NYFOS Fields Delightful Probe of ‘American Songwriting Teams’
Steven Blier - photo by Richard Termine, MaryTesta - photo by Curtis Holbrook, Jason Graae - photo by John Ganun, Sylvia McNair - photo by Ray Markin
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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert
Music by “Great American Songwriting Teams” was the focus of the New York Festival of Song (NYFOS) November program, which I heard on the 19th, at its third and final outing, with NYFOS’ invaluable Artistic Director, Co-founder, pianist and arranger Steven Blier guiding Jason Graae, Sylvia McNair and Mary Testa, a winning trio of singers, at Merkin Concert Hall. Read more
Singers Come Home to NYFOS
Michael Barrett & Steven Blier - photo by Joseph R. Saporito
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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert
The New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), founded by Steven Blier and Michael Barrett, its Artistic Director and Associate Artistic Director respectively, opened its 22nd season, on October 13 at Merkin Concert Hall, with a program entitled “Where We Come From,” in which 10 singers, closely identified with NYFOS, sang music of their literal, spiritual and musical homelands. Read more
“The Welcome Shore,” Delightful & Contemplative, Concludes NYFOS Season
Philip Cutlip, Sasha Cooke (photo by Christian Steiner)
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by Sherri Rase
A is for Apple as in Big Apple as in one of the greatest cities in the world. The sheer diversity of what is offered all year round in the arts could be overwhelming, Read more
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