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"... the stellar singers of Cantori New York" — Time Out New York

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BIRDS

Monday, May 21, 2012, 7:30 pm
Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center, 129 West 67th Street, New York

The U.S. premiere of Kenneth Leighton’s ravishing cantata Birds for two pianos and celesta, on poetry by Aristophanes, Hardy, Shelley and others, in the hauntingly melodious English style of Vaughan Williams. The world premiere of a cantata by Erol Gurol on Turkish love poetry. The revival of neglected works for chorus and piano by early 20th century American maverick Wallingford Riegger.

Join Us for our Spring Benefit Party! Thursday, May 24 at 7:00 - 10:00pm Turkish Kitchen 386 3rd Avenue, NYC Join us for a festive evening and enjoy a delicious and hearty spread of Turkish cuisine, an open bar featuring beer and wine, as well as our ever-popular silent auction.   The evening will celebrate Cantori's 28th season, culminating in the commission of a new composition written in Turkish poetry by Cantori's general manager and Turkish American Erol Gurol, which will receive its world premiere on May 21 at Merkin Concert Hall in NYC. As you know, Cantori depends on the generous support of people like you to maintain the highest standards of performance, especially with the costs of professional soloists, musicians and venues.  This special occasion is our most important fundraising effort of the year!   We hope that you will support Cantori by making a contribution at one of the following levels: Sponsor: $500 per person Patron: $250 per person Donor: $150 per person Friend: $75 per person By joining the Host Committee with a donation of $500 or more, you will receive special recognition at our May 21 concert and in our Benefit program on the 24th. click here to make your reservation. Many thanks for your generous support - and we hope to see you at Turkish Kitchen!

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.