NYS Music 2023

Category: News Desk

  • Watch: “Here Lies Love” Goes In-Depth with new L-ISA Acoustic System

    L-Acoustics released a video piece about the use of the pioneering audio technology L-ISA in the Broadway production of Here Lies Love. Featuring interviews with musical legend David Byrne (concept, music & lyrics), sound designers Cody Spencer and M.L. Dogg, and scenic designer David Korins, the video goes in depth on how L-ISA is used in the show and what it means in the context of Broadway productions.

    Here Lies Love

    Here Lies Love is a revolutionary Broadway show with a rock-pop pedigree, creating a demand for a sufficient sound system to do justice to the Byrne-Fatboy Slim musical. The L-ISA spatial sound system brings an essential sense of immersion to the production, with over 220 speakers in configuration around the theater.

    Here Lies Love tells the story of former Filipina First Lady Imelda Marcos’ astonishing rise to power and subsequent fall at the hands of the Philippine People Power Revolution. The show features the first all-Filipino cast to perform on Broadway, and opened in July to raving reviews.

    Here Lies Love

    Developed and directed by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers and choreographed by Olivier Award-nominee Annie-B Parson, the show uses creative choreography and movement to immerse the audience in not only the music, but the dancing and thrill of the Broadway experience.

    TICKETING INFORMATION

    Visit herelieslovebroadway.com/tickets/ for the most current performance schedule.

    Tickets are on sale at Telecharge.com, by phone at 212-239-6200, or in person at the Broadway Theatre box office (1681 Broadway at 53rd Street). For information on groups of 10+, contact Broadway Inbound at broadwayinbound.com or call 866-302-0995.

    Rush tickets are available in-person at the Broadway Theatre box office on the day of the performance for $35 each. Tickets are limited to a maximum of 2 per person and are subject to availability.

    Digital lottery entrants can register for the chance to purchase up to 2 tickets at $39 each. Entries for the Here Lies Love digital lottery start at 12 AM, one day before the performance, and winners are drawn the same day at 10 AM and 3 PM. Visit rush.telecharge.com for more information and to register. Drawings only appear when they are open for entries.

  • Bushwick Film Festival Celebrates Its Sweet Sixteen This October

    The Bushwick Film Festival is set to celebrate its 16th anniversary this fall, with the festival taking place from October 25-29th. Inspired by the notion of the “Sweet Sixteen,” a time of growth, self-discovery, and newfound independence, this year’s festival theme revolves around exploring and embracing our passage into life’s next chapter, through cinema. 

    Bushwick Film Festival

    The festival continues its partnership with Williamsburg Cinemas, where all festival films will be screened. To celebrate its Sweet 16, this year’s films will explore themes of coming-of-age, self-realization, and the quest for personal freedom, captured through the cinematic lens. 

    Turning 16 traditionally symbolizes growth and discovery, but these transformative moments are not bound by age. We find defining moments at every juncture and during every transition. As we usher in the 16th Bushwick Film Festival, we’re celebrating more than just cinema; we’re embracing the journey, the lessons, and the stories that have brought us here. Here’s to life’s defining chapters and the many stories that intertwine with them.

    Kweighbaye Kotee, Founder

    The festival features not only an exciting lineup of films, but also a range of special events. The Opening Night Red Carpet Reception will take place at Brooklyn Borough Hall on October 25. In addition, the Movie Industry Conference will feature a full day of panel discussions, conversations, and networking opportunities for industry professionals and filmmakers. Finally, a lively Sweet 16 Party will be held at Lot 45.

    Tickets to the 16th Anniversary Bushwick Film Festival, and film programing highlights can be found below, as well as at www.bushwickfilmfestival.com:  

    Halloween-inspired movie night: Campy Horrors, Thrillers and Supernartural 

    NY Stories

    Social Justice 

    Stories about Love 

    Must See Features

  • Phish Announces Annual New Year’s Eve Run at Madison Square Garden

    Phish has announced their annual New Year’s Eve run at Manhattan’s Madison Square Garden, set for December 28, 29, 30, and 31.

