Cantori New York sings Lukáš Janata
Church of the Holy Apostles
Cantori New York gives the world premiere of a Cantori commission, But Love is Stronger, for chorus, instrumental ensemble, and countertenor, by Lukáš Janata.
Fort Greene Conducting Workshop
Mark Shapiro returns to Fort Greene Conducting Workshop for a three-day intensive training session for orchestral conductors.
The Cecilia Chorus and Orchestra of NY in Handel's Messiah
Carnegie Hall
Mark Shapiro leads The Cecilia Chorus and Orchestra of New York in Handel's Messiah.
The Cecilia Chorus and Orchestra of New York in Brahms Requiem & Hailstork
Carnegie Hall
Mark Shapiro conducts The Cecilia Chorus and Orchestra of New York in the NY premiere of The World Called, by Adolphus Hailstork on poetry by former US Poet Laureate Rita Dove. With the German Requiem by Johannes Brahms.
The Cecilia Chorus and Orchestra of NY with Cyrus Chestnut
Carnegie Hall
In an imaginative pairing, Mark Shapiro conducts The Cecilia Chorus and Orchestra of New York in Beethoven's Christ on the Mount of Olives and the world premiere of Cyrus Chestnut's Power in the Blood, a cycle of spirituals for chorus with jazz trio. With Nicoletta Berry, Travon Walker, Matthew Anchel, and Cyrus Chestnut.
Cantori New York sings Kernis and Tsoupaki
Church of St. Francis Xavier - with Parthenia and Farallon
Cantori New York welcomes viol de gamba quartet Parthenia and recorder quartet Farallon in the US premiere of Memento Nostri by Greek-Dutch composer Calliope Tsoupaki. The program opens with Four Ecstatic Meditations by Aaron Jay Kernis.
The Cecilia Chorus and Orchestra of New York
Carnegie Hall
In a concert commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Mark Shapiro conducts the premiere of Daron Hagen's Everyone, Everywhere, which interweaves text from the UDHR with quotes from human rights luminaries. With Brianna Robinson, Amanda Lynn Bottoms, Shavon Lloyd, Every Voice Concert Choir children's chorus, and All-City Chorus. Spoken remarks by UN High Commissioner Volker Türk and US Ambassador Michèle Taylor.
The Cecilia Chorus and Orchestra of New York
Conducting The Cecilia Chorus of New York with orchestra in the world premiere of the orchestral version of Neither Separated, Nor Undone (words and music by Derrick Skye), and the first-ever Carnegie Hall performance of a choral-orchestral work — her Dixit Dominus — by Marianna von Martines, a contemporary of Mozart’s. Also on the program: music by Bartok and Mozart.
Conducting premieres by Adolphus Hailstork and Stuart Greenbaum
Mark Shapiro leads Cantori New York in premieres of Ghost Chorales by Adolphus Hailstork, for chorus and brass trio on texts by Walt Whitman; and Brought to Light by Melbourne composer Stuart Greenbaum, for chorus, string sextet and vibraphone.
Conducting premieres by Adolphus Hailstork and Stuart Greenbaum
Mark Shapiro leads Cantori New York in premieres of Ghost Chorales by Adolphus Hailstork, for chorus and brass trio on texts by Walt Whitman; and Brought to Light by Melbourne composer Stuart Greenbaum, for chorus, string sextet and vibraphone.
Conducting Carmina Burana and Rite of Spring at Carnegie Hall
A very original program on a theme of spring awakening. Two works for chorus with four pianos and percussion: Carmina Burana and Rite of Spring in an arrangement by Seann Alderking. Featuring Blair MacMillan, piano.
Conducting music by Paul Crabtree, Robert Maggio, and Ben Moore
Mark Shapiro conducts Cantori New York in works by Paul Crabtree, Robert Maggio, and Ben Moore, on a theme of the literary voices of women in later life. Texts by Iris Murdoch, Virginia Woolf and others.
Conducting music by Paul Crabtree, Robert Maggio, and Ben Moore
Mark Shapiro conducts Cantori New York in works by Paul Crabtree, Robert Maggio, and Ben Moore, on a theme of the literary voices of women in later life. Texts by Iris Murdoch, Virginia Woolf and others.
