
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/night/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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ORGANIZER;CN="SydeBoob Duo":MAILTO:sydeboobduo@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20250630T135347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T172759Z
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SUMMARY:Debut Private Event in New York City
DESCRIPTION:Procured from our inaugural season last year on the island of Crete\, the Wine & Opera Festival is excited to present the first Private Event in New York City. We invite you to join us for a unique pairing experience\, featuring a tasting of eighteen different wines along with arias and duets from the operatic repertoire designed to swirl the senses. Spend an afternoon with us celebrating the correlation between the art of winemaking and the artistry of operatic performance. Must be 21 or older to participate in this celebration.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/debut-private-event-in-new-york-city/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dimennacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WOF.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20241106T201630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T183136Z
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SUMMARY:Anthems of Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:BETA Quartet has been endorsed to premiere three (3) new commissioning works for the 2024-2025 Anthems of Dialogue initiative. \nThis innovative project features works by narrative-driven composer\, pedagogue\, and flutist Erin Spencer\, DownBeat® Magazine Award Winner and saxophonist Caroline Davis\, and 2024 Global Genius® Grand Prize Winning composer and 2020 Latin GRAMMY® Winning contemporary classical composer and flutist\, José Valentino. \nEach new work powerfully explores how music can bridge community gaps and drive societal progress by addressing urgent contemporary themes. These works will be performed in Virginia\, New York\, Pennsylvania\, Michigan\, and West Virginia.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/anthems-of-dialogue/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dimennacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_2549-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20250512T190141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T190323Z
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SUMMARY:The Colors of Spring
DESCRIPTION:The North/South Chamber Orchestra\, directed by Max Lifchitz\, brings to life five recent works by living composers. Music by Cathy Kuo\, Alexandro Rodriguez\, Judith Shatin\, Liliya Ugay\, and Manjing Zhang will be heard in New York for the first time. Soprano Anna Elder will be the distinguished soloist. \nSince seating is limited\, please reserve a seat for this free-admission event by emailing ns.concerts@att.net at your earliest convenience.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/the-colors-of-spring/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T194500
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20250417T141538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T141538Z
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SUMMARY:Destined Light
DESCRIPTION:Introducing light beat — Paul on piano\, Miwha on cello. \nWe’re sharing something close to our hearts: Destined Light — a concert shaped by memory\, connection\, and light\, featuring works by Schumann\, Chopin\, Mendelssohn\, and Fauré. \nWe’re performing at the DiMenna Center on Saturday\, May 17\, followed by a wine reception (included with your ticket). Come be part of an evening we’ve poured everything into. \nDiMenna Center (450 W. 37th St.)\nDoors 7:15 | Music 7:45 | General Seating\nLink below
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/destined-light/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20250319T183056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T183056Z
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SUMMARY:Soprano Saxophone and String Quartet
DESCRIPTION: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 Keeper of the Winds premieres in a bold expansion of saxophone repertoire. The program showcases intricate textures and inventive structures\, giving the spotlight to the soprano saxophone’s versatility. The program offers a thoughtful look at modern composition and a chance to hear new music in an intimate setting.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/soprano-saxophone-and-string-quartet/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dimennacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1-19ShivamPortraits-237-Final1-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
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SUMMARY:Schumann's Dilemmas: New Voices\, New Answers
DESCRIPTION:Pianist David Kaplan joins Argento to present seven modern composers and their response to Schumann’s Musical Enigmas.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/schumanns-dilemmas-new-voices-new-answers/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20250402T194751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T183720Z
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SUMMARY:How to Become an Idea: Christopher Otto plays Samuel Clay Birmaher
DESCRIPTION:This concert presents the world premieres of two works for solo violin by Samuel Clay Birmaher that attempt to recall the experience of existence before life. Both pieces were written for Christopher Otto—a founding member of the JACK Quartet—and this performance will be his first public solo concert. \nThe sparseness of the music magnifies every natural variation in the violin’s sound\, allowing the entirety of Otto’s technique to come into focus. Its sound guides and lulls the listener into an altered state\, attempting to rewind awareness into a state of pre-existence in order to experience something that can’t be experienced.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/how-to-become-an-idea-christopher-otto-plays-samuel-clay-birmaher/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20250228T163103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T163103Z
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SUMMARY:Labyrinth: new works for solo cello and community
DESCRIPTION:Labyrinth\, a program by cellist Thea Mesirow\, centers on textures and sounds that exist between silence and fullness to create a shared close resonance. There will be two new pieces written for solo cello by Maya Bennardo and ZongYun We\, as well as shared residues\, a piece by Mesirow that asks the audience to interact with sound-making sculptures to explore the intersection of personal autonomy and communal activities.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/labyrinth-new-works-for-solo-cello-and-community/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20250304T192007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T151846Z
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SUMMARY:Sunü Quartet: Winter Concert
DESCRIPTION:Sunü Quartet presents our debut winter concert\, showcasing both the origins and hidden gems of the piano quartet repertoire. Our program features Mozart’s Piano Quartet in G Minor and Mendelssohn’s Piano Quartet in B Minor\, alongside other ensemble works and solo performances by our members. Join us for an evening of blissful music as we share this musical journey with you!
