MUSIC
The Leviathan: A Sound Journey with Tom KenyonSat, May 25 at 1 pm
$200 |   |
In the course of this Intensive, Tom will take us on a series of sound journeys into the mysteries of our numinous and transcendent natures. Using his nearly four-octave range voice he will sing "songs" that have their origins in various mystical and shamanic traditions from around the world. |
 | The Hurt No More Conference, Featuring Kim BurrellSat, May 25 at 2 pm
$20; Day of Show $40 | |
Johnny J. Entertainment and H.D. Jackson Ministries proudly present, the legend, Grammy nominated gospel artist, Pastor Kim Burrell, as she pours her heart out in sermon and song in the "Hurt No More" conference. See her for the first time or experience her ministry once again! |
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Verdi's ErnaniWed, May 29 at 7:30 pm
Thu, May 30 at 7:30 pm
Fri, May 31 at 7:30 pm
Sat, Jun 1 at 7:30 pm
$35; Seniors $25; Day of Show $40 | |
Commemorating the Verdi Bicentenary, Vocal Productions NYC will present the majestic opera, Ernani, in the full uncut version. Conductor Predrag Vasić will lead the UNSRC Orchestra. Seldom performed, this magnificent gem will delight you with dancing melodies, heroic strains, and sublime celestial phrases. Come hear some of the best new artists in New York. |
New Amsterdam Symphony OrchestraThu, May 30 at 8 pm
$20; Member, Student, Senior $14; Child $12 | |
NASO's season concludes with a program of inspirations: Brahms Academic Festival Overture based on raucous student drinking songs (no joke), the fiercely patriotic Rhapsody Vardar (aka Bulgarian Rhapsody) by Pancho Vladigerov, and Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet overture-fantasy based on Shakespeare's tragedy. |
Who Ordered This?Thu, May 30 at 9 pm
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Come enjoy the beginning of a brilliant collaboration between Bar Thalia and the NYU MPAP(Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions), as we embark on a monthly music series led by oboist- Hugo Souza. |
 | The Chelsea Symphony featuring Mark O'ConnorSat, Jun 1 at 7 pm
$45/$35/$25; Members, Seniors, Students $40/$30/$20 | |
Acclaimed violinist and composer Mark O'Connor joins The Chelsea Symphony for the finale of the orchestra's seventh season. The performance will feature the New York City premiere of O'Connor's The Improvised Violin Concerto, the first concerto to feature an entirely improvised solo part over a through-composed orchestral score. |
Dan Levinson's Jam Session of the MillenniumMon, Jun 3 at 7:15 pm
$35; Members $25; Students, Children $10 | |
The Sidney Bechet Society presents Dan Levinson's Jam Session of the Millennium featuring the New Torch Bearers of Traditional Jazz. The recent resurgence of "trad jazz" and swing dancing has brought about an explosion of talented young musicians. They can be seen and heard in a burgeoning variety of bars and restaurants throughout New York City... |
 | Reinaldo Moya, Mark Thome, Matt Welch: New OperaTue, Jun 4 at 7:30 pm
$10; Day of Show $15 | |
Three new operas are showcased in excerpts: Generalissimo by Reinaldo Moya, She: An Opera of Adventure by Mark Thome, and The Three Truths by Matthew Welch. Concert presentations of scenes from these three operas will feature Ensemble 20-21, the Lost Dog New Music Ensemble, and the extraordinary singers Blake Friedman, Mary Mackenkzie, Solange Merdinian, Nicole Pantos, Anne Rhodes, Douglas Williams and many others. |
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 | NY Irish Center Presents A Night of Comedy & MusicThu, Jun 6 at 7 pm
$80/$55 | |
New York Irish Center presents A Night of Irish Comedy & Music. Featuring Colin Quinn, a former SNL cast member, Mundy, one of Ireland's hottest contemporary artists, Eddie Brill from the Late Show as MC, and a mystery special guest star. |
The Azure EnsembleThu, Jun 6 at 7:30 pm
$10; Students, Seniors $5; Day of Show $12 | |
The Azure Ensemble performs exciting and beautiful works by living women composers. The program includes compositions by Augusta Read Thomas, Wang Jie, Melinda Wagner, and Anna Weesner. |
 | Music of Jazz LegendsFri, Jun 7 at 8 pm
$35; Students, Seniors $30 | |
