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A commissioned 8-movement piano piece inspired by Marc Chagall's artworks, and a tribute to Chagall and Elvis

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In addition to the below, I will be playing for services for the Jewish new year 5786.
Beir Chapel of Central Synagogue, 123 East 55th Street, NYC (Tickets):
  Rosh Hashanah (September 23) | Kol Nidre (October 1) | Yom Kippur (October 2)
Congregation Or Olam, 308 East 55th Street, NYC:
  Selichot (September 13) | Simchat Torah (October 14)


Melanie Long's An American Voice now streaming

Starring Melanie Long, soprano | Seth Weinstein, piano
Recorded by David Merrill at The Bridge Studio, Brooklyn

Soprano Melanie Long and I have recently finished recording her debut album, which contains songs by 13 American composers that represent the full spectrum of operatic and musical-theatre genres and eras — from early 20th-century classics to contemporary masterpieces.

The album offers a vibrant exploration of America’s dynamic storytelling through music, showcasing iconic and underrepresented voices alike. Featured composers include Stephen Schwartz, Ricky Ian Gordon, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jake Heggie, Sigmund Romberg, Tobias Picker, Stewart Wallace, Jason Robert Brown, and Richard Rodgers.

Songs are being released one per month, starting with Stephen Schwartz's "Meadowlark," and available on major streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

More about the album (Melanie Long's site)
Listen to "Meadowlark" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube


July 23 | LOONY's Reprises and Reprisals at the Hungarian House

Hosted by Carol Davis | Musical direction by Seth Weinstein

Light Opera of New York presents a fun evening of operetta, light opera, and musical theatre that's more than a concert! In Act I, singers perform their favorite songs from past LOONY shows and soirées. In Act II, singers rebel against the songs chosen for them to present. Prosecco, snacks, and other comforts will be available.

When Wednesday, July 23, 7 p.m.
Where Hungarian House
213 East 82nd Street, New York City
(Directions via Google Maps)
Tickets General admission $38, via OvationTix
More LOONY site

September 14 | The Yiddish Philharmonic Chorus: Froyen: Women in Jewish Song

Binyumen Schaechter, conductor | Seth Weinstein, pianist

An ebullient and moving mix of charismatic, clever, controlling, and comforting female characters and female lyricists, poets, composers, and arrangers. The concert will feature a 1970s American feminist favorite (in Yiddish, of course) and hits from the Barry Sisters, Adrienne Cooper, Molly Picon, and Sophie Tucker!

Supertitles and a program with translations are provided; no knowledge of Yiddish is necessary.

When Sunday, September 14, 1 p.m.
Where Merkin Concert Hall
129 West 67th Street, New York City
(Directions via Google Maps)
Tickets $54 reserved seating
$40 per ticket for groups of 10: Reserve at (212) 501-3330
More Yiddish Philharmonic Chorus site
Kaufman Music Center site

October 6 | The Chagall Suite in Southern Pines, N.C.

Composed and performed by Seth Weinstein | Commissioned by Vivian R. Jacobson

An eight-movement piano suite inspired by Marc Chagall's paintings, drawings, and stained-glass windows. The performance, the first of the Sunrise Theater's 2025–2026 Classical Concert Series, will include a slideshow of Chagall's artworks that highlight the sections' various themes. The event is produced by the Arts Council of Moore County.

When Monday, October 6, 7:30 p.m.
Where Sunrise Theater
250 Northwest Broad Street, Southern Pines, N.C.
(Directions via Google Maps)
Tickets $35 (four-concert subscription $115, or $96 for Arts Council members)
Tickets available by phone at (910) 692-2787 and at the Arts Council's offices (Campbell House, 482 East Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines)
More The Chagall Suite
Arts Council of Moore County site
Vivian Jacobson's site

 The Abecedarian Walks | Updates on Instagram | Bluesky | Twitter

My endeavor to walk the perimeters of 26 islands, one for each letter of the alphabet.

Ikaria (Abecedarian Walk #24, April 2025)
Réunion (Abecedarian Walk #23, October-November 2024)
Fasta Åland (Abecedarian Walk #22, June 2024)
Yell (Abecedarian Walk #21, April-May 2024)
Niue & Dogojima (Abecedarian Walks #19 and #20, February-March 2024)
Quinchao (Abecedarian Walk #18, December 2023-January 2024)
Usedom (Abecedarian Walk #17, November 2023)
Jeju & Xiamen (Abecedarian Walks #15 & #16, August 2023)
Eysturoy (Abecedarian Walk #14, June 2023)
Kangaroo Island & Singapore (Abecedarian Walks #12 & #13, February-March 2023)
Vieques (Abecedarian Walk #11, November 2022)
Hiiumaa (Abecedarian Walk #10, June-July 2022)
Isle of Wight (Abecedarian Walk #9, May 2022)
Bonaire (Abecedarian Walk #8, February 2022)
Tenerife (Abecedarian Walk #7, January 2022)
Curaçao (Abecedarian Walk #6, November 2021)
Malta & Gozo (Abecedarian Walks #4 and #5, August 2021)
Oahu (Abecedarian Walk #3, May 2021)
Zanzibar (Abecedarian Walk #2, February-March 2021)
Aruba (Abecedarian Walk #1, December 2020 to January 2021)

Diners of New Jersey Walk (October 2020)
NYC-Boston Walk (August-September 2020)

The Train to That Thing in the Desert (by train, mostly, from the 2022 Scrabble Players Championship in Baltimore to Burning Man in the Nevada desert)

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