“In the thirty years since its first concert at Greenwich House Music School, New York Festival of Song has quietly revolutionized the song recital.” -- Opera News

Announcing the 2019-20 Mainstage Series Subscriptions to the 4-program series available now!

Lyrics by Shakespeare Wednesday, October 16, 2019 This NYFOS revival explores the Bard’s influence on music, with songs by Kabalevsky, Poulenc, Sondheim, Dankworth and others, along with readings that complement the songs. Featuring mezzo-soprano Naomi Louisa O'Connell; bass Matt Boehler; and reader Kathleen Chalfant

Marc Blitzstein's No For An Answer Kurt Weill's Silbersee (Silver Lake) Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Two powerful neglected theater works by a pair of masters, both on the theme of resisting injustice. Featuring soprano Sari Gruber; mezzo-soprano Rebecca Jo Loeb; tenor Alex Mansoori; and baritone John Brancy.

Taint Nobody's Business If I Do Songs from Gay Harlem Thursday, December 12, 2019 Music from Harlem’s gay underground, including works by Billy Strayhorn and Porter Grainger, as well as songs popularized by Bessie Smith, Albreta Hunter, Ethel Waters, and ‘Ma’ Rainey. Featuring soprano Shereen Pimentel; mezzo-soprano Lucia Bradford; tenor Joshua Blue; and baritone Justin Austin

The Art of Pleasure Tuesday, March 17, 2020 The beauties of the seaside, romance, and the spirit, along with an exploration of some pleasures you might not want your parents to know about — featuring music by Montsalvatge, Rachmaninoff, Jonathan Dove, Tom Lehrer and many others. Featuring Caramoor's 2020 Schwab Vocal Rising Stars.

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Subscriptions $240 or $150 for the 4-concert series Single tickets on sale July 8 -- order now for the best seats! Presented by Kaufman Music Center & New York Festival of Song All concerts are at Merkin Hall,129 W. 67th St, New York, NY. Programs and artists subject to change.

Already Subscribed? We are so happy you'll be joining us next season! Keep an eye out for your tickets to arrive in the mail in August. In the meantime, invite some friends! All subscribers are entitled to a complimentary pair of 'Friends for Free' tickets to the concert of their choice so they can share the magic of NYFOS. Supplies are limited; email us to request your 'Friends for Free' tickets soon!

All NYFOS programming is funded, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. NYFOS Mainstage is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

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