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 Polyphony Releases New Album 'Sky Of My Heart' On BIS Records
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025
GRAMMY Award-nominated vocal ensemble New York Polyphony today releases its tenth commercial album, Sky of my Heart, on BIS Records. Now approaching its 20th anniversary season in 2025-2026, the ensemble revisits key works from its history in this album, incorporating New York Polyphony commissions and collaborations along with revered works from the Early Music repertoire.
IN BETWEEN LINES Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival 2025 In July
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2025
The theme of Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival 2025, the 42nd season of Long Island's longest-running classical music festival, is “In Between Lines: A summer of music inspired by literature.” Eleven concerts, from July 19 to August 17, feature works from Baroque to contemporary sparked by poetry and language, performed by some of the best chamber musicians in the world.
Review: World Premiere of Moravec-Campbell ALL SHALL RISE At OSNY under Tritle at Carnegie Hall
by Richard Sasanow - May 8, 2025
By definition, the historical view of the oratorio is that it’s typically religious in nature, performed unstaged and without costumes or scenery. Going by that description, The Oratorio Society of New York’s (OSNY) program at Carnegie Hall this week—a combination of contemporary and classical works--under conductor Kent Tritle, broke some rules in both parts of its stirring, gorgeously sung and played program.
Vocal Ensemble New York Polyphony to Release New Album 'Sky Of My Heart'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2025
On Friday, June 13, 2025, vocal ensemble New York Polyphony will release its tenth commercial album, Sky of My Heart. The ensemble incorporates New York Polyphony commissions and collaborations along with revered works from the Early Music repertoire into the record.
Oratorio's Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition Unveils Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2025
The Oratorio Society of New York, led by Music Director Kent Tritle, has announced the winners of its 48th Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition Finals Concert held at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 1:30 pm.