Past Events

  • Recital Series

    Paul Appleby & Conor Hanick

    September 20, 2021 - September 22, 2021

    “Essentially lyric” (Opera News) tenor Paul Appleby and “brilliant” (The New York Times) pianist Conor Hanick make their Armory debuts in the opening of Armory’s 2021 Recital Series with a program of German Lieder in the intimate Board of Officers Room. Admired for his interpretive depth, vocal strength, and range of expressivity, Appleby showcases his strong commitment to the repertoire with songs by Schubert, Schumann, Beethoven, and Berg.

  • Recital Series

    Will Liverman & Myra Huang

    October 10, 2021 - October 11, 2021

    Baritone Will Liverman brings his “velvet voice” (NPR) and “nuanced, heartfelt storytelling” (The Guardian) to the Armory’s Board of Officers Room alongside pianist Myra Huang for a program highlighting Black composers and writers as well as works from the traditional classical music canon. Liverman will perform songs by Black composers Brian McKnight, Damien Sneed, Margaret Bonds, and H. Leslie Adams. The program also includes works by Ravel, Rachmaninoff, Loewe, and Strauss.

  • Recital Series

    Jamie Barton & Jake Heggie

    November 19, 2021 - November 21, 2021

    Charismatic American mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton partners with pianist Jake Heggie on a program of Brahms, Schubert, and Heggie, with special attention to female composers. Recipient of the Beverly Sills Artist Award, Richard Tucker Award, and BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition (both Main and Song Prizes), and a Grammy nomination, Barton is navigating a huge career on the opera and recital stage. “Leader of a new generation of opera stars” (The New York Times), Barton brings this leadership to what promises to be stirring and engaging performances. Barton will showcase the sheer beauty of her voice in the intimate Board of Officers Room.