The Young People’s Chorus of New York City has announced two programs for the holiday season. The first of the concerts will be “A Very Merry New York” under the direction of Francisco J. Núñez and Creative Director Elizabeth Núñez. The performance will be held at the David Geffen Hall and will feature“Ohrot,” lights in Hebrew, composed by Francisco J. {…}
The Young People’s Chorus of New York City and Grammy-nominated Voices of Ascension will present Paola Prestini’s “The Glass Box” on Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Premiered in 2018, “The Glass Box” is a multimedia piece centered around the phenomenon known as “uppgivenhetssyndrom,” a coma-like condition found in young refugees in Sweden whose families are slated for deportation. Playwright Royce {…}
The world-renowned Young People’s Chorus of New York City has been nominated for the 65th Annual New York Emmy® Award in the Children/Youth (12 and Under) Long Form Content category. The chorus was nominated for one of its two-part 2020 virtual holiday special, “Once Upon the Holidays” which debuted on Dec. 14, 2021 on ALL ARTS, a New York Emmy-winning arts {…}
Francisco J. Núñez, artistic director/founder of the Young People’s Chorus of New York City, will present the world premiere of his new work, “MAP: A New World.” The new work will be performed at The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York City on May 14. Composed by Núñez in celebration of the Juilliard Music Advancement Program’s {…}
The Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) has announced the appointment of Leonie Kruizenga as Chief Advancement Officer. In her new role, Kruizenga will assist YPC’s development team to deepen, strengthen, and expand its work, as well as elevate its fundraising. “We are thrilled to welcome Leonie to the YPC team,” said Francisco J. Núñez, YPC’s Founder and {…}
On Nov. 18, 2021, Young People’s Chorus of New York City will launch its immersive, mixed-media installation “AloneTogether.” This new work will explore the impact of the pandemic on the hearts and minds of children and young adults, and will be held at the High Line Nine gallery in the Chelsea Art District. The installation will include newly-commissioned pieces by {…}
The Young People’s Chorus of New York City has announced the release of a new album, titled “Just Songs (Unplugged).” This compilation of acoustic solo works features lyrical themes based on social issues, and comes as part of YPC’s new commissioning program, “Just Songs,” which showcases original music created by company alumni. Among the artists included in the album are {…}
California Wine Country’s premiere music festival, Festival Napa Valley, will present “One Night, Many Voices,” a free, global, virtual concert featuring a star-studded line-up of performers, including Soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor Michael Fabiano. The concert will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2020. The opera stars share top billing alongside violinist Joshua Bell, soprano Larisa Martínez, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, and the {…}
The Young People’s Chorus of New York has unveiled its 2019 holiday festival schedule. For opera lovers, the main event will undoubtedly be the concert on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 when the ensemble will present its annual “Winter Wonder: A Festival Holiday Concert.” The showcase will take place at the David Geffen Hall this season and will feature soprano Nadine {…}
