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Bloomingdale’s Free Faculty Concert Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.

2024 - 2025 FACULTY CONCERT Season

For over 40 years Bloomingdale has presented its faculty, as well as guest artists, in concerts including classical music, jazz, and world music. Bloomingdale’s Free Faculty Concert Series has established itself a vital part of the musical life of the Upper West Side, taking place most Fridays at 7pm in Bloomingdale’s David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public, with RSVP required.

Trio Lucente: A Musical café

October 18th, 2024 | 7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

Our opening concert features imaginative works for Piano Trio from around the world. Featuring Olga Gurevich, piano; Jisoo Ok, cello; Claudia Schaer, violin.

From Past to Present

October 25th, 2024 | 7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

Experience the world of the clarinet in this concert featuring music spanning three centuries. Featuring Magda Garandza, clarinet; Danny Mui, clarinet and bass clarinet; and Weiwei Zhai, piano.

A Tribute to Benny Golson

November 8th, 2024 | 7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

Our Bloomingdale Birthday Celebration this year features a tribute to Bebop Jazz Saxophonist Benny Golson. Featuring Eli Asher, trumpet; Michael Cochrane, piano; Joe Ford, alto saxophone; Calvin Hill, bass; Steve Johns, drums; and Brandon Vazquez, trumpet.

FRANCIS POULENC: SUPREME MELODIST

November 15th, 2024 | 7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

A concert featuring beautifully crafted and evocative works of one of the great melodic French composers of the twentieth century. Featuring Noelle Barbera, soprano; Roberto Hidalgo, piano; Danny Mui, clarinet.

ALL MADE OF TUNES: CHARLES IVES AT 150

November 22nd, 2024 | 7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

A 150th anniversary celebration of one of the most significant and innovative American composers of all time. Featuring Naho Parrini, violin; Marc Peloquin, piano; and Mitch Roe, tenor.

BENJAMIN LEES: 100TH BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE

December 6th, 2024 | 7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

Join us for a centennial celebration of American composer Benjamin Less in a program of music representing various periods of his creative life. Featuring Judith Olson, piano; Lisa Pike, horn; and Claudia Schaer, violin.

BLOOMINGDALE'S HOLIDAY CONCERT

December 13th, 2024 | 7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

Bloomingdale celebrates the holiday season in a program of festive music. Featuring Bloomingdale faculty and students.

WINTER SERENADES: VOICE FACULTY

January 31st, 2025 | 7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

This concert highlights the great talent of the Bloomingdale vocal faculty in a program of songs and arias.

brazilian music night

February 7th, 2025 | 7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

Join us for a night of Brazilian music arranged for guitar and vibraphone, exploring genres including samba, classical, bossa nova, and pagode. Featuring Edu Gutterres, guitar and Pedro Sequeira, vibraphone.

PERCUSSION AND ELECTRONICS

February 28th, 2025 | 7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

A concert program of new and recent works for solo percussion, interwoven with a variety of live electronic elements. Featuring Josh Perry, percussion.

A LIVING LEGACY: VIOLIN-PIANO MUSIC FROM OUR AMERICAN CONTEMPORARIES

March 7th, 2025 | 7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

Claudia Schaer and Marc Peloquin present a recital of exciting contemporary American Violin and Piano duos. Featuring Marc Peloquin, piano and Claudia Schaer, violin.

music from before and after world war I

March 14th, 2025 | 7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

We celebrate Women's History Month with this program of music written before and after World War One including composers Alma Mahler, Nadia Boulanger, and Lili Boulanger. Featuring Sun Young Chang, soprano; and Judy Woo, piano.

can we go home again?

March 21st, 2025 | 7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

This program of piano music explores the emotion paths between two great German composers, Johannes Brahms and Arnold. Schönberg. Featuring Aaron Butler, piano.

folk music for flute +

March 28th, 2025 | 7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

A celebration of folk-infused music written for flute, piano, and bassoon. Featuring Denise Fillion, piano; Justin Lee, flute; and Atao Liu, bassoon.

UNDERCURRENTS (REVISITED)

April 4th, 2025 | 7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

Guitarist Jamie Fox and pianist Neal Kirkwood explore the music from the famous 1962 duo recording by Bill Evans and Jim Hall. Featuring Jamie Fox, guitar; and Neal Kirkwood, piano.

the american sound

April 25th, 2025 | 7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

Experience the amazing range of American music from the 1930s and 40s in this recital of works for violin and piano. Featuring Veronica Carpenter, violin; and Roberto Hidalgo, piano.

latin american and chinese american landscapes

May 2nd, 2025 | 7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

This concert featuring José Maldonado and Weiwei Zhai, will showcase a blend of Latin American and Chinese compositions, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of both artists. Featuring José Maldonado, guitar; and Weiwei Zhai, piano.

mark mollica w/ endless field

May 9th, 2025 | 7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

Jazz faculty Mark Mollica joins kindred spirits Endless Field in a concert of music inspired by wild landscapes and reverence for our world, and the convergence of acoustic and improvisatory musical styles. Featuring Jesse Lewis, acoustic guitar; Mark Mollica, acoustic guitar; and Ike Strum, acoustic bass.

the piano music of bartok

May 30th, 2025 | 7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

Judith Olson and her students perform solos and duets by the great 20th century Hungarian composer Béla Bartók. Featuring Judith Olson, piano; and her piano students.

2024 - 2025 faculty concert season

For over 40 years Bloomingdale has presented its faculty, as well as guest artists, in concerts including classical music, jazz, and world music. Bloomingdale’s Free Faculty Concert Series has established itself a vital part of the musical life of the Upper West Side, taking place most Fridays at 7pm in Bloomingdale’s David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public, with RSVP required.

Trio Lucente: A Musical café

October 18th, 2024
7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

From Past to Present

October 25th, 2024
7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

A Tribute to Benny Golson

November 8th, 2024
7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

FRANCIS POULENC: SUPREME MELODIST

November 15th, 2024
7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

ALL MADE OF TUNES: CHARLES IVES AT 150

November 22nd, 2024
7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

BENJAMIN LEES: 100TH BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE

December 6th, 2024
7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

BLOOMINGDALE'S HOLIDAY CONCERT

December 13th, 2024
7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

WINTER SERENADES: VOICE FACULTY

January 31st, 2025
7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

brazilian music night

February 7th, 2025
7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

PERCUSSION AND ELECTRONICS

February 28th, 2025
7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

A LIVING LEGACY: VIOLIN-PIANO MUSIC FROM OUR AMERICAN CONTEMPORARIES

March 7th, 2025
7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

music from before and after world war I

March 14th, 2025
7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

can we go home again?

March 21st, 2025
7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

folk music for flute +

March 28th, 2025
7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

UNDERCURRENTS (REVISITED)

April 4th, 2025
7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

the american sound

April 25th, 2025
7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

latin american and chinese american landscapes

May 2nd, 2025
7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

mark mollica w/ endless field

May 9th, 2025
7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

the piano music of bartok

May 30th, 2025
7:00 P.M.
David Greer Recital Hall

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