    The annual run at MSG marks the 15th time Phish will ring in the New Year at ‘The World’s Most Famous Arena’, and the 91st concert overall, as of New Year’s Eve, the second most for any artists at the venue behind Billy Joel.

    A ticket request period is now underway at tickets.phish.com and will continue through Monday, September 25 at 12 noon (ET). Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, September 29 at 12 noon (ET). A limited number of travel packages (hotel and tickets) will go on sale Wednesday, September 27 at Noon ET.

    Phish recently performed two benefit concerts at the Broadview Stage at SPAC August 25 – 26, raising over $3.5M for flood recovery efforts in Vermont and Upstate New York. Both shows featured special pre-show acoustic sets with Phish’s Page McConnell and Trey Anastasio, while the Saturday, August 26 performance saw Phish joined on stage by a surprise appearance from guitarist Derek Trucks.

    PHISH 2023 TOUR DATES

    OCTOBER

    6 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

    7 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

    8 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

    10 – Dayton, OH – Wright State University Nutter Center

    11 – Dayton, OH- Wright State University Nutter Center

    13 – Chicago, IL – United Center

    14 – Chicago, IL – United Center

    15 – Chicago, IL – United Center

    DECEMBER

    28 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

    29 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

    30 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

    31 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

    FEBRUARY 2024

    21 – Quintana Roo, Mexico – Moon Palace Cancun

    22 – Quintana Roo, Mexico – Moon Palace Cancun

    23 – Quintana Roo, Mexico – Moon Palace Cancun

    24 – Quintana Roo, Mexico – Moon Palace Cancun

  • Lukas Nelson & POTR Announce MSG, Rochester, and Kingston Shows on Upcoming Fall Tour

    Grammy Award-winning artist Lukas Nelson and his longtime band, Promise of the Real (POTR), have announced an extensive headline tour this fall including stops at New York’s Madison Square Garden on September 29, Kingston’s Ulster Performing Arts Center on November 25, and Rochester’s Water Street Music Hall on November 26The tour is in support of Nelson’s recent album, Sticks and Stones.

    The group will embark on their tour on September 15 in Pryor, OK, with stops including Kansas City, MO, Boston, MA, Austin, TX, and Asbury Park, NJ.

    Self-produced by Lukas Nelson and POTR, Sticks and Stones was released last month on 6ACE Records/Thirty Tigers and is currently top 5 on the Americana Albums charts. With the record, Nelson continues to garner success at radio as his single, “Sticks and Stones,” is currently #1 on the Alt Country chart and top 10 on the Americana Singles chart.

    Written solely by Nelson, Sticks and Stones is filled with upbeat energy and fun. He explores universal human experiences of love, celebration, longing and humor, while also capturing the musical power and electricity of the band’s live performances. Lukas Nelson and POTR is Lukas Nelson, Anthony LoGerfo, Corey McCormick, Logan Metz, and Tato Melgar.

    Tickets for the new shows are on sale now. Details can be found at www.lukasnelson.com/tour. Additional headline dates to be announced.

    September 20—St. Louis, MO—Delmar Hall

    September 21—Bloomington, IL—The Castle Theatre

    September 24—North Adams, MA—FreshGrass

    September 27—Boston, MA—TD Garden*

    September 29—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden*

    October 6-8—Gretna, LA—Gretna Heritage Festival

    October 13—Austin, TX—ACL Live at the Moody Theatre

    October 14—Midland, TX—The Tailgate

    October 15—San Antonio, TX—The Espee

    October 18—Abilene, TX—The Paramount Theatre

    October 19—Fort Worth, TX—Tannahill’s Tavern

    October 21—Oklahoma City, OK—Tower Theatre

    October 24—Little Rock, AR—The Hall

    October 25—Memphis, TN—Minglewood Hall

    October 26—Oxford, MS—The Lyric

    October 28—Atlanta, GA—Buckhead Theatre

    October 30—St. Petersburg, FL—Jannus Landing

    November 1—Fort Lauderdale, FL—Parker Theatre

    November 4—Sanford, FL—Tuffy’s Music Box

    November 5—Fort Myers, FL—The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon

