Lydia Kontos
Latest News on Lydia Kontos:
THE NEXT FESTIVAL OF EMERGING ARTISTS 2020 Goes Online with Free Events (Jun 8, 2020)
The Next Festival of Emerging Artists Launches 'Next Fest Connects' (May 12, 2020)
2019 Kaufman Music Center Gala To Honor Cathy White O'Rourke And The Morris And Alma Schapiro Fund (May 15, 2019)
THE NEXT FESTIVAL OF EMERGING ARTISTS 2020 Goes Online with Free Events (Jun 8, 2020)
The Next Festival of Emerging Artists Launches 'Next Fest Connects' (May 12, 2020)
2019 Kaufman Music Center Gala To Honor Cathy White O'Rourke And The Morris And Alma Schapiro Fund (May 15, 2019)
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THE NEXT FESTIVAL OF EMERGING ARTISTS 2020 Goes Online with Free Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2020
Adapting to address the needs of a greater community of artists, The Next Festival of Emerging Artists 2020 is a four-week series of workshops, mini-courses, and collaborative projects taking place online June 9 - July 2, with most of the festival events, featuring over 20 guest artists and speakers, accessible online and open to the public.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2020
Adapting to address the needs of a greater community of artists, The Next Festival of Emerging Artists 2020 is a four-week series of workshops, mini-courses, and collaborative projects taking place online June 9 - July 2, with most of the festival events, featuring over 20 guest artists and speakers, accessible online and open to the public.
The Next Festival of Emerging Artists Launches 'Next Fest Connects'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 12, 2020
Faced with the crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, The Next Festival of Emerging Artists, the unique contemporary music festival founded in 2013 by composer, conductor, and bassist Peter Askim, acted quickly to address the needs of musicians by forming a new component: Next Fest Connects.
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 12, 2020
Faced with the crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, The Next Festival of Emerging Artists, the unique contemporary music festival founded in 2013 by composer, conductor, and bassist Peter Askim, acted quickly to address the needs of musicians by forming a new component: Next Fest Connects.
Lydia Kontos Announces Retirement After 40 Years of Leadership at Kaufman Music Center
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2017
In January of 1979, Lydia Kontos, then a public relations consultant with a background in concert management, joined the staff of The Hebrew Arts School for Music and Dance as a member of the administrative team of the brand-new concert hall at the Abraham Goodman House.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2017
In January of 1979, Lydia Kontos, then a public relations consultant with a background in concert management, joined the staff of The Hebrew Arts School for Music and Dance as a member of the administrative team of the brand-new concert hall at the Abraham Goodman House.
Photo Flash: 2016 Kaufman Music Center Gala Brings Together Artists, Musicians, & Philanthropists to Celebrate Music, Theatre & Dance
by Tyler Peterson - May 25, 2016
On Tuesday, May 24, philanthropists, artists, musicians and others gathered together at the Edison Ballroom in Times Square to celebrate music, theatre and dance, and recognize community members who have made exceptional contributions to the world of music education at the 2016 Kaufman Music Center (KMC) Gala.
by Tyler Peterson - May 25, 2016
On Tuesday, May 24, philanthropists, artists, musicians and others gathered together at the Edison Ballroom in Times Square to celebrate music, theatre and dance, and recognize community members who have made exceptional contributions to the world of music education at the 2016 Kaufman Music Center (KMC) Gala.
Bang on a Can, Kaki King, Julia Holter and More Celebrate 5 Years of Ecstatic Music Festival Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2015
Kaufman Music Center's Ecstatic Music Festival (EMF) returns for a fifth season of one-night-only performances bringing together artists from across the sonic spectrum. This winter, nearly 100 composers and performers will premiere collaborative works that give audiences an unparalleled opportunity to experience music that is fresh, unexpected and utterly unique.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2015
Kaufman Music Center's Ecstatic Music Festival (EMF) returns for a fifth season of one-night-only performances bringing together artists from across the sonic spectrum. This winter, nearly 100 composers and performers will premiere collaborative works that give audiences an unparalleled opportunity to experience music that is fresh, unexpected and utterly unique.
Photo Coverage: Kaufman Center 2010 Honors
by Lauren Wolman - May 29, 2010
The 2010 Kaufman Center Honors took place on Tuesday, May 25 at event space 583 Park Avenue. Distinguished honorees for this year's gala were media pioneer and President & CEO of Playlist.com, John Sykes, and Vice President of Kaufman Center's Board of Trustees, Rosalind Devon.
by Lauren Wolman - May 29, 2010
The 2010 Kaufman Center Honors took place on Tuesday, May 25 at event space 583 Park Avenue. Distinguished honorees for this year's gala were media pioneer and President & CEO of Playlist.com, John Sykes, and Vice President of Kaufman Center's Board of Trustees, Rosalind Devon.
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