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/winter-concert/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20250210T150846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T150846Z
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SUMMARY:Ramin Arjomand Solo
DESCRIPTION:Iranian-American pianist-composer Ramin Arjomand’s work is born of a complex interplay of cross-cultural creative impulses. His long-form improvisations reach extremes of sound intensity\, pushing limits of spontaneous thinking while seeking simultaneously\, and equally intensely\, a compositional unity characteristic of fully-notated music. Their sound structure draws as much on a nineteenth-century European approach to piano resonance as on the unfettered sensibility of American avant-garde jazz. Beneath the surface lies a musical ethos that quietly echoes the Iranian dastgāh tradition.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/ramin-arjomand-solo-2/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20250121T151924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T145459Z
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SUMMARY:Three Concerti
DESCRIPTION:The North/South Chamber Orchestra performs three concertos for strings by Max Lifchitz\, the ensemble’s founder and director. Featured soloists are Dylan Hamme on violin\, Colin Brookes on viola\, and Sam DeCaprio on cello. \nAdmission is Free\, but reservations are required. \nFor reservations\, please email ns.concerts@att.net
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/three-concerti/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20250131T211822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T211822Z
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SUMMARY:Evolving Threads
DESCRIPTION:Music is a story\, and every note is a clue. Mozart opens—clean\, sharp\, every note landing like it’s meant to be there\, no wasted motion. Then Mahler rolls in\, dark and stormy\, his Piano Quartet in A minor pulling you into a world he didn’t even finish. It’s raw\, unresolved\, like a conversation cut short. \nBrahms follows with the Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor\, Op. 60. Its Andante movement is tender and introspective\, offering a glimpse of warmth and longing amidst the stormy undercurrents of the work. And then there’s Debussy\, whose Violin Sonata shimmers with impressionistic colors\, weaving elegance and mystery into every phrase. \nFinally\, Caroline Shaw opens with Thousandth Orange\, bridging the past and the present with music that feels alive—vivid\, layered\, and brimming with curiosity.
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/evolving-threads/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20241025T190512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T190512Z
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SUMMARY:TO THE EARTH: A Ceramic\, Wood\, Masonry\, and Metal Percussion Orchestra
DESCRIPTION: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\, 2×4 wood planks\, cinder blocks\, and galvanized steel pipes\, punctuated by The Dolphins Quartet layering in a movement from Dvořák’s 10th string quartet\, and brass musicians sounding horn calls through the pipes\, echoing the ancient Celtic “carnyx.” \nProgram\nTo The Earth | RZEWSKI (1938–2021)\nString Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major\, Op. 51\, Romanza: Andante con moto | DVOŘÁK (1841–1904)*\n(…all amidst improvisation by percussion and brass musicians)\n*Performed by The Dolphins Quartet
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/to-the-earth-a-ceramic-wood-masonry-and-metal-percussion-orchestra/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223116
CREATED:20241030T204248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T204248Z
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SUMMARY:Music for Saxophones
DESCRIPTION: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 Elizabeth Knudson — not to mention Sunny Knable turning the usual orchestration of the quartet on its head! — this program offers something fresh for any devotee of chamber music. \nDoors open at 6:30pm
URL:https://dimennacenter.org/event/music-for-saxophones/
LOCATION:Benzaquen Hall
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