The Rake's Progress with Juilliard Vocal Arts
In collaboration with student pianists at Juilliard Vocal Arts, Mark Shapiro devises and conducts a chamber version of Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress with Juilliard Vocal Arts. Louisa Müller directs.
The Rake's Progress with Juilliard Vocal Arts
In collaboration with student pianists at Juilliard Vocal Arts, Mark Shapiro devises and conducts a chamber version of Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress with Juilliard Vocal Arts. Louisa Müller directs.
The Rake's Progress with Juilliard Vocal Arts
In collaboration with student pianists at Juilliard Vocal Arts, Mark Shapiro devises and conducts a chamber version of Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress with Juilliard Vocal Arts. Louisa Müller directs.
Works by Copland, Mendelssohn and others with PEI Symphony
This mixed program includes the Elegy by Edward Elgar; Ancient Airs & Dances Suite no. 3 by Ottorino Respighi; the Concerto for Clarinet by Aaron Copland with Jamie Marks, clarinet; Novellette op. 52 no. 4 by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor; the tango Tres Minutos con la Realidad by Astor Piazzolla (100th birthday tribute); Mendelssohn Sinfonia for Strings no. 7 in D major.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Cantori New York sings Lukáš Janata
Church of the Holy Apostles
Cantori New York gives the world premiere of a Cantori commission, But Love is Stronger, for chorus, instrumental ensemble, and countertenor, by Lukáš Janata.
Fort Greene Conducting Workshop
Mark Shapiro returns to Fort Greene Conducting Workshop for a three-day intensive training session for orchestral conductors.
The Cecilia Chorus and Orchestra of NY in Handel's Messiah
Carnegie Hall
Mark Shapiro leads The Cecilia Chorus and Orchestra of New York in Handel's Messiah.
The Cecilia Chorus and Orchestra of New York in Brahms Requiem & Hailstork
Carnegie Hall
Mark Shapiro conducts The Cecilia Chorus and Orchestra of New York in the NY premiere of The World Called, by Adolphus Hailstork on poetry by former US Poet Laureate Rita Dove. With the German Requiem by Johannes Brahms.
PAST EVENTS
Nova Sinfonia plays Brahms, Goldmark and Liszt
Guest conductor leads the Halifax ensemble Nova Sinfonia “Im Frühling” by Goldmark, Liszt Piano Concerto no. 2, and Brahms Symphony no. 1
Orff's CARMINA BURANA and Walton's BELSHAZZAR'S FEAST
Music Director Mark Shapiro leads The Cecilia Chorus and Orchestra of New York in Orff’s CARMINA BURANA and Walton’s BELSHAZZAR’S FEAST.
PEISO plays Copland and Rachmaninoff
Music Director leads the Prince Edward Island Symphony in Aaron Copland’s Symphony no. 3 and Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto no. 3. With Sarah Hagen, piano.
Cantori New York sings music by Robert Maggio and Paul Crabtree
Artistic Director leads Cantori New York in works by Robert Maggio and Paul Crabtree.
Cantori New York sings Robert Maggio and Paul Crabtree
Artistic Director leads Cantori New York in works by Robert Maggio and Paul Crabtree.
Mark Shapiro conducts Robert Paterson's THREE-WAY at Mostly Modern
Conducting Robert Paterson’s opera trilogy THREE-WAY at Mostly Modern Festival in Saratoga Springs in a production directed by John De Los Santos.
Harlem Opera Theater 2020 Vocal Competition livestream
Judges: Malcolm Merriweather, Mark Shapiro, Damien Sneed. Chair: Gregory Hopkins
Oratorio Society of New York Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition
I look forward to again serving as a judge for this competition!
Works by Copland, Mendelssohn and others with PEI Symphony
This mixed program includes the Elegy by Edward Elgar; Ancient Airs & Dances Suite no. 3 by Ottorino Respighi; the Concerto for Clarinet by Aaron Copland with Jamie Marks, clarinet; Novellette op. 52 no. 4 by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor; the tango Tres Minutos con la Realidad by Astor Piazzolla (100th birthday tribute); Mendelssohn Sinfonia for Strings no. 7 in D major.
Fauré Requiem with Cantori New York for "Death of Classical"
Thrilled to conduct CANTORI NEW YORK in Fauré’s Requiem on the distinguished and life-affirming series THE ANGEL’S SHARE at Green-wood Cemetery.
