Arts at St. John’s
The Village Trip 2025
Annual Arts Festival at St John’s and other Village locations
St John’s is proud to host many of the art and art music events of the annual Village Trip. Program and full information here.
Friday 19 September at 7pm
Village Voices
The world première of Five American Voices, a song cycle by David Amram, “the renaissance man of American music” and Artist Emeritus of The Village Trip. The work “reflects the diverse voices of our cultural mosaic” and features settings of writings by Carolyn Cassady, Leslie Marmon Silko, Ron Whitehead, Ted Joans, and Tom Piazza. The piece was commissioned by the Roger Shapiro Fund for The Village Trip and will be performed by baritone James C Martin, and pianist Lynn Raley.
Village Voices celebrates the diverse culture of human rights embodied in Greenwich Village, a neighborhood of change, rebirth, and renewal. We will honor the centrality of David Amram to the Village community as he approaches his 95th birthday and, as we acknowledge the Amram legacy, we also celebrate the inclusion of a relatively new voice with a première by the gifted Jamaican-born composer and pianist Maria Thompson Corley. And we première Carman Moore’s A Village Triptych for voice and piano. You’ll also hear songs that were performed around the Village by the great troubadours of the 1950s and ‘60s. Songs of love, songs of peace, songs of empowerment, and songs of rage and redemption.
Featuring guitarist William Anderson and cellist Michael Cameron.
Tickets (from $25) on the door and in advance here.
Saturday 20 September from 1pm to 3.30pm in Revelation Gallery
Freedomland!
Freedomland! celebrates the West Village, the East Village, and the Lower East Side. Freedomland: Where we experiment, where we create, where we have freedom to be who we are!
The exhibition is open on Saturday 20 September from 1pm to 3.30pm;
and on the following Saturdays from 1pm to 6pm:
Saturday 27 September,
Saturdays 4 and 11 October.
The exhibition is also open on Tuesdays 23 September and 7 October from 6pm to 8 pm.
Enter through the Horsewalk at 220 West 11th Street.
Saturday 20 September at 2pm
Classical Cool! Kids’ Concert
Taking a leaf from the Maestro’s inspirational Young People’s Concerts, this family concert celebrates the legacy of conductor, composer and educator Leonard Bernstein. It also honors the 150th anniversary of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).
Classical Cool! includes works by Bernstein and Saint-Saëns’ whimsical family favorite Carnival of the Animals, performed by The Village Trip Festival Orchestra conducted by Victoria Bond and with narration by Nina Bernstein Simmons.
It features pianists Kevin Chance, Joan Forsyth, Alexander Wu, and Tomoko Uchino and introduces soprano Melanie Chin and pianist Opal Garg.
Tickets (from $20) on the door and in advance here.
Sunday 21 September at 2.30pm in Revelation Gallery
New York Gregorian Chant Project
Learn to read, sing, and appreciate the music of the medieval church. Every Sunday at 2.30pm in Revelation Gallery. Register by emailing the Director, Lawrence Harris (chantproject@stjvny.org). Learn more about the Chant Project here.
Enter the gallery via the horsewalk at 222 West 11th Street. (No access from Waverly Place).
Sunday 21 September at 3pm
David Oei Salon Series Concert
Ben Weber String Trio, Elliott Carter Elegy for viola and piano, Steven Christopher Sacco Piano Sonata No. 1, and the Dvořák Piano Quartet in E flat major.
Suggested donation at the door $30. Any amount is welcome and appreciated.
Sunday 21 September at 8.30pm
Moon Unit Trio
The multi-instrumentalist trio Olivia Katz, Stephen Tamas, and Robert Karpay make up Moon Unit: a genre-bending and boundary pushing ensemble that specializes in free improvisation. Moon Unit's beliefs are based upon questioning the unspoken expectations of modern art and music by expanding and challenging the sonic possibilities and repertoire within the genres of contemporary classical music and jazz. By composing in real time, Moon Unit creates an intimate and unrepeatable experience among the musicians, the audience, and the space. Moon Unit values sincerity, deep and active listening, absurdity, and genuine expression.
