UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS
The Lily of the Valley
New York Chamber Choir
Saturday, December 13 — 7:00pm
The Song of Solomon is an exquisite love poem—and a Biblical anomaly. Unsurprisingly, its stirring and often-sensual poetry has captivated composers for centuries. The New York Chamber Choir presents an array of a cappella choral settings of this puzzling and beautiful book of the Bible, spanning 600 years of musical history.
Admission: $25 General Admission, $20 Student Admission. Early Bird discount prices available online until 11/30. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Learn more at chamberchoirs.nyc.
Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com.
Un Bacio d'Opera Tradizionale
A loving soirée of operatic arias and duets
Friday, December 19 — 7:00pm
We want to invite you to share with us a loving soiree, an intimate evening of opera, honoring the composers, and showcasing the gifts of three extraordinary artists.
Soprano Sabrina Palladino’s beautiful voice and authentic sense of style has earned her accolades – the prestigious Opera magazine called Sabrina “an incisive, flaming-toned verista, of a type now rare.” Dutch baritone, Hans Pieter Herman has built a devoted New York following, with what the New York Times described as his “highly engaging” manner on stage, while Q New York raved about Hans “seamlessly singing in a warm focused tone.” These gifted artists will be partnered by Maestro Lucy Arner at the piano – hailed by Opera News as an “impeccable accompanist!
The evening will be shaped and narrated by Ira Siff, retired diva of La Gran Scena Opera Company, and current Met Opera Broadcast Commentator. Leontyne Price called Ira “Probably one of the greatest artists in the world!” on a BBC Radio Interview. Join us for music by Verdi, Puccini, Cilea, Mascagni, Massenet, Abroise Thomas – even a little Wagner! It’s an affectionate Bacio d’Opera tradizionale.
Admission: $45 on Eventbrite, $50 at the door (cash only). Doors open at 6:30pm.
Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com.
Wintergrace: A Holiday Concert with TRANScend
TRANScend
Saturday, December 20 — 7:30pm
This holiday season, TRANScend offers a moment of grace: for the things we meant to do, tried to do, forgot to. For the postponed resolutions, half-finished projects, the triumphs and the losses. Join us as we take a breath, admire the lights & ornaments, and wish for a little snow to even out our imperfections. This is: Wintergrace.
In this spirit of grace, TRANScend explores a variety of classical & folk songs, including unique settings of familiar tunes, modern choral arrangements honoring the winter season, and a brand-new piece composed by our conductor, Hannah Cai-Sobel, and arranged collaboratively by the Chorale. Taking its name from an Appalachian arrangement by Kevin Siegfried, our program features pieces by Oliver Tarney, Reena Esmail, Ola Gjeilo and others as a meditation on the profound beauty of winter, and the comfort we can provide each other through the darkest time of year.
Admission: $20. Doors open at 7:00pm.
Learn more at transcendsings.org.
Purchase tickets at tickettailor.com.
Check back soon for more upcoming concerts at CSS!