Announcing 5BMF’s Winter/Spring 2023 Programs

Voices of the New 2023 Winter Festival
Voices of the New 2023 Winter Festival

VOICES OF THE NEW 2023 WINTER FESTIVAL

Jan 31, Feb 14 & Feb 28 | BROOKLYN

5BMF partners with esteemed choral organization Voices of Ascension to present three concerts as part of Voices of the New’s 2023 Winter Festival, featuring three World Premiere works by Hannah Selin, Max Vinetz, and Raquel Acevedo-Klein presented alongside performer-curated programs of contemporary vocal works.

Castle of our Skins

Ars Longa de la Habana

Wed Mar 15 | MANHATTAN

At long last, Cuba’s premiere early music ensemble ARS LONGA DE LA HABANA returns to NYC after their March 2020 pandemic cancellation, in a special free concert co-presented with GEMAS (Gotham Early Music Scene/Americas Society).

Ars Longa de la Habana
ChamberQUEER
ChamberQUEER

CHAMBERQUEER

June 9-12 | STATEN ISLAND, BROOKLYN, MANHATTAN

5BMF joins forces with ChamberQUEER for three concerts celebrating Pride Month 2023, featuring programs curated by ChamberQUEER’s composer-performers that highlight LGBTQ+ voices in contemporary and historical music. 

Backstage at 5BMF

Go behind the music: Artist profiles, program notes, interviews, travel bento boxes, and more all on 5BMF’s “Backstage” blog.

Castle of our Skins Celebrates a Decade

Castle of our Skins makes their NYC debut with 5BMF on Nov. 18, 2022.

Harlem Chamber Players – Artist Profile

Six Questions for Liz Player, Founder, Artistic and Executive Director of The Harlem Chamber Players

Harlem Chamber Players – Bento Box

What to watch, read, listen to, visit, and eat before and after this week’s concerts with the Harlem Chamber Players

Tania León’s “Esencia” and Dvořák’s String Quartet Op. 61

Learn more about the two monumental string quartets on the Harlem Chamber Players’ June 2022 programs.

Five Borough Songbook: Make it a Staten Island Sunday

All the insider tips for enjoying a beautiful exploration of Staten Island on Sunday, April 24.

Profile: Songbook lyricist Valerie Seeley

Valerie Seeley’s poetry about her life as a formerly incarcerated woman became the lyrics for Brian Lawlor’s song “Mantras from Jesup,” part of the Five Borough Songbook, Vol III. Learn more about Valerie’s experience and her connection with Die Jim Crow Records.

Celebrating NYC in Song: Introducing the Five Borough Songbook, Vol III

Introducing the powerhouse team of composers behind the brand new Five Borough Songbook, Vol III

The Great Gig in the Sky: Tam Lin and Firebird take flight

How two groundbreaking collaborations came together with ease.

Kinan Azmeh Marks 20 Years in NYC

Milestones and celebrations mark the opening of 5BMF’s 21-22 Season.

Oracle Hysterical and Hub New Music’s Brave “Terra Nova”

Exploring the bravery, ambition, hubris – and cruelty – of the adventurers in Terra Nova.

NOW STREAMING

CITYBAND

CITYBAND

Now available for digital audiences, 5BMF presents our September 2021 live presentation of Kinan Azmeh’s CityBand at Five Boroughs Brewing Co in Brooklyn.

CITYBAND
TERRA NOVA

TERRA NOVA

Oracle Hysterical and Hub New Music’s “sophisticated new song cycle musing on the tangled history of exploration and colonization” (The New York Times).

TERRA NOVA

ARGUS QUARTET: noise/silence

5BMF and the Noguchi Museum present the digital world premiere of Argus Quartet’s “noise/SILENCE.” Available to watch through December 31.

ARGUS QUARTET | noise/SILENCE
JUXTAPOSITIONS

JUXTAPOSITIONS: OLD AND NEW MUSIC FOR BAROQUE INSTRUMENTS

Violinist Monica Huggett and keyboardist Elliot Figg headline a double feature of old and new works.

JUXTAPOSITIONS

HOME BREW

New performances from 5BMF alums, behind-the-scenes explorations, in-depth conversations, and more.

EPISODE 9:
KALEIDOSCOPE VOCAL ENSEMBLE

Five members of Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble sat down with us to talk about their group’s mission to “inspire a more integrated and inclusive classical music scene.”

EPISODE 9:
KALEIDOSCOPE VOCAL ENSEMBLE

Five members of Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble sat down with us to talk about their group’s mission to “inspire a more integrated and inclusive classical music scene.”

HOME BREW

New performances from 5BMF alums, behind-the-scenes explorations, in-depth conversations, and more.

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SUPPORT 5BMF

Thank you to our loyal fans who have brought joy and palpable excitement to 5BMF’s events this season! Whether you joined us in person or virtually, we are deeply grateful for your support.

As we look ahead to the continuation of our 15th Anniversary Season and to exciting projects in the future, we invite you to help us celebrate this milestone and invest in our growth with a tax-deductible donation to 5BMF. We are incredibly grateful for gifts of all sizes! Click here to learn more about how you can directly support 5BMF’s artists and creators.

5BMF STEWARDSHIP

Five Boroughs Music Festival is looking for new volunteers to join our Board of Directors! If you share a passion for our mission and have a bit of time and skills to lend to our organization, we’d love to hear from you.

5BMF strives to reflect and represent the diversity and richness of our great city in all aspects of our work. Our Board of Directors bring unique and important perspectives and competencies to the table in support of our artistic and administrative staff. Together, we make a great team.

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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