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Syracuse, NY 13204
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The Catskill Choral Society is proud to present Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana to be performed on Friday, April 26th at 7:30pm and Saturday, April 27th at 3pm.at the First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street in Oneonta. The 70+ choral singers are under the direction of Dr. G. Robert Kolb, and the soloists are Laura Enslin, Brian Collett, and David Kolb. The Youth Choir also performed, joined by local dancers. More at www.CatskillChoralSociety.com.
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NYS Baroque presents “Music for Kings” – an exploration of the music of English courts in the 17th century. The music in this concert originates mostly from the courts of Charles I and II, a period rich in music and the arts. Two performances, with pre-concert talks at 6:45pm – more information at www.NYSBaroque.com.
Friday, April 26th at 7:30pm
May Memorial Unitarian Universalist
3800 East Genesee Street, Syracuse
Saturday, April 27th at 7:30pm
First Unitarian Society
306 N. Aurora Street, Ithaca
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The Syracuse Vocal Ensemble presents “Kids’ Stuff,” great choral music that sets the texts of children’s literature such as Mother Goose, Goodnight Moon, the Velveteen Rabbit, and Alice in Wonderland. The texts will be read by actors Susan and Michael Barbour prior to each piece. Revisit your childhood favorites and share the stories with your families. Two performances – more at www.SyracuseVocalEnsemble.org.
Saturday, April 27th at 3:00pm
May Memorial Unitarian Universalist
3800 East Genesee Street, Syracuse
Sunday, April 28th at 3:00pm
Earlville Opera House
18 Main Street, Earlville
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Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music hosts the American String Quartet on Saturday, May 4th at 7:30pm. Celebrating their 50th anniversary season, the world-renowned string quartet delivers a performance with unmatched finesse, thoughtfulness, and depth. The quartet performs works of L. V. Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Caroline Shaw, and Vivian Fung. At the H.W. Smith School, 1130 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse. More at www.syrfcm.org.
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Bones East, a 25-30 piece trombone ensemble, will present three spring concerts. Founded in the early 1980s, the ensemble includes a range of musicians who volunteer their time and talent. All concerts are free and family-friendly. More information at www.BonesEast.com.
Sunday, May 5 at 2:00pm
St. Stephen Lutheran Church
87e Dewitt Street, Syracuse
Sunday, May 26 at 2:00pm
First United Methodist Church
734 NY-222, Cortland
Sunday, June 2 at 2:00pm
DeWitt Community Church
3600 Erie Boulevard East, DeWitt
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The Society for New Music presents the “Prize Winners” on Sunday, May 5th at 4:00pm at St. Paul’s Syracuse, 310 Montgomery Street, Syracuse. Music from prize-winning composers Daniel Reza, Benjamin Rieke, Christopher Auerbach-Brown, and Armando Bayolo. Tickets and information at www.SocietyForNewMusic.org.
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Redhouse presents its production of Godspell running May 10th-19th. Written by John Michael Telebak with music by Stephen Schwartz, this sensational musical reimagines the last days of Jesus in an eclectic blend of styles ranging from pop to vaudeville. The Redhouse is located at 400 South Salina Street, Syracuse. More information on this production and the rest of Redhouse’s 2023-2024 season at www.theredhouse.org.
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It’s Spring in Cooperstown! The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival welcomes the Ariel Quartet for a special Mother’s Day Concert. On Sunday, May 12th at 4:00pm, the Ariel Quartet presents a program of works by Ravel and Robert Schumann. Schumann’s String Quartet Op. 41, No. 3 features the “Clara motif,” named for his wife and mother of their eight children. At Christ Episcopal Church, 46 River Street, Cooperstown. More information at www.CooperstownMusicFest.org.
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The Geneva Music Festival presents a season of “Light and Dark.” Opening the festival is Biribá Union, where Brazilian beats, Bluegrass, Jazz, Classical, Hip-Hop, Funk and Pop converge. Sunday, May 19th at 7:30pm at Ravines Wine Cellars, 400 Barracks Road, Geneva. More information at www.GenevaMusicFestival.com.
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The Geneva Music Festival shares an evening of Musical Mixology. It’s a sensory journey through four pieces of music, each paired with a culinary delight and a bespoke drink. Thursday, May 23th at 7:30pm at the Linden Social Club, 12 Linden Street, Geneva. More information at www.GenevaMusicFestival.com.
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The Geneva Music Festival continues when GMF resident artists explore the musical expressions of intense emotions. It’s “Love and Loathing” in two performances, Friday, May 24th and Saturday, May 25th at 7:30pm at the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts – Froelich Hall, 299 Pulteney Street, Geneva. More information at www.GenevaMusicFestival.com.
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The Brentano String Quartet comes to the Geneva Music Festival on Thursday, May 30th at 7:30pm, in a concert celebrating musical opposites. Pairs – delight and despair, suffering and spirit – are brought together in this special event. At the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts – Froelich Hall, 299 Pulteney Street, Geneva. More information at www.GenevaMusicFestival.com.
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The Geneva Music Festival season of “Light and Dark” continues with a program of War and Peace. Works by three composers, each of a different era and nationality, whose lives and works were indelibly marked by the suffering of war. Two performances, Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 1st at 7:30pm at the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts – Froelich Hall, 299 Pulteney Street, Geneva. More information at www.GenevaMusicFestival.com.
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Melos Choir and Period Instruments, under the artistic direction of Holly Gwynne-Timothy, presents “Magnificats – 15th-18th Centuries”, featuring four settings of the Magnificat from an anonymous 15th century setting, Monteverdi, Sister Isabella Leonarda, and J.S. Bach. Saturday, June 1st at 7:30pm at St. George’s Cathedral, 270 King Street East in Kingston. More at www.Melos-EarlyMusic.org.
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Civic Morning Musicals Sunday LIVE! Recital Series wraps up the season on Sunday, June 2nd at 3:00pm at Park Central Presbyterian Church, 504 East Fayette Street, Syracuse, with their annual showcase of CNY Young Artists LIVE! Performances from rising talents from the area. More at www.CivicMorningMusicals.org.
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Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz Ensemble bring an unforgettable evening of enchanting melodies and captivating rhythms to The Geneva Music Festival on Sunday, June 2nd at 7:30pm at The Cracker Factory, 35 Lehigh Street, Geneva. More information at www.GenevaMusicFestival.com.
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The Geneva Music Festival presents “Night and Day,” a concert from the GMF musicians plus a pre-concert art and photography exhibition in Melly Lobby. Moving from dawn’s first light to glimmering moonlight, this program captures the cycle of day and night and reminds us of the magic of this quotidian transformation. Two performances, Thursday, June 6th and Friday, June 7th at 7:30pm at the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts – Froelich Hall, 299 Pulteney Street, Geneva. More information at www.GenevaMusicFestival.com.
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Back by popular demand! The Geneva Music Festival welcomes The Brothers Blue to once again bring the festival to a rousing close. Sunday, June 9th at 2:00pm at Geneva On The Lake, 1001 Lochland Road, Geneva. More information at www.GenevaMusicFestival.com.
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