Lunar New Year Concert To Include U.S. Premiere By Andy Akiho
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 25, 2018
The New York Philharmonic announces program updates for its Lunar New Year Concert and Gala, led by Long Yu, on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. The program will feature Andy Akiho's Ricochet, Concerto for Ping Pong, Violin, Percussion, and Orchestra, featuring Philharmonic violinist Elizabeth Zeltser (in her Philharmonic solo debut), ping pong players Ariel Hsing and Michael Landers (Philharmonic debuts), and percussionist David Cossin (Philharmonic debut). As previously announced, the program will also include Li Huanzhi's Spring Festival Overture and Beethoven's Choral Fantasy, with pianist Serena Wang, the Farmers' Chorus of the Yunnan Province, soprano Vanessa Vasquez, tenors Chad Johnson and Issachah Savage, and bass Alex Rosen, all in their Philharmonic debuts (the additional soprano and mezzo-soprano will be announced at a later date).
FUSE PROJECT Returns to Symphony Space
by Julie Musbach
- Jan 17, 2018
Symphony Space, one of New York's best-loved cultural destinations, is pleased to announce the return of FUSE PROJECT conceived by Artistic Director Andrew Byrne. Back for its third year, FUSE celebrates the creative process with new work, commissions, and fresh collaborations (February 3 - 17).
AXIS Dance Company Names Robin Anderson New Executive Director
by Julie Musbach
- Jan 10, 2018
AXIS Dance Company greets 2018 with the appointment of Robin Anderson as new Executive Director. The appointment comes on the heels of a year that saw the company celebrate its 30th anniversary and the appointment of Marc Brew as new Artistic Director, with the company's first home season under his direction deemed both a popular and a critical success.
Bang On A Can Premieres Works By George Lewis & Angelica Negron
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 7, 2018
On Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 7:30pm, Bang on a Can will present the 2018 Bang on a Can People's Commissioning Fund concert, one of the most anticipated and reliable launching pads for composers in New York and beyond, as part of Kaufman Music Center's Ecstatic Music Festival at Merkin Concert Hall (Kaufman Music Center, 129 W. 67th St.).
Go BEYOND with Ned Rothenberg & The Living Earth Show with Paul Dresher Electro-Acoustic Band, 1/26
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 4, 2018
On January 26 & 27 the Paul Dresher Electro-Acoustic Band premieres Ned Rothenberg's improvised concerto Beyond C, an Ensemble commission inspired by Terry Riley's In C. Beyond C features Rothenberg as improvising woodwind soloist and Joel Davel as conductor. For this evening concert entitled BEYOND The Living Earth Show will premier selections from Dennis Aman's 24 Preludes & Fugues for invented instruments (created during Aman's 2016 Dresher Ensemble Artists Residency).
The Kitchen Announces Full Line-Up for JULIUS EASTMAN: THAT WHICH IS FUNDAMENTAL
by Julie Musbach
- Dec 22, 2017
The Kitchen presents 'Julius Eastman: That Which Is Fundamental,' an interdisciplinary project of performances and a two-part exhibition, curated by artist Tiona Nekkia McCloden and Bowerbird founder Dustin Hurt, that comprises the most expansive demonstration yet of Julius Eastman's rousing creative output, January 19 - February 10, 2018.
La MaMa To Present World Premiere Of THE PILL, A New Family Memoir Play Conceived By Marla Mase
by Stephi Wild
- Dec 21, 2017
La MaMa (Mia Yoo, Artistic Director), the multiple Obie, Drama Desk and Bessie Award-winning Off-Broadway theater, announces the world premiere of The Pill, conceived by Marla Mase and written by The Family. A family memoir featuring original music by composer and producer Tom s Doncker of True Groove, performances of The Pill will begin Thursday, January 25. This strictly limited engagement will play through Sunday, February 4.
Introducing Kalavinka, The LEIMAY Annual Gala Honoring Meredith Monk
by BWW
News Desk
- Dec 12, 2017
This December 12th, 2017, LEIMAY will host Kalavinka, their third annual Gala at their home studio, CAVE, in Williamsburg Brooklyn, where they will honor acclaimed composer, singer, and choreographer Meredith Monk.
The Paul Dresher Electro-Acoustic Band to Appear in Concert with The Living Earth Show
by A.A. Cristi
- Dec 8, 2017
On January 26 & 27 the Paul Dresher Electro-Acoustic Band premieres Ned Rothenberg's improvised concerto Beyond C, an Ensemble commission inspired by Terry Riley's In C. Beyond C features Rothenberg as improvising woodwind soloist and Joel Davel as conductor. Also on the program, The Living Earth Show premiering selections from Dennis Aman's 24 Preludes & Fugues for invented instruments (created during Aman's 2016 Dresher Ensemble Artists Residency).
Melodia Women's Choir to Present 15th Anniversary Season Concert AUTUMN FIRE
by BWW
News Desk
- Nov 18, 2017
Melodia Women's Choir, New York's premier ensemble for women's choral music, led by artistic director Cynthia Powell, celebrates 15 years of bringing women's choral music to the world with a 15th-anniversary concert Autumn Fire, a program featuring a lovely set of motets by siblings Felix Mendelssohn and Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, as well as the harp mass Harfenmesse: Missa Advocata Nostra by Johann Kaspar Aiblinger, and Josef Rheinberger's ethereal Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen.
Introducing Kalavinka, The LEIMAY Annual Gala Honoring Meredith Monk
by A.A. Cristi
- Nov 15, 2017
This December 12th, 2017, LEIMAY will host Kalavinka, their third annual Gala at their home studio, CAVE, in Williamsburg Brooklyn, where they will honor acclaimed composer, singer, and choreographer Meredith Monk.
Rebel Playhouse presents World Premiere of LOUDMOUTH, A Show Empowering Children To Use Their Own Voices
by BWW
News Desk
- Nov 16, 2017
The Tank (Meghan Finn and Rosalind Grush, Artistic Directors) in association with Rebel Playhouse is thrilled to present the World Premiere of LOUDMOUTH, a new devised show for young audiences, directed by Suzannah Gratz and Clara Kundin with choreography by Phoebe Rose Sandford, at The Tank's new home at 312 West 36th Street. Performances will be Today, November 16 at 6:30pm, Friday, November 17 at 6:30pm, Saturday, November 18 at 10am, and Sunday, November 19 at 2pm. Weekend shows will be followed by an optional workshop for kids. Tickets ($30 for adults; $20 for children) are available for advance purchase at www.thetanknyc.org.
Brooklyn Academy of Music Announces 2018 Winter/Spring Season
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 14, 2017
Joseph V. Melillo, executive producer of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, today announced programming for the BAM 2018 Winter/Spring Season. The season runs from January 15 through June 23 and includes theater, dance, music, and other live events in the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, BAM Harvey Theater, and BAM Fisher.
Melodia Women's Choir to Present 15th Anniversary Season Concert AUTUMN FIRE
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 13, 2017
Melodia Women's Choir, New York's premier ensemble for women's choral music, led by artistic director Cynthia Powell, celebrates 15 years of bringing women's choral music to the world with a 15th-anniversary concert Autumn Fire, a program featuring a lovely set of motets by siblings Felix Mendelssohn and Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, as well as the harp mass Harfenmesse: Missa Advocata Nostra by Johann Kaspar Aiblinger, and Josef Rheinberger's ethereal Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen.
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