2024
24 October
KASSIA Sound Icon film premiere
Newport Beach Film Festival
Newport Beach CA
A ritual meditation that considers perceptions of 9th-c. Kassia of Byzantium, the earliest female composer with extant works. Experimental choreographer Mariia Bakalo and Emmy Award-Winning filmmaker Noah Amir Arjomand join Brett Umlauf to reflect on the myriad ways of venerating this iconic hymnographer’s legacy.
Tickets
Trailer
Mid-August
Artists’ Residency at Avaloch Farm Music Institute
SUORE Project collaborates with filmmaker Noah Amir Arjomand to celebrate works of Rosa Giacinta Badalla
Boscawen, NH
in production…
Photo by Noah Amir Arjomand
10th August
SUORE Project
The ecstatic and the divine: Music from convents
Lettvin Classical Concert Series
Bradford Center Meetinghouse
Bradford, NH
Photo by Noah Amir Arjomand
16th-20th May
Performance Philosophy Biennial “After Tragedy”
Sunday, 19 May, I offer a lecture performance:
“Constant While Falling: Sounding Tradition in the Works of 9th-c. Poet-composer Kassia”
and
Saturday, 18 May, I sing and speak on a panel with Ashley Tata, director and Annie Holt, dramaturg:
"Hunting for Post-Tragedy: the making of Kate Soper's The Hunt"
Austin, Texas
16th March @ 4:00PM Eastern Daylight Time
SUORE Project
has been selected to present two interpretations of nun composer Emahoy Gebru’s compositions
for Ethiopia’s Piano Queen, an online celebration hosted by
the Emahoy Music Foundation
Online
1st March @ 6:00PM Eastern Daylight Time
KASSIA REVOLUTION roughs screening
University of California, Riverside
Friday’s event, held outdoors on the front steps of the Arts Building, will feature rough cuts of three short films of the series–The Cell, The Wheel, and The Hymn–and sounds from a fourth in pre-production: The Hate. The screening/listening session will be followed by a conversation about Kassia’s world and music and the KASSIA REVOLUTION project.
11th February @ 3:00PM
Stony Brook University’s BAROQUE SUNDAYS AT THREE presents
SUORE Project
The ecstatic and the divine: Music from convents
Staller Center Recital Hall
Stony Brook, NY
Information here
2023 WORLD PREMIERE!
Read The Hunt’s rave reviews!
The New York Times
The Wall Street Journal
Parterre Box
Oberon’s Grove
Classical Voice North America
Columbia Spectator
12 & 14 October @ 8:00PM
MILLER THEATRE presents
THE HUNT
by Kate Soper
Miller Theatre
2960 Broadway
NYC
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2023
August
Artists’ Residency at Avaloch Farm Music Institute
SUORE Project
Avaloch, NH
2023
8th, 9th & 10th August @ 7:30PM
SoHIP Summer Concert Series presents
SUORE Project
The ecstatic and the divine: Music from convents
Three Boston-Area Concerts
Tuesday in Lincoln / Wednesday in Andover / Thursday in Boston
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2022-2023
I am a Fulbright Fellow on joint-country research in Greece and Turkey
Read more at Fulbright Greece’s website
Read more at Indiana University website
Read my essay in the Turkish Fulbright Commission’s Spring Newsletter
2023
23 May 16:30 Workshop, 18:30 Concert
The “Days of Greek Music” Pearl Festival presents
Osia Kassia: a concert and dramatization on the works and life of St. Kassia
Prokopio Polydnamous Church Center
of the I.M. of Kalamaria and Nea Krini
Thesssaloniki GREECE
2023
14 January 19:00
Concert:
T’Αηδόνια της Ανατολής και τα Πουλιά της Δύσης
(Τhe Nightingales of the East and the Birds of the West)
Cultural Center of the Holy Church Laodigitria
Thesssaloniki GREECE
2022
June
Artists’ Residency at Avaloch Farm Music Institute
SUORE Project
Avaloch, NH
30 March 2:30PM (GMT +3)
The Conservatory of Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi presents
Reimagining Kassia
Istanbul, Turkey
For the Zoom Link, click “tıklayınız” at the bottom of this page after clicking here
25 January @ 5PM
The Medieval Studies Institute at Indiana University-Bloomington presents
Tracing Kassia
Grand Hall of the Cook Center for Arts and Humanities in Maxwell Hall
Maxwell 101
Bloomington IN
TBA (World premiere postponed)
WET INK Ensemble presents Kate Soper’s new opera The Romance of the Rose (Lady Reason)
Click here for updates.
2019
MERCURY ARTS presents Judgment of Paris 1701: opera burlesque (brett as Pallas Athena)
a comic musical
filmed in BASEL Switzerland
2019
30 March @ 2PM
SIREN BAROQUE presents
The Life of Antonia Bembo: Woman in Exile
Olive Free Library
4033 NY-28A
West Shokan NY
2019
28 March @ 6PM
SIREN BAROQUE presents
The Life of Antonia Bembo: Woman in Exile
The Little Theatre
St John’s University
Queens NY
2018
9 April @ 6pm
SIREN BAROQUE presents
Suore: Rare music from the convents of 17th-century Europe
St Thomas More Church, St John's University
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens NY
Click here for reservations and parking information.
