Beyond NYC: Russian Renaissance Quartet at Caramoor in Katonah, NY

June 3, 2019October 1, 2019 arts-NY 1 Comment

Beyond NYC: Russian Renaissance Quartet at Caramoor in Katonah, NY

Billed as World Music with a Russian soul, the performance by Russian Renaissance Quartet guarantees an exciting night of diverse music from classical to jazz to folk; on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 7 pm.

The refreshing sound of traditional Russian string instruments combined with a delicate and emotional touch makes the performances by Russian Renaissance Quartet memorable events. With a wide repertoire and formidable virtuosity, the group has established itself among string chamber collectives as one of the most exhilarating ensembles of today.

Since their debut in 2015, the group had won a number of prestigious competitions most significant of which is the M-Prize of $100,000 in 2016 hosted by the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theater, and Dance. The first prize in the M- Prize Competition is the highest award in the chamber music world. Russian Renaissance Quartet’s lyricism, age-defying energy and seamless shifts between genres make music accessible to audiences.

The quartet includes Ivan Kuznetsov, balalaika; Anastasia Zakharova, domra/domra alto; Aleksandr Tarasov, button-accordion; and Ivan Vinogradov, balalaika-contrabass. Russian Renaissance Quartet appearance at Caramoor is on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 7 pm.

BUY TICKETS

Program

Piazzolla Milonga Is Coming
Piazzolla Muerte del Ángel
J.S. Bach Prélude No. 2 in C Minor BWV 847
Richard Galliano Tango Pour Claude
Richard Galliano New York Tango
Ryuichi Sakamoto Bibo no Aozora
Russian Renaissance Vanya
Russian Renaissance Ya na kamushe siju (I’m sitting on the stone)
Béla Fleck Sinister Minister
Egberto Gismonti Frevo
Abreu Tico-Tico no Fubá

Stay in the know about future events and offers by subscribing to ARTS-NY newsletter Subscribe

Jazz in NYC: Stephane Wrembel’s Django New Orleans with Bria Skonberg

May 29, 2019October 1, 2019 arts-NY

Jazz in NYC: Stephane Wrembel’s Django New Orleans with Bria Skonberg

Joe’s Pub in New York City presents an exciting combo of the world’s best gypsy guitar player Stephane Wrembel and versatile trumpeter and singer Bria Skonberg on June 14 – 15, 2019 at 7 pm

Guitarist Stephane Wrembel, trumpeter Bria Skonberg — Guitarist Stephane Wrembel, photo credit Irene Ypenburg; trumpeter Bria Skonberg, photo credit Christine Vaindirlis

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 Bria Skonberg who brings her trumpet and lots of energy to the performances at Joe’s Pub.

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. Add to that the excitement and glee so typical of Skonberg’s style, and the performances will surely be the music fete to remember.

Wrembel and his guests are very familiar to New York audiences for the Django-a-Gogo annual guitar festival among other engagements in town. Bria Skonberg perform regularly in New York City most recently on April 18-29, 2019 at the Gotham Jazz Festival NYC.

Reserve ahead for the performances at Joe’s Pub on June 14 – 15, 2019 at 7 pm

BUY TICKETS

Stay in the know about future events and offers by subscribing to our newsletter Subscribe

Jazz in NYC: Fred Hersch 2019 Duo Invitation Series at Jazz Standard

May 20, 2019June 19, 2019 arts-NY 1 Comment

Jazz in NYC: Fred Hersch 2019 Duo Invitation Series at Jazz Standard

Jazz pianist and composer Fred Hersch plays duo with Kenny Barron, Julian Lage, Kurt Elling, Drew Gress & Billy Hart, and Sullivan Fortner at the iconic NYC’s Jazz Standard Club on May 28 – June 2, 2019

Fred Hersch at the piano — Fred Hersch / Photo credit Jim Wilkie

A serious jazz by the world-class musicians in an intimate and sound-perfect music club at the center of the music universe – what could be better for a night out in New York City? The famous Jazz Standard club is hosting the acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Fred Hersch and his superb guests in a very special 2019 Duo Invitation Series on May 28 – June 2, 2019.

