Arts at St. John’s
Spring/May-June
Wednesday, 1 May - 8:30 AM
MAY MORNING MADRIGALS
It is traditional for choirs to sing from rooftops or high terraces in the morning of the first day of May. Morning Prayer is said at 8:00 am then a choir will sing madrigals from the roof overlooking ST. Benedict’s Courtyard. The singing is followed by a champagne breakfast in the Courtyard, marking its opening to the public for the season. Free event, but registration is required.
To register click here.
Friday, 3 May
CONCERT: FERRARA PIANO FESTIVAL
Ferrara Internationl Piano Festival presents the celebtrated Bulgarian opera singer Valentin Peytchinov accompanied by pianist Juan Lazaro in a beautiful program featuring arias and songs for bass and piano
Tickets $10 -$20
For booking and information click here.
Saturday, 4 May 2:00 PM
SYMPOSIUM: LEONARDO DA VINCI
To provide an in-depth analysis of Leonardo’s use of musical harmonic proportions to construct form and signification in “The Last Supper” and to interpret performative meaning in his “Festa del Paradiso” enactment of the harmony of the spheres.
For information and booking click here.
Saturday, 4 May 7:00 PM
CONCERT: EVER VERNAL VERDI
As a way of honoring our own “Risorgimento” in musi, Soprano Manya Steinkoler and pianist Francisco Miranda pay homage to Giuseppe Verdi, to the vital spark his work inspires, calling us to stand for freedom against tyranny again today too stand and sing.
Tickets $12 - $40.
for information and booking click here.
Sunday, 5 May - 3:00 PM
CONCERT: MARYAM KHEIRBEK, PIANO
Concert pianist, Maryam Kheirbek returns to St. John’s in the Village for a program of two fascinating works:
L.V. Beethoven’s Fantasia in G minor op. 77 and Robert Schumann’s Symphonic Études, Op. 13
Tickets $10 - $20
For information and booking click here.
Monday, 6 May 7:00 PM or 7:30 PM
CHANT WORKSHOP
The most beautiful and poignant melodies of the Gregorian chant repertoire. Join Lawrence Harris for 100 minutes of singing and exploring these ancient and deeply spiritual melodies, this Monday evening in St. John's.
For first-time participants a basic workshop is offered at 7:00, followed by the proper workshop at 7:30.
For singers, choir leaders, and students.
Free but registration is advised. Email chantproject@stjvny.org stating attendance from either 7pm or 7:30 pm.
Tuesday, 7 May - 7:00 PM (GALLERY)
OPENING: KOI PAINTINGS OF JON D’ORAZIO
Local artist Jon D’Orazio has worked in the genre of naturescapes, drawing and abstraction. In this series of large-scale canvas works the color and form of koi carp hint at the textures and shapes of the Japonais.
The exhibition runs through May.:
Gallery hours: Mon. - Wed. 10 AM to 3:00 PM
Opening reception is free but registration is required.
For registration click here.
Thursday, 9 May -7:30 PM
CONCERT: GODI, FIRENZE
The medieval ensemble Trobar explores the music of 14th century Florence in a concert of madrigals, ballates, caccias, laude and dance music organized around the four seasons.
$5 - $20
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Friday, 10 May 7:30 PM
CONCERT: NYU STEINHARDT PIANO RECITAL
The Program in Piano Studies at NYU Steinhardt presents the Distinguished Performance of Carmen Ka Man Ching, William Hume, Michelle Mocun Li and Janet Wan-Lin Yu with music of Albeniz, Bach, Rachmaninov, Debussy and Jophn Ireland.
Free
Saturday, 11 May - 8:00 PM
CONCERT: HANNAH BACHMANN, PIANO
Being called 'a mature personality at the piano' by Kirill Petrenko, the 1993-born Hanna Bachmann now presents herself with a recital program consisting of highlights of the classical and romantic piano solo repertoire in the US.
Program: Beethoven: Sonata in c minor op 101. Schumann: Sonata in g minor op. 22
Schubert: 4 Impromptus D899
Free, donations accepted
Sunday, 12 May - 3:00 PM
CONCERT: TALI ROTH, GUITAR
World- renowned guitarist Tali Roth returns to St. John”s with program including:
Barrios | La Cathedral ( inspired by Bach )
J.S.Bach | 2nd violin partita;
Lauro - 4 Venezuelan valses
Piazzolla | Milonga del Angel & Primavera Portena
Other guitar solo compositions
$10 - $20
For information and booking click here.
