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.
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.
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.
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.
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.