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Musica Viva New York Choir to Perform Brahms and Schubert in May
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 17, 2025

New York City’s leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, will present A HUMAN REQUIEM, a one-night-only concert at Manhattan’s All Souls NYC on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Musica Viva Performs Choral Music From The Baltic States
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

New York City's leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, will present CURSE UPON IRON, a one-night only concert at Manhattan's All Souls NYC in March. Learn more here!

Musica Viva NY Will Host SOUNDSCAPES: Vocalist Shabnam Abedi & Musica Viva NY Soloists in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2024

New York City's leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, launches its 2024-25 season with SOUNDSCAPES, a multicultural project fusing choral music with the indigenous sounds of India on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., at Manhattan's All Souls.

Musica Viva NY Reveals 2024-25 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024

 New York City’s leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, has announced its 2024-25 season centered around the 10th anniversary of its intrepid Artistic Director-Conductor Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Musica Viva NY Performs Mozart's Requiem and Golijov's Oceana in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

New York City’s leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, will perform its season-ending concert on Sunday, May 19, 2024, 5:00 p.m., at Manhattan’s All Souls.

Musica Viva Performs Works From Mozart and Golijov This May
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024

Join the renowned choir Musica Viva as they perform Mozart's Requiem and Golijov's Oceana on May 19th.

Musica Viva NY Performs BECAUSE: A Choral Concert Featuring Works by Beethoven, Bach, Fauré, Gounod, and The Beatles, March 3
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2024

New York City's leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, presents a one-night only concert on Sunday, March 3, 2024, 5:00 p.m., at Manhattan's All Souls. Performed by 30+ singers, conductor and pianist Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez and organist Trent Johnson, the beautifully interwoven program centers on adaptation—works that repurposed harmonies and melodies by composers of the past. 

Acclaimed Mezzo-Soprano Frederica Von Stade Joins Musica Viva NY Concert, December 3
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2023

New York City's leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, highlights one of its most important missions: the commissioning of new works.

Music Viva NY Choir Reveals 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2023

New York City's leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, has announced its 2023-24 season. Presented at its homebase, the All Souls (1157 Lexington Avenue) on Manhattan's Upper East Side, the season begins with Mexamorphosis, a multi-cultural project led by Mexican mezzo-soprano and founder Guadalupe Peraza. 

Musica Viva NY Ends Season With Richard Einhorn World Premieres
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2023

New York City's leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, presents LUX AETERNA: a one-night only performance on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., at All Souls Church on the Upper East Side.

Musica Viva NY Chamber Choir Performs THE SORROW AND THE BEAUTY Contemporary Works Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2023

New York City's leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, continues its 2022-23 concert series with THE SORROW AND THE BEAUTY: a one-night only performance March 12, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., at All Souls Church on the Upper East Side.

Musica Viva NY Commemorates 100th Anniversary Of WWI Conclusion With END OF THE WAR TO END ALL WARS
by Julie Musbach - Oct 11, 2018

Musica Viva NY commemorates the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I with a program entitled the End of the War to End All Wars on Sunday, November 11 at 5:00 p.m. at All Souls Church.

Musica Viva NY Presents SONGS OF LOVE Benefit Concert
by Julie Musbach - Aug 29, 2018

Musica Viva NY kicks off its 2018-19 season with Songs of Love, an evening of lieder by Johannes Brahms, Robert Schumann, and P.D.Q. Bach, on Sunday, September 23 at 5:00 p.m. at All Souls Church. The concert features soprano Devony Smith, mezzo-soprano Michele Eaton, tenor Nathan Siler, and baritone Brian Mextorf, accompanied by Artistic Director Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez and Trent Johnson.

Musica Viva NY Announces 2018-19 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2018

Musica Viva NY-a chamber choir under the artistic direction of Dr. Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez, that presents a series of chamber concerts on the Upper East Side-today announces its 2018-19 season.

Musica Viva NY Presents SUNRISE IN THE CITY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2018

Musica Viva NY celebrates its 40th anniversary with a concert entitled Sunrise in the City on Sunday, May 20 at 5:00 p.m. at All Souls Church. The performance, which features the Musica Viva NY Choir led by Artistic Director Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez, includes the world premiere of Ars Poetica #1002: Rally by Elena Ruehr, commissioned by Musica Viva NY in celebration of its 40th anniversary.

Musica Viva NY Presents 'Infinite Hope' on Sunday, April 8
by Julie Musbach - Feb 20, 2018

 Musica Viva NY presents Infinite Hope, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s untimely death and celebrating his life and legacy, on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

Musica Viva NY Presents VOICES IN MOTION
by Julie Musbach - Jan 17, 2018

Musica Viva NY presents its third installment ofVoices In Motion, Sunday, February 25 at 5:00 p.m at All Souls Church on the Upper East Side (Lexington Avenue at 80th Street).

Musica Viva NY to Present REINTRODUCING SEYMOUR Benefit Concert
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2017

Musica Viva NY presents legendary pianist, teacher, and composer Seymour Bernstein in a special benefit concert, Reintroducing Seymour, on Sunday, January 21 at 2:00 p.m at All Souls Church on the Upper East Side (Lexington Avenue at 80th Street).

Musica Viva NY to Open 40th Anniversary Season with THE WHEEL AND THE SPHERE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2017

Musica Viva NY opens its 40th anniversary celebration season, with a concert entitled The Wheel and the Sphere on Sunday, November 12 at 5:00 p.m. at All Souls Church on the Upper East Side.

Musica Viva NY Announces 40th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2017

Musica Viva NY-a chamber choir under the artistic direction of Dr. Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez-celebrates its 40th anniversary throughout the 2017-18 season, continuing its commitment to performing beloved as well as rarely heard works from various periods of musical history and from diverse cultures worldwide together with the Aeolus Quartet, quartet in residence. Highlights of the season include Orff's Carmina Burana, a concert featuring pianist and composer Seymour Bernstein, an appearance by Musica Viva NY's founder Walter Klauss, a performance commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. featuring Alice Parker; and the world premiere of a work by Elena Ruehr, commissioned by Musica Viva NY. All performances take place at All Souls Church (80th Street and Lexington Avenue).