The National Children’s Chorus has announced two major performances for this May. First up, the ensemble will present “Voices of Action, Creating a World of Belonging” for its solo debut concert at Carnegie’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage on May 6, 2023. The group, which features singers between ages 10-18, will perform music from numerous cultures and countries, including the {…}
The New York Oratorio Society presents Lyndon Woodside’s Forty-sixth Annual Oratorio- Solo Competition Concert on April 15, 2023 at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, under the direction of Music Director Kent Tritle. Eight emerging classical music singers have been selected in this solo competition, which promotes the art of oratory singing so that they have the opportunity to emerge {…}
Photo: Unison Media “Con Alma” was performed at the United Nations Headquarters in NYC’s Trusteeship Chamber on March 14th, 2023. This once-in-a-lifetime experience, presented by VisionIntoArt, and Death of Classical, in partnership with Carnegie Hall, showcased the album “Con Alma” by composer Paola Prestini and Mexican singer and composer Magos Herrera. Performers from the Young People’s Chorus of NYC, led by Artistic {…}
Photo: Taehyun Hwang/Korean Cultural Center New York Soprano Hera Hyesang Park had her debut recital at Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall on Friday, March 3rd, in celebration of Women’s History Month and the 70th Anniversary of the alliance between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea. In the 2022-23 season, Hera performed Adina in “L’Elisir d’amore” at Staatsoper Berlin, and on {…}
Riverside Choral Society will present “A Celebration of Love and Joy” on April 4, 2023, at Carnegie Hall. Director Patrick Gardner and company will be joined by the Rutgers University Kirkpatrick Choir, Rutgers University Glee Club, and Riverside Choral Society Orchestra. The program will be comprised of Brahms’ “Alto Rhapsody,” Beethoven’s “Mass in C Major, Op. 86,” and the New {…}
The Grand Théâtre de Genève has announced a cast change for its March 4 performance. The company said, “due to health reasons, the baritone Simon Keenlyside is unfortunately forced to cancel his visit to Geneva for the recital scheduled for Saturday, March 4, 2023.” The company added, “following this cancellation, the Grand Théâtre has the great pleasure of hosting as {…}
Carnegie Hall has announced its 2023-24 season bringing some of the greatest artists in the world. Here is a look at the vocal performances of the season. Sphinx Virtuosi will feature bass players Xavier Foley and Kebra Seyoun-Charles with special guests Raquel González and Abel Selaocoe. The program will include Javier Farias, Andrea Casarrubios, Villa-Lobos, and Xavier Foley music. Performance {…}
Photo: Kirsetn Nijhof Mezzo-soprano Wallis Giunta will headline Carnegie Hall’s Weimar Festival on Friday, April 12, 2024. The mezzo will join conductor HK Gruber and Ensemble Modern, along with amacord vocal ensemble, to present a new arrangement of Kurt Weill’s “The Seven Deadly Sins.” Gruber and Christian Muthspiel have crafted a new version of Weill’s satirical work that is arranged {…}
Credit: Dasha Dare On February 26, 2023, Carnegie Hall will present a free concert featuring soprano Yvette Keong and pianist Gracie Francis. Held at St. Paul & St. Andrew United Methodist Church, the recital is part of Carnegie Hall’s Citywide initiative, which partners with local organizations to present exceptional and accessible performances. The program will include selections from Schoenberg’s “Vier {…}
Photo : Jennifer Taylor Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall was filled with the wondrous sounds of a talented group of young artists in recital, each of whom had taken part in the 2023 SongStudio. The concert was the culmination of a weeklong series of workshops and masterclasses taught by renowned vocalists Golda Schultz, Hartmut Höll (pianist), and Jamie Barton. Under the {…}
Celtic music kings The Irish Tenors will take the stage at Town Hall on St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, 2023. The group will perform with a 27-piece orchestra in a concert of Irish repertoire, secular selections and holiday fare. The group is a best-selling ensemble who burst on the American music scene with a 1998 PBS special. The tenors {…}