May 7, 2023
2023 VCS Annual Meeting
We are excited to host our first IN-PERSON Annual Meeting for our members since 2019!
Elections for Board Members
VCS Announcements, Updates & Events
Cello Play-In -- Bring your cello if you would like to play!
Refreshments will be provided.
West End Collegiate Church
New York, NY
5 PM
April 16, 2023
Hans Jørgen Jensen Masterclass
We are pleased to welcome Hans Jørgen Jensen to the Violoncello Society of New York.
Six students from music schools and conservatories in New York City will play.
Rare Violins of New York
New York, NY
4 PM
March 26, 2023
Reflections on Dvorak’s “New World” Symphony
Celebrate spring and the “New World” Symphony in a special tribute to Antonín Dvořák and his symphonic masterpiece, marking its 130th anniversary year.
The Violoncello Society of New York cello choir with Czech cellist Tomáš Jamník perform Largo from the "New World" Symphony and Traditional Catalan "Song of the Birds".
“Largo” - https://youtu.be/zA6rXCqbqRg
“Song of the Birds” - https://youtu.be/3NNGI47G3SM
Bohemian National Hall
New York, NY
3 PM
January 30, 2023
Memorial for Frederick Zlotkin (1947-2022)
Presented in collaboration with the Juilliard School, the Violoncello Society of New York honors and celebrates the life of our former president of the board, Frederick Zlotkin.
Reception to follow.
The Juilliard School - Morse Hall
New York, NY
4 PM
May 5, 2024
Cocktail Hour
For our educators, Board Members, and friends to gather and network as we celebrate the many accomplishments of the VCS and its members.
Arte Cafe
New York, NY
5 PM
May 5, 2024
2024 VCS Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting for our members:
Elections for Board Members
VCS Announcements, Updates & Events
Special Performance
Refreshments will be provided.
National Opera Center
330 7th Ave., 7th Floor
New York, NY
11 AM - 2 PM
April 19, 2024
2024 Cello Choir
We are thrilled to host our first Cello Choir with our artistic director, John-Henry Crawford!
April 2nd is the deadline for students to RSVP
Laurence Lesser Masterclass
We are pleased to welcome Laurence Lesser to the Violoncello Society of New York.
Students from music schools and conservatories in New York City will play for him.
NY Youth Symphony
110 W 40th St. Suite 505
New York, NY
6-9 PM
January 28, 2024
Rare Violins of New York
New York, NY
11 AM - 2 PM
June 21, 2024
Dana Discovery Center New York, NY
4 PM - 5 PM
Make Music New York
Join us as we celebrate 68 years of the VCS in Central Park!! ALL cellists are welcome! Our goal is to have 68+ cellists playing together.
3:00PM Instrument Demo with Lukas Wronski of Lukas Violins
4:00PM Cello Ensemble Reading Session*
5:00PM Performance of Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 with Yolanda F. Johnson, soprano and VCS Cello Ensemble