Pepeha is a way that Māori people from Aotearoa /aʊˌteɪəˈrəʊə/, New Zealand introduce themselves. It tells people who you are by sharing your connections with the people and places that are important to you. It is also a tradition that pakeha /ˈpäkəˌ(h)ä/, non-Māori New Zealanders, are encouraged to participate in. Someones pepeha identifies their mountain, their river, where they are from, their family and who they are.

This performance will follow the singer’s journey discovering their pepeha as they connect with their cultural heritage, will teach new audiences about Māori culture and Aotearoa New Zealand, and encourage them to think about their own heritage and cultural identity through their own pepeha. It is also an exploration of the parallel between this cultural practice and a performer’s artistry.

Through the work of New Zealand composers, a variety of classical works, traditional kapa haka /ˈkɑːpə ˈhɑːkə/ (Māori performing arts) and visual projection, the program will illustrate the singer’s pepeha - their mountain, their river, their home, their family and ultimately

City Lyric Opera presents PIERROT - Arnold Schoenberg’s "Pierrot Lunaire" alongside new material composed by Omar Najmi with lyrics by Katy Early and Hugh Ferriss. In this staged work for soprano, Pierrot ensemble, and mime, we follow the artists through an expressionistic landscape of lunatics, lovers, and poetry. Soprano Olivia Greene stars alongside actor Jordan Le Bozec. Directed by Katy Early and Music Directed by Mila Henry. 

City Lyric Opera presents PIERROT - Arnold Schoenberg’s "Pierrot Lunaire" alongside new material composed by Omar Najmi with lyrics by Katy Early and Hugh Ferriss. In this staged work for soprano, Pierrot ensemble, and mime, we follow the artists through an expressionistic landscape of lunatics, lovers, and poetry. Soprano Olivia Greene stars alongside actor Jordan Le Bozec. Directed by Katy Early and Music Directed by Mila Henry. 

Con fuoco refers to the initial marking in Manuel de Falla’s song Polo from Seven Spanish Popular Songs, which translates to “with fire”. This program features a careful selection of iconic songs from Spain, Argentina, Mexico and Brazil, mixed in with a few lesser-known gems, that will light up our audience.

This concert celebrates Hispanic and Latin American heritage, and a passion for crossing over between classical and popular culture. Latin American and Iberian music lend themselves particularly well to this bending of styles, and our mission is to explore this intersection, while adding our own flavor to it.

With this performance, weaim to create a unique environment where passion, storytelling and music stop time, allowing us to share this moment with our audience, in the comfort and warmth of this single flame in time.

This program is presented in collaboration with City Lyric Opera and Madison Avenue Baptist Church (MABC)

City Lyric Opera’s 9th season kicks off with a special collaboration with The Afro-Latinx Song & Opera Project, presenting "¡Tumbao! A Celebration of Afro-Latin Music." This event promises a unique musical and visual journey into Afro-Latin culture, showcasing traditional Afro-Cuban and Afro-Dominican music along with works by renowned composers. The performance will feature the talented Zuly Inirio (Soprano), Amaury Morales (Piano), and Hugo Cruz (Percussion).

City Lyric Opera’s 9th season kicks off with a special collaboration with The Afro-Latinx Song & Opera Project, presenting "¡Tumbao! A Celebration of Afro-Latin Music." This event promises a unique musical and visual journey into Afro-Latin culture, showcasing traditional Afro-Cuban and Afro-Dominican music along with works by renowned composers. The performance will feature the talented Zuly Inirio (Soprano), Amaury Morales (Piano), and Hugo Cruz (Percussion).

Soprano Emily Gallagher presents “Enchanted Melodies” - a family friendly concert that introduces children to classical music through fairy tales. During this interactive concert, the audience will be part of the story as they sing, dance, and craft to tell the stories they know in new ways. Audiences will leave creatively stimulated by being an active participant in the presentation, and with a greater knowledge and appreciation of classical music.

Soprano Emily Gallagher presents “Enchanted Melodies” - a family friendly concert that introduces children to classical music through fairy tales. During this interactive concert, the audience will be part of the story as they sing, dance, and craft to tell the stories they know in new ways. Audiences will leave creatively stimulated by being an active participant in the presentation, and with a greater knowledge and appreciation of classical music.

