On Wednesday night, April 16, 2025, a Rochester audience watched Nicholas Goluses celebrate his 70th birthday in a very public way - with hundreds of friends.

When it comes to music and the Black experience in America, HBCUs, or historically black colleges and universities, have a long tradition of cultural expression. For more than 150 years, HBCUs have produced classically-trained musicians, from composers like William Grant Still, to divas like Leontyne Price and Jessye Norman. But that tradition also includes marching bands, gospel choirs, orchestras, and, of course, glee clubs.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

The connection between celestial movements—like the phases of the moon and planetary alignments—and human emotions is a fascinating concept. Each lunar phase is paired with evocative classical works, which help guide listeners through moments of introspection, creativity, and renewal.

The Gateways Music Festival returns to Carnegie Hall with conductor Anthony Parnther and mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, premiering a setting of five spirituals composed by Damien Sneed.

This special will feature Jocelyn Hagen’s acclaimed work, Here I Am, performed with chamber orchestra, members of the nationally recognized Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs – Treble Singers under the direction of Philip Brown, and Grammy Award-winning soprano soloist, Sarah Brailey.

To mark the 150th birthday of the great French composer Maurice Ravel on March 7, 2025, a special program produced and hosted by Jon Tolansky.

Valentin Silvestrov is one of Ukraine’s most honored and revered composers. Born in 1937, he has composed symphonies, string quartets, many choral and vocal works, work for solo piano and other compositions.