NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF SONG Reveals 2025-26 Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2025
New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, has announced its 2025-26 season of performances, including four Mainstage Series programs at Merkin Hall, co-presented with Kaufman Music Center. The season also includes the NYFOS Next Festival at The Theater at 150 W 17 and NYFOS's annual residency at The Juilliard School.
New York Festival of Song to Release NYFOS Records: 'THE SINGLES, VOL. 1'
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2024
On Friday, March 8, 2024, New York Festival of Song (NYFOS) will release an album drawn from its archives, NYFOS Records: The Singles, Vol. 1 featuring guest artists performing together with pianist and NYFOS Artistic Director Steven Blier on NYFOS Records. Learn more here!
New York Festival Of Song Presents GRACIAS A LA VIDA
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2023
New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, continues its Mainstage season with Gracias a la vida, a musical tour of South America, with songs from Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. at Merkin Hall.
New York Festival Of Song Hosts Annual Gala FEELIN' GROOVY: SONGS OF THE 60S
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2023
New York Festival of Song (NYFOS) hosts its annual spring gala, Feelin' Groovy: Songs from the 60s, on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Racquet & Tennis Club on Park Avenue. In support of NYFOS's 35th season, the gala features a performance of songs by Laura Nyro, Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell and the Beatles, along with some Motown hits.
New York Festival Of Song Continues Mainstage Series At Kaufman Music Center With KABARETT, November 16
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2022
New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, continues its 2022-23 Mainstage Series with KABARETT on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 8:00pm. The program highlights songs from Berlin's fabled nightspots during the Weimar era, featuring music by Hollaender, Spoliansky, Bienert, Tucholsky, Eisler, and others. Soprano Sari Gruber, mezzo-soprano Naomi Louisa O'Connell, and baritone Justin Austin join Mr. Blier at the piano.