Concert Series

Transfiguration is home to The Arnold Schwartz Memorial Concert Series, which was founded by Marie Schwartz in 2004 in memory of her late husband. Since then over fifty concerts, operas, and music dramas have been performed, using some of the finest singers and musicians in New York City. In addition, the church presents outstanding musical groups from September through June, as well as a Summer Concert Series. For the season brochure, please click here.

Upcoming Events

  • October 13, 2024

    4:00 pm

    ROGER SAYER was involved in the development of the organ score as it was being
    recorded, and is now performing a score taken from the original soundtrack,
    originally created for Interstellar Live at the Royal Albert Hall.
    In 2014, Roger received a call from Hans Zimmer, the composer of the film music
    for Interstellar, asking if he, and the organ of Temple Church, would be involved
    with the recording of the organ part for the soundtrack of the film Interstellar.
    This has been one of the most productive collaborations of Roger’s musical
    career, and as it is now coming up to the 10th anniversary, Roger is delighted to be
    performing the score to audiences around the world.
    Many organists are now playing this music, but as the organist involved in its
    original creation, Roger is delighted to be able to share this unique score with
    audiences.
    The event was given this name to mark the 10th anniversary of the film and the
    date of release in 2014 across the world was late October/early November. The
    launch took place in January 2024 at St. Johns Smith Square, London, where Mr.
    Sayer is now Organist-in-Residence. Since then, Interstellar 10 has been on tour
    around the world. It is a great opportunity for the audience not only to be able to
    hear such epic score in person, and also to have a conversation with THE
    INTERSTELLAR ORGANIST himself!

    Click here to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets are $30 for general admission, $20 for seniors and students.

    INTERSTELLA 10 program will include the following pieces:

    • Sprach Zarathustra – Sunrise Strauss
    • Planets Suite: Mars, Venus, Jupiter Holst
    • Video: Hans Zimmer at Temple Church
    • Interview with Roger Sayer
    Interval

    • Interstellar arr. Sayer
    • Conversation with audience members

  • December 13, 2024

    7:30 pm

    Bach Cantata 140, Wachet auf! (Sleepers Wake)Michael Hadyn Lauft Ihr Hirten Allzugleich
    Bach Harpsichord Concerto in D Minor, Concerto in F Minor, Robert Warner,
    soloist The Transfiguration Choir of Men and Boys & Girls with the Transfiguration
    Chamber Orchestra
    Claudia Dumschat, Conductor

    Click here to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets are $40for General admission, and $25 for Student/Seniors.

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