Soprano Emily Gallagher presents “Enchanted Melodies” - a family friendly concert that introduces children to classical music through fairy tales. During this interactive concert, the audience will be part of the story as they sing, dance, and craft to tell the stories they know in new ways. Audiences will leave creatively stimulated by being an active participant in the presentation, and with a greater knowledge and appreciation of classical music.

Experience Benjamin Britten as you never have before through a unique multidisciplinary production of his Five Canticles. This collaborative staging, co-produced by City Lyric Opera and Music at Co-Cath, will lead you through Britten’s deeply rooted faith, spirituality and religious devotion through visual art, choreography, music and cinema all in one evening.

The Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph’s

856 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY

7:30 PM

Experience Benjamin Britten as you never have before through a unique multidisciplinary production of his Five Canticles. This collaborative staging, co-produced by City Lyric Opera and Music at Co-Cath, will lead you through Britten’s deeply rooted faith, spirituality and religious devotion through visual art, choreography, music and cinema all in one evening.

The Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph’s

856 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY

7:30 PM

Mezzo-soprano Sarah Knott presents a solo recital of works featuring women’s voices. The recital will highlight the New York premier of “Brittle, Bright” a song cycle composed by Brad Bombardier with text by poet Marion Thompson van Steenwyk. The poet’s daughter, Linda Turpening, will join Knott in premiering the work at the piano.

Steinway Hall; 1133 6th Ave

7:00 PM

Sopranos Abagael Cheng and Sadie Spivey present Awakening: a semi-staged, narrative-based, collaborative song recital that explores the power of protest music. Across history, performers have used the art of song to resist political and social injustices, and to encourage communities to use their collective voice to rise up. This program features works that challenge societal conventions and rebel against the status quo, shedding light on the socio-economic disparities in our own communities and what we have the power to change.

The Cell; 338 W 23rd St

7:00 PM

Sopranos Abagael Cheng and Sadie Spivey present Awakening: a semi-staged, narrative-based, collaborative song recital that explores the power of protest music. Across history, performers have used the art of song to resist political and social injustices, and to encourage communities to use their collective voice to rise up. This program features works that challenge societal conventions and rebel against the status quo, shedding light on the socio-economic disparities in our own communities and what we have the power to change.

The Cell; 338 W 23rd St

7:00 PM

Sopranos Abagael Cheng and Sadie Spivey present Awakening: a semi-staged, narrative-based, collaborative song recital that explores the power of protest music. Across history, performers have used the art of song to resist political and social injustices, and to encourage communities to use their collective voice to rise up. This program features works that challenge societal conventions and rebel against the status quo, shedding light on the socio-economic disparities in our own communities and what we have the power to change.

The Cell; 338 W 23rd St

7:00 PM

For the perfect Valentine’s date night, Baritone Sejin Park and pianist Hyemin Jeong will present a recital of songs all about love. The program will feature Schumann’s Dichterliebe accompanied by fan favorites. Wine reception to follow

Soprano Amanda Simms presents a solo recital highlighting marginalized composers and perspectives. The program will feature works through the perspective of women, whether it be the composer, character or poet Including Ukranian composer Valentin Silvestrov, and black composer HT Burleigh.

City Lyric Opera’s US Premiere of The Garden of Alice is an interactive journey down a digital rabbit hole.

City Lyric Opera’s US Premiere of The Garden of Alice is an interactive journey down a digital rabbit hole.

City Lyric Opera’s US Premiere of The Garden of Alice is an interactive journey down a digital rabbit hole.

City Lyric Opera’s US Premiere of The Garden of Alice is an interactive journey down a digital rabbit hole

City Lyric Opera and Felix Jarrar are set to present “Where Sunflowers Grow,” a benefit concert for the humanitarian crisis in Ukriane.

The showcase, which will take place at Christ & St. Stephen’s Church in New York City on March 25, 2022, will feature performances by mezzo-soprano Rebecca Sacks, soprano Natalie Poltio, tenor Joshua Collier, and bass-baritone Timothy Madden.