The guest list includes Kenny Barron, a brilliant pianist known for his lasting mark on the jazz scene, an introspective guitarist and three-time Grammy Award nominee Julian Lage, a Grammy Award winner Kurt Elling, a vocalist, Hirsch’s old-time collaborators Drew Gress & Billy Hart, and a prodigious improviser Sullivan Fortner on piano.

Hersch’s deceptively simple yet deeply nuanced playing style is well-known to piano-jazz lovers. That special sound and the compositional precision earned him both fame and devoted followers. Treat yourself for a night of delicious music in the cozy Jazz Standard club in midtown Manhattan.

Reserve your seats for Fred Hersch Duo 2019 Invitation series on May 28 – June 2, 2019 by clicking below:

BUY TICKETS

Stay in the know about future events and offers by subscribing to our newsletter Subscribe

Jazz in NYC: Emmet Cohen Trio at Birdland Jazz Club

June 21, 2019June 27, 2019 arts-NY

Jazz in NYC: Emmet Cohen Trio at Birdland Jazz Club

Pianist Emmet Cohen, a rising star on the fast-paced jazz music scene, and his trio perform a series of concerts with singer Veronica Swift at Birdland from July 2 – 6, 2019

Emmet Cohen at the piano , Birdland Jazz Club, NY — Emmet Cohen, piano; photo by John Abbott

Fun, vibrancy, and grace are signature features of Emmet Cohen‘s playing. Supported by his trio, which includes bassist Russell Hall and drummer Kyle Poole, the musicians bring back the sparkle and zest of jazzy days of the past.

Committed to the preservation of the treasured American musical tradition, Cohen is leading the project of transferring the artistic knowledge and history from the generation of established jazz titans like the bassist Ron Carter and the drummer Tootie Heath to the younger audience. Recording and producing sessions with legendary musicians make up his professional undertaking the “Masters Legacy Series.” He serves as both producer and pianist for each album in the series.

Winner of the 2019 American Pianists Association’s Grand Prize, 2019 Cole Porter Fellowship and recording residency with Mack Avenue Records, Cohen joins a prominent lineup of past awardees such as Sullivan Fortner, Aaron Parks, Dan Tepfer, and Aaron Diehl.

The excitement, warmth, and utmost elegance of playing the well-recognized staples of jazz repertoire make performances by Emmet Cohen Trio a must-see for every music lover. Before coming to Birdland, Emmet Cohen Trio will play at Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola on June 21-23, 2019. Consider reserving ahead as space is limited.

BUY TICKETS

Stay in the know about future events and offers by subscribing to ARTS-NY newsletter Subscribe

Art in NYC: Constantin Brancusi Sculpture at MoMA

April 22, 2019June 19, 2019 contact@arts-ny.com 1 Comment

Art in NYC: Constantin Brancusi Sculpture at MoMA

Carefully selected from its own collection and archives, MoMA’s exhibition Constantin Brancusi Sculpture presents the ultimate concept of elegance and essence; on view July 22, 2018 – June 15, 2019

Museum of Modern Art Constantin Brancusi Mlle Pogany 1913 — Constantin Brancusi, Mlle Pogany, version I, 1913. The Museum of Modern Art, New York. © 2018 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris. Photo: Imaging and Visual Resources Department, MoMA

Graceful and ascetic, the works by Constantin Brancusi, the forefather of the modernist sculpture, are on view at Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) until June 15, 2019. A gallery housing the show projects an air of the highest purity and beauty that the object can reach. Brancusi was well-known for his aim to represent the object’s essence stripped bare from its superfluous covers. MoMa’s exhibition of the wisely selected artworks pinpoints exactly that.

Each piece in the collection shows the core and the inner soul as conceptualized by the artist. And while Brancusi was constantly perfecting his depiction of certain ideas be it a bird, a fish or a muse, each sculpture on view conveys a sense of successful resolution in the hands of the master.

The exhibition features 11 sculptures and an array of photographs, films and rare drawings from the MoMA collection. The works are organized in a loose chronological order starting from the early works from 1908 and leading to the later pieces from the 1940s.

Stay in the know about future events and offers by subscribing to our newsletter Subscribe

Category: Blog post