World Music, Latin Music, Jazz & Classical concert performed by bass violins. Special guest pianists are integrated into the melodious blend of the bassists. |
Belleza & HollywoodSat, Jun 8 at 6 pm
$25 | |
Belleza & Hollywood is an annual even that gives young actors, singers, models or dancers throughout the greater Tri-State area an opportunity to be discovered by prestigious talent agents, talent directors, modeling agencies, casting directors and music producers from the entertainment industry. |
New York Composers CircleSat, Jun 8 at 7:30 pm
$15; Members $12; Students, NYCC Members FREE; Day of Show $20 | |
The New York Composers Circle presents a concert of new and recent music by its members, including the world premiere performance of Nine for Two for flute and violin by Jesse Diener-Bennett, the winner of the NYCC 2012 Composition Competition. |
 | The Spirit of ResilienceSun, Jun 9 at 4:30 pm
$30/$20 | |
"The Spirit of Resilience", performed by The Jewish People's Philharmonic Chorus with Conductor Binyumen Schaechter and Pianist Shinae Kim and guest soloists Di Shekhter-tekhter / The Schaechter Sisters, Andrew Keltz. This concert celebrates the poetry of Abraham (Avrom) Reisin, the music of Max Helfman and Mark Zuckerman, and more... |
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 | New Voices: Leaving HomeMon, Jun 10 at 8 pm
$30; Members, Seniors $25; Students $20 | |
The New Voices Collective is excited to present the world premiere of Leaving Home - a triple bill of three one-act musicals with music by Jonathan Larson Award-winner Sam Davis (Bunnicula) and book and lyrics by Drama Desk-nominee Sean Hartley (Cupid and Psyche).
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 | Beauty Intolerable 2013 Guggenheim Fellowship winner Sheila Silver brings her new songbook based on Edna St. Vincent Millay's poetry to Symphony Space. The work is performed by Lauren Flanigan, Deanne Meek, Risa Renae Harman, and Tandy Cronyn. |
Kayte GraceThu, Jun 13 at 8:30 pm
Thu, Jun 27 at 8:30 pm
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Kayte Grace brings her amazing vocal talents to Bar Thalia. |
 | Scot Albertson's New 6th CD ReleaseMon, Jun 17 at 7:30 pm
$20; Members, Seniors, Children, Students $12; Day of Show $23 | |
Scot Albertson (Vocalist - Performer - Producer - Recording Artist - www.scotalbertson.com) announces Scot's NEW 6th CD Release Concert.
This concert will be specifically celebratory as it is Scot's 8th Year Anniversary to date from his debut as a performer in June 17, 2005. |
 | Shahin Najafi Live in ManhattanFri, Jun 21 at 8 pm
$50; Student $43; Day of Show $55 | |
Shahin Najafi has become one of the foremost contemporary Iranian musicians around the globe. His music contains a wide spectrum of lyrics pertaining to political and social issues. |
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 | The Magic FluteWed, Jun 26 at 1 pm, 4:30 pm, and 8 pm
$42 | |
The Magic Flute is an opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart which describes the trials that the human spirit undergoes in order to achieve true love. The story develops in a magical setting where the Prince Tamino falls deeply in love with the Princess Pamina. Together they face many obstacles and are able to overcome them and live happily ever after. |
 | East Winds Ensemble: SolsticeFri, Jun 28 at 8 pm
$25; Members $22; Seniors, Students, Children $15 | |
East Winds Ensemble will present a unique and exciting concert of Shakuhachi and Koto music that will take you on a journey into the soul of old and modern Japan with very soulful and passionate music interpreted by some of the best performers of Japanese music. |
Glass Farm Ensemble presents New MusicMon, Jul 1 at 7:30 pm
$20; Members, Seniors, Students, Children $15 | |
The Glass Farm Ensemble presents compositions by Michael Jarrell, Paula Matthusen, Frederic Rzewski, Alfred Simmerlin. Performed by Margaret Lancaster, flute; Amy Advocat, clarinet; Bill Trigg, percussion; and Yvonne Troxler, piano. |
 | Zzyzx Quartet "Intersections"Fri, Jul 12 at 7:30 pm
$20; Students, Military $15; Seniors $10. Please note: Student & Military tickets must be purchased in person at the box office with a valid ID. | |
