Music & Visuals as an Act of Peace: Contemporary contemplative urban jazz created and performed by flutist/composer, Yael Acher “KAT” Modiano’s ensemble is presented in dialogue with screenings/projections and exhibition of works by Janine Sopp, Brooklyn-based ceramic artist and owner of ClaySpace ceramic center. This Palestinian-Israeli collaboration unites music and visual art as a foundation for unity.
Adults 18+
“KAT” Modiano features Charenée Wade-Vocals, Jason Yeager- keyboard, Dezron Douglas-Bass, Norman Edward Jr.-drums.
Date: December 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Location: Holyrood Church/Iglesia Santa Cruz,
715 West 179th Street (at Fort Washington Avenue),
New York City
This performance by Cornerstone Chorale features a version created by Mexican musician and librettist Mario Montenegro, which combines Handel’s original music with words in the Spanish language, for a new twist! The Chorale will perform the entire Christmas section plus other favorite parts, in Spanish. The performance will be performed with orchestra, and will feature soloists Maria Brea, soprano, Melisa Bonetti, mezzo-soprano, Cristóbal Arias, tenor, and Gilberto Gómez, baritone. Music Director Richard Stout conducts.
The fourth and final concert of Antonio Galera’s residency at the Hispanic Society, Cuadros de una Exposición, will take place in the Main Court of the Museum. The program continues a major theme of Antonio’s residency, which has featured both classical and contemporary music. This culminating event will feature works by Granados and Mussorgsky, as well as the world premiere of two solo piano pieces by Francisco Coll, commissioned by the Hispanic Society and Antonio Galera. The acclaimed Valencian composer has created two contrasting pieces inspired by Goya and Zurbarán, both represented in the museum’s collection.
Join Silentwoods Collective baroque ensemble at Penny Jo’s at a special date and time: Sunday Nov 16 at 5pm.