    November 8—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium

    November 9—Asheville, NC—Orange Peel

    November 11—Raleigh, NC—The Ritz

    November 12—Washington, DC—9:30 Club

    November 14—Charlottesville, VA—Jefferson Theatre

    November 15—Asbury Park, NJ—Stone Pony

    November 16—Philadelphia, PA—Brooklyn Bowl

    November 19—Providence, RI—The Strand

    November 24—Burlington, VT—Higher Ground

    November 25—Kingston, NY—Ulster Performing Arts Center

    November 26—Rochester, NY—Water Street Music Hall

    November 28—Toronto, Ontario—Concert Hall

    November 29—Cleveland, OH—House of Blues

    November 30—Pittsburgh, PA—Stage AE

    December 2—Cincinnati, OH—Bogarts

    December 3—Columbus, OH—Bluestone

    December 5—Chicago, IL—Joe’s Live

    December 6—Milwaukee, WI—The Rave

    December 7—Minneapolis, MN—First Avenue

    *supporting Tedeschi Trucks Band

  • Disney Jazz Tribute “When You Wish Upon A Star” To Play Corning Museum of Glass this October

    When You Wish Upon a Star – A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney is coming to Corning’s Museum of Glass on October 28 as part of their upcoming national tour. The tour will also make a stop at Newark, NJ’s Victoria Theatre at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

    The show features musical direction by Sean Mason and the brand new house band of The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, as well as Kim Nalley and Sasha Dobson as vocalists.

    When You Wish Upon A Star - A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney

    Director Sean Mason leads the touring show, as one of the premier talents of his generation. Mason has performed and toured with jazz legends including Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, and Herlin Riley, and as a recent Julliard graduate, he is rolling out his upcoming debut album The Southern Suite. As a native North-Carolinan turned New Yorker, the record explores his southern roots from his current vantage point at the heart of the NYC music scene.

    Sean Mason, director
    Credit: Martina DaSilva

    Philanthropist and vocalist Kim Nalley will join the show, boasting a 3½ octave range and stunning performances. As the “Most Influential African American in the Bay Area,” Nalley has performed with greats such as Rhoda Scott, David “Fathead” Newman, and the San Francisco Symphony. In addition to Nalley, Sasha Dobson will join the show on vocals. A critically acclaimed performer, she is one-third of the hit triop Puss n’ Boots, alongside Catherine Popper and Norah Jones. 

    Together with band members Ahmad Johnson on drums, Corentin Le Hir on bass, Alicyn Yaffee on guitar and Anthony Hervey on trumpet, the musicians will bring the jazz arrangements of Disney’s popular soundtracks to the stage on the nationwide tour this fall.

    As shown in their vast collection of animated feature film soundtracks, Disney has always had an affinity for jazz music. In 2009, Disney released an album of reimagined songs based on their soundtrack catalog. With over 600 songs to choose from, the album features some of the most talented contemporary jazz stars of the age, as well as rising up-and-comers. This fall, the new generation of emerging talent will perform the live touring version, titled When You Wish Upon a Star – A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney.

    Although not associated with Disney, When You Wish Upon A Star will feature fan favorite tunes from iconic movies such as Snow White, Lady and the Tramp, Mary Poppins, and Toy Story. The reimagined songs have been arranged and recorded by Disney music fans such as  Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, and Dianne Reeves. 

    The touring band personnel is Sean Mason (piano, bandleader), Kim Nalley (vocals), Sasha Dobson (vocals), Ahmad Johnson (drums), Corentin Le Hir (bass), Alicyn Yaffee (guitar), and Anthony Hervey (trumpet).