Fauré Requiem with Cantori New York for "Death of Classical"
Thrilled to conduct CANTORI NEW YORK in Fauré’s Requiem on the distinguished and life-affirming series THE ANGEL’S SHARE at Green-wood Cemetery.
Fauré Requiem with Cantori New York for "Death of Classical"
Thrilled to conduct CANTORI NEW YORK in Fauré’s Requiem on the distinguished and life-affirming series THE ANGEL’S SHARE at Green-wood Cemetery.
Conducting Arvo Pärt Kanon Pokajanen with Cantori New York
Conducting Arvo Pärt Kanon Pokajanen with Cantori New York
Dvorak Symphony no. 9 "New World" with Prince Edward Island Symphony
Mark Shapiro conducts Handel/Mozart and Margaret Bonds at Carnegie Hall
An imaginative program comprising the Carnegie Hall debut of Ballad of the Brown King by Margaret Bonds with the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah in Mozart’s orchestration.
Cantori New York annual holiday concert
Cantori New York annual holiday concert
The Rake's Progress with Juilliard Vocal Arts
In collaboration with student pianists at Juilliard Vocal Arts, Mark Shapiro devises and conducts a chamber version of Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress with Juilliard Vocal Arts. Louisa Müller directs.
The Rake's Progress with Juilliard Vocal Arts
In collaboration with student pianists at Juilliard Vocal Arts, Mark Shapiro devises and conducts a chamber version of Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress with Juilliard Vocal Arts. Louisa Müller directs.
The Rake's Progress with Juilliard Vocal Arts
In collaboration with student pianists at Juilliard Vocal Arts, Mark Shapiro devises and conducts a chamber version of Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress with Juilliard Vocal Arts. Louisa Müller directs.
Conducting music by Paul Crabtree, Robert Maggio, and Ben Moore
Mark Shapiro conducts Cantori New York in works by Paul Crabtree, Robert Maggio, and Ben Moore, on a theme of the literary voices of women in later life. Texts by Iris Murdoch, Virginia Woolf and others.
Conducting music by Paul Crabtree, Robert Maggio, and Ben Moore
Mark Shapiro conducts Cantori New York in works by Paul Crabtree, Robert Maggio, and Ben Moore, on a theme of the literary voices of women in later life. Texts by Iris Murdoch, Virginia Woolf and others.
Conducting Carmina Burana and Rite of Spring at Carnegie Hall
A very original program on a theme of spring awakening. Two works for chorus with four pianos and percussion: Carmina Burana and Rite of Spring in an arrangement by Seann Alderking. Featuring Blair MacMillan, piano.
Conducting premieres by Adolphus Hailstork and Stuart Greenbaum
Mark Shapiro leads Cantori New York in premieres of Ghost Chorales by Adolphus Hailstork, for chorus and brass trio on texts by Walt Whitman; and Brought to Light by Melbourne composer Stuart Greenbaum, for chorus, string sextet and vibraphone.
Conducting premieres by Adolphus Hailstork and Stuart Greenbaum
Mark Shapiro leads Cantori New York in premieres of Ghost Chorales by Adolphus Hailstork, for chorus and brass trio on texts by Walt Whitman; and Brought to Light by Melbourne composer Stuart Greenbaum, for chorus, string sextet and vibraphone.
Conducting "Shakespeare!" -- a devised program
SOUTHERN CROSSINGS, new opera by Zaid Jabri
Conducting the world premiere of Southern Crossings by Zaid Jabri, libretto by Yvette Christiansë and Rosalind Morris.
SOUTHERN CROSSINGS by Zaid Jabri
Conducting the world premiere of Southern Crossings by Zaid Jabri, libretto by Yvette Christiansë and Rosalind Morris.
The European American Musical Alliance
Serving as Director of Conducting with The European American Musical Alliance, back live in Paris for the first time since 2019.
Auditions for Juilliard
Julliard School
Audition for my conducting classes at the Juilliard Extension Division.
The Prince Edward Island Symphony
Confederation Centre of the Arts Charlottetown
Conducting The Prince Edward Island Symphony in music by Missy Mazzoli, Franz Strauss, and Johannes Brahms (Symphony no. 1). With Justin Amador, horn.
