Nightlife in NYC: Cyrille Aimee at Birdland Club in November 2019

October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 arts-NY 1 Comment

Nightlife in NYC: Cyrille Aimee at Birdland Club in November 2019

French-dominican jazz singer Cyrille Aimee is back at Birdland with A Sondheim Adventure on November 19 – 23, 2019

Returning to Birdland Jazz Club after a memorable gig there in February of 2019, Cyrille Aimee is bringing her new collection of songs from Sondheim songbook for a pre-holiday run. Diving deep into the oeuvre of the beloved American composer and songwriter, Aimee aims higher than just presenting a beautiful rendition of the familiar music and lyrics. It is a touchingly personal story of the singer’s life and emotions. Aimee’s crisp and delicate voice, playful style, a dizzying mix of jazz, soul and ethnic vibe makes it that more memorable.

In her bio, she writes that for her “improvisation is not just a technique. It’s a way of life, one that has not only allowed her to share her engaging voice and sparkling creativity with the world, but has led her on an unexpected journey.”

By opening herself to the whim of the moment, Aimée has ventured from singing on street corners in Europe to dazzling audiences at some of the world’s most prestigious jazz festivals; from sneaking out to sing in gypsy encampments in her native France to acting on Broadway; from braving the notoriously tough audiences at New York’s Apollo Theatre to being hailed by The Wall Street Journal as “one of the most promising jazz singers of her generation” and called a “rising star in the galaxy of jazz singers” by the New York Times.

Treat yourself with a night of great songs by Cyrille Aimee on November 19 – 23, 2019 at Birdland, the the hottest club in town. BUY TICKETS

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Beyond NYC: Piano Recital by Pavel Nersessian at Bronxville Women’s Club

October 29, 2019November 14, 2019 arts-NY 1 Comment

Beyond NYC: Piano Recital by Pavel Nersessian at Bronxville Women’s Club

Bronxville Women’s Club continues it’s Midland Music Series with a solo piano performance by Pavel Nersessian on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 7 pm. This concert is presented in collaboration with ARTS-NY

Pianist Pavel Nersessian / Image courtesy of the musician

Admired by audiences and highly esteemed by critics, Pavel Nersessian, a remarkable pianist and music educator returns to the Bronxville Women’s Club with an amazing music program. Nersessian is well-known for his strong command of the diverse piano repertoire and his thoughtful approach to the selection of the program pieces. Notorious for bringing infrequently played scores to the amusement of music lovers, the program on Saturday, November 16 is no exception. The evening promise to be a gratifying fête du musique for the classical music buffs and those new to the genre.

Enjoy the night of music and wine with friends and your fellow music lovers at the historic Bronxville Women’s Club!

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Online prices: $25 – $30

At the door prices: $35 – $40

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Program

Bach, Fantasia in A minor

Schubert, Hungarian melody

Schubert, Four Impromptus, Op. 90

Bach, Three Chorals

Clementi, Sonata Op. 40, No.2

Beethoven, Sonata # 14 “Moonlight” in C sharp minor op. 27 # 2

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Music in NYC: Bartok, Shostakovich by Ariel Quartet at Aspect Chamber Music Series

October 22, 2019October 29, 2019 arts-NY 1 Comment

Music in NYC: Bartok, Shostakovich by Ariel Quartet at Aspect Chamber Music Series

Haunted Minds program of music by Bartok and Shostakovich on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 7:30 pm at the Italian Academy of Columbia University; performed by the Ariel Quartet with the illuminated talk by musicologist Nicholas Chong

Bela Bartok; Dmitry Shostakovich; the Ariel Quartet, photo credit Marco Borggreve

Aspect Chamber Music Series continues its season with Haunted Minds program. Music by Shostakovich and Bartok will be performed by Ariel Quartet with the illuminated talk by musicologist Nicholas Chong. Chong will dive deep into the circumstances and traumatic experiences that made lasting impressions on the composers. While quite different at their core, those experiences influenced not only composers’ day to day life but also led to an inward search for inspiration.

Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 8 included in the program is interpreted as a requiem written Shostakovich to himself. In the atmosphere of distrust and political scapegoating orchestrated by Stalin’s regime, Shostakovich came under criticism for the complexity of his compositions and its incomprehensibility by the laypeople of Soviet Union. Rightfully fearing for his life and liberty, Shostakovich wrote String Quartet No. 8 as a musical response to personal crises. It is full of references to his prior works and his musical monogram. The music by both composers reveals a lot about how the confrontation with darkness can ultimately lead back to the light.

Recipient of numerous international awards, the Ariel Quartet is well known to audiences around the globe for the depth of musical interpretation and its passionate performances. The concert on November 14, 2019 will surely be no exception offering a delightful evening for music lovers.

Program Information

Bartók – String Quartet No. 1
Shostakovich – String Quartet No. 8

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Art in NYC: Elective Affinities – Edmund De Waal At The Frick Collection

June 11, 2019June 26, 2019 arts-NY 1 Comment

Art in NYC: Elective Affinities – Edmund De Waal At The Frick Collection

Site-specific temporary installations in porcelain, steel, and glass by the sculptor Edmund de Waal are displayed in the main galleries of the Frick from May 30 – November 17, 2019

Edmund de Waal, that pause of space, 2019 on view in the North Hall in The Frick Collection — Edmund de Waal (b.1964), that pause of space, 2019, porcelain, gold, alabaster, aluminum, and plexiglass, on view in the North Hall, © Edmund de Waal. Courtesy the artist and The Frick Collection; photo: Christopher Burke

Renown for its exquisite assortment of the works by old masters, the Frick Collection presents the arrangements Elective Affinities by the modern sculptor and author Edmund de Waal. The prior success of De Waal’s – installations at the historic sites alongside his passion for porcelain and its history and his fascination about the diaspora and memoir make the gilded halls of the Frick Museum a perfect space to showcase his art. He is the first living artist invited to exhibit there.

Inspired by the museum collection of grand works by Gainesboro, Fragonard, Goya, and Ingres, de Waal’s minimalist installations augment the permanent collection and shine new light on its significance.

The elegance of the Elective Affinities opens a new perspective on the meaning of art and the power of inspiration. Adding fluidity and minimalism of expression, the installations bring well-fitting modernity to the time tested artworks.

Pace your way through the main halls of the Frick allowing for some extra time in each gallery to absorb de Waal’s stories behind each arrangement while contemplating on the continuity of art over the four centuries. The exhibition is accompanied by the passionate and exciting audio narration by the artist. Audio stories can be found on the museum website.

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