A striking theater dance work charting a path from betrayal to reconciliation, performed with live music. Based on one of William Shakespeare’s final plays, ‘The Winter’s Tale’ is a work of theater dance created by choreographer Cherylyn Lavagnino in collaboration with composer Martin Bresnick. The piece explores themes of loyalty, jealousy, forgiveness, and renewal, blending […]
A striking theater dance work charting a path from betrayal to reconciliation, performed with live music. Based on one of William Shakespeare’s final plays, 'The Winter’s Tale' is a work of theater dance created by choreographer Cherylyn Lavagnino in collaboration with composer Martin Bresnick. The piece explores themes of loyalty, jealousy, forgiveness, and renewal, blending […]
Ustad Bahauddin Dagar, renowned rudra veena player and torchbearer of the Dagarvani tradition of Dhrupad, the oldest living form of Indian classical music, returns to the DiMenna Center for a major, evening-length concert as part of his multi-year residency with FourOneOne. Ustad Dagar will be accompanied by Tejas Tope (pakhawaj) and Ted Murano (tanpura).
'Local music’ refers to Feldman’s focused exploration of isolated, quiet, and intimate sound moments – the "local" action of a single note or chord over the overall structure, creating a physical sound-world that emphasizes the tactile, immediate properties of sound. The seven-member BlackBox Ensemble (flute/clarinet/piano/percussion/violin/cello/voice), conducted by Leonard Bopp, plays finely detailed scores by Laila […]
Strings take center stage in this program of extended-duration works. Unnameable Strings perform an eponymous piece by ensemble members Ana Luisa Diaz de Cossio and Jennifer Gersten, scored for four violins, viola, three cellos, and bass. Zosha Warpeha performs Basalt on the Hardanger d’Amore, a Norwegian instrument with five bowed and five sympathetic strings, joined […]
Transformation is the keynote of this year’s opening concert, an encounter between instrumental performance and movement. The Bang Group executes Steve Reich’s Clapping Music with tap shoes, and reimagines Feldman's For John Cage as a tap dance. The program features new solo and duo scores for violin, flute, voice, and electronics by Yifan Guo, Liann […]
New Asia Chamber Music Society’s Annual Mother’s Day Concert is a celebration of love, gratitude, and remembrance. This year’s program is dedicated to the memory of Patsy Fang Chen, a cherished supporter and mentor whose warmth and generosity touched countless lives in our community. Featuring works by Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, and beloved Asian repertoire, the […]
Whether subconscious or not, these composers are affected by their own environment. Varèse’s output is influenced by sounds of the city, which can be heard in his Octandre. Wuorinen’s New York Notes reflects the city’s liveliness and bustle. On the other hand, Schoenberg and Amelia Brey, who live in urban surroundings, express things that transcend […]
“Re-Fraction / Dis-Sensus,” a concert series, presents two world-premiere works by Ashkan Behzadi and Reiko Füting, created in collaboration with the Oslo-based contemporary music ensemble, AREPO. The concert runs approximately 80 minutes and includes an intermission. It is free and open to the public, followed by a reception.