Fort Green Conducting Workshop
Church of St. Luke and St. Matthew
Teaching the inaugural orchestral conducting workshop for this new organization.
Cantori New York
Church of the Holy Apostles
Conducting Cantori New York in the world premiere of Neither Separated, Nor Undone for chorus and instruments. Words and music by Derrick Skye. Also on the program: works by George Walker and Tarik O’Regan.
The Cecilia Chorus and Orchestra of New York
Conducting The Cecilia Chorus of New York with orchestra in Ballad of the Brown King by Margaret Bonds, with music by J.S. Bach (Magnificat and Cantata #5 from Christmas Oratorio).
Cantori New York Holiday Concert
The beloved annual holiday concert from Cantori New York.
Cantori New York Holiday Concert
Same program as December 17.
The Prince Edward Island Symphony
Conducting The Prince Edward Island Symphony in Mahler Symphony no. 5 (reduction by Yoon-Jae Lee), preceded by Baby-Serenade by Erich Korngold.
Cantori New York
Conducting Cantori New York in music for voices and instruments by Lembit Beecher, Benjamin C. S. Boyle, and Adolphus Hailstork.
The Prince Edward Island Symphony
Conducting The Prince Edward Island Symphony in Tchaikovsky Symphony no. 4 and Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto #3 with Sarah Hagen.
The Cecilia Chorus and Orchestra of New York
Conducting The Cecilia Chorus of New York with orchestra in the world premiere of the orchestral version of Neither Separated, Nor Undone (words and music by Derrick Skye), and the first-ever Carnegie Hall performance of a choral-orchestral work — her Dixit Dominus — by Marianna von Martines, a contemporary of Mozart’s. Also on the program: music by Bartok and Mozart.
Cantori New York
The world premiere of Herrick’s Oratorio by David del Tredici, plus the New York premiere of El hombre errante by Gabriele Lena Frank.
Mark Shapiro serves as auctioneer for Music and Medicine at Mt. Sinai
Angel Orensanz Center
Mark Shapiro returns to serve as auctioneer at the annual gala for the Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine at Mt. Sinai.
Cantori New York sings Caroline Shaw
Premieres by Caroline Shaw, Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate, and John Rommereim
Cantori New York at the Annual Tree Lighting at Carl Schurz Park
Carl Schurz Park
Mark Shapiro returns to Carl Schurz Park to conduct and emcee the annual tree-lighting in Carl Schurz Park.
Cantori New York Annual Holiday Concerts
Church of the Holy Trinity (Episcopal)
Cantori New York performs their beloved annual holiday concerts at Church of the Holy Trinity (Episcopal), 315 E. 88th St. between 1st and 2nd aves.
The Cecilia Chorus and Orchestra of New York
Carnegie Hall
In a concert commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Mark Shapiro conducts the premiere of Daron Hagen's Everyone, Everywhere, which interweaves text from the UDHR with quotes from human rights luminaries. With Brianna Robinson, Amanda Lynn Bottoms, Shavon Lloyd, Every Voice Concert Choir children's chorus, and All-City Chorus. Spoken remarks by UN High Commissioner Volker Türk and US Ambassador Michèle Taylor.
Cantori New York sings Rieti
Bruno Walter Auditorium
Cantori New York gives a rare performance of the complete ballet-cantata The Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne by Vittorio Rieti. With Shelén Hughes, Matthew Anchel, Baron Fenwick.
Cantori New York sings Kernis and Tsoupaki
Church of St. Francis Xavier - with Parthenia and Farallon
Cantori New York welcomes viol de gamba quartet Parthenia and recorder quartet Farallon in the US premiere of Memento Nostri by Greek-Dutch composer Calliope Tsoupaki. The program opens with Four Ecstatic Meditations by Aaron Jay Kernis.
The Cecilia Chorus and Orchestra of NY with Cyrus Chestnut
Carnegie Hall
In an imaginative pairing, Mark Shapiro conducts The Cecilia Chorus and Orchestra of New York in Beethoven's Christ on the Mount of Olives and the world premiere of Cyrus Chestnut's Power in the Blood, a cycle of spirituals for chorus with jazz trio. With Nicoletta Berry, Travon Walker, Matthew Anchel, and Cyrus Chestnut.