    Upcoming Tour Dates

    • Sept. 29, 2023 –Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, Livermore, CA 
    • Sept. 30, 2023 – Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, Tracy, CA 
    • Oct. 1, 2023 – Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, Santa Clarita, CA
    • Oct. 3, 2023 – Brigham Young University Performing Arts Series, Provo, UT 
    • Oct. 4, 2023 – College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, ID
    • Oct. 6, 2023 – CU Presents – University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO 
    • Oct. 7, 2023 – SF Jazz, San Francisco, CA 
    • Oct. 8, 2023 – Carpenter Performing Arts Center at CSU Long Beach, Long Beach, CA 
    • Oct. 10, 2023 – Numerica Performing Arts Center, Wenatchee, WA
    • Oct. 12, 2023 – Pepperdine University, Smothers Theatre, Malibu, CA
    • Oct. 14, 2023 – Fox Tucson Theatre, Tucson, AZ 
    • Oct. 15, 2023 – Chandler Center for the Arts, Chandler, AZ 
    • Oct. 17, 2023 – Traverse City Opera House, Traverse City, MI 
    • Oct. 18, 2023 – Michigan State University, Wharton Center, Pasant Theatre, East Lansing, MI
    • Oct. 19, 2023 – Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 
    • Oct. 20, 2023 – Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, Bloomington, IL
    • Oct. 21, 2023 – College of DuPage McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn, IL 
    • Oct. 22, 2023 – Door Community Auditorium, Fish Creek, WI 
    • Oct. 24, 2023 – The Grand Theater, Wausau, WI 
    • Oct. 27, 2023 – Millersville University, The Ware Center, Millersville, PA
    • Oct. 28, 2023 – Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY 
    • Nov. 1, 2023 – Newberry Opera House, Newberry, SC 
    • Nov. 2, 2023 – Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, Asheville, NC
    • Nov. 4, 2023 – Alden Theatre at McLean Community Center, McLean, VA
    • Nov. 5, 2023 – Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis, MD
    • Nov. 9, 2023 – Corsicana Palace Theatre, Corsicana, TX 
    • Nov. 10, 2023 – Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts, Richardson, TX 
    • Nov. 11, 2023 – Geiger Performing Arts Center, Spring, TX 
    • Nov. 13, 2023 – Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA
    • Nov. 14, 2023 – Heymann Center, Lafayette, LA 
    • Nov. 15, 2023 – Manship Theatre, Baton Rouge, LA 
    • Nov. 17, 2023 – New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Victoria Theatre, Newark, NJ 
    • Nov. 18, 2023 – Ocean County College, Grunin Center for the Arts, Toms River, NJ 
    • Nov. 19, 2023 – Weinberg Center for the Arts, Frederick, MD

  • Ladytron arrives in NYC this week at Irving Plaza

    Electronic pop band Ladytron has announced their Fall Tour, revealing their first pit stop at Irving Plaza on September 20th.

    Ladytron irving plaza

    The band formed in Liverpool, England in 1999 with members including vocalists Helen Marnie and Mira Aroyo, electric guitarist Daniel Hunt and synthesizer Reuben Wu.

    Ladytron blends sounds of electronic pop, new wave, distorted chimes and hallucinogenic soundscapes, exploring voices and sound that inhabit a dreamy optimistic feel. The tour celebrates the most recent album release Time’s Arrow with ten songs and video release of top hit “Misery Remember Me”. The song has flourished among the electro pop community and encapsulates the theme that defines Time’s Arrow. The focus of the album balances between experimental sounds and pop structures.

    Helen explains, “we must embrace the now, but always allow ourselves to dream. ‘Misery Remember Me’ encapsulates this ethos.”

    Ladytron continues to push boundaries among the music scene while using conceptual space and time to achieve their conceit of electronic music. Irving Plaza welcomes Ladytron this Wednesday opening doors at 7:00pm, for ticket info visit here

  • Madison Square Garden Given Short 5-Year Permit by New York City Council

    Madison Square Garden received the shortest extension in the arena’s history, with The City Council unanimously voting on September 14 to give the venue only a five-year permit to continue to operate above Penn Station in Manhattan.

    Madison Square Garden Permit
    Photo by Gabriela Bhaskar for The New York Times.

    “At this time the Council cannot determine the long-term viability of an arena at this location, therefore five years is an appropriate term for this special permit,” said Erik Bottcher, a Manhattan councilman whose district encompasses Madison Square Garden. The arena’s owner, James Dolan’s MSG Entertainment, wanted a permanent extension of the operating permit, which expires this year, receiving ten-year permits in the past.

