Gregory Sheppard, Artistic Director
David Ross, Music Director and Conductor
Amahl and The Night Visitors
November 29, 2026
WCNY Studio Theater
4:00PM
Festival of Music and OPERA will stage the timeless classic AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS on Sunday afternoon, November 29, 2026 at 4:00 in the WCNY Studio Theater. Join us for this holiday classic that premiered 75 years ago for NBC Television Opera. Festival of Music inaugurates our collaboration with WCNY PBS Studio with this performance. The opera will be staged, with costumes, projections, set pieces and string ensemble. David Ross will conduct and Steven Stull will be the stage director. Reservations will open soon.
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'Your contribution fuels our mission to bring free music to Syracuse "
Help us bring the magic of Festival of Music to life by supporting our upcoming summer series. As a community-driven celebration of music and culture, we rely on generous supporters like you to help us cover costs. Please consider a donation of any amount to ensure this vibrant festival remains accessible to all.
To contribute , visit our Donate page or contact Gregory Sheppard at basssheppard@yahoo.com, (646)275-6349 to discuss becoming a donor . We also accept PayPal and CashApp.
Festival of Music receives contributions through our 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor, Tucker Missionary Baptist Church. Your contributions are tax deductible. Thank you for giving!
The Harlem Renaissance and the music, the rhythm, the poetry, the literature, the culture, the people and a cultural explosion that went around the world. Blues, Jazz, Gospel, and African American Art Songs on July 14, 2026 at 7:00pm.
This concert is in memory of Sidney Manes, a friend and supporter of Festival of Music, and is made possible through the generosity of Ms. Amy Zamkoff.
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2026 SEASON
CELEBRATING 5 YEARS
FIVE YEARS AND FIVE CONCERTS
ELIOT FISK
THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE
ON BROADWAY
THREE YOUNG ARTISTS
AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS
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"What a magnificent evening you gave us on Friday. Not only was the music moving , the voices exquisite but you were a master of pedagogy. The evening so satisfied both my aesthetic and intellectual needs. And what was equally thrilling was to be at a performance that was racially mixed. We're looking forward to the next performance!'
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