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HVG Performing Arts Group Presents: International Jazz Summit in The Lounge

On Sunday, Nov 17 at 5 pm HVG Performing Arts Group presents an International Jazz Summit in The Lounge.

Acclaimed saxophonist Gottfried Stöger (originally from Austria) returns to The Lounge. He’ll be joined by the Grammy award-winning pianist Leo Genovese (born in Argentina) and the brilliant French bass player François Moutin, whose prowess on his instrument Jazz Times proclaims, “is a marvel in itself”.

Their program features original compositions by each musician, showcasing their individual musical heritage, as well as some of the greatest jazz standards.

For concert information and the latest updates, visit facebook.com/HVGPAG, which can be accessed by everyone (with and without a Facebook account).

Admission: $15 suggested donation
($12 seniors/children, children under 8 are free)

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Coming Up in The Lounge – presented by PAG

Sunday, December 15 at 5 pm: Special Fundraiser to benefit New York’s immigrant community

Performers include HVG pianists David Kalhous, Jason Yeager, Sasha Papernik and Evelyne Luest, with more to be announced.

Special day and time!

Saturday, January 11, 2025, 7:30: Weiss-Kaplan-Stumpf Trio

The internationally renowned piano trio – pianist Yael Weiss, violinist Mark Kaplan and cellist Peter Stumpf – perform music by Robert Schumann and other chamber favorites.

Alma Mía: Spain and Latin America in Music

Carla López-Speziale, mezzo-soprano
Kevin Smith, piano

Join us for an evening of music from and about Spain and Latin America in this program to include our beautiful Hispanic musical heritage.

Do not miss famous tangos and boleros, as well as music set to poetry by Rafael Alberti, Victor Hugo and Alfred de Musset, among others.

Music by Xavier Montsalvatge, Jules Massenet, Georges Bizet, Pauline Viardot, Ariel Ramírez, Pablo Ziegler, Carlos Gardel and María Grever.

Saturday, October 19th, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Church of the Good Shepherd
608 Isham
New York, NY 10034
(Corner of Isham / 211th and Broadway)

Suggested donation: $20

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Alma mía: España y Latinoamérica en música

Carla López-Speziale, mezzo-soprano
Kevin Smith, piano

¡SÓLO UN DÍA!

Acompáñenos en una velada de música de y sobre España y Latinoamérica en este programa que incluye nuestra hermosa herencia hispana.

No se pierda tangos y boleros famosos, así como música con poesía de Rafael Alberti, Víctor Hugo y Alfred de Musset, entre otros.

Música de Xavier Montsalvatge, Jules Massenet, Georges Bizet, Pauline Viardot, Ariel Ramírez, Pablo Ziegler, Carlos Gardel y María Grever.

Sábado 19 de octubre de 2024 a las 7:00 PM

Iglesia del Buen Pastor
608 Isham
New York, NY 10034
(Esquina de la 211 / Isham y Broadway)

Donación sugerida: $20

Holyrood Church: Classical Guitar Virtuoso: Christopher Avilez Concert

Christopher Avilez is a classical guitarist with masters degree in Musical Interpretation from the FaM at the UNAM, the University of Alicante and the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC). He has made academic stays in the Klagenfurt’s, Conservatory Austria with Marco Tamayo and the Frankfurt am Main’s Conservatory Germany with Thomas Bittermann. With a successful international career, Christopher has participated as a soloist with different orchestras, such as the Chamber Orchestra of Morelos, the Mexican Orchestra of the Arts, the “Carlos Chávez” Orchestra, the Simphony Orchestra of Cuenca and the Simphony Orchestra of Cusco, only to mention a few. In the international arena he has been presented in Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Slovenia, Spain and United States.

His discography is comprised of five productions: XIII Sonatas for guitar and figured bass by Juan Antonio de Vargas y Guzmán (Veracruz, 1776); Imágenes… memoria. Contemporary mexican music for flute and guitar; Concerto for Classic Guitar & Jazz Piano Trio by Claude Bolling. Fisis Quartet; Sudamérica Seductora. Latin American music Douze Études by Villa-Lobos, La Catedral by Barrios Mangoré, Sonata Op. 47 by Ginastera and Terruño by Sinesi; “Al pie de volcán” Unreleased work for solo guitar by Pedro Ximenez Abril y Tirado (1784-1856).

Christopher has been awarded with more than 20 prizes in national and international contests of classical guitar interpretation, and he has also been granted national and international incentives and fellowships, such as the State Youth Award (2013), Programa de Estímulo a la Creación y Desarrollo Artístico (2008, 2018), Programa de Creadores Escénicos (2011) and Programa de Fomento a Proyectos y Coinversiones Culturales (2019) from the Fondo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes (FONCA).

United Palace: Twelfth Night

Date: Wednesday, October 23 | Time: 7–8:30pm | FREE
Twelfth Night

David Belkovski and Rachell Ellen Wong, directors

Nola Richardson, soprano
Roderick Williams, baritone
Ximenez & Handel

Twelfth Night presents a night of unforgettable music in a spectacular venue. Divided by an ocean and living more than a century apart, Pedro Ximenez and George Frideric Handel represent the two vibrant cultures of Peru and Italy. In spite of any differences, they eagerly drew on the artistic traditions buzzing around them. Ximenez’ music deftly weaves folk song around classical structures while Handel derived his inspiration from ancient Roman stories. Join Twelfth Night at the United Palace for this special night!

Based in NYC, Twelfth Night is an ensemble of historical performance specialists led by David Belkovski and Rachell Ellen Wong, formed with the firm belief that art is best explored as a meeting place of the past, present, and future. Twelfth Night projects and engagements range from small chamber music (2-5 musicians) to larger orchestral and operatic productions. Inspired by Shakespeare’s play of the same name, the ensemble strives to invoke a spirit of boundless revelry, celebration, and community in their programming. The two co-founders are regarded as key young representatives of early music: Rachell is the only baroque artist to receive an Avery Fisher Career Grant and David is the only recipient in the field of early music to receive the Levinson Arts Achievement Award.

 

This program is supported by the United Palace of Cultural Arts, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.