Arts at St. John’s
February
Saturday 1 February - 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM
PRESENTATION: EDUCATION AT A CROSSROAD
With the Foundation for the Revival of Classical Culture we present Education at a Crossroad: Teaching Creativity & the Pedagogy of Discovery. This begins at 11am with a concert in the church (played by the Borowsky Family Quintet) then, after a refreshment break in the Common Room, moves to the theater for a symposium. If attending the symposium only, enter at 224 Waverly Place. For full information and booking click here.
Saturday 1 February - 3:00 PM
CONCERT: SENFL PLEASURES
The Viola da Gamba Dojo performs works by Ludwig Senfl (c 1486 - c 1543) and others. The concert opens with works by Oswald von Wolkenstein and Guillaume de Machaut performed on vielles, rebecs, and harp.
Free but registration (via facebook) is helpful.
To register click here.
Saturday 1 February - 7:30 PM
CONCERT: panSONUS
Amber Evans (soprano) with Jon Clancy (percussion), known together as panSonus , perform works by Lydia Wayne Chang, Zak Argabrite, Vasily Ratmansky, Jakob Bragg and other highlights from their NZ/Australia Tour.
For information and booking click here.
Saturday 1 February - 7:30 PM (Theater) 8:00 (Gallery)
EVENT:EMRUZ (Majlis-E-Onse)
Pre-festival soirée for those involved in Emruz Festival 2020 (emruzfestival.org), a celebration of Iranian independent artists, which returns to St John's for its second edition, presenting ten performances and workshops over the course of a week in June with daring works by emerging Iranian artists living in Iran and in the diaspora. This reception is by invitation only. If you would like to know more please email (emruzfest.nyc@gmail.com) the Emruz Festival team.
Sunday 2 February - 11:00 AM
SPECIAL SERVICE: CANDLEMAS
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, commonly called Candlemas, as candles are blessed on this day. It marks the end of the Christmas-Epiphany season. The 11am Choral Eucharist is sung to the music of Gabrieli (Missa Brevis in F) and Johannes Eccard. It begins in the Gallery with the Blessing of Candles and moves thence into the church. Immediately following the Eucharist the Christmas Tree is burned in the Courtyard. During Drinks & Lunch in the Gallery the ministry of Blessing of Throats will be available (anticipating the Feast of St Blaise). This celebration is, of course, free and open to all. If staying for Drinks & Lunch please register for catering purposes.
To register click here.
Sunday 2 February - 3:00 PM
CONCERT: TRIBUTE TO HALL JOHNSON
Everett Suttle (tenor) and Jonathan DePeri (pianist) offer this concert as a tribute to the composer Hall Johnson (who died in1970) on the 50th anniversary of his death. This concert is offered in acknowledgement of Black History Month.
For information and booking click here.
Monday 3 February - 8:00 PM (Theater)
PLAY: JUDSON AND JULIUS’
Judson and Julius’ is a collaboratively written play which takes a deep dive into two of the Village’s most beloved spaces, Julius’ Bar, the oldest gay bar in the city, and Judson Church. The piece soulfully explores queerness, intergenerational dynamics, and how these two spaces continue to offer refuge and solace to those who need it most. Free, but registration is essential.
To register click here.
Tuesday 4 February - 7:00 PM (Gallery)
GALLERY OPENING - ANATOLY FATAKHOV
Anatoliy Fatakhov, a NYC-based Russian-Jewish painter from Tashkent, works in a bold, clear, approachable, post-cubist idiom. Already well known in galleries in Italy, Fatakhov is now becoming better known here in the USA. This is his first Manhattan exhibition.
Opening of Exhibition of paintings by Anatoliy Fatakhov with newly commissioned music by Nico Muhly performed by cello soloist Issei Herr.
This Opening is at capacity. The Gallery is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 10am to 3pm; and also on some Saturdays in the presence of the artist (see below)
Thursday 6 February - 7:00 PM
MASTER CLASS - THE ART OF PRACTICING
The Art of Practicing Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing musical culture, for the benefit of musicians and audiences. Through innovative teaching methods, unique programs and products get to the root of musicians’ problems and help them reduce physical and mental tension, recover from practice-related injuries, and perform with ease, confidence, and expressive power. This masterclass is not open to the public. If interested in knowing more about The Art of Practicing, or in participating in future masterclasses, please contact The Art of Practicing Institute (artofpracticing.com).
Friday 7 February - 12:00 Noon (Gallery)
MOVEMENT CLASS: REVEL
Revel: a movement class. Neither dance, nor yoga, nor exercise, this class challenges the definitions of those genres. For more information, and to book, contact the director, Jonathan Matthews (mattjw92@gmail.com).
Friday 7 February - 7:30 PM
CONCERT: LE MAL DU PAYS
In 'Le Mal du Pays' (homesickness) Italian pianist Mattia Ometto presents Romantic music by Liszt, Debussy, and Medtner. Liszt: Le mal du pays (from Années de pèlerinage) and Ballade in B minor. Debussy: from Preludes 'Danseuses de Delphes', 'Brouillards', and 'Ce qu’a vu le vent d’ouest'.
For information and booking click here.