Tickets on the door and in advance here.
Tuesday 23 September from 6pm to 8pm in Revelation Gallery
Freedomland!
Freedomland! celebrates the West Village, the East Village, and the Lower East Side. Freedomland: Where we experiment, where we create, where we have freedom to be who we are!
The exhibition is open on Tuesdays 23 September and 7 October from 6pm to 8 pm.
The exhibition is also open on the following Saturdays from 1pm to 6pm:
Saturday 27 September,
Saturdays 4 and 11 October.
Enter through the Horsewalk at 220 West 11th Street.
Friday 26 September at 7pm
Poetica Musica: Inspired by the Village
As part of The Village Trip 2025 Poetic Musica presents a concert of music by Gershwin, Piazzola, Bartók, and Dvořák.
Tickets (from $15) on the door and in advance here.
Saturday 27 September from 1pm to 6pm in Revelation Gallery
Freedomland!
Freedomland! celebrates the West Village, the East Village, and the Lower East Side. Freedomland: Where we experiment, where we create, where we have freedom to be who we are!
The exhibition is open on Saturdays from 1pm to 6pm:
Saturday 27 September,
Saturdays 4 and 11 October.
The exhibition is also open on Tuesday 7 October from 6pm to 8 pm.
Enter through the Horsewalk at 220 West 11th Street.
Saturday 27 September at 2.30pm
Opportunity Knocks: A Concert/Cabaret
Songs and stories of people finding their way. Featuring coloratura soprano Brooke Schooley, contralto Vira Slywotzky, and pianist David Sytkowski performing classical and popular music by composers such as Franz Schubert, Gioachino Rossini, Stephen Sondheim, and Kurt Weill. Tickets ($23.18) on the door and in advance here.
Saturday 27 September at 7.30pm
The Bergamot Quartet: Three World Premières
The ever-innovative Bergamot Quartet performs world premières – by Samuel Adler, Louis Karchin, and Eli Greenhoe. The virtuosic yangqin player Cheng Jin Koh joins the quartet for a performance of her work Mountain of Echoing Halls.
Tickets (from $25) on the door and in advance here.
Sunday 28 September at 2.30pm in Revelation Gallery
New York Gregorian Chant Project
Learn to read, sing, and appreciate the music of the medieval church. Every Sunday at 2.30pm in Revelation Gallery. Register by emailing the Director, Lawrence Harris (chantproject@stjvny.org). Learn more about the Chant Project here.
Enter the gallery via the horsewalk at 222 West 11th Street. (No access from Waverly Place).
Sunday 28 September at 3pm
ETHEL with Kyle Miller, electric guitar
Acclaimed guitarist-composer Kyle Miller joins the ever exciting and eclectic string quartet ETHEL for a dynamic program rooted in their shared New York City songbooks.
This concert features the world premières of two new works by Miller—Plea and A Minimum of Mountain—written especially for the quartet. Also on the program are pieces by Philip Glass, Marcelo Zarvos, Phil Kline, Fred Hersch, and David Lang, alongside fan favorites from Tin Pan Alley. This unique collaboration blends classical, contemporary, and popular idioms in a performance that highlights New York City’s musical depth and diversity. A singular evening of bold new work and timeless favorites.
Tickets (from $25) on the door and in advance here.
Friday 3 October at 7pm
Buena Vista Social Club Homage Concert
Posponed from 6 September
We're paying homage to the legendary Buena Vista Social Club with a special tribute event. Get ready to dance and sway to the rhythms of Cuban music as talented musicians take the stage to honor this iconic group. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening celebrating the magic of the iconic Buena Vista Social Club!
