Open Door
Part of: Culture Pass Program
Queens Public Library (Astoria Branch)
14-01 Astoria Blvd, Queens, NY 11102 View Map
Saturday, October 14th, 2023 | 1:00pm
An event open to the public, in partnership with the Queens Public Library, utilizes classical music to initiate conversations about art, culture, society, and more. It aims to unfold the intriguing minds of musicians to new audiences while serving as a gateway to enter the world of classical music.
Music by Nico Muhly, Jacques Ibert, Maurice Ravel and more.
No reservation required.
Circle Noir (Part I)
Part of: Circle Music Series at the William Vale
The William Vale
111 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 View Map
Sunday, November 12th, 2023 | 7:30pm
Step into a realm where classical music takes center stage on a remarkable 360-degree platform, enveloping the audience in an immersive sonic and visual journey. Here, the musicians are at the heart of a circular stage, encircled by the audience, blurring the line between performer and observer. As the music unfolds, cutting-edge projection and sound design technologies converge to create an unparalleled immersive experience.
Program
Max Richter
Vladimir's Blues [2’]
Carl Maria von Weber
Trio for Piano, Flute and Cello in G Minor, Op. 63
I. Allegro moderato [8’]
II. Scherzo. Allegro vivace [3’]
Felix Mendelssohn
Trio for Piano, Flute and Cello in D Minor, Op. 49 No. 1
II. Andante con molto tranquillo [6’]
Michael Grebla
In Search of Peace [13’]
Philippe Gaubert
Three Aquarelles
I. Par un clair matin [6’]
II. Soir d'automne [4’]
III. Sérénade [4’]
Andrea Casarrubios
Mensajes de Agua [4’]
Maurice Ravel
Kaddisch (from Hebrew melodies) [4’]
Ten Pages
Part of: CreArt Music Series (10th year anniversary celebration)
The Dimenna Center, New York
450 W 37th St, New York, NY View Map
Tuesday, November 14th 2023 | 7:30pm
Ten pages of a yet to be written book open to new ideas and new horizons. CreArtBox celebrates its 10th anniversary of creating and producing live art performances, merging classical and contemporary music. In 2013 we presented 'Pictures at an Exhibition' by Modest Mussorgsky. As an homage to that concert, we will revisit it, combining it with new music composed by our resident composer Andrea Casarrubios, Saint-Saens, and Rachmaninov.
Program
Andrea CasarrubiosAfilador [7']
(*commissioned by Chicago Symphony Orchestra)
Camille Saint-Saens
Piano quintet in A Minor, Op. 14
I. Allegro moderato e maestoso [10’]
II. Andante sostentuo[6’]
III. Presto[5’]
IV. Allegro assai, ma tranquillo [8’]
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Trio élégiaque in G Minor, No. 1 [14']
Modest Mussorgsky
Pictures of an Exhibition (transcribed for Piano, VIolin, Viola, Cello and Flute) [35']
Echoes of Solitude
Part of: 7th CreArt Music Festival
Culture Lab LIC, New York
5-25 46th Ave, Queens, NY 11101 View Map
Thursday, December 7th 2023 | 7:30pm
Amidst the bustling heart of the city, where skyscrapers reach for the heavens and the streets pulsate with life, there exists a unique solitude, unheard by many but felt by those who listen closely. The visual identity of this performance will be portrayed with Max Bruch's Op. 83 pieces, which become the melodic echoes of hidden parks and deserted streets at dawn. Richard Strauss' 'Morgen' captures the dawn of hope in the urban landscape, where dreams are born a new each day. Claude Debussy's 'Second Sonata' embodies the flow of urban life, the calm within the storm.
Program
Max Bruch
8 pieces, Op. 83 (transcribed for Piano, Flute and Viola)
I.Andante [4’]
II. Allegro con moto [2’]
III. Andante con moto [8’]
IV. Allegro agitato [3’]
V. Rumänische Melodie: Andante [5’]
VI. Nachtgesang: Andante con moto [6’]
VII. Allegro vivace, ma non troppo [3’]
VIII. Moderato [6’]
Richard Strauss
Morgen! [5']
Claude Debussy
Second Sonata, L. 137(transcribed for Piano, Flute and Viola)
I. Prologue: Lento, dolce rubato [7’]
II. Interlude: Tempo di Minuetto [6’]
III. Finale: Allegro moderato ma risoluto [5’]
World Premier
To be announced [10']
Masked Sounds
Part of: 7th CreArt Music Festival
Culture Lab LIC, New York
5-25 46th Ave, Queens, NY 11101 View Map
Friday December 8th 2023 | 7:30pm
A melody can wear multiple masks, shaping its original purpose. Chopin's music may present a pleasant and romantic facade, but deep inside, the musicians will whisper their secrets. Janacek's 'Pohádka' spins folkloric tales, concealing profound pain. Then Weber's Trio weaves a tapestry of musical mysteries. A contemporary twist awaits with Cole Reyes' 'Other Suns,' pushing the boundaries of tradition, concluding with Scriabin's tender 'Romance.' 'Masked Sounds' invites you to an evening where melodies take on cryptic personas, leaving you enchanted, entranced, and immersed in their secrets long after the final note fades away.
