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Hispanic Society Museum: Spring Tardeada

Join us in celebrating Spring at the Hispanic Society!

Come view our exhibitions, participate in art-making workshops, and dance along to live music! See here for the schedule of events:

2-6pm: All Exhibitions on View:

  • Sandy Rodriguez: Tierra Insurgente
  • Goya and the Age of Revolution
  • Joaquin Sorolla’s Vision of Spain

3-5pm: Art-Making Workshops

  • Print-Making Workshop with Josefina Hernández
  • Chicanx and Afro-Latinx Poetry Lab with Brianna Clara

5-6pm: Live Music Performance

  • Drawing from the musical traditions of Cumbia, Bolero, Son Jarocho and more, Chispa performs selections from their debut album, Somos MedicinaWorkshop

United Palace: “Harriet” film

Harriet (2019)
~ THE COURAGE TO BREAK FREE

The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroines, whose courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, and Leslie Odom Jr. Directed by Kasi Lemmons. Written by Gregory Allen Howard and Kasi Lemmons. The movie runtime is 2 hours and 5 minutes, Rated PG-13, and will be screened on DCP. Live entertainment precedes the show.

Doors: 2:00pm, Show: 3:00pm

United Palace: Young People’s Chorus

YPC’s Annual Spring Celebration Concert returns to the United Palace, bringing together more than 600 young artists from across New York City for one of the organization’s most beloved traditions. This year’s program honors America’s 250th anniversary with a vibrant range of repertoire spanning classical masterworks, contemporary works, pop, jazz, and gospel.

Under the leadership of YPC Founder and Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez and Creative Director Elizabeth Núñez, the evening blooms with the artistry, dedication, and spirit of YPC’s award-winning choristers capturing both the richness of the nation’s musical heritage and the joy and energy of spring in a breathtaking
choral performance.

The Lounge at Hudson View Gardens: Mozart in Gotham

Mozart in Gotham at The Lounge at Hudson View Gardens

House of Time returns to the transcendentally beautiful chamber music of the great genius, including the the “Nachtmusik” quintet in C minor and a new chamber version of the “Marriage of Figaro” overture. Let the timeless elegance of Mozart’s compositions provide you with a respite from the hustle and bustle of our great city.

Overture to The Marriage of Figaro
Quartet in G Major K. 496
Intermission
Serenade in G Major Eine Kleine Nachtmusik K. 525
Quintet in C minor K. 406/516B

 

 

St. Frances Cabrini Shrine: Music Divine presents Music of War and Peace

Music Divine presents Music of War and Peace, unaccompanied sacred music with a selection of Renaissance music, plus pieces by Bach and Pärt.

  • Four choral settings of the plainchant Vespers antiphon for peace, Da pacem, Domine (Give peace, Lord):
  • 15th- and 20th-century pieces by Binchois and Arvo Pärt
  •  Isaac‘s Introit and Palestrina‘s Offertory for the Votive Mass for Peace.
  • War Music: Janequin‘s La bataille, Bach‘s “Es war ein wunderlicher Krieg” from Cantata 4, and settings of “How are the mighty fallen” by Ramsey and Josquin.

Tickets are available in advance (discounted) or at the door: https://gemsny.thundertix.com/orders/new?event_id=264127&performance_id=3252900