Saturday 4 October at 7.30pm
The Queer Agenda: A Cabaret of Untold Stories
Drs. Felix Graham and Christopher Cayari, with John Urban on piano, will lead a program of queer story-telling through musical theater, classical and pop/blues songs. Original compositions (You'll get a sneak listen to new songs from The Passion of Miss de Marco, Unemployed Stenographer -- a brand new lesbian true crime musical!), Sara Bareilles, Sapphic love songs and Shrek, oh my! Featuring guest performances by Jae Carelli, Caitlyn Duer, Mika Kaufman, Hannah Cai Sobel & Freddy Vaccaro. Come join us for a fun night of Sex Appeal, religious fervor...and Dear Evan Hanson.
Presented by TRANScend Choral & Community Music Foundation with partial support from The Heritage of Pride Foundation. The concert is both in-person and also live-streamed.
Tickets (from $6) on the door and in advance here.
Sunday 5 October at 3pm
Come Sing Chant!
Come and sing along with (or just listen to) the New York Gregorian Chant Project in its presentation of the timeless music of the medieval church. No registration is required. Enter at 218 West 11th Street.
Friday 10 October at 7pm
Brahms Waltzes
Come celebrate Brahms' most romantic work, followed by a set of exciting premieres from our young composers.
Tickets ($30) on the door and in advance here.
Saturday 11 October from 1pm to 6pm in Revelation Gallery
Freedomland!: last public viewing
The last public view of this year’s The Village Trip art exhibition. Enter via the Horsewalk at 222 West 11th Street.
Sunday 12 October at 2.30pm in Revelation Gallery
New York Gregorian Chant Project
Learn to read, sing, and appreciate the music of the medieval church. Every Sunday at 2.30pm in Revelation Gallery. Register by emailing the Director, Lawrence Harris (chantproject@stjvny.org). Learn more about the Chant Project here.
Enter the gallery via the horsewalk at 222 West 11th Street. (No access from Waverly Place).
Tuesday 14 October at 7pm
Queer Voices Sung
Monthly concert series curated by Andy Anderson celebration music by LGBTQ+ composers.
Friday 17 October at 7pm
Hayk Arsenyan in Concert
Join pianist Hayk Arsenyan, for an evening of Chopin's monumental set of 24 preludes and a selection of Rachmaninoff's Preludes op. 32.
Tickets ($40) on the door and in advance here.
Saturday 18 October at 7.30pm
Mine Be The Lips
This carefully curated program celebrates the diverse output of female composers of the past who have been overlooked and under programmed because of their gender and the works of innovative female composers of the present. The songs have been selected both for their beauty and also for their power to transport listeners. Featuring music by Maria Szymanowska, Silvia Filus, Poldowski, Amy Beach, Stefania Turkewich, Sheila Silver, Lori Laitman, and others.
Tickets ($20) on the door and in advance here.
Tuesday 21 October at 7pm
Konstantin Kifschitz
Music by Mendelssohn, Shostakovich, and Schumann. Tickets ($50; $25 concession) on the door our using the QR code.
Saturday 25 October at 7pm
Passages: French Cello Works
Please join us at our Passages album release concert, followed by a garden reception with the artists! We'll play works from the new album by Fauré, Chopin, Philippe Hersant, and Charles Koechlin-- plus some Auguste Franchomme gems from the acclaimed The Franchomme Project album, and some surprises from our new project. Featuring cellists Louise Dubin, Julia Bruskin and Philippe Muller, and pianist John Novacek. Reserve tickets ($20) here.
You can also purchase at the door starting 6.30 pm. Read more about the music here: Albums — Louise Dubin
Thursday 6 November at 7pm
Connecting Through Sound
Joenne Dumitrascu and Sarah Sebaoun will be joining forces for a magical night of beautiful melodies and harmonies. Program (TBA) will include works by Chopin, Bach, Alkan, Amy Beach, and more. Short reception with the artists to follow. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening!
Tickets ($17.85) on the door and in advance here.
PREVIOUS EVENTS AT ST JOHN’S
still available on-line
In Bloom and In Twilight
Soprano Veronica Mak and pianist Shaobai Yuan presented song by Clara Schumann, Schubert, Hahn, Bachelet, and Britten.
The concert can still be enjoyed here.