Saturday 8 February - 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Gallery)
VIEWING: ANATOLY FATAKHOV
The artist will be present. All Revelation Gallery openings and viewings are free to attend. No registration is necessary for this viewing.
Saturday 8 February - 7:30 PM
CONCERT: CLAIR DE LUNE
Soprano Manya Steinkoler and Mezzo-Soprano Emma Lavandier present a evening of beautiful songs written by some of the most esteemed and well-known French composers of the 19th and 20th centuries – Hector Berlioz, Claude Debussy, Henri Duparc, Gabriel Fauré, Erik Satie plus a surprise or two!
For information and booking click here.
Sunday 9 February - 3:00 PM
CONCERT: ERIC SIMPSON, VIOLIN
Violinist Eric Simpson performs solo violin works by JS Bach and Eugène-Auguste Ysaÿe.
J.S. Bach, Partita No. 2
J.S. Bach, Partita No. 3
Ysaye, Violin Sonata No. 2
Ysaye, Violin Sonata No. 3
For information and booking click here.
Sunday 9 February - 8:30 PM
CONCERT: A MIGRANT VOICE
A Migrant Voice is a boundless musical journey: a recital featuring traditional love songs from Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Sicily.
Thoni Sorano (voice), Charu Suri (piano), Murat Tekbilek (Middle Eastern percussion instruments),
Jeff Dingler (double bass).
For information and booking click here.
Tuesday 11 February - 7:30 PM (Gallery)
SINGER - SONGWRITER EVENING
Our monthly singer-songwriter and spoken word evening in Revelation Gallery may take on a new format. Watch this space for more details about this second Tuesday in February.
Thursday 13 February - 7:30 PM
MASTER CLASS - THE ART OF PRACTICING
See Thursday 6 February for details
Friday 14 February - 12:00 Noon (Gallery)
MOVEMENT CLASS: REVEL
See Friday 7 February for details
Friday 14 February - 7:30 PM
VALENTINE’S DAY CONCERT
THE GREAT LOVE SONGS REQUESTED!
Spend your Valentine's Day listening to the songs YOU love! Singer Yaala Ballin and pianist Michael Kanan present a night of the great love songs, all on a menu from which you choose!
"The Man I Love" by Gershwin?
"Night And Day" by Cole Porter?
"Isn't It Romantic" by Rogers and Hart?
"I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm" by Irving Berlin?
"The Way You Look Tonight" by Jerome Kern?
YOU CHOOSE!
For information and booking click here.
Saturday 15 February - 1:00 to 6:00 PM (Gallery)
VIEWING: ANATOLY FATAKHOV
See Saturday 8 February for details.
Saturday 15 February - 2:00 PM
CONCERT: SOHYUN AHN, PIANIST
It will be a beautiful afternoon filled with Claude Debussy's musical painting.
For information and booking click here.
Saturday 15 February - 7:00 PM
CONCERT: JAMES BESSER’S 65TH BIRTHDAY
James Besser, New York composer-pianist, celebrates his 65th birthday with a concert of Jewish music. Composers include Mendelssohn, Bernstein, Copland, Ravel, the neglected 20th century Italian-American composer Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, and James himself. This is a concert in the Composers Now festival (composersnow.org). Includes a reception in Revelation Gallery, showing the art of Jewish painter Anatoliy Fatakhov.
Free but registration is essential.
To register click here.
Tuesday 18 February - 7:00 PM (Gallery)
CONCERT: KAREN SLACK
Acclaimed American operatic soprano Karen Slack sings with pianist Reed Tetzloff. Art song of Adams, Burleigh, Hogan, Ravel, Schubert, R. Strauss and more. Drinks Reception from 7pm; music at 7.30pm. $20.
For information and booking click here.
Thursday 20 February - 7:00 PM
MASTER CLASS: THE ART OF PRACTICING
See Thursday 6 February for details
Friday 21 February - 12:00 Noon (Gallery)
MOVEMENT CLASS: REVEL
See Friday 7 February for details
Friday 21 February - 7:30 PM
CONCERT: BE ENCHANTED
Enjoy an evening of originals and standards from Charu Suri's latest albums.
The first female Indian American jazz composer to premier work at Carnegie Hall, Charu Suri has been playing the piano since the age of five and performing since the age of nine. She won an international piano competition at the age of 15. Her recently-released “Book of Ragas” is a completely original sound in jazz, using a jazz trio with a Sufi singer.
For information and booking click here.
Saturday 22 February - 10:00 to 6:00 PM (Gallery)
VIEWING: ANATOLY FATAKHOV
See Saturday 8 February for details.
Saturday 22 February - 7:30 PM
CONCERT: KATHERIN KYU HYEON LIM, VIOLIN
Join violinist Katherine Kyu Hyeon Lim, and pianists Evan Ritter and Joey Chang in an evening of romantic music. Program will include Brahms Violin Sonata No.1 in G major, Franck Violin Sonata, and Messiaen Theme and Variations. Open donation at the door ($10 suggested minimum).