Program
Frédéric ChopinCello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 65
I. Allegro moderato [14']
Frédéric Chopin
Berceuse [5']
Leos Janacek
Pohádka for cello and piano [11']
Carl Maria von Weber
Trio for Piano, Flute and Cello in G Minor, Op. 63
I. Allegro moderato [9']
II. Scherzo. Allegro vivace [3']
III. Schäfers Klage (Shepherd's Lament). Andante espressivo [4']
IV. Finale. Allegro [8']
Cole Reyes
Other Suns [8']
Alexander Scriabin
Romance (Arr. for Cello and Piano by Steven Isserlis) [2’]
Mountains we love to climb
Part of: CreArt Music Festival
Culture Lab LIC, New York
5-25 46th Ave, Queens, NY 11101 View Map
Saturday, December 9th 2023 | 7:30pm
François Couperin wrote music for the court of Louis XIV that still transports listeners through a landscape of emotions and melodies, spanning from delicacy and mystery to serenity and exhilaration, even to this day. In combination with Brahms' Piano Quartet and resident composer Hannah Selin, this concert displays the full spectrum of human emotions as we traverse the peaks and valleys of this musical journey. Each composition represents a unique summit of artistic expression, inviting you to remain captivated long after the final notes have faded away
Program
François CouperinLes barricades mystérieuses [3’]
Hannah Selin
Chesapeake [9’]
Johannes Brahms
Piano Quartet in G Minor, Op. 25 No. 1
I. Allegro [12']
II. Intermezzo. Allegro ma non troppo — Trio. Animato [8']
III. Andante con moto [9']
IV. Rondo all Zingarese. Presto [11']
François Couperin
Concerts royaux (selection) [18']
Circle Noir (Part II)
Part of: Circle Music Series at the William Vale
The William Vale
111 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 View Map
Sunday, December 10th, 2023 | 7:30pm
Step into a realm where classical music takes center stage on a remarkable 360-degree platform, enveloping the audience in an immersive sonic and visual journey. Here, the musicians are at the heart of a circular stage, encircled by the audience, blurring the line between performer and observer. As the music unfolds, cutting-edge projection and sound design technologies converge to create an unparalleled immersive experience.
Program
Arvo PärtPari Intervalo [7']
Johann Sebastian Bach
Goldberg Variation (selection) [10']
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Flute Quartet in D Major, K. 285
I. Allegro [10']
II. Adagio [2']
III. Rondo [4']
Antonio Vivaldi
"La Notte", Flute Concerto in G Minor, RV. 439 [10']
I. Largo [2']
II. Presto (Fantasmi) [2']
III. Largo [2']
IV. Presto [1']
V. Largo (Il sonno) [2']
VI. Allegro [2']
Claude Debussy
Petite suite, L. 65 (transcribed for Piano, VIolin, Viola, Cello and Flute)
I. En bateau[3']
II. Cortège [3']
III. Menuet [3']
IV. Ballet [4']
Hannah Selin
Dream Journal [9']
Sounds of the Dome
Part of: Touring Productions
Oscar Niemeyer Cultural Center
Av. del Zinc, s/n, 33490 Avilés, Asturias, Spain View Map
Sunday, December 17th, 2023 | 12:00pm
The Niemeyer Center presents CreArtBox as part of their 2023/24 season. Inaugurated in 2011, this center proudly stands as the sole masterpiece in Spain by the visionary Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. Attendees will embark on an immersive sonic journey within a dome-shaped architectural wonder, featuring music by Leoš Janáček, Olivier Messiaen, Nico Muhly, and César Franck. .
Program
Leoš Janáček
Violin Sonata (transcribed for Flute and Piano)
I. Con moto[5']
II. Ballada [5']
III. Allegretto [3']
IV. Adagio [5']
Olivier Messiaen
The Blackbird [6']
Nico Muhly
Study No. 1 for Viola (transcribed for Flute and Piano) [3']
César Franck
Violin Sonata A Major (transcribed for Flute and Piano)
I. Allegretto ben moderato[6']
II. Allegro [10']
III. Ben moderato: Recitativo-Fantasia [7']
IV. Allegretto poco mosso [7']
Spiritual Awakening
Part of: Touring Productions (Opus 71 Series)
Theater 71
152 West 71st Street New York, 10023 View Map
Friday, February 9th, 2024 | 01:00pm
Opus 71 Series presents CreArtBox in a theme-based, salon-style series. At the heart of this concert titled 'Spiritual Awakening' is the soul-stirring composition 'Spirituals, Book II' by the renowned Steven Gerber. This transformative concert experience explores the mystical and the sacred, inviting you to reconnect with the essence of your being, leaving you with a profound sense of serenity and a stronger connection to the spiritual dimensions of life.