Tuesday, 13 May - 7:30 PM (Gallery)
SINGER-SONGWRITER SOIREE
A truly Greenwich Village evening of song and verse in which local artists share their talent with one another and with you. Cabaret-style seating. Space is limited. Early booking is advised. BYO wine (no spirits, no beer)
$10
For information and booking click here.
Friday, 17 May - 7:00 PM
CONCERT: NICOLE WAKABAYASHI, PIANO
PROGRAM:
Chris Martin - Postcards from Far Away
J.S. Bach - English Suite No. 3 in G Minor,Gavotte
A. Scriabin - Preludes, Op. 11: No. 3 in G Major
J.S. Bach - Partita No. 5 in G Major: Praeambulum
F. J. Haydn - Sonata in E-flat Major, Hob XVI:52F. Liszt / A.Siloti - Concert Etude i "Un Sospiro"
S. Rachmaninoff - Prelude in B Minor,Etude-Tableau
M. Ravel - Une Barque sur l'ocean, Alborada del gracioso
For information and booking click here.
Saturday, 18 May - 7:00 PM
CONCERT: A SECOND SIMPLICITY
The concert will conclude Ember’s year-long examination and celebration of the second half of life, in this case through the deepened life experience of a retirement-aged population able to live happily with paradoxes, doubts and mysteries. Deborah Simpkin King, Ph.D., Ember's conductor and artistic director, will lead the ensemble in song.
For information and booking click here
Sunday, 19 May - 3:00 PM
CONCERT: EVERETT SUTTLE AND FRIENDS
Join celebrated Tenor EVERETT SUTTLE and friends for an afternoon of vocal delights by PURCELL, BACH , SCARLATTI, HANDEL, SCHUBERT, and BRAHMS. Including early solo songs for voice and harpsichord, Baroque Opera Arias, and Brahms Liebeslieder op. 52
EVERETT SUTTLE, Tenor; KATRIN BULKE, Soprano;NANCY GUICE, Mezzo; FRANK MATHIS, Baritone; JOHNATHAN DEPERI, JAKE HOLTZMAN, harpsichord and pianoforte
$ 10- $20
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Monday, 20 May - starting 5:30 PM
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS, EVENSONG & MORE
5.30pm Blessing of the Animals (enter by Horsewalk beside 244 W 11th St) and drinks reception (FREE TO ALL)
6.15pm Evensong (sung to the music of plainsong) at which animals are welcome (FREE TO ALL)
7.15pm Humane Society of New York Benefit Concert (tickets required)
For benefit information and booking click here.
For catering purposes, those planning to come to the blessing reception are asked to register here
Tuesday, 21 May - 7:00 PM (Gallery)
CONCERT: ROLF SCHULTE, VIOLIN
Wine Reception at 7:00PM and concert to commence at 7:30 PM. In addition to wine receptions, all concerts will be followed by an interview of the performers by Ms. Pamela Kuhn, with audience participation in the Q&A.
PROGRAM:Beethoven Sonatas op.30/3, op.30/2
op.96
For information and booking click here.
Wednesday, 22 May - 7:00 PM
CONCERT: SCARLATTI IN THE CITY
Celebrate the debut release of the recording SCARLATTI SONATAS from young Japanese Classical Pianist SHIZ'KA. The concert will feature a selection of the sonatas on the album during the first half of the program. The second half will feature Beethoven's Piano Sonata Op. 27 No. 1 and Schumann's Symphonic Etudes Op. 13. There will be a complimentary champagne toast ( sponsored by Pleasant Valley Wine) for all ticket holders at 7:15 with the concert starting at 7:30PM.
For information and booking click here.
Saturday, 25 May - 3:00 PM (Gallery)
CONCERT: THE TROUT AMONG THE KOI
Ben Metrick, piano, with the Strathmere Ensemble, strings, perform Schubert’s The Trout in Revelation Gallery.
