MusicTalks' Fall Park Concert Season explores the possibilities created by combining different instruments and genres, making for a series of unique and exciting programs.

MusicTalks' 60 minutes, intimate, salon-style concerts will offer introductions to the composers and their works, musical demonstrations, and a space for dialogue between artists and audience.

Brahms & Schubert at Sunset @ Central Park

Experience the beauty of the Romantic string quartet and quintet music against the gorgeous backdrop of Central Park!

The program will feature a movement of Franz Schubert's masterpiece The Cello Quintet and Alexander Borodin’s String quartet No. 2. - they’ll be paired with other exciting, romantic pieces. Hosts and Violinists Masha Polishchuk and Victoria Wolf Lewis will share fascinating anecdotes about the music together with musical examples which will shed light on the remarkable music by these extraordinary composers.

Central Park

Thursday, September 15th at 7:30pm

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In celebration of the change of seasons on Equinox Day, please join MusicTalks for a sunset concert in Central Park featuring Vivaldi's "Summer Concerto" from The Four Seasons.

Experience live the virtuosity and thrill of Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons' on its 299th anniversary. In tribute to Climate Week 2022, MusicTalks ensemble will present a special performance of Summer and Autumn Concertos from 'The Four Seasons' and highlight Vivaldi's revolutionary depiction of nature in music.

Central Park

Thursday, September 22nd at 6:30pm

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Grease to The Greatest Showman: Film Musicals at Sunset

Join MusicTalks for a Sunset Concert in celebration of Film Musical. Our string quartet will perform music from beloved films such as West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Lion King, The Greatest Showman and many more along with fascinating anecdotes about the music.

The evening will culminate with a special tribute to the late Olivia Newton John and the musical Grease!

Central Park

Tuesday, August 30th at 7:30pm

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Hanukkah Lights Up The World

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A special hybrid concert experience with live candle lighting, entertaining introductions to the music and performance by Israeli-American artists led by Singer/Actress Daniella Rabbani, Vocalist Inbar Goldmann and a five-piece ensemble.

Hanukkah lights up the world is a musical journey celebrating the festival of lights around the world. With beloved songs and tales from East Europe, all the way to Yemen, America and without forgetting Israel, we are reminded that while the Jewish people are spread out, we have so much in common.

We would love to celebrate this joyous holiday and our diverse Jewish heritage with you!

The Joy of Klezmer

Sunday, May 31st , 2pm ET

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Join MusicTalks for a special concert celebrating the Joy of Klezmer with beloved Klezmer tunes such as Hava Nagila and Dona Dona. Klezmer Virtuoso Clarinetist Avigail Malachi along with Cellist Elad Kabilio will share the stories behind Klezmer music in a musical journey from the shtetl in east-europe to the big apple.

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Jerusalem of Gold - a Musical Journey

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Join MusicTalks to a special concert celebrating 3000 years of Jerusalem’s rich history. The concert will journey through the cultural landscape of this ancient holy ground with Mezzo Soprano Inbar Goldmann, Clarinetist Avigail Malachi and Cellist Elad Kabilio. Together we will eflect upon the city's importance to people all around the world and celebrate the diversity of cultures that call this city home through an array of musical genres such as Klezmer, Ladino, Israeli song and Opera.

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Israeli Art & Song – from A to Z

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Join Elad Kabilio of MusicTalks for a program of music and art. This livestream performance will pair works from Yeshiva University Museum’s exhibition, From A(gam) to Z(aritsky): Highlights of Israeli Art from Yeshiva University Museum’s Collection with music ranging from Klezmer to classical, from piyyut and poetry to Israeli pop. Elad, on cello, will be joined by virtuoso clarinetist and singer, Avigail Malachi. Together they will share fascinating stories and historical context behind the music.

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Israeli Songbook: Tribute to Yemenite Singers

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Join us as we celebrate the heritage, talent and incredible contribution of Yemenite-Jewish artists to the Israeli songbook. In the high-energy session, Israeli-Yemenite singer Ariella Edvy along with the host Elad Kabilio, will pay tribute to the role of contemporary musicians in Israel, featuring iconic songs along with traditional Yemenite music.

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In Jewish Harmony: Music from Synagogues Around the World

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Join cellist and host Elad Kabilio, clarinetist Avigail Malachi, and mezzo-soprano Inbar Goldman on a multi-sensory visit of ten historic synagogues around the world. Travel back in time and space to experience the vast Jewish cultures through an intimate look at the stories behind the structures that were the center of Jewish life. Listen to musical performances authentic to each era and civilization and watch the unique architectural features and artistic design unfold in a multimedia presentation.

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MusicTalks’ family concerts offer an interactive foray into classical music through engaging activities and personal encounters with the musicians and their musical instruments

Kids Jam: Music & Dance

Thursday, June 9th 5pm ET

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Live music meets dance in this special kids jam featuring award-winning contemporary dance company Ariel Rivka Dance and cellist Elad Kabilio. Together we will have Wiggily Warm-up, Interactive games, Calming Yoga, and we will learn choreography with two dancers!

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Tuesday, July 14th 9:30am ET

Interactive live stream show

Start your day with our interactive show featuring beloved cello music by Bach. In this 30 min musical story-time experience we will sing, dance, jump and laugh! 

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PAST PERFORMANCES

Children's Concert - from Mozart to Baby Shark

Live Stream! Every Sunday

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Join MusicTalks’ Elad Kabilio and Avigail Malachi for an interactive concert for all ages featuring a verity of musical instruments such as Cello, clarinet, flute, saxophone, trumpet and much more. Together we will explore familiar music by Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms paired with popular songs from Frozen and more! For the grand finale we will immerse into the world of ballet music with selections from Swan Lake, the Nutcracker and sleeping beauty.

to make special music requests to be dedicated to your loved one please send an email to: info@music-talks.com

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The Giving Tree: Music+Actor

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Live Stream for the entire family!

Shel Silverstein’s timeless thought-provoking children’s book, reimagined and set to the beloved music of Tchaikovsky. From Swan Lake to The Nutcracker to Sleeping Beauty, these classics will be performed by a clarinet and cello duo, in a collaboration of the most expressive of wooden instruments. Along with the duo, actor Ron Orlovsky will bring the tale to life through movement, creating an exciting story-time experience!

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Film Music from Star Wars to Harry Potter

Live Stream! Every Sunday

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Join us for a special FILM edition of our Interactive Children's show! Together we will rediscover the world of Film Music with Elad Kabilio and Avigail Malachi! So be ready to break a sweat as we will play interactive games, dance, sing and jump to favorite film music from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Aladdin, Frozen and many more!

to make special music requests please send an email to: info@music-talks.com

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Join MusicTalks' founder Elad Kabilio for a series of lectures exploring what makes music great featuring some of the most beloved works of the classical music style.

The Joy of Music Lecture Series

Vanisha Gould came to New York in 2015 from Simi Valley, California. Inspired by artists like Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Joni Mitchell, Carmen McRae and Ella Fitzgerald - she has successfully curated her own sound as a composer and band leader. Performing originals and music from the Great American Songbook on several groundbreaking stages both in New York and overseas, she aspires to continue sharing her voice with audiences in New York and beyond.

Monday, August 3rd 7-7:45pm

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The Joy of Music Lecture Series

Mozart's "Jupiter" Symphony

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The Joy of Music Lecture Series

Beethoven's "Eroica" Symphony

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