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Musica Sacra Wraps St. John the Divine in SurRound: The Earth Remembers
Choral Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Musica Sacra Wraps St. John the Divine in SurRound: The Earth Remembers

Beneath Luke Jerram’s glowing Gaia, Kent Tritle and Musica Sacra transformed the Cathedral of St. John the Divine into a living hymn to our fragile, magnificent planet. From Renaissance polyphony to Rautavaara’s Rilke and Miłosz’s gentle apocalypse, every phrase shimmered with wonder, grief, and hope. Radiant soloists, an impeccable chorus, and immersive surround staging made this an unforgettable hour. Do not miss Musica Sacra’s 2026–27 season; your heart, and perhaps the Earth, will thank you.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
American Classical Orchestra Turns the Key on Haydn and Beethoven
Choral Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

American Classical Orchestra Turns the Key on Haydn and Beethoven

urning the Key provides more than a compelling juxtaposition of Haydn and Beethoven. It demonstrates how wit, faith, fear, and hope coexist within a single musical tradition. Thomas Crawford, the American Classical Orchestra, its chorus, and four distinguished soloists restore the music’s human scale while preserving its sublimity. The ACO’s ongoing Beethoven cycle offers performances that let familiar masterpieces engage, challenge, and console listeners, ultimately revealing new interpretive possibilities.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
The Orchestra Now: Strauss Unbound at Carnegie Hall
Choral Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

The Orchestra Now: Strauss Unbound at Carnegie Hall

Leon Botstein and The Orchestra Now closed their 2025–26 season with Strauss writ glorious: an evening of mountain air mastery, scholarly programming, and youthful artistry. Audiences hungry for living Romanticism should follow Botstein’s TN and the American Symphony Orchestra into their next season, where neglected masterworks and cherished classics await, brilliantly performed.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Gabriel Kahane and Roomful of Teeth Conjure a Multidimensional Marvel at 92NY
Cabaret
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Gabriel Kahane and Roomful of Teeth Conjure a Multidimensional Marvel at 92NY

If ever a Sunday afternoon argued for buying a season subscription, this one did. Roomful of Teeth and Gabriel Kahane transformed an ordinary hour into a conversation across centuries. The 92nd Street Y’s 2025/26 Tisch Music Season brims with such conversations. Go — book a concert, pack your curiosity, and let this astonishing hall surprise you. The seats know what to do.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
American Symphony Orchestra Conjures Romantic Fire at Carnegie Hall
Choral Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

American Symphony Orchestra Conjures Romantic Fire at Carnegie Hall

The American Symphony Orchestra is one of New York’s most adventurous, intellectually vital, and musically rewarding ensemble. Season after season, under Leon Botstein’s visionary leadership, they illuminate music the world has forgotten it needed. Their 2025–2026 season promises more of the same: revelatory repertoire, world-class soloists, and performances of thrilling conviction at Carnegie Hall. Don’t merely admire them from a distance — go. You will not regret it.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Heaven Hell and Everything in Between: MasterVoices Triumphs with Sins and Grace
Choral Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Heaven Hell and Everything in Between: MasterVoices Triumphs with Sins and Grace

MasterVoices’ Sins and Grace delivered an evening of exceptional artistry: Fauré’s transcendent Requiem alongside the dazzling world premiere of SEVEN: A Cycle of Sins, with stellar soloists, a visionary conductor, and today’s brightest composing talents. Inspired, elegant, and electrifying, this concert cements MasterVoices as a cornerstone of New York’s cultural life. Explore their season and secure your seats at mastervoices.org.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Forging an American Musical Identity by the ASO and Bard Festival Chorale
Choral Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Forging an American Musical Identity by the ASO and Bard Festival Chorale

The American Symphony Orchestra’s Forging an American Musical Identity illuminated both forgotten paths and familiar landmarks, uniting scholarship, passion, and superb musicianship. Tonight was orchestral programming with purpose—inviting listeners to rediscover America’s musical past and eagerly anticipate the ASO’s 2025–26 season.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Musica Sacra: A Luminous Evening of Sacred Splendor
Choral Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Musica Sacra: A Luminous Evening of Sacred Splendor

Musica Sacra’s “Classics for Christmas” at Carnegie Hall offers a transcendent musical experience that celebrates the season’s joy and contemplation. Under Kent Tritle’s masterful direction, with luminous performances by Kathryn Lewek and Mariko Anraku, this concert reminds us why live sacred music remains essential. Seek out Musica Sacra’s upcoming season—your soul will thank you.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Requiem and Revelation: A Transcendent Evening at St. Bartholomew’s
Choral Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Requiem and Revelation: A Transcendent Evening at St. Bartholomew’s

The American Symphony Orchestra’s revelatory performance of Cornelius and Cherubini masterworks at St. Bartholomew’s Church proved that forgotten musical treasures, when presented with passion and precision, can speak as powerfully to modern audiences as any canonical work—a testament to ASO’s vital mission of musical discovery.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
SurRound III: An Everlasting Journey of Hope
Choral Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

SurRound III: An Everlasting Journey of Hope

Don’t miss Musica Sacra’s extraordinary upcoming season, featuring masterworks by Mozart and Handel, as well as world premieres. Under Maestro Tritle’s visionary direction, these concerts promise transcendent experiences that nourish the soul and elevate the spirit in profound ways.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
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