Monthly afternoon concert series featuring leading world music and chamber ensembles in concert, preceded by a workshop/masterclass 

Music will reflect Middle Eastern and Jewish influences on contemporary music, as well as traditional forms.  Each concert will include new compositions either commissioned for or written by the artists.

The concert begins at 3PM, with a free workshop for all ticket holders at 1:30 PM.

Admission:  $18 ($15 in advance) includes refreshments. Students and under 21: $8.     

May 9 – 2VC - new music for 2 cellos

Included with admission is a free pre-concert lecture/workshop at 1:30pm including some of the composers!

Cellists Jessie Reagen Mann and Gene Carr met as Musicians in Residence at Congregation B'nai Jeshuran on Manhattan's Upper West Side. They quickly discovered the joy in playing together and how few pieces were composed for 2 cellos!  Gene and Jessie have made it their mission to commission amazing composers to write music for them, and the cello community at large.  For this performance, 2VC will be joined by percussionist David Buchbut.  With varied Classical, Rock, Improvisatory and Jazz backgrounds, Gene and Jessie bring excitement and freshness to this exciting new repertoire.  Works to be featured by living composers including Derrik Jordan, Will Van Dyke, Ljova, Jonathan Bell, Amanda Monaco, Ramon Tasat and Oded Lev-Ari as well as some oldies but goodies

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This innovative series is sure to offer an enjoyable and complete learning experience for the listener in this vibrant community. 6th Street Sundays is curated by cellist Jessie Reagen Mann, with the artistic advice of saxophonist and Rabbi Greg Wall.   A portion of the proceeds benefit Sixth Street Community Synagogue's arts programming.