First Came the Words: Queer Voices Sung
This Queer Voices Sung concert looked at words by LGTBQ+ poets set to music by LGBTQ+ composers. You can still view it here.
Body & Soul Big Band Stadthagen
Fundraiser for St John’s music fund
The Body & Soul Big Band Stadthagen, Germany, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
This program begins with our Brass Ensemble, presenting two remarkable pieces: the timeless classic “Stardust” by Hoagy Carmichael and the energetic and playful “Mr. Jums” by Chris Hazell.
After that, the full Big Band will take the stage, bringing you the powerful sounds of swing and jazz with pieces like “Hay Burner” by Count Basie and “Switch in Time” by Peter Herbolzheimer. You’ll also hear the soulful “Almost Like Being in Love” in the style of Natalie Cole and the vibrant “It Had Better Be Tonight” by Henry Mancini.
View the concert here. You can donate here putting ‘music fund’ in the description field.
Da Capo: Composers Thinking Visually
Helen Grime – Three Whistler Miniatures (2011)
Tyson Davis – ...pink atmospheres... (2023)
Hugues Dufourt – La Sieste du Lettré (2010)
David Glaser – Medici Slot Machine (2024)
World premiere, Commissioned by Da Capo
Arlene Sierra – Meditation on Violence (2012)
The concert can still be enjoyed here.
Queer Voices Sung: Musical Theatre Favorites
Queer Voices Sung is a monthly LGBTQ+ concert series at St John’s, curated by soprano Any Anderson. This concert was both in-person and also live-streamed and still available here.
In Her Image: Accord Treble Choir
In Her Image was a provocative concert program that explored the spectrum of meanings we find in the experience of being a woman. As there is no universal human experience, so too the lives of women reflect infinite combinations of social, cultural, political, racial, economic, and environmental circumstance. Some pieces in this program highlighted the struggle of being a woman in a world still largely governed by patriarchy. Others inspires us to envision women as individuals unencumbered by this constraint. Still others dared us to see the world, the planet itself, or a higher power, as a feminine being: an essential force with which we can commune, in a reality free of hierarchy and oppression.
These pieces ask questions and claim space: “What happens when a woman takes power?” demands Alexandra Olsavsky’s driving anthem. “Where was I the day I finally found my place?” echoes Sarah Kirkland Snider in a haunting setting of a Nathaniel Bellows poem. Celebrated NYC composer Stefania de Kenessey sets challenging lyrics by Annie Finch, in a world premiere: “He who hides a woman’s spirit/ loses his own birth within it,” calls one verse. Hear these works along with pieces by Joan Szymko, Zanaida Robles, Libby Larsen, Chen Yi, Katerina Gimon, Eva Ugalde, and others. Audiences are welcome to a reception following the concert.
The concert can still be viewed here.
Spring Winds
Four Wind Quintets by Robert Martin. Learn more about Robert Martin here. The concert can still be enjoyed here:
The Turbulent Life and Times of Nicholas Lanier
Nicholas Lanier was the first Master of the King's Music in the reign of Charles I (1625 - 1649). Internationally renowned as a lutenist, song writer and art expert he joined the dots between politics, poetry and art at one of the most culturally ambitious courts of the seventeenth century. His songs were collected and published for decades after his heyday. But as Lanier and his fellow court musicians experienced tumultuous times, their music reflects both the languid serenity of a Golden Age and sorrow at its destruction.
Alan Fellows, Ryland Angel, Eric Brenner, Tommy Wazelle, Rod Gomez, and Alison Cheesman: voice, viols, theorbo, and chamber organ.
The concert is available here.
Queer Voices Sung: Songs of Love
Monthly Tuesday evening concert series exploring repertoire by LGBTQ+ composers.
You can still view this concert on YouTube here.
Queer Voices Sung: Handel
Exploring the music of George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). This concert was the first of a series of monthly Tuesday evening concerts exploring the music of LGBTQ+ composers.
View the concert here.
