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Featured Events
The Western Wind
APAP SHOWCASE 2009
Six Fabulous Ensembles
We are once again hosting a showcase concert as part of the giant Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) national conference held annually in New York City. This year we have four of New York City's top groups performing (Repast, Western Wind, Asteria, and East of the River). In addition to this exciting line-up, the lute/voice duo Morrongiello & Young and vocal quartet & lute ensemble, Good Pennyworths (both represented by Nancy Carlin Associates) will perform. With programs ranging from medieval to Renaissance to baroque to Balkan, this is an evening not to miss.
Sunday, January 10 at 7 pm Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church 7 West 55th Street at 5th Avenue MANHATTAN
MONTEVERDI'S VESPERS OF 1610 ARTEK with Piffaro, Parthenia & the National Gallery of Art Vocal Ensemble
A dazzling gala performance honoring the 400th Anniversary of the publication of Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610 as the highlight of ARTEK's 25th anniversary season. Don't miss the most spectacular New York City performance in 2010 of this sublime masterpiece by baroque specialists, with an extraordinary complement of authentic 17th-century instruments and outstanding American singers.
Wednesday, January 20 at 8 pm St. Ignatius Loyola Church Park Avenue at 84th St. MANHATTAN
Tickets:
$50 ~ Preferred Seating SOLD OUT $35 ~ General Seating $20 ~ Rear Seating
