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MasterVoices mourns the loss of our friend Martina Arroyo, a pioneering opera star, educator, and member of our Board of Directors.

Born in Harlem, Martina began her career as a social worker and school teacher before breaking ground as one of the first Black and Latin American sopranos to sing principal roles at the Metropolitan Opera. Her career highlights included 199 performances at the Met, 20 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, and a 2013 Kennedy Center Honor.

She established the Martina Arroyo Foundation in 2003, and she told the Washington Post that “life as I wanted it truly began for me with the foundation.” The foundation’s annual ‘Prelude to Performance’ program at Hunter College helped young opera singers grow as actors.

Martina first sang with us in a 1966 concert of the Verdi Requiem, when MasterVoices was The Collegiate Chorale and when David Geffen Hall was Philharmonic Hall. She appeared in several other MasterVoices concerts and events through the years before joining our Board in 2000.

Her extraordinary voice and legacy will live on through her body of work. by @mastervoicesny

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2 days ago

Happy shall we be!

Tickets are now on sale for CELEBRATING HANDEL, a joyous evening of Baroque splendor at Carnegie Hall starring @morleysoprano and @jakub.jozef.orlinski, conducted by @tedsperling, and featuring the 120-person @mastervoicesny Chorus and 29-player @nybaroque.

ONE NIGHT ONLY! Tuesday, December 15 at 7:30pm at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Tickets from $29 to $179 (including fees) at the link in our bio. taken in Carnegie Hall by @mastervoicesny

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21 days ago

We are sorry to share that The Ukrainian Museum has postponed this weekend’s performances of UKRAINIAN DREAMS, due to a forecast of weather conditions that could impact the performances and technology.

Those who reserved tickets online have been notified via EventBrite.

We are grateful for your enthusiasm about the project, and we expect that it will be rescheduled for Spring 2027. by @mastervoicesny

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22 days ago

Did you catch all the Handel Easter Eggs in our key art?

Tickets go on sale to the general public TOMORROW, and the MVP member presale is ongoing! by @mastervoicesny

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23 days ago

We’re excited to unveil the key art for CELEBRATING HANDEL, illustrated by our friend @owen_gent!

Member tickets go on sale this Tuesday, Sept. 22, with all other tickets on sale starting Thursday afternoon, Sept. 24. by @mastervoicesny

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a month ago

Of course there’s new music tonight — because tonight the MasterVoices Chorus returns from summer break! by @mastervoicesny

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a month ago

On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, MasterVoices remembers all those we lost—including a member of our chorus, Scott D. Bart—and honors all the lives that were forever changed that day. 💙 by @mastervoicesny

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This is your final chance to become an MVP Member before CELEBRATING HANDEL tickets go on sale!

⭐ MVP Member Presale: Tues, September 22, 2026 at 1pm
⭐ General Onsale: Thurs, September 24, 2026 at 1pm
⭐ Performance: December 15 at 7:30pm

For just $50, get presale access to save 15% on tickets to our Carnegie Hall and David Geffen Hall concerts.

Sign up and learn more on our website: mastervoices.org/mvp/ by @mastervoicesny

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Always wanted to sing with the MasterVoices Chorus? This Friday, August 28 is your final chance to submit a video audition for Fall 2026 consideration!

We're always seeking talented volunteer vocalists of all voice parts to join our ranks, high school and up. This season will include Ukrainian folk songs, Handel, world-premiere operas, and Golden Age Broadway.

Learn more about auditioning at mastervoices.org/about-us/sing-with-us/ by @mastervoicesny

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2 months ago

It was an honor to collaborate again with @joehisaishi.official for his record-breaking run of concerts at @radiocitymusichall! @bowerypresents @oslmusic by @mastervoicesny

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2 months ago

Happy 250th Birthday, America!

Today we're looking back at some of our most patriotic key art, from OUR AMERICA and STRIKE UP THE BAND. by @mastervoicesny

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3 months ago

In honor of the final day of our 2025-26 season, please enjoy this short clip of the MasterVoices Chorus performing "Sunday" from #SundayInTheParkWithGeorge during a recent concert!

Music & Lyrics by #StephenSondheim
Orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Conducted by @tedsperling
Jess Bauer, violin
Priscilla Tam, violin
Harmony Chiang, viola
Jad Benslimane, cello
Noah Turner, keyboard
Produced by MasterVoices by @mastervoicesny

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4 months ago