About this Event
New Music for a New Year!
Step into the new year with an evening of contemporary classical music at National Opera Center’s Marc A. Scorca Hall.
In "New Music for a New Year," pianist and composer Paul McCurdy presents a program of original works exploring the expressive possibilities of the piano.
You'll hear energetic etudes, a classical sonatina, a piece inspired by the hum of the Golden Gate Bridge, and the first 12 of a set of 24 preludes in all keys.
Step away from the cold and from the trauma of the world and relax for an hour or so of transportive music.
About the Artist
Paul G. McCurdy is a New York–based composer, collaborative pianist, and educator whose creative work encompasses solo keyboard pieces, chamber compositions, art songs, and choral music. His writing builds on classical foundations, blending backward-looking craft with forward-looking harmonic and expressive color.
In New York, Paul works as a collaborative pianist with the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. He previously served as an adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco and worked extensively as a collaborative pianist across the Bay Area with ensembles including Volti, 21V, and Sacred & Profane. He holds degrees in anthropology and German from the University of Georgia, where he also pursued advanced musical studies.
Event venue & nearby stays
National Opera Center, 330 7th Ave, New York, United States
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