The North/South Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Max Lifchitz performs a free-admission concert showcasing four thrilling new pieces by talented composers from Canada and the US. Works by Micah Joel, Max Lifchitz, Lansing McLoskey, and Roydon Tse will receive their first New York performance. Violinist Hattie Hyei-Ri Ahn will appear as soloist. Due to […]
The Tulipán Foundation invites families to the Budapest Festival Orchestra’s beloved Cocoa Concert, marking their first New York City visit since 2020. Known in Hungary as Kakaókoncert, this joyful tradition introduces children to classical music up close, followed by shared cups of hot cocoa for a warm, memorable experience. Conductor: Iván Fischer Performers: Members of […]
As you take your seat INSIDE A FULL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, you will be overwhelmed as you see, feel and hear the incredibly moving and captivating music of Franz Schubert--music that pulls you into a world of mystery and suspense, yet bold, expansive and unstoppable. Enjoy a reception with the performers following the concert. Audience Comments: […]
As you and your family take your seat INSIDE A FULL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, you will be overwhelmed as you see, feel and hear the incredibly moving and captivating music of Franz Schubert--music that pulls you into a world of mystery and suspense, yet bold, expansive and unstoppable. Following the performance, families enjoy an Instrument Zoo […]
On February 2, the ACIMA Festival presents an electrifying recital spotlighting some of the most outstanding young pianists to emerge from this year’s festival. Hand-selected by the festival’s distinguished artist faculty based on exceptional masterclass performances, these rising musicians represent the next generation of concert artists—each bringing individuality, technical command, and compelling musical insight to […]
Pianist and conductor Benjamin Hochman brings monumental works by Bach, Brahms and Chopin with exceptional musical insight and expressive depth to Cary Hall on Jan. 30th in a solo recital that promises both intellectual clarity and emotional resonance. Celebrated for his refined touch, architectural sense of form, and probing interpretations, Hochman offers performances that illuminate […]
Pianist Stephen Beus returns to the stage on January 28 at DiMenna Center for a recital that traces a compelling arc from Baroque elegance to Romantic transcendence. The program opens with the poised brilliance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s English Suite No. 3, interwoven with the refined charm of Jean-Philippe Rameau, before moving into the rhythmic […]
Chord to Joy Music Studio presents a New Year vocal concert featuring emerging singers and guest artists in a program of classical art songs and musical theatre selections. The evening celebrates vocal artistry, expressive storytelling, and the joy of live performance in an intimate concert setting. This performance brings together students and professionals for a […]
This program pairs two masterworks linked by the idea of "ricercata," or "sought music." The concert opens with György Ligeti’s Musica ricercata (1951-53) in a new arrangement. The title is literal: Ligeti’s goal was to "build a new music from nothing," with each of the eleven movements systematically adding new pitches. You may recognize parts […]
Join us on December 10 for this Special Presentation of new works from Bulgaria, commissioned by the Off the Beaten Path Festival, featuring three U.S. premieres of new works by Dobrinka Tabakova, Kenji Bunch and Peter Kerkelov. To close the program, we will perform the Dohnanyi's Piano Quintet No. 1. Artists: Georgy Valtchev, Alexandrina Boyanova, […]
A composer of “uncompromising brilliance” (The Washington Post) whose work has been described by The New York Times as “viscerally gripping and emotionally transformative music ... claustrophobic and exhilarating at once, with moments of sublime beauty nestled inside thickets of dark virtuosity,” Michael Hersch appears as both composer and pianist in NYC for the first […]
NYC-based Coriolis Duo (Catherine Boyack, flute, and Oliver Xu, percussion) presents a concert at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music's Cary Hall. This program features the world premiere of Ted Babcock's Daisy Chain, a five-movement work commissioned by the ensemble with the support of the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council's 2025 Creative Engagement Grant.
Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance presents Favorites & First Drafts, an evening featuring works from the company’s repertory alongside new material in development. The program includes Facets (2008), a sculptural dance marked by precision and clarity, and RU (2014), an ensemble work known for its emotional intensity and ensemble interplay. Excerpts from The Folk Rock Studies translate […]
NEXUS is that fleeting connection that unites the finest young artists in the world. A bond the artists treasure — and one the audience becomes part of — because that moment will never happen again. Featuring the greatest young Indian classical talents in the world. Don’t miss it! NEXUS, Nov. 15 featuring Vivek Pandya, Mehtab […]
New Music Theatre Project presents the world premieres of two new works in a free concert. FOUR; INTERWOVEN is a new concept quartet by Erika Ji that explores the tension between the vibrant self and the powerful collective. DEATH OF THE MOUSE is a new chamber opera by Noah Magnus about animals and humans trying […]
Celebrating the anniversaries of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1875-1911) and Vytautas Bacevičius (1905-1970), pianist Gabrielius Alekna juxtaposes works of these two giants of Lithuanian music, showcasing them in the context of stylistically related works by their contemporaries: Szymanowski, Janáček, Scriabin, Hauer, Jolivet, and Messiaen. The winner of the second prize at the 2005 International Beethoven Piano […]
The Violoncello Society, Inc. (VCS), under the leadership of President Kate Dillingham, proudly announces a special tribute concert featuring the VCS Student Cello Ensemble and The Yale Cellos in honor of the late legendary cello pedagogue Aldo Parisot. The performance will take place on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 7:30pm in Cary Hall at the […]
AACM New York City Chapter, Inc. presents a Piano Series dedicated to Dr. Muhal Richard Abrams with Adegoke Steve Colson and (AACM NYC Special Guest) David Virelles, and the Amina Claudine Myers Trio featuring Reggie Nicholson on percussion and Jerome Harris on base. David Virelles was introduced to Dr. Muhal Richard Abrams by longtime AACM New York City Chapter, Inc. member Henry Threadgill. Mistress of Ceremonies Richarda Abrams. Doors open […]
Halloween Children's Concert: Peter and the Wolf Get ready for a spooktacular in-person event where kids can enjoy the classical tale of Peter and the Wolf brought to life by a live orchestra! Along with the music, the hall will be decorated with young artists’ spooky Halloween paintings to set the scene. Kids are encouraged […]
The AACM New York City Chapter, Inc. presents The Orchestra of the S.E.M. Ensemble, Conductor Petr Kotik performs the music of the World Renowned AACM New York City Chapter, Inc. Composers, Amina Claudine Myers, Leonard E. Jones, Adegoke Steve Colson, Chico Freeman, Reggie Nicholson, Thurman Barker and Dr. Muhal Richard Abrams. The S.E.M. Ensemble, under the direction of Petr Kotik, has collaborated with AACM New York City […]
Experience an unforgettable evening of piano and chamber music with acclaimed artists Temo Kharchiladze (flute), Sandro Sidamonidze (cello), and pianists Ketevan Sepashvili and Inga Kashakashvili. The program features: Trio No.1 by Lowell Liebermann, Souvenirs for piano duet by Samuel Barber, alongside the New York Premieres of George Oakley’s "Tale of the Bald Eagle" for solo […]
Shape of Becoming is a reflective experience centered around the question "Who shaped you?". Inspired by Japanese Noh theater and the Zen meditation practice of sutra tracing, the experience invites reflection on personal growth through a performance of Benjamin Britten’s String Quartet No. 2, movement and spoken-word storytelling, and a culminating collective ritual mirroring the […]
Ekmeles performs a concert anchored by the world premiere of Georg Friedrich Haas's ...wie aus einer anderen Welt..., commissioned by NYSCA. Other works to be performed include Peter Ablinger's Studien nach der Natur.
Celebrating Jim McNeely, a retrospective concert on September 10 at New York’s DiMenna Center for Classical Music, pays tribute to this singular body of work, featuring performances of some of the most iconic compositions from across his career, performed by an 18-piece jazz orchestra stacked with key McNeely associates. The concert includes appearances by special […]
Steven Kazuo Takasugi Il Teatro Rosso, 2025* for soprano, violin, cello, bass clarinet, bass trombone, piano, percussion, electronics, and video * US premiere NO HAY BANDA
Ashkan Behzadi Carnivalesque, 2014-2016 or flute, bass clarinet, percussion, piano, violin, viola, and cello Tebogo Monnakgotla Wooden Bodies, 2020 for string quartet Corie Rose Soumah Tossed Parachutes of Lilacs and Lungs, 2025* for flute, clarinet, percussion, piano, electric guitar, violin, viola, cello, and electronics * US premiere Co-commissioned by Darmstadt Summer Course and The Earle Brown Music Foundation Charitable […]
Endlings, Yarn/Wire False Division, 2025* * World premiere Endlings Yarn/Wire