Death of Classical 2023 Review: The Protecting Veil

Death of Classical’s “The Angel’s Share” presented John Tavener’s “The Protecting Veil,” arranged and conducted by Matthew Aucoin with solo cellist Joshua Roman and the Contemporaneous ensemble, at Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery on May 26th 2023. Matthew Aucoin, a well-known composer in the opera world, interpreted this work with a thoughtful awareness of Tavener’s meditative and oftentimes exaggerated dualistic symbolism. This is portrayed throughout {…}

May 7, 2023

Death of Classical 2023 In Review: Waiting for the Barbarians

(Photo Credit: Kevin Condon) Death of Classical (DOC) and The Alexander S. Onassis Benefit Foundation presented “Waiting for the Barbarians,” a one-night-only concert part of “Archive of Desire: A Festival Inspired by the Poet C.P. Cavafy” curated by prolific composer Paola Prestini and under the creative direction of Afroditi Panagiotakou. This extraordinary gathering took place on May 2nd, 2023 at {…}

Apr 1, 2023

Death of Classical Announces Season Five of ‘The Angel’s Share’ at Green-Wood Cemetery

Death of Classical and The Green-Wood Cemetery has announced Season Five of their acclaimed series “The Angel’s Share.” An evening of Tacos, Tequila, & Tavener’s “Protecting Veil” will see ensemble Contemporaneous alongside cellist Joshua Roman for the premiere of their arrangement of John Tavener’s spiritual “The Protecting Veil.” The event will feature numerous local taco vendors, a tasting of various tequila {…}

Mar 21, 2023

Death of Classical 2023 Review: Con Alma

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 {…}

Feb 14, 2023

Death of Classical to Honor C.P. Cavafy with ‘Waiting for Barbarians’

Death of Classical will present “Waiting for the Barbarians” on May 2, 2023. The showcase will feature music by Rufus Wainwright, Missy Mazzoli, Laurie Anderson, Petros Klampanis, Nico Muhly, Paola Prestini, and Helga Davis. It will also feature The Knights and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. Soprano Eleni Calenos will star. The concert aims to explore the poetry of C.P. Cavafy. {…}

Nov 4, 2022

Death of Classical 2022-23 Review: Nightfall at Green-Wood Cemetery

“Nightfall” returned this year at Green-Wood Cemetery with an exciting mix of local community members and attendees from all over. Death of Classical, the Afro Jazz Alliance, Rooftop Films, Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, Morbid Anatomy, and The Moth partnered with Green-Wood Cemetery to feature artists throughout this architecturally well-known National Historic Landmark, for an evening to be remembered. Focused on memories {…}

Aug 26, 2022

Death of Classical 2022 Review: Watching Birds at the End of the World

Death of Classical and The Green-Wood Cemetery presented the one-night-only world premiere of Aaron Seigel’s “Watching Birds at the End of the World” on July 21, 2022. This collection of 14 songs, written for countertenor and a vibraphone, illuminates the otherworldly connection of composer Aaron Siegel as a guide for anyone endeavoring a path of greater awareness within. Each song {…}

Jun 6, 2022

Death of Classical to Present ‘Mass for the Endangered’

On June 14, 2022, Death of Classical and The Green-Wood Cemetery will present “Mass for the Endangered.” This new work by Sarah Kirkland Snider is commissioned by Trinity Wall Street as part of their “Mass Re-Imaginings” project. The traditional text of the Latin Mass will be used in tandem with original text by writer, artist, and musician Nathaniel Bellows to {…}

May 17, 2022

Death of Classical to Present ‘Hot Dogs, Hooch & Handel’

On May 27, 2022, Death of Classical and The Green-Wood Cemetery will present “Hot Dogs, Hooch, & Handel.” The event will feature several hot dog vendors, a selection of local spirits, and a performance of works by George Frideric Händel. Baroque ensemble directed by Elliot Figg at the harpsichord will perform with concertmaster Simone Slattery, violinists Rebecca Nelson, Shelby Yamin, {…}

Oct 16, 2021

Death of Classical to Pay Tribute to COVID Victims with the ‘Fauré Requiem’

On October 21, 2021, Death of Classical and The Green-Wood Cemetery will conclude the third season of “The Angel’s Share” with large, outdoor performances of the “Fauré Requiem.” Curated by Andrew Ousley, the performances will be dedicated to the memory of those lost during the Covid-19 pandemic, with Mark Shapiro leading Cantori New York and soloists Nola Richardson and Joseph {…}

Apr 22, 2021

Death of Classical Announces 2021 Concert Series

Death of Classical has announced a brand new series of concerts for its 2021 season. We will focus solely on vocal performances in this article, though it is worth noting that the series will feature collaborations with the New York Philharmonic, violinist Gil Shaham, pianist Min Kwon, the PUBLIQuartet, the Ulysses Quartet, and pianist Simone Dinnerstein. But for opera lovers, {…}