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Jazz in NYC: Hiromi at Sony Hall in October 2019

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Jazz in NYC: Hiromi at Sony Hall in October 2019

Hiromi’s explosive swirl of piano jazz is coming to New York City on October 19-20, 2019 and to Princeton, NJ on October 18, 2019

Pianist Hiromi
Hiromi; photo by Muga Muyaha

Well-known to audiences around the world for her charged improvisations and complex renditions of the jazz classics, Hiromi’s performances are always highly anticipated events. The release of her first album Another Mind in 2003 when she was in her early twenties announced to the jazz world the arrival of the unstoppable talent. From that time on, Hiromi released numerous albums, participated in all major jazz music festivals and won multiple awards. In 2006, she was named Jazzman of year, Pianist of the year and made an Album of the Year by Swing Journal’s Readers Poll. That same year she won Best Jazz Act at the Boston Music Awards and the Guinness Jazz Festival’s Rising Star Award.

With each new album and world tour, the intensity of her music is only going up in line with the immensely high expectations from the fans. Its an amazing journey for the pianist who takes the audience for a breathtaking musical ride. Pouring her emotions into each number on the program, Hiromi’s boundless energy and astounding technique keeps the audience on its feet. Hold your breath and enjoy an evening of great jazz!

Hiromi will be performing at McCarter Theater Center in Princeton, NJ on October 18, 2019, and Sony Hall in New York City on October 19-20, 2019. Click below to reserve your seat.

 

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Art in NYC: Art Nouveau / Nouvelle Femme Posters by Alphonse Mucha at Poster House

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Art in NYC: Art Nouveau / Nouvelle Femme Posters by Alphonse Mucha at Poster House

The recently opened museum of posters presents Alfonse Mucha: Art Nouveau / Nouvelle Femme, its inaugural exhibition of posters and decorative objects; on view from June 20-October 6, 2019

Art Nouveau posters at Poster House by Alphonse Mucha,Sarah Bernhardt/La Plume [1896]
Alphonse Mucha,Sarah Bernhardt/La Plume [1896] Lithograph / On loan from the Richard Fuxa Foundation
Basking in the luxurious decorations, femininity, and beauty of Art Nouveau style of the belle époque Europe, the exhibition of about 80 works by Alphonse Mucha aims to bring back the history and the glory the poster-art. Mucha was a Czech artist who became famous overnight when he designed a poster for Sarah Bernhardt’s play Gismonda in 1894. As the legend goes, on Christmas Day in 1894, Mucha was doing the proofs at the printing house when an urgent  request for a poster came from none other than Sarah Bernhardt herself for a reopening of her play on January 1. Because of the holiday downtime, Mucha was the only one available to do the job. Mucha’s innovative design, subtle colors, and new accents impressed Bernhardt and his new poster style captivated Paris for the next two decades. Mucha’s signature halo-over-the-head design, intricate details and adornments, soft colors, and the double-length layout were perfect for storefront and street advertisement.

The exhibition of Mucha’s major works presents his art in two galleries. One gallery is dedicated to the advertising posters, which include designs for theaters, cookie brands, the beer-producing region, and bicycles and spirit companies among others. The second gallery shows the posters made for decorative purposes.

Art Nouveau posters at Poster House by Alphonse Mucha Bières de la Meuse [1897] Lithograph
Alphonse Mucha, Bières de la Meuse [1897], Lithograph
The exhibition curators rightfully credit Mucha with revolutionizing the world of advertising by placing la femme nouvelle, confident and adventurous in her choices, at the center of his compositions. His collaboration with Sarah Bernhardt, the most famous actress of her time, who herself was a strong, independent, and entrepreneurial person, resulted in such celebrated works as Gismonda, La Tosca, Hamlet, Medee, and other posters. Created for theater plays staring Bernhardt, these works demonstrate “le style Mucha” which dominated the art world from the early 1890s to 1910.  All the works in the exhibition are on loan from Richard Fuxa Foundation in Prague. Alphonse Mucha: Art Nouveau / Nouvelle Femme is on view until October 6, 2019.

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Opera in NYC: Turandot at the Metropolitan Opera

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Opera in NYC: Turandot at the Metropolitan Opera

Giacomo Puccini’s final masterpiece in Franco Zeffirelli’s opulent production returns to the Met Opera for 2019-2020 season starting from Oct. 3, 2019

Opera Turandot at Metropolitan Opera Lincoln Center NYC
Oksana Dyka in the title role of Puccini’s “Turandot.”
Photo: Marty Sohl/Metropolitan Opera

Puccini’s Turandot, a grand spectacle of timeless music, rich decorations, dramatic aria, and dazzling performers is a crown-jewel in the Metropolitan Opera repertoire.

