John Musto

New York Festival Of Song to Present 15th Annual A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024

Experience the 15th annual A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU! by the New York Festival of Song at Congregation Beth Simchat Torah, featuring Yuletide songs by Jewish composers. Learn how to attend.

OPERA America Awards Kelley Rourke The 2024 Campbell Opera Librettist Prize
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2024

OPERA America has announced the 2024 Campbell Opera Librettist Prize recipient, Kelley Rourke.

Opera Parallele To Present EXPANSIVE 2024 Transgender Showcase This August
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2024

Opera Parallele has announced EXPANSIVE, a transgender showcase set for August 8-9, 2024, highlighting diverse talent and stories in a groundbreaking performance.

Washington Opera Society to Present Puccini's THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2024

Experience Giacomo Puccini's The Girl of the Golden West presented by Washington Opera Society at the Atrium of the Embassy of France in Washington, DC. Cocktail attire encouraged.

New York Festival of Song to Release NYFOS Records: 'THE SINGLES, VOL. 1'
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2024

On Friday, March 8, 2024, New York Festival of Song (NYFOS) will release an album drawn from its archives, NYFOS Records: The Singles, Vol. 1 featuring guest artists performing together with pianist and NYFOS Artistic Director Steven Blier on NYFOS Records. Learn more here!

New York Festival Of Song Presents ALL TOGETHER NOW At Merkin Hall, February 21
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2024

New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, collaborates with Young Concert Artists (YCA) in All Together Now on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. at the Kaufman Music Center's Merkin Hall.

VIDEO: Washington National Opera Presents The 11th Season Of American Opera Initiative Featuring Three World Premieres
by Joshua Wright - Jan 16, 2024

Washington National Opera will present the 11th season of American Opera Initiative (AOI), an acclaimed initiative to commission and present new American operas, on January 19, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. T

Washington National Opera to Present The 11th Season Of American Opera Initiative Featuring Three World Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2023

Washington National Opera will present the 11th season of American Opera Initiative featuring three world premieres of 20-minute chamber operas.

Review: Edward Hopper Paintings Inspire LATER THE SAME EVENING by John Musto and Mark Campbell at Juilliard Opera
by Richard Sasanow - Nov 15, 2023

It’s amazing how much emotion John Musto and Mark Campbell have been able to cram in the mere 75 minutes of LATER THE SAME EVENING, a one act opera, which has been on view this past week at Juilliard Opera at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, on West 65 Street, down the block from Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall.

New York Festival Of Song Presents GRACIAS A LA VIDA
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2023

​​​​​​​New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, continues its Mainstage season with Gracias a la vida, a musical tour of South America, with songs from Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. at Merkin Hall.

Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra to Kick Off 23/24 Season with Guest Pianist Philip Edward Fisher
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2023

The Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra is launching its 23/24 season with guest pianist Philip Edward Fisher. Find out the dates and locations of the concerts featuring Barber's 'Piano Concerto, Op. 38,' Corigliano's 'Elegy (1965),' music from John Williams' 'Lincoln,' and the Suite from Copland's 'Billy the Kid.'

Collage Dance Collective Announces Development Director Appointment
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2023

Collage Dance – recently named one of the 50 largest ballet companies in the nation by Dance Data Project, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne-Carolyn Bird as its new Development Director.

NYFOS Next Festival to Return with New Song Performances at Rubin Museum of Art
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023

New York Festival of Song, led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, will present its annual NYFOS Next Festival with two performances on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Rubin Museum of Art.

New York Festival of Song Releases MI PAÍS: SONGS OF ARGENTINA Featuring Federico De Michelis and Steven Blier
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2023

New York Festival of Song has released its next studio album Mi País: Songs of Argentina featuring bass-baritone Federico De Michelis and pianist and NYFOS Artistic Director Steven Blier on NYFOS Records.

New York Festival of Song Releases 'MI PAÍS: SONGS OF ARGENTINA' Featuring Federico De Michelis and Steven Blier
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 26, 2023

New York Festival of Song (NYFOS) will release its next studio album Mi País: Songs of Argentina featuring bass-baritone Federico De Michelis and pianist and NYFOS Artistic Director Steven Blier on Friday, September 15, 2023 on NYFOS Records.

Kaufman Music Center And New York Festival Of Song Present PERENNIALS This September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2023

​​​​​​​New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, kicks off its 2023-24 Mainstage season with Perennials - Songs For Every Season on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center.

Kaufman Music Center And New York Festival Of Song to Present PERENNIALS - SONGS FOR EVERY SEASON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2023

Join Kaufman Music Center and New York Festival of Song for the season opening concert, 'Perennials - Songs For Every Season,' on September 28 at Merkin Hall. Don't miss this celebration of music's power to guide us through the year.

OPERA America Awards Deborah Brevoort The Annual Campbell Opera Librettist Prize
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 1, 2023

OPERA America has announced the 2023 Campbell Opera Librettist Prize recipient, Deborah Brevoort. Conceived and funded by acclaimed librettist and lyricist Mark Campbell, the Prize is the first award in the history of American opera created specifically to honor the work of opera librettists. The annual winner receives an award of $7,000 to support creative development and career advancement.

Peter Dugan, César Andrés Parreño & More Set for New York Festival Of Song 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2023

New York Festival of Song has revealed its 2023-24 season of performances, including four Mainstage Series programs at Merkin Hall, co-presented with Kaufman Music Center.

New York Festival Of Song Hosts Annual Gala FEELIN' GROOVY: SONGS OF THE 60S
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2023

​​​​​​​New York Festival of Song (NYFOS) hosts its annual spring gala, Feelin' Groovy: Songs from the 60s, on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Racquet & Tennis Club on Park Avenue. In support of NYFOS's 35th season, the gala features a performance of songs by Laura Nyro, Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell and the Beatles, along with some Motown hits.