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OF FREE MUSIC, DANCE, FILM AND CULTURAL EVENTS
June 22 - August 19, 2010

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THE AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO CELEBRATE
JAMES JOYCE’S INFLUENCE AND IMPACT
OCTOBER 6 at 8:00 P.M
Carnegie Hall

The American Symphony Orchestra with Music Director and conductor Leon Botstein return to Carnegie Hall for the 2010-2011 season (where the ensemble debuted under Leopold Stokowski in 1962) with a program about James Joyce’s iconic influence and musical inspirations on Wednesday, October 6 at 8:00 P.M. The evening features baritone John Hancock, tenor Christian Reinert and the Collegiate Chorale Singers in three rarely heard works, including two U.S. premieres. Botstein, whom The New Yorker posits “goes where other conductors fear to tread,” will continue to present Conductor’s Notes lectures one hour prior to performances, free for ticket-holders at Carnegie Hall. Tickets are just $25.

For an icon of modern literature, Joyce’s musical interests notably excluded 20th century repertoire. He connected, however, with two of the evening’s composers whom he considered great—modernist George Antheil and the relatively conservative Othmar Schoeck. The program will begin with Antheil’s Ballet méchanique, a futurist work which became an emblem of modernism and was greatly admired by Joyce. The ASO version is scored for an unusual array of instruments including four pianos, four xylophones, two electric bells and two airplane propellers. The evening also features the U.S. premiere of Schoeck’s song cycle Buried Alive (Lebendig Begraben), Op. 40. Legend has it that Joyce heard a broadcast of this piece and showed up at the composer’s doorstep in Switzerland to express his appreciation. Joyce eventually translated one of the song cycle’s texts, a poem by Gottfried Keller.

The program concludes with Ulysses by Mátyás Seiber, who used Joyce’s most famous work as inspiration. Seiber was a great mid-20th century talent who passed away while still young; his interpretation of Ulysses focuses on the legendary “Ithaca” episode.

Tickets $25
Subscription and Ticket Information
Subscription packages are available at AmericanSymphony.org or by calling (212) 868-9ASO, Mon-Fri, 10 A.M. – 5 P.M. Single tickets will go on sale to the general public on September 7, 2010 and can also be purchased through CarnegieHall.org, at the Carnegie Hall Box Office, or by calling CarnegieCharge at (212) 247-7800.

Carnegie Hall | 881 Seventh Avenue

An Evening of the Romantics
Duo Recital
Dale Henderson, cello
Molly Kiser, piano
Friday, September 10, 2010 at 8pm
W.M.P. Concert Hall

Come hear critically-acclaimed rising stars Dale Henderson (cello) and Molly Kiser (piano) perform rarely heard Rachmaninoff's Cello Sonata and other romantic masterpieces by Schumann and Brahms.

Program:
R. Schumann: Fantasiestüke, Op. 73
J. Brahms: Sonata No. 1 for Piano and Cello in E minor, Op. 38
S. Rachmaninoff: Sonata for Piano and Cello in G minor, Op. 19

Tickets $20. For more information or advance purchase visit:
http://www.mollykiser.com/UpcomingEngagements.html

W.M.P. Concert Hall | 31 East 28th St. New York, NY
(between Park Ave. and Madison Ave.)

From Iran: Ensemble Raah (New York Debut)
Sat, September 18, 2010  9:00 pm
ALWAN FOR THE ARTS

An outstanding group of musicians from Iran, Ensemble Raah (a Farsi-Arabic word for "scent") makes its New York debut performing classical and folkloric Persian music, with part of the evening dedicated solely to percussion.

The Musicians

Alireza Alizadeh
Ali Bahramifard
Ali Geramifar
Samer Habibi
Mohammadreza Mazandarani
Maliheh Moradihaghighi
Nooshin Pasdar
Samira Taghikhani

Tickets: $20 at the door or online at www.alwanforthearts.org
Doors open at 8:30 pm

Alwan for the Arts | 16 Beaver Street (between Broad and Broadway) 4th floor
New York, NY 10004
(646) 732-3261
www.alwanforthearts.org
TRAINS:  4/5 to Bowling Green
J/M/Z to Broad Street
R to Whitehall St.
1 to Rector St or South Ferry
2/3 to Wall St
A/C to Broadway/Nassau

Homay & The Mastan Ensemble
Friday, September 24, 2010: 8:00 pm
Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center


Founded in 2005 by Parvaz Homay, the Mastan Ensemble has grown to become one of the most popular Persian musical ensembles internationally. However, since 2009, the group has been banned from performing any of its musical pieces publicly in Iran, a situation that has proven to be difficult for the dedicated musicians.
Homay and his exquisite ensemble strive for musical and philosophical invention and innovation with themes of spirituality, hope and peace, while showcasing Iranian classical music globally. The September 24 performance at Avery Fisher Hall is one of the highlights of their 12 city tour of the United States and Canada, which will begin August 15 at the Disney Center in Los Angeles, followed by appearances at primary venues in Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Orlando and Miami.