The legendary story about the cold and proud Chinese princess claiming her superiority over every contender for her heart is lavishly staged in this historic Franco Zeffirelli‘s  production from 1987. Giacomo Puccini. In the 2019-2020 season, the cast includes sopranos Christine Goerke and Nina Stemme in the title role, tenors Roberto Aronica and Marco Berti alternating as Prince Calaf, sopranos Eleanora Buratto and Hibla Gerzmava as Liu with Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducting. Rich orchestration, the inclusion of the uncommon musical instruments in the score, innovative use of chorus and ballet are all part of this grand spectacle of pride, revenge, and love.

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Music in NYC: Schubert Quintet at Aspect Chamber Concert

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Music in NYC: Schubert Quintet at Aspect Chamber Concert

The ASPECT Chamber Music Series opens its 2019-2020 season of classical music performances and illustrated talks with Schubert Quintet on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 7:30 pm at the Italian Academy of Columbia University.

The concert features the Formosa Quartet and cellist Peter Wiley in Schubert’s String Quintet 

Franz Schubert; Formosa Quartet; cellist Peter Wiley
Franz Schubert by W. A. Rieder (1875); Formosa Quartet, photo by Sam Zauscher; cellist Peter Wiley

Composed in the last year of composer’s short life, Schubert’s String Quintet is recognized as one of the finest compositions in the composer oeuvre. By adding a second cello to the string quartet, Schubert was able to exploit dark and mellow sounds. The result is surely the most poignant of all his chamber works – one in which light and shade, drama and serenity are presented in constant alternation.

Composer, writer, and producer Misha Donat presents an illustrated talk about the music composed by Schubert in his last year. The concert features the Formosa Quartet and cellist Peter Wiley.

Schubert Quintet performance on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 7.30 pm opens the 2019-2020 Aspect Chamber Music Series season of enlightening concerts and talks.

Program

Schubert — String Quintet in C Major, D956; Formosa Quartet with Peter Wiley, cello

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Nightlife in NYC: Paris!The Show at The Town Hall

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Nightlife in NYC: Paris!The Show at The Town Hall

A vibrant tribute to the greatest French songs of the post-war years, Paris!The Show brings the romance of Paris to New York City with the songs of Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Jacques Brel among others; only one show in NYC on October 17, 2019 

Anne Carrere in Paris!The Show
Anne Carrere in Paris!The Show / Image courtesy of Directo Productions

This spectacular evening brings the romance, charm, and essence of Paris to New York, Chicago, San Francisco and more. A thrilling cast and exceptional scenic/projection design transport us from Montmartre to the stages of the great Parisian cabarets of post-war France, featuring 30 of the greatest songs of Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Jacques Brel, Maurice Chevalier, Josephine Baker, Lucienne Boyer, Charles Trenet, Yves Montand, and more.

Produced by Gil Marsalla & Directo Productions, Paris!The Show is following in the steps of a sold-out 2017 Carnegie Hall performance by the same company, Piaf! Le Spectacle which had returned to NYC in 2018. The cast features the sensational Anne Carrere, who “…can miraculously capture Piaf’s soul and timbre…” as Kevin O’Donnell in the New York Times (1/5/17) wrote about Piaf!The Show.

STORY: Young Françoise, dreaming of becoming a famous Paris artiste, arrives in Montmartre, during the golden age of French cabaret. On her journey, she crosses paths with Edith Piaf, becoming her friend, confidant, and soul mate. Later, she falls for the young Charles Aznavour, a singer living in Pigalle and a romance later blossoms between them, in a city where love conquers all!               BUY TICKETS

 

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Cast of Paris!The Show
Paris!The Show / Image courtesy of Directo Productions

THE COMPANY

Anne Carrere as Edith Piaf – Singer-Actor

Jules Grison as Charles Aznavour – Singer-Actor

Stéphanie Impoco as Françoise – Singer-Actor

Karine Soucheire, Jeff Dubourg – Dancers/Comedians

Philippe Villa – Musical Director, Arranger, Piano

Guy Giuliano – Accordion

Laurent Sarrien – Percussion

Daniel Fabriquant – Double Bass

 

Enjoy the unforgettable french chansons on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 8 pm at The Town Hall.

 

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Date: Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 8 pm

Venue:The Town Hall, 123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036