The Zzyzx Quartet will present its debut New York City recital titled "Intersections" to celebrate the release of the group's newest full-length recording of the same name. The Recital will feature a diverse combination of contemporary and traditional genres representing the quartet's artistry and showcasing the vision and message behind their CD. |
Classic Soul Music AwardsSat, Jul 13 at 8 pm
$55/$45/$40; Day of Show $60/$50/$45 | |
2013 Classic Soul Music Awards are a way to keep the memory of the artists from the 70's, 80's, and 90's alive and the music we have come to enjoy and to thank and honor those artists for their unequaled hard work in keeping those soulful sounds alive today! Performances by honorees Harold Melvin's Bluenotes, The Original Joneses, The Lengendary Intruders, and more... |
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Jazz Cornetist Ed Polcer, with The Midiri BrothersMon, Sep 9 at 7:15 pm
$35; Members $25; Students, Children $10 | |
Ed Polcer returns to the Bechet Society stage along with a veteran SBS rhythm section: Mark Shane on piano, Frank Tate on bass, and Marion Felder on drums. Joining Ed on the frontline are SBS first timers, The Midiri Brothers. On soprano sax & clarinet, Joe Midiri, and on trombone & vibes, Paul Midiri. |
 | Taikoza Live 2013 + Ichiro JishoyaSun, Sep 15 at 7 pm
$36; Members, Seniors, Students $28; Children $20; Day of Show $40 | |
Taiko Drumming, Bamboo Flutes and Traditional Japanese dances with Taikoza, the international touring Taiko group led by director Marco Lienhard, and with special guest from Japan: Ichiro Jishoya in his first NY appearance. |
SBS presents Evan Christopher's Clarinet RoadMon, Oct 14 at 7:15 pm
$35; Members $25; Students, Children $10 | |
The Sidney Bechet Society presents Evan Christopher's Clarinet Road Louie's Dream: Celebrating Our Jazz Heroes with Eli Yamin (piano) and special guests. Evan Christopher & Eli Yamin pay tribute to their jazz heroes in their 2013 duo release, "Louie's Dream." Several guest artists will be featured for this special Sidney Bechet Society concert to help celebrate their new CD. |
Premiere Works XXII: Music of Young ComposersSat, Oct 26 at 7:30 pm
$20; Members $18; Seniors, Students $10 | |
Music from China performs world premieres of commissioned works by Huang Ruo and other young Chinese and American composers. The program of new music is written for erhu, dizi, pipa, and zheng in combination with Western instruments. |
Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 5, "Reformation"Sun, Oct 27 at 4 pm
$35/$25; Students $30/$20 | |
Always a favorite with concertgoers, this Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 5 raises some fascinating questions about how the composer reconciled symphonic form with the romantic expression of religious feeling. Leon Botstein and the orchestra will give you all the background on the 1830 work with a lively talk and musical excerpts. |
Schumann's Symphony No. 2 Sun, Feb 23 at 4 pm
$35/$25; Students $30/$20 | |
Of all Schumann's symphonies, the second is the most indebted to the spirit of J.S. Bach, but at the same time it is among Schumann's most original and inventive. Leon Botstein and the orchestra will point out some of its ciphers and quotations in a spirited discussion, and then after intermission perform the work in full. After you've listened, ask your questions in a Q&A. |
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Tamburitzans in ConcertSat, Mar 29 at 8 pm
$40/$30/$20; Seniors, Students, Members $37/$27/$17; Children $35/$25/$15; Day of Show $45/$35/$25; Seniors, Students, Members $42/$32/$22; Children $40/$30/$20 | |
Via a two-hour journey filled with color, sound and movement, The Duquesne University Tamburitzans captures the indomitable spirit of Eastern Europe and neighboring cultures. Language (a dozen or more are used) is no barrier, as these emotions strike a universal chord. |
Brahms' Symphony No. 2Sun, Apr 13 at 4 pm
$35/$25; $30/$20 | |
The nostalgic beauty of Brahms' Symphony No. 2 is matched by its exuberance and thrilling drama. Leon Botstein and the orchestra will guide you through this bittersweet work with a vibrant talk with musical excerpts, and then after intermission will play the complete work and answer your questions in a Q&A. |
