May 2022
Trios in Technicolor Faculty Recital at Bloomingdale School of Music
Trios in technicolor Program Greensleeves, for Piano Tio - Trad. arr. Matt Riley Pale Yellow- Jennifer Higdon Firey Red- Jennifer Higdon La Vie en Rose- Edith Piaff Song of the…
Find out more »October 2022
Sounds from the Neighborhood: An Evening of Songs Old and New at Bloomingdale School of Music
An evening of song inspired by the Upper West Side featuring composers George Gershwin, Ned Rorem and Paul Ziegler. Come enjoy vocal selections celebrating the beauty and creativity of our…
Find out more »November 2022
The Music Of Michael Cochrane at Bloomingdale School of Music
A program of original jazz compositions by Michael Cochrane that were recorded in 2022 at the Rudy Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Michael will perform this special…
Find out more »Music Inspiring Music at Bloomingdale School of Music
A program of piano works that are inspired by other musical compositions. George Crumb’s chimeric celebration of Thelonious Monk’s ‘Round Midnight and Leo Smith’s take on dances from Leonard Bernstein’s…
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Virtuosic Violin-Piano Collaboration: Two Sonatas and a Ballet at Bloomingdale School of Music
This concert features two Sonatas in which the violin and piano converse about many subjects and a ballet transcription in which both instruments give lively musical inspiration for storied dancing.…
Find out more »Bloomingdale School of Music Violin-Piano Faculty Recital
Claudia Schaer, Violin Olga Gurevich, Piano Two Sonatas and a Ballet This concert features two Sonatas in which the violin and piano converse about many subjects and a ballet transcription…
Find out more »February 2023
A Tribute Concert to Leontyne Price at Bloomingdale School of Music
Soprano Cheryl Warfield and pianist Olga Gurevich present a musical program of arias and spirituals with historical narrative about the life and career of legendary singer Leontyne Price, the first…
Find out more »March 2023
New Beginnings: Works for Horn, Flute and Piano at Bloomingdale School of Music
The music in this concert explores, through imagery and metaphor, the way universal themes of nature, inventiveness and past experience of all kinds create new beginnings. Performers Lisa Pike, french…
Find out more »Celebrating Roberto Sierra at Bloomingdale School of Music; Marc Peloquin, Piano
Roberto Sierra (b.1953) was born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico and is one of the most important composers of our time. This program features recent works for solo piano that…
Find out more »April 2023
Music for Piano & Guitar: Bach, Carulli, and Giuliani at Bloomingdale School of Music
This program will feature Trio Sonatas by J.S. Bach arranged for piano and guitar by José Maldonado as well as early 19th century works by Mauro Giuliani and Ferdinando Carulli.…
Find out more »Music for Piano & Guitar: Bach, Carulli, and Giuliani at Bloomingdale School of Music
This program will feature Trio Sonatas by J.S. Bach arranged for piano and guitar by José Maldonado as well as early 19th century works by Mauro Giuliani and Ferdinando Carulli.…
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Kaleidoscope of Moods at Bloomingdale School of Music
Violist Aundrey Mitchell joins faculty pianist Judith Olson in a program of evocative character pieces by Robert Schumann, Rebecca Clarke, Nino Rota, and Astor Piazzolla. Program "Marchenbilder (Pictures from Fairyland),…
Find out more »Kaleidoscope of Moods at Bloomingdale School of Music
Violist Aundrey Mitchell joins faculty pianist Judith Olson in a program of evocative character pieces by Robert Schumann, Rebecca Clarke, Nino Rota, and Astor Piazzolla. Program "Marchenbilder (Pictures from Fairyland),…
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Sounds of Nature: Piano Miniatures at Bloomingdale School of Music
Performances by Judith Olson & BSM students
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100 Years of Saxophone & Piano at Bloomingdale School of Music
Music for saxophone and piano that will take listeners on a journey through 100 years of music in works by composers including Eugène Bozza, Alec Wilder and Paul Kirby. Performers…
Find out more »November 2023
What’s in a Name? at Bloomingdale School of Music
