The Serious and The Absurd

Mary Flagler Cary Hall

Is there a distinction between the two? Ensemble Fantasque presents works from the Renaissance era until today, encompassing more than five centuries worth of music. Music in this concert embodies the serious, emotional, ridiculous and the bizarre, along with nonsense language. Whether you are a fan of chromatic music, or a lover of pure simplicity, […]

Weinberg, Ustvolskaya, Klein

Mary Flagler Cary Hall

The second of the concerts, on May 13th at the Dimenna Center, will include two American premieres of works of the great composer, who has only recently been rediscovered, Mieczysław Weinberg: his Clarinet Concerto op. 104 and his last work, the 4th Chamber Symphony op. 153. Rounding out the program will be Gideon Klein, a […]

On Circe: An Opera featuring Azalea Twining

Mary Flagler Cary Hall

This hour-long opera retells the myth of the Greek goddess Circe. Best known for transforming men into animals, Circe, in this libretto is found interrogating immortality, and lamenting her exile to a small island, while simultaneously manifesting herself as various historical figures across time and space.  Electroacoustic/acoustic music and libretto by Elizabeth Hoffman. Azalea Twining as […]

Through Depths and Shadows: Orchestral Visions of Now

Mary Flagler Cary Hall

On Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, at 7:30 PM in the DiMenna Center's Cary Hall, the League of Composers/ISCM presents a concert of innovative and expressive new works featuring premieres by Justin Weiss, Pamela Madsen, Paul Salerni, and Roger Reynolds. The Orchestra of the League of Composers will be conducted by Louis Karchin and David Fulmer.

DramaEtMusica

Mary Flagler Cary Hall

DramaEtMusica is an interdisciplinary performance series curated by Chen Shuhe Yue, showcasing experimental music theater, intermedia performance, and cross-genre collaboration. This event features a dynamic lineup, including a participatory dance performance, an electronic live set, amplified balloons with video projection, intermedia theater, and physical theater with sound objects. Featuring both guest artists and open call […]

Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance’s 25th Anniversary Season

Mary Flagler Cary Hall

Join us this summer to celebrate Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance’s 25th anniversary as a NYC-based contemporary ballet company. This season honors the collaborators who’ve shaped our creative trajectory, bringing together dancers from the early years, current company members, and guest artists, showcasing the range of artists within the CLD family. The program includes the world premiere […]

Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance’s 25th Anniversary Season

Mary Flagler Cary Hall

Join us this summer to celebrate Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance’s 25th anniversary as a NYC-based contemporary ballet company. This season honors the collaborators who’ve shaped our creative trajectory, bringing together dancers from the early years, current company members, and guest artists, showcasing the range of artists within the CLD family. The program includes the world premiere […]

Andrew Blanch: Spanish Romance

Mary Flagler Cary Hall

After a hugely successful USA tour in 2024, Australian guitar virtuoso Andrew Blanch returns to the USA with his much-loved program, Spanish Romance—a vibrant and heartfelt celebration of the Spanish guitar. The evening begins with Andrew’s stunning solo performance, tracing the instrument’s history from the timeless beauty of Bach to the lively, expressive works of […]

Andrew Blanch: Spanish Romance

Mary Flagler Cary Hall

After a hugely successful USA tour in 2024, Australian guitar virtuoso Andrew Blanch returns to the USA with his much-loved program, Spanish Romance—a vibrant and heartfelt celebration of the Spanish guitar. The evening begins with Andrew’s stunning solo performance, tracing the instrument’s history from the timeless beauty of Bach to the lively, expressive works of […]