Unless otherwise noted, admission is free to the following concerts, and no advance registration is required.

Visit events.hofstra.edu for additional information on these performances.

Friday, February 2, at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, February 4, at 3 p.m.

Hofstra Opera Theater

The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center

Directed by Alexander Sheerin.

Hofstra Opera Theater presents a 90-minute, modern update of Mozart's Così fan tutte, sung in Italian with English dialogue.

 

Friday, April 5, 7:30 p.m.

American Chamber Ensemble

The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center

This performance, titled "Musical Pairings," features works by Chopin, Lutoslawski, Arvo Part, Bernard Hermann and Kaija Saariaho. 

Pianist and ACE Director Marilyn Lehman joins violinists Eriko Sato and Deborah Wong, violist Lois Martin, cellist Chris Finckel, and clarinetist and Assistant ACE Director Mindy Dragovich.

One free ticket with a current HofstraCard. $20 general admission; $15 senior citizen (over 65) or matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID. Tickets at the door.

Friday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.

Hofstra Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra

Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater, John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Directed by Adam Glaser.

Sunday, April 14, 3:30 p.m.

Chamber Choir Concert

Church of St. Patrick, 400 Main St, Huntington, NY
Directed by David Fryling.

Tickets available at the door. Hofstra students and faculty receive one free ticket upon presentation of a current HofstraCard. Tickets for the general public are $10; $8 for adults 65+ or non-Hofstra students with ID. *For more information, please call Dr. Fryling at 516-463-5497.

 

Saturday, April 20, 1 p.m.

Hofstra Jazz Combos

Shapiro Family Hall, Room 010

Directed by Shawn Lovato.

An afternoon featuring several small jazz groups performing their arrangements of jazz standards, popular songs, lesser known repertoire, and original compositions as vehicles for improvisation.

Friday, April 26, 7:30 p.m.

Chorale and Chamber Choir

Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, NY
Directed by David Fryling.

Tickets available at the door. Hofstra students and faculty receive one free ticket upon presentation of a current HofstraCard. Tickets for the general public are $10; $8 for adults 65+ or non-Hofstra students with ID. *For more information, please call Dr. Fryling at 516-463-5497.

Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m.

Brass Ensemble Concert

The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center

Directed by Michael Salzman.

Sunday, April 28, 7:00 p.m.

Jazz Orchestra

The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center

Directed by Alejandro Aviles.

Tuesday, April 30, 8 p.m.

University Choir & Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater, John Cranford Adams Playhouse

The University Choir directed by Brianna Brickman and the Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Brent Morden, will perform pieces from the American songbook of standards.

Saturday, May 4, 8 p.m.

Hofstra Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble

Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater, John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Directed by David Soto.

Sunday, May 5, 7 p.m.

Opera Scenes Performed by Hofstra Opera Theater

The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center

Directed by Alexander Sheerin.

Student Honors Recitals

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Ellie Greenwich Statue

William B. Rosencrans Honors Recital
Saturday, April 6, 7:30 p.m.
The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center

Featuring Alessandra Reilly, percussion

Alessandra is a student of Professor Sean Ritenauer.

The William B. Rosencrans Endowed Music Scholarship is awarded to a qualified junior or senior student majoring in music, whose work is then featured in this annual spring concert. The award was created in 1997 by Marion Rosencrans as a memorial to her husband, and the first annual recital was presented in 1998.

This recital is free and open to the public.

Rhoda Pinsley Levin Honors Recital
Sunday, April 21, 4 p.m.
The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center

Featuring Georgia Shehas, saxophone

Georgia is a student of Professors Alejandro Aviles and Steve Kenyon.

This annual performance was established in memory of the celebrated pianist, teacher and music patron Rhoda Pinsley Levin, who was active in the Hofstra community. It honors accomplished senior undergraduate performing musicians, provides financial assistance for related scholarly or vocational pursuits, and presents recitals featuring the award recipients each year. The award was created as a memorial by Mrs. Levin’s husband, the late Harvey J. Levin, a longtime Hofstra professor and pioneering, internationally influential economist.

 This recital is free and open to the public.