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the “invaluable contemporary-music series”
A Space To Make
Sun, Nov 3, 3PM | Rubin Museum of Art | Tickets $25
Pianist and curator Nathaniel LaNasa returns with two concerts showcasing the best in contemporary art song.
“These songs trace ways we create our spaces and ways they create us. Exploring overlapping spaces, Isabella Gellis’s exquisite settings of three folk songs from different cultures in Montreal give that city a sensitive musical portrait, and Hannah Kendall, with poetry by Sabrina Mahfouz, shows Shakespeare’s heroine Rosalind carving out a place for an identity chosen, not bestowed.” — Nathaniel LaNasa
Featuring soprano Robin Steitz, mezzo-soprano Theo Hayes, and baritone Gregory Feldmann.
Merkin Hall Series Opener
co-presented by Kaufman Music Center and NYFOS
My Brother’s Keeper
Tue, Nov 19, 8PM | Merkin Hall | Tickets
Conceived by baritone Justin Austin, this program tells a story of brotherly love and community among Black men in America through art song, soul, gospel, and opera. My Brother’s Keeper features a stellar team of Black American male singers, lead by baritone Will Liverman, including tenor Joshua Blue, bass-baritone Joseph Parrish, bass-baritone Alan Williams, baritone Jorell Williams, and tenor Chaz’men Williams-Ali, alongside NYFOS’s own Steven Blier.
Complimentary post-concert reception with the artists included with ticket purchase.
Subscriptions to the 4-program Merkin Hall series available HERE
THE 2o24-25 Season
Subscriptions and single tickets now available!
MERKIN HALL SERIES, NYFOS Next, residencies and more!
24-25 Season Programs and Tickets
The 2024-2025 season sees the NYFOS debuts of baritone Will Liverman and GRAMMY-winning clarinetist Mark Dover, and the return of such favorites as Justin Austin, Nicoletta Berry, Joshua Blue, John Brancy, Kara and Peter Dugan, Samuel Kidd, Daniel McGrew, Joseph Parrish, Erin Wagner, Jorell Williams, Chaz’men Williams-Ali, performing music from art song and opera to gospel and blues.
“Each concert this season offers the kind of cultural richness that has marked our performances for the last four decades. One of our oldest mottos was, ‘No two alike!,’ and that guideline is at its peak this season. The range of music, the charisma of the performers, and the exploration of beauty in all its variety will make for a potent season of song. We can’t wait to share it all with you!” — Steven Blier
NEW ALBUM
Released on March 8, 2024
NYFOS Records: The Singles, Vol. 1
feat. highlights from the NYFOS archives | Order Today
NYFOS has gathered together a collection of treasured performances on this wide-ranging album. Spanning over 20 years of memorable moments and voices, it features performances by stars of the opera and concert world – Michael Spyres, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, Kate Lindsey, Sasha Cooke, Bernarda Fink, Justin Austin, Kurt Ollmann, Brett Polegato, and Lucia Bradford – alongside singing actors like Darius de Haas, Jennifer Aylmer, Hal Cazalet, Dana Hanchard, and James Martin.
Available wherever you stream music! Listen now
“If you love singers and songs, you’ll want these gems from the NYFOS archives.” —Classicstoday.com
New Release
Released in digital and physical formats and on all major streaming platforms on Sept 15, 2023. Order your copy today!
MI PAÍS: SONGS OF ARGENTINA
feat. Federico De Michelis & Steven Blier
“Mi país: Songs of Argentina is the realization of a dream, a dive into the spellbinding delicacy of its art songs as well as the sultry five o’clock shadow of its tangos.” — Steven Blier. Learn more
Listen to the singles wherever you stream music!
Mariano Mores’ “Cafetín de Buenos Aires”
Carlos Guastavino’s “Noches de Santa Fe“
BLACK & BLUE
a solo album from NYFOS Records!
the debut album of tenor Joshua Blue with pianist Steven Blier
Recorded at Big Orange Sheep in November 2022, and produced by Steven Blier and Jonathan Estabrooks, Black & Blue explores themes of racial equality and human resilience, in songs spanning over five decades. The disc includes two songs receiving their first-ever recordings: Freedom Train and Negrita. Joshua Blue performs together with NYFOS Artistic Director Steven Blier at the piano, showcasing their long-standing artistic relationship. Learn more
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Released in digital and physical formats on March 31, 2023, debuting at #3 on the Billboard Classical Crossover Chart!
Now streaming on all major platforms! Listen now!
“…incredible skill and flawless delivery.” — Take Effect Reviews