“Homay and the Mastan Group at Walt Disney Concert Hall, presenting traditional sounds of Persia, astound their audience….The rapturous reception given Iran’s traditional music group was well-deserved, not just for their dazzling innovations on old musical forms, but for their inspiring audacity shown by their very formation. These were mesmerizing performances that produced a euphoric goodwill in the listener''
Los Angeles Times, John Payne

Tickets: $55- $120
Avery Fisher Hall Box Office: 212- 721- 6500
Information: Contact International Concerts
Tel. 646 383 7972
email: info@intlconcerts.org
website: www.intlconcerts.org

Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center | 60th & Broadway

"I Fioretti in Musica- Opera in Danza" (Little Flowers in Music, an Opera in Dance) is an original opera with concept, libretto, direction and sets by Gian Marco Lo Forte and an acoustic score for five voices composed by Sasha Zamler-Carhart juxtaposed with an electronic score consisting of fixed electro-acoustic sound and live vocal processing by Ryan Carter. The piece is based on the miracles of St. Francis immortalized in the 14th-century book of poems, I Fioretti Di San Francesco, and is performed in Italian with English subtitles.

The opera imagines St. Francis living homeless today in New York City, seeing treasures in the trash, speaking words of compassion to all he meets and championing the values of peace and brotherly love. The action is  staged with puppets made of recycled materials from the streets, brought to life by dancers and singers who, in the style of Commedia Harmonica, perform in concerto. The opera adapts four episodes from the legend of the saint that depict his miracles and significant events of his life: Assuming a Life of Simplicity, Preaching to the Birds, Taming a Wolf and Welcoming Thieves to the Monastery. Although the setting is modern, there is an atmosphere that conveys the early Franciscan spirit of childlike faith, making the piuece a reflection on the religious life of the Middle Ages.  The audience sits in close proximity to the performers' action, generating an intimate opera experience.

$25 (discounts available for students and groups); box office (212) 475-7710, www.lamama.org
Running time 70 minutes. 

La MaMa E.T.C. (Ellen Stewart Theater) | 74A East Fourth Street

Kyle Bobby Dunn and Dither (Electric Guitar Quartet)
Friday, September 10th, 7:30 pm
First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights

Innovative Canadian composer/performer Kyle Bobby Dunn and electric guitar quartet Dither will open the second season of new music series Music at First on Friday, September 10th, 2010 at 7:30pm. The Series is held at First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn, located at 124 Henry Street in Brooklyn Heights. Tickets are $10 at the door. Contact musicatfirst@gmail.com for more info. Directions are at www.fpcbrooklyn.org.

Tickets $10 at the door.

First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights | 124 Henry Street

Matthew McCright
Saturday, September 25th, 2010, 8:00pm
Merkin Hall

PIANIST MATTHEW MCCRIGHT TO PLAY EAST COAST PREMIERES OF WORKS BY SIX MINNESOTA COMPOSERS AT NYC’S MERKIN HALL.

Dispelling the notion that sophisticated art music doesn’t come from middle America, “Piano Innovation,” pianist Matthew McCright’s upcoming concert consists of new music by six compelling Minnesota composers. This special performance will take place on Saturday, September 25th, 2010, 8:00pm at Merkin Concert Hall at the Kaufman Center, 129 West 67th Street in Manhattan.

The American Composers Forum (www.composersforum.org) and the Minnesota State Arts Board are proud to present pianist Matthew McCright (www.matthewmccright.org) in a concert of new piano works from the Land of 10,000 Lakes.  Based in the Twin Cities, the Forum has a long history of  promoting new music throughout the country.  This concert will feature the New York premieres of pieces by young, emerging, and established composers of this cultural mecca of the Midwest. Works include James Marentic’s "Rothko"; Justin Rubin’s "Waltz through Vapor"; Adam Wernick’s "Dream Play"; Paul Cantrell’s "Disembodied Dance"; Kirsten Broberg’s “echoes” and Daniel Nass’ “quatre etudes de fromage.” Complete biographies for all composers are available upon request.

General admission tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.kaufman-center.org or by calling 212.501.3303. $15 student tickets are available at the door only.

