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“Rising in the Heights” – Live Music in the Parks

Puerto Rican musicians singer/ percussionist Jainardo Batista of “Buena Vista Social Club” and soprano Carmen Cancél join forces with Leadlights Ensemble for an unforgettable event of music and storytelling, featuring “One Sweet Song” by Jyoti Gapal. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy this fun, interactive performance for all ages!

Rising in the Heights is a festival of free outdoor public arts performances curated by Leadlights Ensemble. The festival celebrates the rich artistic contributions of Latinx and Black cultures and promotes children’s literacy through music and bilingual storytelling. Private support is provided by City Parks Foundation and Partnerships for Parks through the NYC Green Fund.

 

 

Hispanic Society – Victoria Requiem: Candlelight Concert

Victoria Requiem: Candlelight Concert

Sunday, June 29th, 2025 | 4 to 6pm

Experience the transcendent beauty of Tomás Luis de Victoria’s Requiem performed by the GRAMMY-nominated Skylark Vocal Ensemble in the Hispanic Society’s historic Spanish Renaissance-inspired indoor patio. As flickering candles illuminate the space, immerse yourself in the luminous splendor of this 17th-century masterpiece, allowing its intricate harmonies and meditative qualities to create a moment of profound connection with Spain’s musical heritage.

Purchase a ticket here or join the waitlist for free tickets here.

About Skylark:

Skylark, one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles, blends some of America’s most virtuosic voices into an emotionally impactful and cohesive whole. Through innovative, imaginative, and interdisciplinary programming, Skylark aims to redefine the choral experience for artists and audiences alike. From its “homebase” in Eastern Massachusetts to premiere venues like the Met Cloisters, Spivey Hall, and the Morgan Library, Skylark is setting a global standard in the choral arts.

Artistic Director Matthew Guard’s well-researched and creative programs have been described as “engrossing” (WQXR New York) and “original, stimulating, and beautiful” (BBC Radio 3). Skylark’s performances have been called “gripping” by The Times of London and “thrilling” by Gramophone Magazine. With “some of Boston’s best singers” (Boston Globe), the ensemble creates a sound that “can sway you softly into calm and then all but throw you across the room with sheer harmonic force” (Thought Catalog).

Learn more about Skylark Vocal Ensemble