Music

“Sirocco”: Manchester Collective & Abel Selaocoe

“‘Sirocco’ is a once in a lifetime experience.” PLAYS TO SEE PROGRAM NOTES BY PHILIP CARLSEN READ LISTEN ON YOUTUBE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Sirocco is pure joy and energy — a great storm of music that celebrates the warmth and diversity of music and cultural traditions from across the globe. Guest directed and narrated by … Read more

Palaver Strings + little house dance: “Noisefloor”

“One of the most compelling things I’ve seen on stage in a while.” ODC DANCE STORIES “Lively and emotional performances given without a conductor.” THE GUARDIAN Palaver Strings joins forces with contemporary dance collective, little house dance, to present Noisefloor an immersive physical, visual, and musical experience with the performers activating the stage as well … Read more

Zlata Chochieva, piano

“I can think of few piano recitals finer than this.” SEEN AND HEARD INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM NOTES BY PHILIP CARLSEN READ LISTEN ON YOUTUBE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Hailed by Gramophone magazine as “one of the most consistently inspired, masterfully executed and beautiful-sounding versions I can recall” and included in Gramophone’s list of 10 Greatest Frédéric Chopin … Read more

Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Pass It On 60th Anniversary Musical Celebration

“Between the casual athleticism of these musicians –– breezing through intricate music, trading solos throughout the ensemble, tearing through soulful jazz vocals –– they extend a warm invitation of camaraderie to the audience, a shared reverence that connects artisan and fan.” CHARLESTON CITY PAPER Celebrate 60 years of New Orleans jazz with the revered Preservation … Read more

Jessica Vosk – “My Golden Age”

“Dazzling audiences with her talent, energy, sincerity and humor.” BROADWAY WORLD Jessica Vosk, the dazzling singer and actress known for her work on Broadway and beyond, brings her spectacular sold-out Carnegie Hall debut show, My Golden Age, on the road. The evening of music and stories features works from Stephen Sondheim to Andrew Lloyd Webber to … Read more

CANCELLED – Héritier Watanabe

CANCELLED Due to unresolved visa issues, the concert with Héritier Watanabe has been cancelled. Thank you for your patience as we had hoped to find a new date to present Héritier and his band. All current ticket holders will be contacted regarding their tickets. Since the early age of 10, Congolese dancer/singer/songwriter, Héritier Watanabe has … Read more

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Due to illness, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis originally scheduled for Sunday, April 23, 2023 has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 7PM. All tickets have been automatically transferred to the new performance date of February 15, 2024, 7PM at Merrill Auditorium and ticket holders are being notified by email … Read more

“The Simon & Garfunkel Story”

“Authentic & exciting.” THE STAGE The internationally acclaimed hit bringing audiences to their feet worldwide, The Simon & Garfunkel Story comes to Ovations on its coast-to-coast U.S. tour. The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings … Read more

The Four Phantoms: A Holiday Concert

“Sterling voices. Beautiful songs. Pure emotion. This was a kind of spontaneous combustion for the ear and heart.” WE ARE GREEN BAY It’s the most wonderful time of the year to join The Four Phantoms for a joyous holiday concert, “Phantoms’ style.” An extravagant celebration of the iconic music of Broadway and more, The Four … Read more