Aaron Butler performs piano sonatas by Beethoven (Op. 81a "The Farewell") and Muzio Clementi (Op. 50 No. 3 "Didone Abandoned") that were given their descriptive titles by the composers. Performers…
Find out more »American Souvenirs at Bloomingdale School of Music
A program of fascinating American works for violin and piano by major composers of our time including David Del Tredici, Ned Rorem and Paul Schoenfield. Performers Naho Parrini, violin Marc…
Find out more »December 2023
Faculty Concert at Bloomingdale School of Music
Program: Lamentations - Black/Folk Song Suite for Solo Cello by Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson Pin-hui Tsai, cello Elogio de la Danza by Leo Brouwer (Cuba) Suite del Recuerdo by José Luis Merlín…
Find out more »February 2024
Love Notes: Voice Faculty Song Recital at Bloomingdale School of Music
An RSVP is required to attend this event. The Bloomingdale voice faculty presents a concert exploring love from multiple genres and languages. Bloomingdale’s Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most…
Find out more »The Venetians at Bloomingdale School of Music
Venice was the hub of musical invention and soloistic virtuosity in the baroque era. Dorian Baroque presents a program tracing the myriad of musical styles flourishing in Venice from the…
Find out more »Instrument Discovery Day for Kids, at Bloomingdale School of Music
Instrument Discovery Day Join for an exciting day of exploring different musical instruments at Bloomingdale School of Music! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, this in-person event is…
Find out more »March 2024
A Woman’s Life – Music of Clara Schumann at Bloomingdale School of Music
In celebration of Woman’s History Month, this concert will be dedicated to the composer, pianist and mother Clara Wieck Schumann. Performers Sun Young Chang, voice Masha Lankovsky, violin Judy Woo,…
Find out more »Remembering Ned Rorem at Bloomingdale School of Music
A recital of music by Ned Rorem in honor of his 100th anniversary. Works will include his Piano Sonata No.2 as well as solo piano transcriptions by Marc Peloquin of…
Find out more »Piano Music of U.S.A. Composers at Bloomingdale School of Music
Now in our 17th year of the Piano Project, we join our celebration of “Music of U.S.A. Composers” with the 60thAnniversary of the Bloomingdale School of Music, founded in 1964,…
Find out more »April 2024
Fantasy at Bloomingdale School of Music
This concert features "fantasy" compositions, music representing the free spirit and limitless imagination of the composer, in works from the Baroque to the Modern era. Performers Weiwei Zhai, piano Program…
Find out more »The Forgotten Melodies of Nicolai Medtner at Bloomingdale School of Music
Pianist Roberto Hidalgo performs three richly expressive and haunting sonatas by Russian composer Nikolai Medtner. For the "Sonata-Vocalise" he will be joined by his daughter, soprano Luisa Hidalgo. Performers Roberto…
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Benjamin Lees: 100th Birthday Tribute at Bloomingdale School of Music
This concert celebrates the 100th birthday of distinguished American composer Benjamin Lees. A video retrospective of his work is followed by three compositions, each representing a distinct stylistic period. Performers…
Find out more »20th Century Guitar Music with Piano from Puerto Rico at Bloomingdale School of Music
Guitarsit José Maldonado presents a concert of 20th century guitar music by composers from Puerto Rico including Ernest Cordero's "Concierto Evocativo" in which he will be joined by pianist Weiwei…
Find out more »Potpourri: American Piano Miniatures at Bloomingdale School of Music
Judith Olson and her students perform solos and duets by a diverse group of American composers including "Sketches in Color" by Robert Starer, in honor of his 100th birthday, and…
Find out more »August 2024
Chopin Nocturnes Workshop – Final Concert, at Bloomingdale School of Music
Chopin Nocturnes Workshop - Final Concert Welcome to the grand finale of our Chopin Nocturnes Workshop! Following a 3-day intensive filled with discussion and inspiration, our instructors and participants will…
Find out more »October 2024
Works for Clarinet and Piano at Bloomingdale School of Music
Program Prelude op. 51, Ruth Gipps (1921-1999) Suite I in G major, BWV 1007 , Johann Sebastain Bach (1685-1750) Prelude Allemande Courante Sarabande Minuet I Minuet II Gigue Time Pieces…
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