Christmas at St John’s - Áine Cassidy in Concert
Áine Cassidy, the golden voiced soprano from the Emerald Isle, presented a seasonal mix of Christmas classics and operatic favorites. Cassidy is one of Ireland's finest young singers, whose operatic and concert performances have taken her all over the world. Áine was joined by Derrick Goff, an incredible pianist and conductor who has worked at the Metropolitan Opera, Teatro Nuovo and the Florida Grand Opera studio to name but a few. You can still view this concert (free) here.
Comfort and Joy: A Musical Solstice Celebration
For millennia, people all over the world have recognized the winter solstice as an important astronomical occurrence and celebrated through rituals to ward off the dark and cold, until the return of the sun. Centuries-old solstice traditions continue to influence the holidays we celebrate now. Join TRANScend on the Winter solstice as they present contemplative and joyous music and poetry from solemn and celebratory rituals from around the world. This concert was both in-person and also live-streamed.
Tickets (from $5) for the stream are still available here.
An Afternoon of Synthesis: Bex Yurivna, minus32heartbeat
Bex Yurivna and minus32heartbeat presented an intimate afternoon concert showcasing two very distinct yet complementary musical styles. Bex Yurivna is a synthesist and composer in the realm of experimental electronic music. As a one-woman orchestra, Bex harnesses the power of analog synthesizers, drum machines, pedals, and her voice to breathe new life into the music of antiquity through technology. Her compositions are a fusion of ambient textures, nature sounds, and historical echoes, reflecting her deep-rooted fascination with early recorded sound and music. minus32heartbeat is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer whose debut album DHRICMV was released in September. Combining guitar-driven alternative rock with modern electronic and ambient production, the album has been heralded as “a soul-searching exploration of love and life.” This concert showcased these original recordings through a re-imagined minimalist performance along with interpretations of other contemporary works.
The concert can still be viewed (free) here.
For Many Reasons - Beautiful You
XINSHENG（心声）Chinese Chamber Choir
XINSHENG（心声 Chinese Chamber Choir was founded in New York in 2023 by Chenchen Li, a Columbia University and Central Conservatory of China alumnus. This dynamic choir, comprising diverse professionals, which performs a mix of Mandarin and English songs.
The performance featured five choral pieces and two a cappella songs, including: Reflections on our hometown and sense of belonging ("Falling Leaves Return to Roots"), Harmony in our unique talents ("The Song of Voice Parts"), Deep love in a small mountain town ("Kangding Love Song"), Everything is a confession of our love ("Beautiful You"), and The reasons behind our singing (" For Many a Reason|Sing").
You can still enjoy the concert live-stream here.
Dialogue of the Times
Daniel Beliavsky, piano
Nuné Melik, violin
An evening of piano and violin explorations featuring music by Schubert, Enescu, Foss, Del Tredici, and Harris.
The concert can still be viewed here.
Eternal Sound: Jazz Meets Spirituality
Eternal Sound
Dennis Mueller – The Jazz Pastor
I combine spirituality with modern music – especially jazz. What excites me about jazz is improvisation. Moments of immediate creativity, whether in a concert or in a church service. What is crucial is that I as a musician and my listeners are touched. That we are together in flow.
Spirituality meets jazz – we explore the depths of art and religion, ultimately culminating in the momentum, the moment when you feel: Everything is there, everything is one, the sound, the space, the music, and me.
The concert can still be viewed here:
Hear My Voice: A Pride Concert by TRANScend and Guests
TRANScend, the vocal ensemble of Odd Voices NYC, under the direction of Felix Graham, presented this concert of new and old choral music for Pride Month. Whether evoking delight in spring, the transcendent joy of love or the agony of loss, choral music has beautifully illustrated the human experience for centuries. New music from composer in residence, Hannah Cai Sobel, as well as contemporary and traditional pieces from the Western choral canon, including John Michael Trotta, Alice Parker, Dietrich Buxtehude and others.
This concert was both in-person and also live-streamed. Tickets for the stream (from $5) here.