Merkin Concert Hall | Kaufman Center | 129 West 67th Street | Manhattan

New York Choral Society | John Daly Goodwin, conductor | Cathedral Choir
Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 7PM
St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Program:    LEONARD BERNSTEIN: Chichester Psalms | BELAFONTE: Turn the World Around | PAPOULIS: Give Us Hope

New York, NY- The New York Choral Society (NYCS) will perform in a special remembrance concert in honor of the September 11th tragedy. Sponsored by the September Concert Foundation, NYCS will be featured along with the Cathedral Choir at the magnificent St. Patrick’s Cathedral on September 11th at 7pm. The chorus will perform Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms as well as Turn the World Around by Harry Belafonte. The memorable concert will close with a joint performance between NYCS and the Cathedral Choir of Jim Papoulis’ Give Us Hope.

Tickets:    For information, call New York Choral Society at (212) 247-3878

St. Patrick’s Cathedral | 460 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10022

NY Society for Ethical Culture, Concert Hall
September 11, 2010
New York Society of Ethical Culture Concert Hall


The Circle Wind Memorial Concert was conceived to commemorate those who lost their lives on 9.11, including victims from over 90 countries and 24 victims from Japan. “September 11th is a special day for those who live in New York,” said Mr. Masaki (Mike) Shirota, one of the founders of the concert. “Circle Wind is a concert where we can commemorate that day as we experience beautiful, healing music.” The concert features Gregory Singer’s Manhattan Symphonie performing Dvorak’s “New World” Symphony and noted choral groups Cocolo Japanese Gospel Choir, Shonan Gospel Choir and the Men’s Glee Club of New York.

Tickets are $10. Event web site: http://kazenowa911.blog6.fc2.com/
To purchase tickets: http://www.sqmus.com/


New York Society for Ethical Culture Concert Hall
| 2 West 64th Street at Central Park West. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

NYC Gay Men's Chorus seeks singing and non-singing members
September 7 & 8, 2010 from 7-10 pm
email auditions@nycgmc.org for appt

The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus will hold auditions Sept 7 & 8 from 7-10 PM. We are looking for a passion for singing, musicality, a good voice, openness, teamwork, and a positive attitude, some level of reading skill and/or a good musical memory and a commitment to our mission, essentially fighting homophobia through song. Whatever your skills, all we ask is that you embrace singing in all styles. We guarantee you’ll find people in the Chorus who share your interests and voices in the Chorus with whom you can blend. Even if you're not a singer, there's still a place for you!

Free. Please e-mail us if you are interested, and someone from our team will be in touch with you. Auditions are by appointment only and may be scheduled by emailing auditions@nycgmc.org before Sept 6th.

Museum at Eldridge Street | 12 Eldridge Street between Canal and Division Streets

Supper Club Thursdays at The Oak Room with Bobby Belfry
Thursdays with seatings at 7pm and 9pm. Shows start at 7:45 and 9:45.
The Oak Room at The Plaza Hotel

Please join Chef Eric Hara and his Oak Room team as they present singer/songwriter Bobby Belfry and his trio with sets at 7:45pm and 9:45pm. Bobby Belfry has performed at Feinstein’s, The Metropolitan Club, and Brandy's, Lincoln Center, Town Hall, The Russian Tea Room, The Rainbow Room, Bitter End, China Club, CBGB’s, Smoke, The Fairmont Hotel in Dallas, The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, The Kennedy Center, and The Cinegrill in Hollywood. He is an baward winning singer/songwriter, whose latest album, entitled “LIVE: In The Heart Of The Universe” has just been released. "Bobby Belfry is one to savor, embrace and lend the hand of fame to...smooth jazz outlets will have a ball with this shrewd offering" said Chuck Taylor of Billboard Magazine. Bobby has also appeared on national television on "The Morning Blend", a news/talk show on MSNBC, and is a frequent guest on WOR Radio's The Joey Reynolds Show, whose theme song, penned by Bobby, is played for an audience of 5 million listeners, nightly. He has also received the MAC Award for outstanding Pop/R&B Vocalist and several Critics Choice Vocalist Awards.

No cover with dinner or $15 cover with a two drink minimum. The menu is available a la carte, or a three course prix fixe for $55/pp, and a four course prix fixe for $70/pp, For more information, or to book a reservation, please call 212-758-7777 or visit: oakroomny.com

The Oak Room at The Plaza Hotel | 10 Central Park South | Between 5 & 6 Aves.

SYMPHONY SPACE

See this link for programs at Symphony Space:

symphonyspace.org.

BOX OFFICE Tickets for performances are available:
• In person at 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 7 P.M.
• Over the telephone at 212.864.5400, Tuesday-Sunday, 11 A.M. to 7 P.M.
• Online at symphonyspace.org.

Symphony Space | 2537 Broadway at 95th Street