Donna Weng

Rutgers Sinfonia Will Perform in Concert, Featuring MICROVIDS For Piano, Orchestra, and Poetry Recitation
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025

Rutgers Sinfonia, conducted by Maestra Ching-Chung Lai, will present a special concert featuring the premiere of the chamber version of Stefania de Kenessey's MICROVIDS: 19 Miniatures for Piano and Orchestra.

Photos: The Piano Pod Presents First Live Event At Stiefel Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025

The award-winning podcast and YouTube series The Piano Pod presented its inaugural live event, The Piano Pod Live in Concert, at Stiefel Hall, The New School, in collaboration with Mannes Prep. See photos of the event.

THE PIANO POD LIVE IN CONCERT Premieres Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025

The Piano Pod, the acclaimed podcast and YouTube show that bridges classical music and modern audiences, is bringing its community to life through an afternoon of performance, conversation, and creative exchange.

World Premiere of Stefania de Kenessey's MICROVIDS for Piano Sextet
by Emmy Rice - Aug 24, 2025

Renowned composer Stefania de Kenessey will present the world premiere of her MICROVIDS for Piano Sextet on Saturday, August 30 at 2:00 PM at Bargemusic, as part of the opening concert of the Here and Now Labor Day Festival.

Broadway's Krystal Joy Brown to Make Classical Debut on MICROVIDS Album
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 16, 2025

Broadway's Krystal Joy Brown will lend her voice to MICROVIDS: 19 Miniatures for Piano, a new album by composer Stefania de Kenessey. Brown serves as a narrator on the album, which marks her classical music album debut.

Mannes Prep Students Will Perform at Guggenheim Museum's Rashid Johnson Exhibition
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025

The Guggenheim Museum's exhibition, Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers, will feature a special series of live performances spotlighting the exceptional artistry of Mannes Prep students.

Matthew Brand To Premiere FUSION FANTASY At Carnegie Hall's Price Gala With Manhattan Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2025

Matthew Brand, a sixteen year old pianist and composer, will celebrate the world premiere of his piano concerto Fusion Fantasy at the prestigious Price Gala on April 30 at 7:00 PM in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.

Matthew Brand To Premiere FUSION FANTASY At Carnegie Hall's Price Gala With Manhattan Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025

Matthew Brand, an exceptionally talented sixteen year old pianist and composer, will celebrate the world premiere of his piano concerto Fusion Fantasy at the prestigious Price Gala. Learn more and see how to attend.

The North/South Chamber Orchestra Continues its 45th Season with
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025

The North/South Chamber Orchestra will continue its 45th season on Thursday evening, March 27, 2025, with a free-admission concert featuring engaging and accessible works by Anna Cazurra from Barcelona and Stefania de Kenessey from New York.

ArtsRock and Rivertown Film Present A History of Movie Music with Leonard Slatkin
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025

ArtsRock and Rivertown Film will present a very special evening with six-time Grammy Award-winning conductor Leonard Slatkin. Maestro Slatkin and WQXR host, Elliott Forrest will chronicle the history of movie music, from silent films (that were never silent), to today, presenting 30 film clips.

Donna Weng Friedman's Short Film NEVER FADE AWAY Now Streaming on PBS
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2024

Acclaimed pianist Donna Weng Friedman's directorial debut 'Never Fade Away' continues to garner international recognition. Having won 44 awards from film festivals worldwide, the film is now streaming on PBS.

FIVE COMPOSERS AND A PIANIST Concert is Coming to a Screen Near You
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2024

Donna Weng Friedman's program FIVE COMPOSERS AND A PIANIST will be available for all to enjoy this Thursday. The production will go virtual for the first time.

Composers Concordance to Present World Central Kitchen Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2024

Composers Concordance announced a World Central Kitchen Fundraiser on September 28, 2024, at 7pm in association with the Village Trip Festival. Learn how to attend.

Matthew Brand Releases Debut Single 'City's Not The Same'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 23, 2024

On Friday, July 12, 15-year-old Matthew Brand released his debut single, 'City's Not The Same,' a precursor to his upcoming self-titled EP, set to drop on July 26. The single is now available on all streaming platforms, marking a significant milestone in Matthew's burgeoning music career.

Short Film NEVER FADE AWAY Will Screen at The Jamestown Arts Center In Conjunction With Their Exhibit, 'Second Time Around'
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024

On Sunday, May 19th, at 4 pm, the Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) will present a special event featuring a screening of the acclaimed short film 'Never Fade Away.'

NEVER FADE AWAY To Screen At The Queens World Film Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2024

Donna Weng Friedman's award-winning documentary, NEVER FADE AWAY, will screen at the Queens World Film Festival at Kaufman Astoria Studios Zukor Theater.

New Jersey Youth Symphony to Present Black History Month Celebration Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2024

The New Jersey Youth Symphony, a program of Wharton Arts, will present a Black History Month Celebration Concert on Sunday, February 25 at 3:00 p.m. at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway.

Donna Weng Friedman's 'Five Composers and a Pianist' Concert Will Be Performed Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2023

Experience the magic of BargeMusic, New York City's floating concert hall, on Sunday, November 12 from 4pm -5pm, with pianist Donna Weng Friedman as she shares her latest thought-provoking program that she calls “Five Composers and a Pianist”. 

MOCA Cinema Presents NEVER FADE AWAY In Honor Of National Immigrant Heritage Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2023

As the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) has been hosting a wide range of programming to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month this May, June marks National Immigrant Heritage Month. In a similar manner, the museum will honor the contributions of immigrants to our great nation and acknowledge their profound impact.

NYCB's Chun Wai Chan Stars In New Work To Speak Out About AAPI Hate
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2023

 NYU Tisch will present Ariel Rivka Dance’s 15th Anniversary Season at the Jack Crystal Theater, May 31-June 2, 2023.