Operatic Delights
Indulge and let the soaring soprano Julia Garcia, accompanied by the brilliant pianist Juan Lazaro, transport you to some of Opera's most dramatic moments with captivating arias and duets. Featuring tenors Nicholas Farrauto and Vincenzo Fiorito. Unforgettable musical moments await!
Enjoy this performance here.
For the full program see here.
Sonic Architectures - The Orange Road String Quartet
The Orange Road String Quartet presented a program of quartets that build elaborate and interweaving structures at the intersection of the secular and the spiritual. Featuring music by Caroline Shaw, inti figgis-vizueta, and Iannis Xenakis, each piece served as a unique meditation on architecture and its various forms.
Caroline Shaw: Ritornello (2015)
inti figgis-vizueta: mayu (the great river) (2021)
Iannis Xenakis: Tetras (1983)
You can still view this concert (free) here.
Hevreh Ensemble
NYC-based Hevreh Ensemble performed compositions by group member Jeff Adler.
Audiophile Audition:
“A new sort of aesthetic that defies description... Clean, Tight, Creative — moments that are a kind of Jazz-meets-World; Jazz-meets-Classical; World-influenced-Classical.
Their concerts have delighted audiences and critics alike with appearances throughout the US and Europe and Iceland with concerts in Vienna, Berlin, Bonn, Amsterdam, Prague, and Krakow.
This concert is still available (free) here.
Learn more about Hevreh Ensemble here.
The Western Wind Vocal Ensemble: Ke Keresh di Mi
Join Western Wind for a captivating evening of music and emotions at Ke Keresh de Mi - What Do You Want from Me? Songs of Love and Relationship.
Be enchanted by soul-stirring melodies and heartfelt lyrics that explore the intricacies of love and relationships. From heartbreak to blissful romance, our talented performers will take you on a musical journey that will resonate with your own experiences.
Experience the power of music to connect, heal, and inspire with Sephardic Songs and music from the Renaissance to today by Monteverdi, Marenzio, Brahms, Gershwin. Bernstein, Ellington, McCartney and more. Whether you're a fan of soulful ballads or lively tunes, this event delivered an unforgettable evening filled with emotions and beautiful melodies.
Tickets ($35, but concessions from $10) still available and full information here.
Invisible Spirits
An evening of classical music for flute, soprano, and piano inspired by sounds and songs from the realm of the unseen. This concert was both in-person and also live-streamed. View the concert ($5) here.
Elizabeth Pope in Concert
Season of Light: TRANScend Winter Concert
Named one of Timeout Magazine's 50 Things to Do in NYC for a Magical Christmas, TRANScend presents SEASON OF LIGHT, a winter holiday choral concert. The winter solstice, with its dark chill, has produced festivals and holidays centered on light and warmth around the world. Different cultures celebrate in different ways, but they share a common theme: music warms the soul and offers hope for the cold days ahead. Join TRANScend for a holiday concert celebrating the solstice, with music from sacred and secular choral traditions for this season of light!
The concert was both in-person and also live-streamed. View the concert (live-stream from $5) here.
Four Sonatas in Baroque Style by Timothy Serignese
Wester Wind Concert for Hannakah and Christmas
Holiday Light was a unique concert presenting inspiring music for Chanukah and Christmas. The program included works by Astor Piazzolla, Elliot Z. Levine, Matthew Harris, Robert Dennis, and arrangements by Yumiko Matsuoka & Natasha Hirschhorn. Also Renaissance music & Spirituals, Lullabies & Early American songs; Sephardic, Yiddish & Hebrew Chanukah songs.
Still viewable (from $15) here.
Knox Oakey in Concert
Knox Oakey, piano, gave a concert of music for solo piano by Bach, Beethoven, and Bartók: Bach (French Overture), Beethoven (Sonata op.2 #3), Barber (Excursions) and Bartók (Romanian Dance, Op.8a). This concert was free to attend, but a suggested donations of $20 on the door went to St John’s Music Fund (for the commissioning of new piano music). Click here to view the live-stream (free). Click here to donate to the St John’s Music Fund (write Music Fund Commission in the comments box).
