Guitarist Gabriele Leite and cavaquinho player Fernanda Silveira bring the warmth and swing of Brazilian choro to Moynihan. Originating in Rio de Janeiro in the late 19th century, choro blends European dance forms with Afro-Brazilian rhythms. Often described as Brazil’s first urban popular music, choro values melodic conversation and subtle improvisation within clear harmonic frameworks. […]
Friends since the age of 10, Rachel Handman (violin) and Keve Wilson (oboe) lead the Big Apple Band, made up of Broadway’s star musicians, entertains audiences with music from around the world. This oboe, violin, guitar, bass and drums combo spins irish jigs with Venezuelan joropos and Brazilian samba with Persian folk. Also featuring Matt […]
Boyd Meets Girl pairs Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd with American cellist Laura Metcalf. The duo has toured the world sharing their eclectic mix of music from Debussy and Bach to Radiohead and Beyoncé, and their two studio albums have received over 4 million streams on Spotify alone.
Enhance your commute with an invigorating performance as Latin GRAMMY Award winner Pedro Giraudo and his trio bring the rich traditions and innovative sounds of Argentine tango to life.
Trio Fadolín brings a global warmth to the season, performing music from Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Latin traditions, and beyond. Centered around the fadolín - a unique instrument spanning the full range of violin, viola, and cello - their December performance blends holiday spirit, rich tradition, and captivating sound from around the world.
Adam Narimatsu is an NYC pianist whose December performances blend holiday favorites with New Orleans blues, classical interpretations, boogie-woogie, and stride piano. A longtime winter performer at the Empire State Building’s holiday celebrations, Adam brings his signature warmth and joyful piano traditions to Moynihan this season.
Sing for Hope presents Sing Harlem, the breakout musical group from the Mama Foundation for the Arts. This highly respected and influential choir will light up the season with classic holiday songs that are sure to fill audiences with joy and festive spirit.
Christine Cornell and Justin Rothberg bring their unique artistry to rock, folk, and country classics. Christine, a dynamic vocalist and actor, has performed on renowned stages from Broadway to international concert halls, captivating audiences with her stunning soprano voice. Justin, an in-demand NYC-based guitarist, is the current Broadway chair holder for Sunset Boulevard and has […]
Friends since the age of 10, Rachel Handman (violin) and Keve Wilson (oboe) lead the Big Apple Band — a joyful ensemble of Broadway musicians who bring music from around the world to life. This lively oboe-violin-guitar-bass-drums combo blends Irish jigs with Venezuelan joropos, Brazilian samba with Persian folk, and more. For the holidays, they […]
Gaita! Featuring members Caracas Trio joined by special guests, this joyful holiday program brings the spirit of Venezuelan gaita to Moynihan. Blending Afro-Venezuelan rhythms, jazz improvisation, and rich folk traditions, the ensemble creates a vibrant celebration rooted in the sounds of the season.
Founded in 2014 by Benjamin Sutin, New York Music Daily once described Klazz-Ma-Tazz as "Epically Haunting Lynchian Klezmer Jazz." Klazz-Ma-Tazz explores a mix of new original music and uniquely reimagined modern jazz interpretations and arrangements of traditional secular Jewish, Eastern European and Middle Eastern music, catered to the nostalgically progressive audience of the 21st century. […]
The Sing for Hope HandaHarmony Youth Chorus presents holiday music from around the world. This dynamic ensemble of young changemakers is trained through the Global Goals Arts Curriculum, a pioneering framework that integrates artistic expression with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. More than a chorus, HandaHarmony is a musical force for justice and unity—regularly […]
