A selection from the 76 pieces of Kwon's "America/Beautiful" project showed the composers' vast range of styles and approaches.
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Concert/Dance Review: Paola Prestini’s ‘House of Zodiac’
This truly original event at the Green-Wood Cemetery catacombs took in the definitions of concert, dance, and theater.
Read More »Concert Review: Fourth Wall Ensemble Sings Caroline Shaw’s Pulitzer-Winning ‘Partita’ and More
With a sound that mixed plangency and purity, and an almost palpable fearlessness, the Fourth Wall Ensemble did this wonderful music justice.
Read More »Concert Event Review (Brooklyn): ‘Secret Byrd’ – Music of William Byrd at Green-Wood Cemetery Catacombs
A unique performance event that places us at a clandestine Catholic Mass in Elizabethan times, with music by William Byrd.
Read More »Concert Review (NYC): ‘Mass for the Endangered’ by Sarah Kirkland Snider at the Green-Wood Cemetery Catacombs, Brooklyn (14 June 2022)
Death of Classical began its new season of concerts in the Green-Wood Cemetery Catacombs with a spectacular piece for chorus and small orchestra.
Read More »Concert Review: Death of Classical Presents Gil Shaham and the Knights, Grand Street Stompers at Green-Wood Cemetery
Swing beats and Beethoven may not seem like natural mates, but this kind of vintage jazz and the Violin Concerto both offer powerful rhythmic energy and unforgettable themes.
Read More »Music Review: Voyage Sonique at the Green-Wood Cemetery Catacombs (Brooklyn, 24 June 2019)
The Angel's Share live music series has been drawing adventurous listeners to the Green-Wood Cemetery Catacombs for a couple of seasons now. It's no freak show.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Voyage Sonique Violinist Augusta McKay Lodge on Performing in the Green-Wood Cemetery Catacombs
The award-winning musician discusses her career and upcoming concerts in the Catacombs: "This will go at the top of my unusual venues list, that's certain."
Read More »Concerts in the Catacombs: Andrew Ousley on His Green-Wood Cemetery Chamber Music Series
"I believe strongly that what my generation expects out of the concert experience is something very different from what Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall offer."
Read More »Concert Review (NYC): Pianists Christina and Michelle Naughton in the Green-Wood Cemetery Catacombs (27 Aug 2018)
A program of American and French piano music performed by the twin Naughton sisters capped a magical night at Green-Wood Cemetery, a short walk from Leonard Bernstein's grave.
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