The Strathmere Ensemble with Mary Ellen Callahan:
Bach Cantatas
The Strathmere Ensemble with Mary Ellen Callahan and guest artists performed this concert of two solo cantatas, BWV 82A (Ich habe genug) and BWV 202 (Wedding Cantata)
Mitsuru Tsubota and Karl Kawahara, violins
Louise Schulman, viola
Daire FitzGerald, 'cello
Jack Kulowitsch, bass
Bob Wolinsky, harpsichord
with guest artists
Mary Ellen Callahan, soprano
Deborah Booth, baroque flute
Emily Ostrom, baroque oboe
The concert can still be viewed (free) here.
In Nomine in Concert
In Nomine Ensemble performed 18th-century European music by Italian, German, and Moravarian composers. They demonstrated these works on historical instruments with their unique combination of Baroque violin, flute, bassoon, and harpsichord. This concert can still be views (free) here.
Amir Farid, piano, in concert
Amir Farid presented a concert of works for solo piano: Franz Schubert, Anawim Avila, and Robert Schumann. You can still view the concert here.
Western Wind: The 5 Elements - Fire, Earth, Water, Air, Nothingness
‘… a church filled with hundreds of flickering candle lights to experience a kaleidoscopic tapestry of a cappella sensations by the Western Wind vocal ensemble. This concert can still be viewed on-line (from $15) here.
The Music of Antonio Soler
Hayk Arsenyan is a NYC-based pianist and composer, as well as a scholar of 18th century Spanish music. He recently published a book in Barcelona on the works of Antonio Soler, and toured a one-hour long beautiful program of Soler's sonatas and Fandango. This concert was both in-person and also live-streamed. Tickets (from $15) for the stream can still be purchased here.
Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater
Stabat Mater is a 13th-century hymn set to music by Pergolesi in the 18th century. It is a poignant portrayal of the Virgin Mary's grief during the Crucifixion, with expressive vocal lines and beautiful harmonies for two female voices. This was a free devotional concert for Good Friday. Alissa Grimaldi (soprano), Margo Andrea (mezzo), and Michael Eisenberg (harpsichord). You can still view this concert here.
Back to Bach: Cantatas BWV209 and BWV51
The Strathmere Ensemble with Mary Ellen Callaghan and guest artists performed this concert of two solo cantatas. You can still view it here.
Fantasy Duo: a cello and piano duo
With music from both the Romantic and Modern eras, this duo recital includes works by Schumann, Dvorak, Ligeti, Shostakovich, and Albinez. With more than a decade of chemistry and experience together, the Fantasy Duo combines mature musicianship with passionate livelihood to reach audiences far and wide with classical music. Tickets (from $25) here.
Nico Muhly’s O Antiphon Preludes is a suite for organ based on the melodies and ideas of the Great “O Antiphons”, the antiphons to the Magnificat in late Advent. The work was presented liturgically, with the scripture-sources of each antiphon read, the antiphon sung (in English), and the corresponding Muhly movement played, forming a sequence culminating in the singing of Magnificat.
Buck Mc Daniel (organ) with Brian Wehrle (voice).
The Sequence can still be viewed on the parish YouTube channel here.
Stations of the Lost: A Trans Requiem is a ‘secular’ requiem with a blend of liturgical and poetical texts, a theatre piece written by Dr. Felix Graham in collaboration with TRANScend, New York's trans/gender-expansive vocal ensemble, and Randy Polumbo, visual artist. The requiem, in oratorio form, was performed alongside an installation of 14 panels, replacing the traditional stations of the cross with commemorative art pieces honoring the lives of trans artists (both past and present). This concert was both in-person and also live-streamed. Tickets (virtual from $5) and full information here.
TRANScend, New York's premier trans and gender-inclusive choir. At this Choral Eucharist on Pride Sunday TRANScend sang Richard Burchard's Missa Brevis, Richard DeLong's Immortal Love and a new setting of Tantum Ergo written specially for this occasion by Dr Felix Graham, director of TRANScend.
You can still view the Choral Eucharist here.