The entrance to the Gallery is 224 Waverly Place.
$0 - $20
FREE TO SENIORS
For information and booking click here.
Friday, 24 May - 7:30 PM
CONCERT: ELENA KUSCHNEROVA, PIANO
Program:
Haydn - Sonata in E minor Hob.XVI:34
Beethoven - Sonata in E minor, Op.90 (No.27);
Prokofiev - Sonata No.3;
Glinka - Variations on a Russian folksong
Debussy - Pour piano
Liszt - Rhapsodie Espagnole
Tickets $20 at the door
Saturday, 25 May - 7:00 PM
CONCERT: SOLO AND CHAMBER MUSIC
Works by Bach, Bernstein, Beethoven, Schumann, Faure, Debussy, and Barber.
Kristin Samadi, Piano
Stefanie Izzo, SopranO
Yuri Namkung, Violin
$20
For information and booking click here.
Tuesday, 28 May - 6:15 pm (Gallery)
NEW DOCTA ANNUAL BENEFIT
Come join us in New Docta's mission to enrich the lives of children of all backgrounds with the joys of live music. With your help, together, we make it possible for world-class artists to open the eyes and ears of thousands of children, both here and in Argentina, to a world filled with beauty, hope, compassion, peace and unity.
We would like to invite you to an evening filled with friends, inspiring performances, hors d'oeuvres, wine, a silent auction, and videos of our last festival. There might even be some other surprises!
6:30pm Cocktails | 7:15pm Concert | 8pm Reception
Revelation Gallery at St. John’s in the Village
Business Casual Attire
Tickets: $150 (tax-deductible)
For information and booking click here.
Wednesday, 29 May 6:30 PM
SPECIAL SERVICE: EVE OF THE ASCENSION
This Eucharist for the Feast falling forty days after Easter is sung by C4: The Choral Composer and Conductor Consortium. It features new mass settings by New York composers for unaccompanied choir as well as organ repertoire for the Feast.
The Eucharist, to which those of all faiths and of none are welcome, is followed by a Drinks Reception in St Benedict's Courtyard. At this outdoor event (in the Gallery if wet) the parish will present the monies raised in this year's Lent Appeal to the Director of Una Voz Un Mundo. These funds are for the provision of musical instruments in a music school for poorer children in El Salvador.
Free, but registration (for catering purposes) is essential.
For information and registration click here.
Wednesday, 29 May - 8:00 PM
CONCERT: AMBER EVANS + NEIL BECKMANN
An evening of old and new! Come and see an eclectic mix of old school Strozzi, Dowland and Du Fay with some sick soprano + lute/theorbo arrangements AND some wonderful contemporary guitar and voice duets. Reception to follow!
Tickets $20/$15/$10
For information and booking click here.
Thursday, 30 May - 7:30 PM
CONCERT: MUSIC FOR MARY & MOTHERS
Ave Maria
On the Eve of the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth soprano Luz del Alba Rubio, accompanied by pianist Felix Jarrar, performs a selection of settings of the ancient prayer Ave Maria (Hail Mary). Celebrating both Mary and motherhood in general, the concert also features arias from characters representing motherhood from the world of opera.
$20
For information and booking click here. .
Saturday, 1 June - 7:00 PM
OPERA: THE TELEPHONE & WEILL
Join VPNYC in Musical Celebration with the Music of LGBT Icons Kurt Weill, Samuel Barber and Gian Carlo Menotti at Saint John's in the Village!
Enjoy a program of excellent music, crafted with care and paying tribute to a community that shines ever the brighter through adversity!
$10 - $20
For information and booking click here.
Sunday, 2 June - 3:00 PM
CONCERT: BRAHMS!
FFRCC Youth Chorus; Frank Mathis, baritone; and Jonathan DePeri, organ & piano
A program of choral music and art songs focusing on compositions of Brahms plus Bach, Schubert and others.
$10 - $20
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. We offer, however, further access in two ways.
⦁ Unless otherwise stated each event has an allocation of free seniors’ places which can be booked in advance. Bookings open, by email or phone, one week prior to the event and close at noon on the day before the event.
⦁ 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.
Website: stjvny.org
Email: admin@stjvny.org
Phone: 212 243 6192