Upcoming Events
12th Annual Middle School Jazz Fest
Our annual Middle School Jazz Festival is back for another all-day marathon of all things jazz! This year, we are honored to have acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Helen Sung join us as our guest artist. Led by our Dean of Faculty Jeff Newell, the day will include performances by participating schools, clinics by BMS Jazz Faculty, a performance and Q&A by Helen with the BMS Faculty, and a final jam session for all students and faculty in our playhouse. Get tickets here.
Newsies Jr Movie Screening Fundraiser
Join us for a fun screening of Newsies Jr! Ticket link and more information coming soon.
Playhouse Centennial Celebration
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Join us for an incredible evening celebrating 100 years of our historic playhouse. During cocktail hour, take a walk through our building and witness an incredible array of BMS ensembles and bands as you enjoy multiple open bars and hors d’oeuvres. Then, take a seat in our iconic Spanish-style playhouse for a concert featuring world-class musicians and performers across a breadth of genres and traditions. After, keep the celebration going with an open bar, dancing, and a set from DJ Logic.
CONTRASTS: European & South American Sounds Chiara D'Odorico, pianist
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“CONTRASTS - European & South American Sounds”
CHIARA D’ODORICO
Internationally acclaimed pianist Chiara D’Odorico invites you to embark on a captivating musical
journey in her recital “CONTRASTS – European & South American Sounds.”
This program explores a fascinating dialogue between contrasting yet deeply interconnected musical
worlds, featuring works by European and South American composers — with a special focus on
Paraguayan music — spanning from the 18th to the 21st century. Several of these pieces will receive
their United States premieres during this concert.
The repertoire highlights the dynamic interplay between solo piano and four-hand works, revealing
expressive contrasts and unexpected harmonies that transcend time and geography.
More than a celebration of classical music’s diversity, this recital offers a rare opportunity to discover
hidden gems of Paraguayan repertoire in conversation with European masterpieces.
For the four-hand pieces, Argentine pianist David Lonardi will join as Guest Artist.
PROGRAM
D. Scarlatti - Sonatas K. 9 and 159
J. Lóbito Martínez - Juego de niños
L. v. Beethoven - Six Ecossaises WoO 83
M. Cardozo Ocampo - Añoranza
F. Chopin - Nocturne Op. 48 No2
N. Luzko - Lara
J. Bragato - Luz del corazón (four hands)
A. Dvorak - Slavonic Dance Op. 46 No8 (four hands)
J. Bragato - Minbî retia’é (four hands)
J. Moreno González - Dos Danzas
F. Chopin - Walz in E minor
N. Luzko - En el Paraná
Chiara D’Odorico is considered one of the most internationally recognised South American pianists, honoured with numerous awards highlighting her artistic career, including "Tourism Ambassador of Paraguay," "Artífices del Cambio Award: Women who Innovate and Create," "Outstanding Youth of Paraguay," and the "National Youth Award" presented by the President of the Republic. D’Odorico maintains an intense musical activity both as a soloist and with orchestras, regularly performing in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, the United States, Germany, Italy, France, the Vatican, Spain, Austria, Russia, South Africa, Lebanon and India. Committed to promoting and disseminating the music of her country, she has presented and premiered works by Paraguayan composers on various international stages. She has three albums: “Purahéi che retãgua” (nominated for the Gardel Awards 2020 for Best Classical MusicAlbum), “Ofrenda a mi tierra” and “Añoranza”.
In her role as an educator, she has trained many children and young people from various countries. She has given master classes in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico, the United States, Paraguay, and Argentina, and has served as a jury member in children's and youth piano competitions.
POSTPONED: Adult Ensemble Showcase Night 2 at Sisters
UPDATE: Both Adult Ensemble performances (Sunday 1/25 and Monday 1/26) have been postponed. We will announce new date sshortly. Join us at Sisters on Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26 for performances featuring our Adult Ensembles. For more info and to RSVP, click here
POSTPONED: Adult Ensemble Showcase Night 1 at Sisters
UPDATE: Both Adult Ensemble performances (Sunday 1/25 and Monday 1/26) have been postponed. We will announce new date sshortly. Join us at Sisters on Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26 for performances featuring our Adult Ensembles. For more info and to RSVP, click here
BMS Performs at BAM's 40th MLK Jr. Day Celebration
As part of Brooklyn Academy of Music’s (BAM) 40th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, BMS choir performers will join in a harmonious celebration on the steps of the Peter Jay Sharp Building. For more information, head to BAM’s website here.
