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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

Jazz in NYC: Stephane Wrembel, Guitar with Jean-Michel Pilc, Piano at Joe’s Pub, Oct 2019

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Jazz in NYC: Stephane Wrembel, Guitar with Jean-Michel Pilc, Piano at Joe’s Pub, Oct 2019

Guitarist Stephane Wrembel and his band return to Joe’s Pub to present new jazz program Django/Debussy with a highly original and innovative pianist Jean-Michel Pilc; only two performances on October 11-12, 2019

Guitarist Stephane Wrembel, Pianist Jean-Michel Pilc,
Guitarist Stephane Wrembel, Photo credit: Irene Ypenburg / Pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, Photo credit Conor Nickerson

Virtuoso guitarist Stephane Wrembel and his band, well known among Jazz Manouche aficionados for their devotion to the oeuvre of the legendary Django Reinhardt, team up with a very special guest Jean-Michel Pilc, piano for two nights of sophisticated and unpredictable music that the musicians are known for.

Django’s celebrated melodies immediately bring to mind fun times at a smoky French café full of happy musicians and cheerful crowds. Wrembel and his band are notorious in recreating the atmosphere. Pilc, a Paris born and self-taught pianist recognized for the depth of interpretation and virtuosity, complements the freewheeling style of gypsy melodies with mysterious piano passages.

Wrembel and his guests are very familiar to New York audiences for the Django-a-Gogo annual guitar festival, Django New Orleans, the most recent appearance here at Joe’s Pub in mid-June 2019 and other engagements in town. Jean-Michel Pilc performs regularly in New York City and is a recognized educator with faculty engagements at NYU, the New School and currently at The Schulich School of Music at McGill University in Montreal.

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Jazz in NYC: Sullivan Fortner Trio at Jazz Standard, October 2019

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Jazz in NYC: Sullivan Fortner Trio at Jazz Standard, October 2019

Jazz Standard presents pianist, composer, and bandleader Sullivan Fortner and his trio on October 3 – 6, 2019.  

Sullivan Fortner, pianist
Sullivan Fortner / Image courtesy of the musician

Lauded as one of the top jazz pianists of his generation, Sullivan Fortner is recognized for his virtuosic technique and captivating performances. The winner of three prestigious awards – a Leonore Annenberg Arts Fellowship, the 2015 Cole Porter Fellowship from the American Pianists Association, and the 2016 Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists – Sullivan’s music embodies the essence of the blues and jazz as he connects music of all eras and genres through the improvisation.

The venerate Jazz Standard club hosts Sullivan Fortner and his trio including John Patitucci, bass and Nasheet Waits, drums on October 3 – 6, 2019.

The Sullivan Fortner Trio has performed on many of the world’s most prestigious stages including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Newport Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, Discover Jazz Festival, Tri-C Jazz Festival, Jazz Standard, and the Gillmore Keyboard Festival. Fortner has been heard with other leading musicians around the world including Dianne Reeves, Roy Hargrove, Wynton Marsalis, Paul Simon, John Scofield, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Fred Hersch, Sean Jones, DeeDee Bridgewater, Roberta Gambarini, Peter Bernstein, Stefon Harris, Nicholas Peyton, Billy Hart, Dave Liebman, Gary Bartz, Etienne Charles and Christian Scott.

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