Sunday 23 February - 11:00 AM
SPECIAL SERVICE: QUINQUAGESIMA
Paradigm High School in Utah is an arts-specialist charter school with a prestigious music and performing arts program. The Chamber Choir sings this Choral Eucharist alongside the women's voices of the New York City Gregorian Chant Project.
Sunday 23 February - 3:00 PM
CONCERT: RITA ROVENSKAYA, PIANO
Acclaimed pianist Rita Rovenskaya presents a solo concert of Schumann Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22 & Beethoven Sonata No. 21 in C Major
For information and booking click here
Sunday 23 February - 8:00 PM
CONCERT: BEETHOVEN VIOLIN SONATAS
A concert in celebration of Beethoven’s 250th anniversary by Natasha Lipkina, violin, and Vladimir Rumyantsev, piano.
Tickets $30, students $25.
Tuesday 25 February - 6:15 PM
EVENSONG, BURIAL OF ALLELUIA & CABARET
Evensong is sung to the timeless music of plainsong and with alleluiatic hymnody. The brazen Alleluia is then solemnly buried in the earth in St Benedict's Courtyard Garden with chant and full solemnity. The Cabaret in Revelation Gallery (showing the 1920s-inpsired art of Anatoliy Fatakhov. French chanteuse, Emma Lavandier, pianist Steve Sandberg, and other professional musicians are part of the musical line-up. Drinks and buffet supper included.
Evensong and Burial are, of course, free. Cabaret: $20; seniors and students $10.
For information and booking click here.
Wednesday 26 February - 6:30 PM
SPECIAL SERVICE: ASH WEDNESDAY
The first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday, is marked by the imposition of ashes on the forehead and the call to repentance. The famous Miserere Mei Deus of Gregorio Allegri (1582-1652), with its soaring upper voice-line, reaching top C, is sung by St John's Choir with guest soprano soloist Amber Evans. The ordinary of the mass is the plainsong Missa Orbis Factor. Those of all faiths and of none are welcome to this Choral Eucharist graced with hauntingly beautiful music.
Thursday 27 February - 7:00 PM (Gallery)
MASTER CLASS: THE ART OF PRACTICING
Note: no entry via church, enter at 224 Waverly Place.
See Thursday 6 February for details
Friday 28 February - 12:00 Noon (Gallery)
MOVEMENT CLASS: REVEL
See Friday 7 February for details
Friday 28 February - 8:00 PM
CONCERT: AROUND THE WORLD IN SONG
The US gorgeous mosaic, comprising cultures that were here on the continent before we arrived, and those that arrived from Europe, Asia, Africa, and India in successive waves of immigration. This third concert this winter will include songs from France, Argentina, China, Armenia, Indian, and Pakistan.
Meche Kroop and Aza Sydykov curate an evening of song transcending national boundaries. Young professional singers, graduates of NYC's music colleges, perform..
For information and booking click here. .
Saturday 29 February - 10:00 to 6:00 PM (Gallery)
VIEWING: ANATOLY FATAKHOV
See Saturday 8 February for details.
Saturday 29 February - 2:00 PM (Gallery)
FILM & DISCUSSION
A short film on the dangers and concerns surrounding 5G and smart meters, followed by discussion, planning, and organizing for a safe and truly smart high-speed internet in NYC.
This event is free, but it is helpful to email (artisan3@gmail.com) the organisers beforehand if you intend to attend.
Saturday 29 February - 7:00 PM (Gallery)
WIT, WORDS, WINE AND MUSIC
Poet Dean Kostos will premier his remarkable memoir The Boy Who Listened to Painting. Playwright and director Stephan Morrow will dialogue with Kostos.
Pianist Louis Dalaveris will join with renowned violinist Alexander Papa to perform Stravinsky's phenomoneal Suite Italienne for Violin and Piano,
Humorist Mary Perifimos, author of The Greek Helicopter Mom, will perform all the roles.
For information and booking click here.
Saturday 29 February - 7:00 PM
CONCERT: EMBER
Are we able to hear voices other than our own? Historical voices? Voices of other races, cultures, genders? Voices of youth?
The "Outside Voices" concerts will include the premiere performance of a choral setting by Judy Collins’s arranger of her song, "Dreamers." The ensemble will also perform three PROJECT : ENCORE compositions: Michael Bussewitz-Quarm's moving piece "My Name is Lamiya: Don’t Call Me ‘Refugee;’ "Malala" by Adrienne Albert, and Donald McCullough's impactful two-movement set on Roethke poetry, "The Eye Begins to See." Also included is "Please Stay" by Jake Runestad.
For information and booking click here.
BOOKING
Booking, both for free and for charging events, is chiefly via our website. A link within the event description will take you to online ticketing. In some cases online ticketing will not become available until a month or so before the event. Those who cannot access the internet are encouraged to ask friends or family for assistance and to book in that way. Tickets can, however, be purchased in cash on the door (except when an event has sold out).
SENIORS
St John’s is aware that many residents of Greenwich Village, particularly those on fixed incomes, find access to the arts a challenge. That is why St John’s events are typically economically priced or simply free. In our ‘Senior Standby’ scheme seats unsold at the time of the event can be given to seniors at the door free on a first-come first-served basis. This would typically be a few minutes before the event begins. There is no guarantee of admission.
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