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The Sebastians Recreate Versailles String Orchestra For Works By Lully, Corelli, and Muffat
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024


On Saturday, May 11, at 5PM at The Sanctuary of Brick Presbyterian Church, the Sebastians will present The 24 Violins Cross the Alps.

​​​​​​The Sebastians Recreate Versailles String Orchestra For Works By Lully, Corelli, And Muffat In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024


Join THE SEBASTIANS as they recreate the opulence of Versailles' famed orchestra, Les Vingt-quatre Violons du Roy, in their concert 'The 24 Violins Cross the Alps'. Enjoy works by Lully, Corelli, and Muffat on May 11 at The Sanctuary of Brick Presbyterian Church.

The Sebastians Announce 2023�"24 Season Featuring Works by Bach, Vivaldi, Handel And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2023


The vibrant and innovative early music group the Sebastians has announced their 2023-24 season, which features cherished masterpieces and seldom-heard treasures from the baroque and classical eras.

BWW Review: Josh Young and Emily Padgett Invigorate VALJEAN, COSETTE AND A STRING QUARTET at The Green Room 42
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 13, 2022


For one special night the married Broadway stars present the Broadway music of the Eighties.

Edgar Allen Poe-Inspired Work and More Set for Pit Stop Players' FALL FANTASIES Concert
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2016


The Pit Stop Players, a celebrated instrumental chamber ensemble composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, launch their seventh season with a concert of fantasy-themed music at Good Shepherd-Faith Presbyterian Church, 152 West 66th Street, on Monday, October 24, 2016 at 7:30 PM.

Pit Stop Players to Present BOLLING NIGHT, 2/9
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 12, 2015


The Pit Stop Players, a fourteen-member instrumental ensemble composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, will present "Bolling Night," an evening of music by the legendary Claude Bolling, plus pieces by other composers who combine jazz and classical idioms. The event will take place Monday, February 9, at 7:30 pm, at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York City.

Pit Stop Players to Open 5th Season with Performance at Christ & Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church, 10/28
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 10, 2013


The Pit Stop Players, a fourteen-member instrumental ensemble composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, launch their fifth season with a concert of Halloween-themed music at Christ & Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church, 120 West 69th Street, on Monday, October 28, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

Cynthia Nixon Narrates Pit Stop Players' THE RITE STUFF Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2013


The Pit Stop Players, a thirteen-member instrumental ensemble composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, will conclude their fourth season with special guest Cynthia Nixon narrating a new work, plus a newly commissioned chamber arrangement of Igor Stravinsky's towering masterpiece, 'The Rite of Spring.' The concert will take place tonight, May 6, 2013 at 8:00 pm at Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York City.

Cynthia Nixon to Narrate Pit Stop Players' THE RITE STUFF
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 26, 2013


The Pit Stop Players, a thirteen-member instrumental ensemble composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, will conclude their fourth season with special guest Cynthia Nixon narrating a new work, plus a newly commissioned chamber arrangement of IgorStravinsky's towering masterpiece, 'The Rite of Spring.' The concert will take place on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 8:00 pm at Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York City. Tickets range from $20-$35 and can be purchased online at Symphony Space Events or (212) 864-5400.

GEMS and Trinity Wall Street Church Present Sinfonia New York's Holiday Family Concert Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 29, 2012


Today, December 29, 2012 at 3:00 p.m., the period-instrument orchestra Sinfonia New York, along with the Trinity Wall Street Choir, will offer a one-hour "Concert for Children of All Ages" at Trinity Wall Street Church, Broadway at Wall Street.

GEMS and Trinity Wall Street Present Parthenia & Sinfonia New York in Twelfth Night Festival, 12/27 & 29
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2012


This month, Gotham Early Music Scene (GEMS) will partner with Trinity Wall Street Church to present two concerts in Trinity's annual Twelfth Night Festival of Early Music, which runs from now through Sunday, January 6, 2013.

GEMS and Trinity Wall Street Church Present Sinfonia New York's Holiday Family Concert, 12/29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2012


On Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 3:00 p.m., the period-instrument orchestra Sinfonia New York, along with the Trinity Wall Street Choir, will offer a one-hour "Concert for Children of All Ages" at Trinity Wall Street Church, Broadway at Wall Street.

GEMS and Trinity Wall Street Present Parthenia & Sinfonia New York in Twelfth Night Festival, 12/27 & 29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2012


Next month, Gotham Early Music Scene (GEMS) will partner with Trinity Wall Street Church to present two concerts in Trinity's annual Twelfth Night Festival of Early Music, which runs from Wednesday, December 26, 2012 through Sunday, January 6, 2013.

Pit Stop Players Present PARANORMAL ACTIVITIES Concert at DiMenna Center Tonight, 10/29
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2012


The Pit Stop Players, a fourteen-member instrumental ensemble composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, launch their fourth season with a concert of creepy classics and petrifying premieres at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music tonight, October 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Pit Stop Players Present PARANORMAL ACTIVITIES Concert at DiMenna Center, 10/29
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2012


The Pit Stop Players, a fourteen-member instrumental ensemble composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, launch their fourth season with a concert of creepy classics and petrifying premieres at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music on Monday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Pit Stop Players Present DARK SIDE OF THE TUNE Concert, 10/30
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2011


The Pit Stop Players, a thirteen-member instrumental ensemble composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, will kick off their third season with a concert at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 7:00 pm. The critically acclaimed group will offer creepy-themed music the night before Halloween, in a program titled 'Dark Side of the Tune.'

Pit Stop Players Present DARK SIDE OF THE TUNE Concert, 10/30
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 4, 2011


The Pit Stop Players, a thirteen-member instrumental ensemble composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, will kick off their third season with a concert at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 7:00 pm. The critically acclaimed group will offer creepy-themed music the night before Halloween, in a program titled 'Dark Side of the Tune.'

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