Music

Past Events

Group portrait of five musicians posing with their instruments against a light gray background. One person holds a violin, another stands holding a beaded gourd percussion instrument, and a large harp is visible at the right side of the image. Two seated performers wear bright blue and coral outfits, while the standing performers wear patterned and metallic attire. The group smiles toward the camera in a formal promotional-style photo.

Percussia: A NYC Based Ensemble of Percussion, Harp, Flute, and Viola

Faculty member Frank Cassara will be joined by the NYC-based ensemble "Percussia" to perform his new work "Broadway Boogie Woogie", a NYSCA grant winner, based on the the painting by Piet Mondrian. Hailing from the vibrant hub of Queens, New York, Percussia masterfully blends classical precision, modern innovation, global traditions, and popular flair into a cohesive and thrilling sound experience.

This event is free and open to the public.

Vassar College Orchestra

Featuring student winners of the soloist competition. Eduardo Navega, conductor

This event is free and open to the public.

A person sitting in front of a floor-to-ceiling organ—a view of all the pipes.

Bach and Bulgaria

Gail Archer, organ. Music of Bach, Brahms, Liszt, Schumann, and a selection of contemporary Bulgarian composers from her 11th album: Dobrich: A Bulgarian Odyssey

This event is free and open to the public.

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Senior Recital: Evan Sweitzer, piano/jazz combo

Solo and collaborative works by George Gershwin, Thelonious Monk, and others complement original compositions and transcriptions.

This event is free and open to the public.

Portrait of an 18th-century Venetian violinist, generally considered to be that of Vivaldi.

“Girls on Fire!” - Antonio Vivaldi, l'estro armonico, Op.3

Abendmusik, New York’s period instrument string band, presents a special performance of Antonio Vivaldi’s first collection of printed concerti for 1, 2, and 4 violins: L’estro armonico, Op. 3., to honor the legacy of women in music.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Senior Recital: Jake Lyman, flute

Featuring pieces for flute by European composers Debussy, Gahn, Hindemith, and Hue.

This event is open to the public.

Two people blowing into a wind instrument on stage during a concert.

Vassar College Orchestra

Featuring student winners of the soloist competition. Eduardo Navega, conductor

This event is free and open to the public.

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Senior Recital: Xander Shumaker, composer

Let Me Sing: A senior recital of original compositions for choir, chamber orchestra, and more. 

This event is free and open to the public.

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Alcée Chriss, organ

Alcée Chriss III is widely regarded as one of the leading young organists of our time.

Free and open to the public.