Founders

SEPT 23, 2019

MANHATTAN

Songwriting collective FOUNDERS make their 5BMF debut with a program reimagining Messiaen’s “Quartet for the End of Time,” featuring original works and unique arrangements of Messiaen’s monumental piece.

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Alkemie & Elliot Cole

NOV 23 & 24, 2019

STATEN ISLAND | BROOKLYN

Medieval ensemble ALKEMIE joins forces with composer ELLIOT COLE in a daring new project of 13th and 14th century vocal works presented alongside the World Premiere of Cole’s settings of Middle English texts.

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Longleash

JAN 10 & 12, 2020

QUEENS | MANHATTAN

LONGLEASH piano trio makes their 5BMF debut in a program of Beethoven works and contemporary responses, including a World Premiere by Reiko Füting, co-commissioned by 5BMF and Longleash.

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Ars Longa de la Habana

MAR 18, 2020

MANHATTAN

Legendary Cuban early music group ARS LONGA DE HABANA returns to NYC with a program of 18th century music from Cuba and the New World.

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Parthenia & LeStrange Viols

MAY 29, 30 & JUN 1, 2020

QUEENS | BRONX | MANHATTAN

5BMF joins forces with two renowned viol ensembles to present a multi-concert “mini-festival” celebrating the small- and large-scale works of 17th century composer John Jenkins.

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WHAT’S NEW AT 5BMF

+ SEPT 1 2019
Michael Unterman Appointed Artistic Director of 5BMF

5BMF proudly announces the appointment of Michael Unterman as our new Artistic Director. An accomplished cellist and chamber musician, Michael steps into the role following the tenure of 5BMF’s Founding Artistic Director, Jesse Blumberg.

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SEASON 13 IS HERE

Discover new sounds, explore new NYC neighborhoods, and join 5BMF fans across the city as we present our thirteenth borough-wide musical journey. LEARN MORE

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5BMF: WORLD CLASS CHAMBER MUSIC ACROSS NYC

Take a musical journey around NYC with Five Boroughs Music Festival! Each season, we bring world-class, affordable chamber music programming to all corners of New York City, showcasing the best and brightest musical stars in exciting venues all over the boroughs. We invite you to explore our current season, learn more about our special projects, sign up for our mailing list, and learn how you can become part of the 5BMF family.

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