    “A short-term special permit is not in anyone’s best interest and undermines the ability to immediately revamp Penn Station and the surrounding area,” MSG Entertainment said in a statement. The issue at hand is the ongoing tension between Penn Station and the Garden. There needs to be a creation of a transportation management plan to address “use conflicts” related to the arena’s loading operations on West 31st Street and pedestrian access, with MSG ordered to provide a plan within six months of its progress. If the venue fails to do so, they could have their operating permit revoked.

    “I still believe that ultimately, we would be able to build the most extraordinary train station if Madison Square Garden was not there,” Bottcher said in an interview.  “I’m still hopeful that would happen someday, but in the immediate term there are plans under consideration that would permit us to have a very extraordinary Penn Station with Madison Square Garden in place.‘’

    For now, state officials are focused on a $7 billion renovation of the station, putting away a broader redevelopment plan for the area.

  • The Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie to Close, Final Show planned for October 28

    October 28 will be your last chance to catch a show at Poughkeepsie’s famed The Chance Theatre, as the venue is slated to close, with Mike Robinson of Rolling Stones tribute band 50 Amp Fuse headlining what is billed as “the final show at the Legendary Chance theater.” 

    the chance poughkeepsie
    photo by Mickey Deneher

    Shows lined up from mid-September through late October will mark the final at a venue that has been a staple of Poughkeepsie for over 110 years.

    Axl Rose performing with Guns n Roses at The Chance, 1987

    Located at 6 Crannell Street in Poughkeepsie, the 17,000 sq ft building was built in 1912 was first named the Dutchess Theatre – and later the Carol Players Playhouse and Playhouse Theatre, as ownership changed hands during the 1920s – originally designed with vaudeville performers and silent movie screenings in mind. 

    The building would be closed following World War Two, and from 1945 to 1970 the theatre became a storage facility. The venue would reopen in 1970 when Larry Plover opened “Sal’s Last Chance Saloon,” turning the old vaudeville theatre into a music venue until 1977. The name was shortened to “The Chance” in 1980, when Peter Francese re-opened the venue. 

    the chance poughkeepsie

    In 1994 Frank Pallett acquired The Chance, bringing the venue to new heights with an incredible array of classic and contemporary rock bands to the Hudson Valley. Pallett passed away in 2021, and his sister and business partner, Carolyn Brophy, died a short time later, putting the future of the building, already listed for sale, in jeopardy.

    Everlast performing at The Chance

    The list of artists that have performed at The Chance sets the legacy for this venue on solid footing: The Police, The Ramones, Muddy Waters, Pete Seeger, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ace Frehley, The Band (numerous times), Guns n Roses, Motorhead, Rob Zombie, Fozzy, Hatebreed, Sevendust, Shadows Fall, Soundgarden, Candiria, Slayer, Breaking Benjamin, Phish, Coheed and Cambria, moe. (New Year’s Eve 1999) R.E.M., Metallica, Charles Mingus, Cyndi Lauper and hundreds more.

    In August 2023, CR Properties, the listing agent for the theater, announced the sale to Chai Developers, headed up by CFO Berry Kohn, who have been purchasing other buildings throughout Poughkeepsie, with a focus on Main Street. But they plan to renovate and rejuvenate The Chance, making it a centerpiece of a revitalization effort.

    the chance poughkeepsie

    Among work that is slated to be done to The Chance include, new electric, lighting, mechanical components and the addition of a proper backstage area, as well as maintaining the building aesthetic while increasing capacity to make the theater more profitable. While there are no solid plans, they could involve moving the entrance and rentals for private shows.

    the chance poughkeepsie

    Chai Developers does believe that the wait for what comes of The Chance and downtown Poughkeepsie will be worth it, saying “It’s gonna be something that will surprise a few people with what we’re willing to do there.”

  • The New York Latino Film Festival Returns To NYC

    The New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF) will be held on September 15-24 at New York City’s Regal Union Square. With an impressive roster of 116 films from nearly 20 countries, the festival marks the 25th celebration since its inception in 1999. With musical tribute films, brand new biopics, and the return of long-time favorite actors and directors, the festival has something for everyone.

