Cecilia Chorus of New York to Showcase New York Premiere of Hailstork’s ‘The World Called’ at Carnegie Hall

(Photo credit: Island Live Photography) The Cecilia Chorus of New York is set for a special performance at Carnegie Hall on April 26, 2025. The showcase will feature a performance of Brahm’s “German Requiem” as well as the New York premiere of Adolphus Hailstork’s “The World Called.” The famed Brahms work will showcase the talents of soprano Brandie Inez Sutton {…}

J’Nai Bridges Headlines The Unsung Collective & NY Philharmonic’s ‘An Unsung Symphony: Simon and Brahms’

The Unsung Collective will join forces with The New York Philharmonic at Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church on Feb. 28, 2025. The showcase, titled “An Unsung Symphony: Simon and Brahms” will feature mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges performing Carlos Simon’s “Songs of Separation.” The work features text by Persian poet Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī. Also on the program is Brahms’ “Ein Deutsches Requiem” {…}

Brooklyn Art Song Society 2023-2024 Review: Circles I – Clara, Robert & Johannes

Photo Credit: Catherine Hancock Brooklyn Art Song Society (BASS) opened its 14th season with “Circles I: Clara, Robert & Johannes” on Friday, October 6th 2023 to an audience of engaged listeners and avid art song lovers. Artistic director Michael Brofman welcomed everyone and introduced Dean Whiteside of the Goethe-Institute for his pre-concert lecture pertaining to the intimate details behind some {…}

Heidelberger Frühling Musikfestival Unveils 2024 Programming

The Heidelberger Frühling Musikfestival has announced its 2024 season, led by Co-artistic Director Igor Levit and Artistic Director Thorsten Schmidt. Here is a rundown of the vocal performances on offer. Christian Gerheher and Gerold Hubert showcase lieder by Brahms. Performance Date: March 16, 2024 The Bundesjungenchor will present “PAX – A Choir Theater.” Anne Kohler leads the performance alongside choreographer Gabriel {…}

CAL PERFORMANCES 2022 Review: Sunday in the Park with Jamie Barton & Jake Heggie

On April 3, 2022, CAL PERFORMANCES presented “Sunday in the Park,” a musical celebration that filled the heart, mind, and soul for nearly two hours. Two artists of exceptional talent—Jamie Barton, mezzo-soprano extraordinaire and noted American composer and pianist Jake Heggie—offered a program ranging from Schubert and Brahms to Price and Heggie himself. The concert was a sheer and satisfying delight {…}