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FEATURED EVENTS

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Parthenia Viols
Date Thu, 11 Apr 2024 7:00 pm
Parthenia in Tucson web

ITALIA MIA

Parthenia Viols
Christopher Morrongiello ~ lute

ITALIA MIA features a lavish...

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Collectio Musicorum
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 8:00 pm

CollectioMusic from English Court Masques

The English Court Masque was the most extravagant theatrical...

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the Sebastians
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 5:00 pm

Sebastians duo webHarmony Without Borders

This uniquely conceived recital — set amongst the stunning stained glass...

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Midtown Concerts

Thursdays at 1:15pm; September–June

Watch Concerts Live and On-Demand Here

  • March 28 ~ Theotokos
    The Sacred Music of Luca Marenzio. Watch online here or on YouTube  View the program Raha Mirzadegan & Elisse Albian ~ sopra...
  • April 4 ~ Jonathan Salamon
    Beyond the Canon: Pachelbel's Keyboard Music on Harpsichord. Watch online here or on YouTube  Jonathan Salamon ~ harpsichord Joh...
  • April 11 ~ Quartet Salonnières
    The Road from Prague. Concert followed by a festive reception celebrating Midtown Concerts' 150th Streamed Concert!  Watch online here&n...

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NEWS

  • Artist Spotlight ~ Bach Virtuosi Festival
    March 21, 2024 Bach Virtuosi Festival An interview between John Thiessen and Lewis Kaplan March 21 marks the first day of Spring as well as the birthday of J.S. Bach, whose surname, ironically, translates into English as “spring” or “brook...
    Remembering Richard Pace
    We are saddened to share the news that Richard Pace, a tireless supporter of early music and music education in New York City, passed away on Wednesday, March 13th. Richard was a loyal and generous contributors to GEMS, and enthusiastic supporter of...
    Notes on the Scene ~ Latest Edition
    Notes on the Scene is published 2–3 times per month, on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays. We include concert listings, news, video links, artist showcases and more from New York City's early music scene. Enjoy our latest newsetter, published on Mar...
    Artist Spotlight ~ House of Time
    March 7, 2024 House of Time An interview between John Thiessen and Tatiana Daubek JOHN: We are joined by Tatiana Daubek, violinist and director of the early music ensemble House of Time. Welcome, Tatiana. TATIANA: Thanks John! I’m grateful to b...

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