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A HOLIDAY TREAT: “THE  NUTCRACKER AND MARIE”

A new, reimagined Nutcracker for audiences of all ages. Performances December 20-24 in venues in New York and New Jersey Saturday, December 20 at 7:30 PM Sunday, December 21 at 2 PM & 4:30 PM Wednesday, December 24 at 11:00 … Continue reading

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English musicologist and entrepreneur Paul Atkin has been named the winner of the 17th Traetta Prize 2025

The English musicologist and entrepreneur Paul Atkin has been named the winner of the 17th Traetta Prize 2025 “in recognition of his extraordinary passion and dedication in bringing to life a visionary project that unites history, culture, and music.” The Traetta Prize is awarded by … Continue reading

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First commercial recording of Julia Perry’s Piano Concerto

Chicago, IL – February 3, 2025 – Acclaimed for her scholarly storytelling and world-premiere recordings of Black Renaissance repertoire by Florence Price and Margaret Bonds, musicologist-pianist Samantha Ege has been dubbed “our trusted guide through lesser-known piano works both dynamic and beautiful” by BBC … Continue reading

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“Black Voices” at St. Mark’s Church, Feb. 2, directed by Alan Aurelia

Sunday February 2, 3 PM St. Mark’s Church, 131 East 10th Street (at 2nd Avenue) Suggested contribution: $20  For reservations: 212.674.6377   Maestro Alan Aurelia and Tribecarts present “Black Voices,” with a cast of superb black artists focusing on the music of … Continue reading

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Bronx Opera presents Humperdinck’s Hansel & Gretel

THE BRONX OPERA presents Engelbert Humperdinck’s  HANSEL AND GRETEL Performed in English (Two Performances) Friday January 31 at 7:30 pm and Sunday February 2 at 2:30 pm Lovinger Theatre/Lehman College, 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West, The Bronx Reservations: http://www.our.show/BxOHanselAndGretel     The … Continue reading

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Magloire’s New Chamber Ballet in World Premiere, Nov. 22 & 2

MIRO  MAGLOIRE’S  NEW  CHAMBER  BALLET  CELEBRATES  20TH  ANNIVERSARY  SEASON with the WORLD PREMIERE of ‘STARGAZING,’ to a commissioned score by CHRISTIAN-FREDERIC BLOQUERT Friday & Saturday, November 22 & 23 at 7:30 PM Mark Morris Dance Center, 3 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn NY … Continue reading

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Concert by Nippo-Americana pianist Kiana Reid for the Concert Season of Mema-Trapani Classica

On Wednesday 30 October at 6.30 p.m., the concert of Kiana Reid, winner of the second prize at the “Domenico Scarlatti” International Piano Competition, was held in Trapani, in the Church of Sant’Alberto in via Garibaldi. The Japanese-American musician performed … Continue reading

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Orchestra of The Bronx, Oct. 20: Mozart, Mendelssohn, Beethoven

THE ORCHESTRA OF THE BRONX Michael Spierman, conductor plays Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Mozart Guest Violinist: Sharon Gunderson Sunday October 20, 3 pm Lehman Center’s Lovinger Theatre,          250 Bedford Park Blvd. West Free Admission – no reservations necessary … Continue reading

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Philippe Jaroussky wins the 16th Traetta Prize 2024

French countertenor Philippe Jaroussky has been named the winner of the 16th Traetta Prize 2024 “in recognition of his passionate and enduring commitment to giving voice to the rediscovery of the European roots of 18th-century music.” The Traetta Prize is … Continue reading

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The Opera on the piano: two Italian musicians in New York

Elena Buttiero and Anita Frumento, Italian musicians from Liguria, are the protagonists of the concert “Opera for piano four hands”.The event is promoted by the Allegro con Moto Association of Savona in collaboration with the “Friends of Maple Grove” of … Continue reading

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