Tag: Spring 2018

Art in NYC: Public Parks, Private Gardens at The Met Museum

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Art in NYC: Public Parks, Private Gardens at The Met Museum

History and beauty of the parks and gardens from Paris to Provence through the famous artworks on view March 12 – July 29, 2018

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Claude Monet, The Parc Monceau, 1878 / Image courtesy of the Met Museum

Public Parks, Private Gardens exhibition at the Met is a perfect chance to see the magnificent green spaces of Paris through the eyes of the celebrated Impressionists from the Met Museum collection. And you don’t need to travel overseas to breeze the rest air of French parks! The Met brings the best of Paris to you.

The history behind the opening up of the parks and gardens to the public for its full enjoyment starts from the time of French revolution.  The idea that the beauty of nature has to be enjoyed by all not only by the privileged, had brought us the beloved public gardens of Paris and accelerated their expansion and general interest in horticulture and urban landscaping. Vive la Revolution for letting us escape the hustle and bustle of the city in the stately designed allees!

Impressionists and their en pain air painting movement preserved the lush greenery of the places in their celebrated works. Streaming sunlight, fresh and potent vegetation with relaxed figures strolling the grounds or sitting on the benches is how the parks are memorialized for us by Monet, Pissarro, Rousseau, Pissarro, and others. The names of the celebrated Paris gardens, Jardin des Tuileries, Le Jardin du Luxembourg, Le Parc Monceau sound like a love song to the eternal beauty of the city. See the show and enjoy a short imaginary walk in the best urban parks at the best time of year. It’s a timeless gift that will make even the gloomiest day full of excitement and hope. Don’t miss your stroll in that gentle sunlight! Read More

Art in NYC: Like Life – Sculpture, Color, and the Body at The Met Breuer

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Art in NYC: Like Life – Sculpture, Color, and the Body at The Met Breuer

History of Sculpture from 1300 until Now on view from March 21 – July 22, 2018 

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Tip Toland, The Whistlers, 2005, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Dale and Doug Anderson, 2011 / Image courtesy of The Met Breuer

This truly fascinating exhibition at The Met Breuer covers seven hundred years of history from 1300 till now of sculptures, casts, tableaus, masks and even automatons to illuminate the perfection of likeness and its distortion. Covering a vast time window and the diversity of the approaches, the show is organized into 8 thematic sections located on 2 floors of the museum. Each section includes works from various places and times connected by either similarity or extreme contrast in the concept. About 120 works by old and new masters are selected including Donatello, El Greco, Rodin, Degas, Kusama, Koons, Cattelan and many many other.

One may agree or disagree with the overarching thesis about the use of colors and the influence of religion and societal biases on how we perceive the body in its nakedness and likeness, but it all comes back to how we see ourself and how we are perceived by others. Allow yourself enough time to observe, compare and read. Read More

Jazz in NYC: Django a Gogo 2018 at The Town Hall

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Jazz in NYC: Django a Gogo 2018 at The Town Hall

A Celebration of the guitar through the music of French jazz legend Django Reinhardt with Stephane Wrembel, Stochelo Rosenberg, Paulus Schaffer, Olli Soikelli and Simba Baumgartner at The Town Hall on Saturday, May 5, 2018

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Django-a-Gogo_Poster Art / Image courtesy of Stephane Wrembel

An incredible fête of guitar music in the spirit of great musician Django Reinhardt will be taking place on May 5, 2018 at The Town Hall in midtown Manhattan. Django’s celebrated melodies immediately bring to mind fun time at a smoky French café full of happy musicians and cheerful crowds. That atmosphere is being recreated by Stephane Wrembel and his Django-A-Gogo festival. Wrembel and his guests are very familiar to New York audiences and are known for their deep virtuosity and care in keeping the music of Django Reinhardt alive. Book your tickets here. Read More

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

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

Jazz pianist and composer Fred Hersch is playing in duet performances with Anat Cohen, Kate MacGarry, Miguel Zenon, Esperanza Spalding and Pocket Orchestra at the iconic NYC Jazz Standard Club on May 8 – 13, 2018

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Fred Hersch / Photo credit Jim Wilkie

Serious jazz by the world-class musicians in an intimate and sound-perfect music club at the center of music universe – what could be better for a night out in New York City? The famous Jazz Standard club is hosting an acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Fred Hersch and his superb guests in a very special Duo Invitation Series on May 8-13, 2018. The guest list includes a brilliant clarinetist Anat Cohen, an introspective singer Kate MacGarry, a 2018 Grammy Award nominated alto saxophonist Miguel Zenon and an Emmy-award winning vocalist Esperanza Spalding. 

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Music in NYC: Evgeny Kissin – Cultural Phenomenon of the 21st Century at Florence Gould Hall, FI:AF

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Music in NYC: Evgeny Kissin – Cultural Phenomenon of the 21st Century at Florence Gould Hall, FI:AF

Piano Recital and Conversation with Evgeny Kissin, piano genius and literary talent of our time; May 6, 2018 at 5 pm

Piano Recital Conversation Evgeny Kissin music poetry NYC Florence Gould Hall
Evgeny Kissin; Photo Credit Sasha Gusov / Image courtesy of Russian Culture Center of NY

Evgeny Kissin is undoubtedly the most famous classical pianist of our time. No introduction is needed, just a mere mention of his name brings up the awe and veneration. After taking some time off from concert playing in 2017, he immersed himself in composing and writing which exposed a formidable talent and the depth of thoughts all the while not losing sight of his métier. The appearance at the intimate Florence Gould Hall on May 6 will give the public a chance to get close to both the music and the writings as well as to pose questions about inspirations and muses.

Book your tickets for May 6, 2018, at 5 pm here.

Kissin’s fame started early when in 1981 as a child prodigy at the age of 10 he played Mozart’s Concerto, his first public performance of serious music. That successful engagement led to his first solo recital at the Moscow Conservatory when he was still a student at Gnessin School of Music for musically gifted children. A star was born! The following year he made his first recording with Melodia label. In 1986 he started an international career first touring Japan, then in 1987 he appeared at the Berlin Music Festival. The year after with the Moscow Virtuosi orchestra and conductor Vladimir Spivakov he toured Europe and performed with the London Symphony orchestra in London. Later that same year he was introduced to maestro von Karajan who invited Kissin to perform in the New Year concert with the Berlin Philharmonic and to record with DG. Read More