    New York Latino Film Festival

    The festival will open with the NYC premiere of Amazon Prime’s Cassandro (2023, 99min, USA). Starring Gael Garcia Bernal, the film follows the true story of a gay wrestler from El Paso who rose to international stardom. Directed by Roger Ross Williams, the feature film also stars global music sensation Bad Bunny.

    Cassandro (2023, 99min, USA)

    “Amidst this historic moment in the entertainment industry, NYLFF continues to uphold the importance of stories as a powerful and important tool for collective social change. The Festival, for 23 years, has and will continue to offer Latino filmmakers and content creators a platform to highlight our stories. More than ever, we been ready

    Calixto Chinchilla, Founder, New York Latino Film Festival

    In addition, the NYLFF will screen Aristotle Torres’ debut feature Story Ave (2023, 94min, USA). Starring Puerto Rican-New Yorker Luis Guzman, the film follows an MTA worker held up by young graffiti artist Kadir (Asante Blackk) in a robbery gone right. Luis Guzman, known for hit films such as Punch-Drunk Love (2002), The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009), and the new hit series Wednesday (2022) as Gomez Addams, was raised in New York’s Greenwich Village and Lower East Side.

    Story Ave (2023, 94min, USA)

    We are thrilled to shine a light on independent film production in NYC by once again supporting the New York Latino Film Festival. This year’s opening night film, Story Ave, directed by up-and-coming NYC filmmaker Aristotle Torres, is the perfect example of why this festival, and others like it, are so important; to provide a global platform to amplify diverse storytelling.

    Pat Swinney Kaufman, Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment

    Music lovers can enjoy NYLFF’s screening of feature film Carlos (2023, 88min, USA), that follows Santana’s journey from 14-year-old street musician to 10-time Grammy-winning global sensation. After the rock group’s legendary performance at New York State’s Woodstock Festival in 1969, Santana shot to global fame with their unique blend of salsa, jazz, and rock music.

    Carlos (2023, 88min, USA)

    The New York Latino Film Festival will close with a free outdoor event in Washington Heights’ Quisqueya Plaza, featuring live music and food.

    For more information on the festival, and a full list of featured films and shorts, visit nylatinofilmfestival.com.

  • The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra 2023-24 Season Begins with Beethoven

    The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra will launch its 2023-24 Season, “Beethoven and Beyond,” with Beethoven’s Sixth; a program led by Music Director Finalist Jeffrey Meyer and featuring Pianist Xak Bjerken.

    The September 23 concert opens with Carlos Simon’s “Fate Now Conquers,” followed by Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G, and finally with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 to finish the evening. There is also a free pre-concert chat at 6:30 pm for anyone who wishes to attend. 

    Jeffrey Meyer (left) and Xak Bjerken (right) pictured.

    Jeffrey Meyer has captivated audiences throughout North America, Europe, Russia, and Asia, with his passion for championing contemporary orchestral music and groundbreaking collaborations. His programming has been awarded multiple prizes including three ASCAP Awards for Adventurous Programming and two Vytautas Marijosius Memorial Awards in Orchestral Programming. Artistic Director of the St. Petersburg Chamber Philharmonic for two decades, his work with the orchestra was noted for its breadth and innovation.

    Praised as “one of the most interesting and creatively productive conductors working in St. Petersburg” by Sergei Slonimsky, the orchestra’s American debut with three performances at Symphony Space’s Wall-to-Wall Festival in New York City was described by The New York Times as “impressive,” “powerful,” “splendid,” and “blazing.” He also led the acclaimed conducting program at Ithaca College for ten years. 

    Pianist Bjerken has appeared as a soloist with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and has performed at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Glinka Hall in St. Petersburg, the Konzerthaus in Berlin, and St. Cecilia in Rome. He was for many years a member of the Los Angeles Piano Quartet, and has held chamber music residencies at the Tanglewood Music Center, the Spoleto Festival and the Olympic Music Festival. Bjerken is a Professor of Music at Cornell University where he co-directs the international chamber music festival Mayfest with his wife, pianist Miri Yampolsky.

    For more information and subscriptions, or for tickets, visit this link or contact the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Box Office at 607-272-8981 or info@CCOithaca.org.