Program
Claude Debussy
Second Sonata, L. 137(transcribed for Piano, Flute and Viola)
I. Prologue: Lento, dolce rubato [7’]
II. Interlude: Tempo di Minuetto [6’]
III. Finale: Allegro moderato ma risoluto [5’]
Tatiana Nikolayeva
Trio for Piano, Flute and Viola, Op. 18 [23’]
Max Bruch
8 pieces, Op. 83 (transcribed for Piano, Flute and Viola)
I.Andante [4’]
II. Allegro con moto [2’]
III. Andante con moto [8’]
IV. Allegro agitato [3’]
V. Rumänische Melodie: Andante [5’]
VI. Nachtgesang: Andante con moto [6’]
VII. Allegro vivace, ma non troppo [3’]
VIII. Moderato [6’]
Steven Gerber
Spirituals, Book II [10’]
We Can Learn
Part of: Touring Productions (Saugerties Pro Musica Series)
Saugerties Pro Musica
67 Washington Ave, Saugerties, NY 12477 View Map
Sunday, February 11th, 2024 | 3:00pm
In a world constantly racing forward, it becomes imperative for us to pause and contemplate the invaluable lessons that that previous experiences can offer. At the heart of this musical odyssey, we find Nikolayeva's evocative trio, elaborated with its rich harmonies and intricate melodies, serving as a compelling testament to music's ability to connect us with history. Bryan Wysocki's 'We Can Learn Me Together' gracefully complements this exploration with a contemporary and meditative twist.
Program
Claude Debussy
Second Sonata, L. 137(transcribed for Piano, Flute and Viola)
I. Prologue: Lento, dolce rubato [7’]
II. Interlude: Tempo di Minuetto [6’]
III. Finale: Allegro moderato ma risoluto [5’]
Tatiana Nikolayeva
Trio for Piano, Flute and Viola, Op. 18 [23’]
Bryan Wysocki
We Can Learn Me Together [7']
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Trio in E Flat Major K. 498 (transcribed for Piano, Flute and Viola)
I. Andante [6’]
II. Allegretto [6’]
III. Minuetto [8’]
The Art Shaker
Part of: CreArt Music Series
The Dimenna Center, New York
450 W 37th St, New York, NY View Map
May 11th, 2024
A tribute program to the "Ballets Russes", A ballet company originally conceived by impresario Sergei Diaghilev, widely regarded as the most influential ballet company of the 20th century, in part because it promoted ground-breaking artistic collaborations among young choreographers, composers, designers, and dancers, all at the forefront of their several fields. Diaghilev commissioned works from composers such as Igor Stravinsky, Claude Debussy, Sergei Prokofiev, Erik Satie, and Maurice Ravel, artists such as Vasily Kandinsky, Alexandre Benois, Pablo Picasso, and Henri Matisse, and costume designers Léon Bakst and Coco Chanel.
Program
Manuel De Falla
El Corregidor y la molinera (Chamber Version) [35']
Igor Stravinsky
Petrushka (Chamber Version) [35']
World Premier
TBA [10']
Chamber music
With a core ensemble of flute, violin, viola, cello and piano, CreArtBox presents traditional and contemporary chamber music with a crafted visual aesthetic.
Live Art Shows
Original opera/film/ballet/theater productions including Architecture of a Common Man, Two Roads, Visuality, Noctum and London the Show
OUR MISSION
CreArtBox creates and produces live art performances, fusing classical and contemporary music with original ideas encouraged by multidisciplinary interaction. Our programs are designed to support professional artists, encourage the creation of new meaningful work, make world-class performances accessible to everyone regardless of background or economic circumstance, inspire and educate future generations, revitalize local communities, and nurture new ways of human expression.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Oct 14th 2023
Queens Public Library, Astoria Branch
Queens, New YorkNov 12th 2023
Circle Series ar the The William Vale
Brookyln, New YorkNov 13th & 14th 2023
CreArt Music Series
New York CityDec 7, 8, 9, & 10th 2023
CreArt Music Festival
New York CityDec 10th 2023
Circle Series ar the The William Vale
Brookyln, New YorkDec 17
Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre
SpainFeb 11th 2024
Saugerties Pro Musica
Saugerties, NYMar 2024
CreArt Music Series
New York CityOUR PLATFORMS
Discography
Performing Ravel's Piano Trio - 2022
Performing Granados' Piano Quintet - 2022
Performing Mahler's 4th Symphony - 2021
Performing Mozart's Piano Sonata - 2021
Performing Shostakovich's Piano Trio - 2022
Performing Haydn's Surprise Symphony - 2022
Past Performances
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Performing tocatta & Bruise by Celeste Oram - 2022
