Concerts & Performances
Upcoming Events
Soprano saxophone visionary Jane Ira Bloom presents her stellar quartet featuring Mark Elias (bass), Matt Wilson (drums), and Dawn Clement (piano). A pioneer of spatial sound and lyrical improvisation, Bloom’s music is poetic and deeply expressive. Expect an evening of richly textured jazz that’s both intimate and boldly adventurous.
Her latest quartet features a lineup of deep musical chemistry and shared curiosity. Mark Elias (bass) brings a subtle, supportive presence rooted in years of collaboration with Bloom and other jazz luminaries. His melodic phrasing and sensitivity to texture make him a vital anchor in this free-flowing ensemble. Matt Wilson, one of the most beloved drummers in jazz today, contributes his joyful spirit and endless creativity—known for his dynamic touch and ability to shape the emotional arc of a performance. On piano, Dawn Clement infuses the group with elegance, humor, and harmonic sophistication. A rising star, Clement has carved out her own path as a bold improviser and composer, working with a wide range of artists across the jazz landscape.
The Church is delighted to announce the return of Sag Harbor Song Festival – the annual, beloved autumnal celebration of vocal performance, now in its fourth year!
The six opera masters who will make up the roster of Sag Harbor Song Festival 2025 on the third weekend in September are: Amber Norelai, Susanna Phillips, Cecelia Hall, David Portillo, Darren Lekeith Drone, and Le Bu.
Each singer is a musician of great talent and accomplishment. Together, they will present a program of opera, musical theater, songs, and lieder in three concerts on successive days in late September.
The 2025 event — which follows immensely successful Sag Harbor Song Festivals in 2022, 2023, and 2024 — will again be led by two extraordinary directors: Artistic Director Brad Woolbright and Music Director Robert Tweten. Details of the individual concert programming will be available in July.
Tickets will go on sale on Friday, July 11 at 12 PM
The Church is delighted to announce the return of Sag Harbor Song Festival – the annual, beloved autumnal celebration of vocal performance, now in its fourth year!
The six opera masters who will make up the roster of Sag Harbor Song Festival 2025 on the third weekend in September are: Amber Norelai, Susanna Phillips, Cecelia Hall, David Portillo, Darren Lekeith Drone, and Le Bu.
Each singer is a musician of great talent and accomplishment. Together, they will present a program of opera, musical theater, songs, and lieder in three concerts on successive days in late September.
The 2025 event — which follows immensely successful Sag Harbor Song Festivals in 2022, 2023, and 2024 — will again be led by two extraordinary directors: Artistic Director Brad Woolbright and Music Director Robert Tweten. Details of the individual concert programming will be available in July.
Tickets will go on sale on Friday, July 11 at 12 PM
The Church is delighted to announce the return of Sag Harbor Song Festival – the annual, beloved autumnal celebration of vocal performance, now in its fourth year!
The six opera masters who will make up the roster of Sag Harbor Song Festival 2025 on the third weekend in September are: Amber Norelai, Susanna Phillips, Cecelia Hall, David Portillo, Darren Lekeith Drone, and Le Bu.
Each singer is a musician of great talent and accomplishment. Together, they will present a program of opera, musical theater, songs, and lieder in three concerts on successive days in late September.
The 2025 event — which follows immensely successful Sag Harbor Song Festivals in 2022, 2023, and 2024 — will again be led by two extraordinary directors: Artistic Director Brad Woolbright and Music Director Robert Tweten. Details of the individual concert programming will be available in July.
Tickets will go on sale on Friday, July 11 at 12 PM
Welcome back Albino Mbie! Brining his much-loved musicianship, storytelling, and vibrancy, Mbie returns to The Church as part of The Churchennial Exhibition Programming. “Coming to perform at The Church always feels a bit like coming home,” says the Mozambican guitarist.
Mbie welcomes audiences back for another unforgettable evening as he presents a captivating solo performance that intertwines his personal journey with the rich cultural elements of his Mozambican heritage. The concert showcases a collection of original compositions that reflect his ongoing quest for belonging and identity through music.
A celebration of original works that resonate with the rhythm of home and the essence of community, Mbie’s music connects deeply with audiences from all backgrounds. His presentation in Italy, Mozambique, and Boston have been met with positive acclaim. His adept storytelling provides context and emotional depth, transforming each concert into an immersive experience. Join us for an intimate performance with a seasoned performer.
The Church is thrilled to welcome back collaborating partner Reflections in Music for an inspiring evening meant to honor music’s enduring power to affirm the human spirit. Led by artistic director Bruce Wolosoff, Reflections in Music presents Unsilenced Voices—a program of chamber music by composers who created works of courage and humanity in the face of oppression. The program features music by Shostakovich, Poulenc, Kabalevsky, Bartók, and Tigran Mansurian, alongside the world premiere of a new work by Wolosoff. Wolosoff is joined by the esteemed musicians Narek Arutyunian (clarinet), Deborah Buck (violin), and Raman Ramakrishnan (cello).