2024–25 NYC Concert Series

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2pm and 5pm

Bach, In Conversation

The Chapel of Brick Presbyterian Church
1144 Park Avenue

The Sebastians’ core quartet paints a picture of Bach’s immense sphere of influence in this program featuring works by his friend Telemann, his student Goldberg, his son Carl Philipp Emanuel, and his contemporary Vivaldi—plus a glimpse of Bach’s enduring impact through a new commission by Patricia Van Ness.

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7:30pm

Fireworks & Flourishes

Saint Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church
552 West End Ave.

Gut strings and woodwinds and haprsichord, oh my! This colorful program of virtuosic German baroque concerti includes Telemann’s delightful concerto for flute and recorder and Pisendel’s finger-twisting violin concerto, culminating in Bach’s spectacular Brandenburg Concerto no. 4.

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 3pm

Vim & Vigor

presented by the Saint Andrew Music Society

Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
921 Madison Ave.

Our MAPC début features a spirited celebration of the “trio” sonata of two violins, cello, and harpsichord. This joyful program showcases the unique dynamism of the Baroque through the eloquent melodies of Handel, the complex counterpoint of Bach, and the harmonic richness of Corelli, alongside a newly-commissioned trio sonata by Karl Hinze.

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 5pm

Sonnets & Sonatas

Good Shepherd-Faith Presbyterian Church
152 West 66th St.

Founding and Artistic Directors Daniel Lee and Jeffrey Grossman, along with a special guest actor, present a captivating program that intertwines the elegance of Bach’s violin and harpsichord sonatas with the timeless beauty of Shakespearean sonnets. Showcasing these works together highlights their striking similarities: emotional depth, refined craftsmanship, and exquisite balance.

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 5pm

All Strings, No Bach

The Sanctuary of Brick Presbyterian Church
1144 Park Avenue

That’s right, we’re taking a break from our namesake... for one concert! Join us for this exhilarating finale showcasing the brilliance of the concerto grosso. Before there were Brandenburgs, Corelli and Vivaldi dazzled audiences with the vibrant energy and intricate interplay of these masterworks, brought to life here by over a dozen baroque specialists.