What if singing together were recognized as a shared health practice for individuals and communities? Collective singing is one of the most powerful wellbeing practices humans share. From lullabies and community choirs to spontaneous public song, singing together is a universal behavior linked to stress...
globalFEST is renowned for opening hearts and minds to new musical discoveries. For this year’s Summer for the City, they’re bringing a triple bill that highlights the tremendous musical diversity of the African continent. The extraordinary singer Elida Almeida creates joyful music through the rhythms of...
Tamisha A. Guy’s new work In the Depths of Blue invites audiences to explore the multifaceted emotions evoked by the color blue—a hue that resonates with both melancholy and resilience. In this exploration, blue becomes a character of its own, embodying the weight of history while...
Jonathon Heyward, conductor Hannah Ishizaki Change Thy Course (Commission, World Premiere) Robert Schumann Symphony No. 1, “Spring” New to classical music? Start here! The evening opens with a new work by rising composer Hannah Ishizaki, written in response to Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 1. Conductor Jonathon Heyward then...
How has music helped us give voice to emotional complexity and support mental health across time? Robert Schumann’s music gave form to inner conflict, vulnerability, and emotional intensity—offering a powerful example of how creative expression can hold psychological intricacy when words fall short. Today, growing...