cultural highlights

Yefim Bronfman with Magdalena Kozena

Sat, Feb 23, 8 pm @ Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall

The New York Times has called Magdalena Kozená “a true lyric mezzo-soprano voice, with dusky colorings that stem from her low register yet carry through into her shimmering high notes.” She’s joined on this program by the incomparable Yefim Bronfman. For more information click here.

Violinist Miri Ben-Ari live

Wed, Feb 20, 7pm @ The Gramercy Theatre

Critically acclaimed, Grammy Award-winning violinist and producer, Miri Ben-Ari performs LIVE in concert as she launches ‘The Beautiful Sound Tour’ sponsored by Harman Kardon. Ben-Ari is known world-wide as a musical pioneer. Her unique sound is a revolutionary fusion of classical, jazz, R&B and hip hop. She has collaborated with other Grammy Award-winning artists such as Kanye West, Jay Z, Wyclef Jean, Alicia Keys, Wynton Marsalis, Britney Spears, Maroon 5, Patti Labelle, Brandy, Donna Summer, Janet Jackson and John Legend. For more information click here.

Roee Rosen and Keren Cytter in The Book Lovers

Ongoing until Mar 9 @ The Elizabeth Foundation of the Arts EFA Project Space announces The Book Lovers, a multi-disciplinary exhibition, series of events, and library, all rising out of the phenomenon of artist novels. The Book Lover‘s curators embarked on this project in order to create public awareness about the rising artistic trend of artists turning to the fiction novel as their medium. Participating Israeli artists: Roee Rosen and Keren Cytter.Curated by: David Maroto and Joanna Zielińska.For more information click here.

Tracing the Fish Bladder

Ongoing until Mar 1 @ Radiator Gallery

Radiator Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of Tracing the Fish Bladder. This group exhibition curated by Guy Goldstein, explores the boundaries of curatorial practice acceptable ways. This is Goldstein’s attempt to examine the synergy between the artist and the curator roles and the limitations of curatorial leeway. A diverse range of works is transformed into a versatile installation, revealing both questions and doubts regarding similarities and concepts woven by the curatorial act. For more information click here.

“The Gatekeepers”

Ongoing @ Lincoln Plaza Cinemas

Charged with overseeing Israel’s war on terror, the head of the Shin Bet, Israel’s secret service, is present at the crossroad of every decision made. For the first time ever, six former heads of the agency agree to share their insights and reflect publicly on their actions and decisions. The Gatekeepers offers an exclusive account of the sum of their success and failures. For more information, click here.

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