NEWS FROM THE LYRIC

The Lyric Chamber Music Society of New York
A Rising Star in New York’s Classical Music Constellation

Photos from our June 9, 2010 concert with Theresa Tova, Lew Soloff, Lyric Artist and Composer-in-Residence Matt Herskowitz, David Rozenblatt, and Mat Fieldes @ Kosciuszko Foundation


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Photos from our May 12, 2010 concert with Tatiana Goncharova, Anna Rabinova, and Julia Lichten @ Kosciuszko Foundation


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Photos from our April 21, 2010 concert with Ying Huang and Ken Noda from the Metropolitan Opera @ Kosciuszko Foundation


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Photos from our March 24, 2010 concert with Kenny Drew, Jr. @ Kosciuszko Foundation


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Photos from our March 9, 2010 Gala Evening Conzert with new Lyric Artistic Advisory Board Members Robert Langevin (Principal Flute, N.Y. Philharmonic) and Liang Wang (Principal Oboe, N.Y. Philharmonic) with John Novacek @ Kosciuszko Foundation


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March 12, 2010: Two New York Philharmonic Virtuosos join the Lyric's Artistic Advisory Board
We are very proud to announce that Robert Langevin, Principal Flute of the New York Philharmonic, and Liang Wang, Principal Oboe of the New York Phiharmonic have agreed to join the Lyric's Artistic Advisory Board.

In doing so, they add their names to the illustrious group of artists, who already support the artistic leadership of the Lyric:

Daniel Barenboim
Paquito D'Rivera
Mark Gould
Marilyn Horne
Zubin Mehta
Roberto Minczuk
Ned Rorem
Daniel Schnyder
Arnold Steinhardt
Gerard Schwarz
Lew Soloff
David Taylor
Michael Tree
André Watts
In Memoriam:

Victor Borge (1909 - 2000)
Jean-Pierre Rampal (1922 - 2000)
Jascha Zayde (1911 - 1999)

Read more about Robert Langevin by clicking here.
Read more about Liang Wang by clicking here.

March 9, 2010: 2010 Lyric Awards Announcement
At its annual Benefit Gala on March 9, 2010, the Lyric issued its first ever Lyric Award of the Golden Sound to Robert Langevin, Principal Flute of the New York Philharmonic for his mellifluous, extraordinary, beautiful playing and exquisite musicianship which enhance our lives and add to the rich cultural fabric of New York City.

The same night, the Lyric issued its first ever Lyric On Board Award to music lover and Lyric Board Member Michèle Pesner for Outstanding Service to the Lyric from A-Z.

Both awards were presented by Lyric's Founder and Artistic Director, Dr. Joan Thomson Kretschmer.

New Lyric Artistic Advisory Board Members Robert Langevin (Principal Flute, NY Philharmonic), Liang Wang (Principal Flute, NY Philharmonic) together with John Novacek perform Concertante in F Major by Ignaz Moscheles - Allegretto Grazioso, 3/9/2010 @ Kosciuszko Foundation

 

New Lyric Artistic Advisory Board Member Liang Wang (Principal Flute, NY Philharmonic) performs Partita in A minor BWV 1013 by Johann Sebastian Bach, 3/9/2010 @ Kosciuszko Foundation

 

Daniel Schnyder and Matt Herskowitz perform Robert Schumann's Toccata in Matt Herskowitz' arrangement for saxophone and piano, 2/3/2010 @ Kosciuszko Foundation

 

Daniel Schnyder and Matt Herskowitz Play "Schumann and All That Jazz"

By All About Jazz
Published: Jan. 26, 2010


Photos from our Dec 9, 2009 Conzert with Daniel Schnyder and the Manhattan Brass Quintet (Lew Soloff, Wayne du Maine, R.J. Kelley, David Taylor, Michael Seltzer) @ Kosciuszko Foundation


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Daniel Schnyder and the Manhattan Brass Quintet Perform CATCH ME from "Little Songbook for Jazz Soloist and Brass Quintet" by Daniel Schnyder, 12/9/2009 @ Kosciuszko Foundation

 

Daniel Schnyder and the Manhattan Brass Quintet Perform BANANAS from "Little Songbook for Jazz Soloist and Brass Quintet" by Daniel Schnyder, 12/9/2009 @ Kosciuszko Foundation

 

Photos from our 2009-2010 Season Opening Night with Sheryl Staples, Cynthia Phelps and Carter Brey from the New York Philharmonic @ Kosciuszko Foundation


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Daniel Schnyder and the Manhattan Brass Quintet Perform EUPHORIA And Other Works At the Lyric ...

By All About Jazz
Published: Nov 9, 2009


Felix Mendelssohn's Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Orchestrain d Mino by Roman Simovic (Concert Master Camarata Salzburg), Tatiana Goncharova (Piano) and the Lyric Chamber Ensemble under the baton of Daniel Boico (Assistant Conductor, NY Philharmonic) on March 18, 2009 at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue

First Movement (Part 1)

First Movement (Part 2)

Second Movement

Third Movement

Lyric Chamber Music Society of New York Presents A Tribute To Judy Collins June 8

By DirtyLinen2
Published: June 1, 2009



Judy CollinsThe Lyric Chamber Music Society of New York Presents A Tribute To 50 Years Of Music By Judy Collins

By Christopher Chhin
Published: June 12, 2009

Photos from our June 8, 2009 Tribute to Judy Collins with special guests Jimmy Webb, Suzanne Vega, Kenny White, MaD Fusion, Rufus Cappadocia, and Amy Speace @ the New York Center for Ethical Culture

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Photos from our May 20, 2009 Season Finale Concert with Dr. Larry Todd, Tatiana Goncharova, Anna Rabinova, and Sophie Shao @ Kosciuszko Foundation

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Photos from our April 29th World Premiere Concert with Matt Herskowitz, David Rozenblatt, Mat Fieldes, Ittai Shapira, Mike Block

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A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO JUDY COLLINS




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Photos from the American Premiere of Felix Mendelssohn's Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in e minor, as completed by Dr. Larry Todd, March 18, 2009 @ the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue


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Photos from our concert with Hai-Ye Ni and other performers from the Philadelphia Orchestra, Feb 25 2009 @ Kosciuszko Foundation

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Read our most recent reviews:

World Premiere Matt Herskowitz's "Jerusalem Trilogy" At Victor Borge Centennial Celebration

By All About Jazz
Published: April 4, 2009


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Mendelssohn illustrationThe Youngest Master

By Alex Ross
Published: February 23, 2009

 


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A Christmas Present From Mendelssohn, Delivered at His Birthday Celebration

By Allan Kozinn
Published: February 5, 2009



Photos from our Mendelssohn 200th Birthday Bash, Feb 3 2009 @ Kosciuszko Foundation





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Mayor Bloomberg Sends A Congratulatory Letter for our Mendelssohn Birthday Celebration