2018
6 January @ 2PM
SIREN BAROQUE presents
Cold Genius: A Baroque Winter
Olive Free Library
4033 NY-28A
West Shokan NY
2017
16 November
SIREN BAROQUE presents
Übergang: The Passage from Baroque to Classical
St John’s Memorial Episcopal Church
Ellenville NY
2017
11 September @ 8PM
SEMMELWEIS
Concert premiere of this new opera by Ray Lustig
Semmelweis is a haunting and powerful new work performed by nine singers and an ensemble. The composition is inspired by the tragic, true story of visionary 19th-century Hungarian obstetrician Ignaz Semmelweis (1818-1865), who discovered the simple antiseptic solution to overcoming devastating childbed fever epidemics through hand washing, but was misunderstood and died alone in an asylum. The upcoming 200th anniversary of his birth presents a moment to reflect on his ever-timely story of truths too hard to bear.
The National Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park South
NYC
2017
25 July
BINDLESTIFF FAMILY CIRKUS presents
A Night at Niblo’s Garden
an immersive 19th-century pleasure garden and theater
Green-Wood Historic Cemetery
Brooklyn NY
2017
June
SIREN BAROQUE presents
The Life of Antonia Bembo: Woman in Exile
Queen of the Hudson Concert Series
Newburg NY
2017
9 & 16 May @ 7pm
St Michael's Church
99th and Amsterdam
NYC
&
15 June @ noon
Gordon Chapel, Old South Church
645 Boylston St
BOSTON, Mass
BEMF Fringe Event
New York Continuo Collective presents The Zarzuela Project Concert
A staged production of scenes from Spanish Renaissance and Baroque musical theater (zarzuelas),
including Sebastian Durón and Juan de Navas’ Apolo y Dafne (c. 1705), Juan Hidalgo’s Celos aun del
aire matan (c.1660), and Durón’s, La Selva Encantada de Amor. Directed by Grant Herreid; Paul
Shipper, stage director.
FREE ADMISSION
2017
SIREN BAROQUE presents
Suore: Rare music from the convents of 17th-century Europe
(Music by Sisters for Sisters)
The Chapel of St Teresa’s
Motherhouse of the Carmelite Sisters
Germantown NY
2017
28 and 29 April @ 9pm
MERCURY ARTS presents
Judgment of Paris Opera-Burlesque
A Baroque opera in English tongue and modern disguise, featuring the music of Daniel Purcell,
John Eccles and John Weldon
Sääli zum goldenen Fass
Hammerstrasse 108
BASEL Switzerland
2017
11 February @ 9pm
Carnegie Hall’s La Serenissima Festival
featuring
COMPANY XIV and Dances of Vice: Venetian Valentine Masquerade
Grand Prospect Hall
263 Prospect Ave
Brooklyn NY
2017
7 January 1:00pm
SIREN BAROQUE presents
Suore: Rare music from the convents of 17th-century Europe
The Firehouse Space
246 Frost Street
Brooklyn NY 11211
2017
5 January 7:00pm
SIREN BAROQUE presents
Suore: Rare music from the convents of 17th-century Europe
Olive Free Library
4033 NY-28A
West Shokan NY 12494
2016
4 October @ 8pm
SIREN BAROQUE presents
BOCCHERINI: Chamber and Vocal Works
featuring cellist Elinor Frey
Second Presbyterian Church
6 West 96th St
NYC
2016
18 September @ 2:30pm
SIREN BAROQUE presents
In Grief and Gladness
Greenwich House Music School
46 Barrow St
NYC
2016
28 & 29 April @ 9pm
MERCURY ARTS, in collaboration with MORNINGSIDE OPERA, presents
The Judgment of Paris
a baroque opera in English tongue & modern disguise featuring the music of Daniel PURCELL,
John ECCLES, John WELDON
Sääli zum goldenen Fass
Hammerstrasse 108
BASEL Switzerland
2016
5 March @ 8pm
End-of-Winter "Die Schöne Müllerin" Party
Join the creators of the OBIE-winning play "Three Pianos" for their now-annual boozy Schubertiad with special guests, in a benefit to support JACK's artistic and community efforts. This year, the tuneful trio of Rick Burkhardt, dave malloy and Alec Duffy will be delving for the first time into Schubert's song-cycle "Die Schöne Müllerin" ("the beautiful miller girl"), joined by other musical mights, including Justin Hicks, Alaina Ferris, Brent Arnold, Brian McCorkle, Jean Rohe, Amirtha Kidambi, Gelsey Bell, Nick Choksi, Sam Kulik, Meaghan Burke, Ross Karre, Alice Teyssier, Or Matias, Jadele McPherson, Starr Busby, Kim Mayo, Lacy Rose, Catherine Brookman, Ian Axness and Brett Umlauf, who will be offering their own interpretations of songs from the cycle.
TICKETS: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
JACK
505 1/2 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn NY
2016
4 February @ 7pm
NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF SONG
David T. Little & Friends
Kate Soper, Gelsey Bell, Brett Umlauf, Justine Aronson, sopranos
Eve Gigliiotti, mezzo-soprano; Matt Worth, Ted Hearne, baritones
Michael Barrett, piano; Ayano Ninomiya, Danbi Um, violins
Composers: David T. Little, Colin Read, Kate Soper, Jeff Myers, Ted Hearne
OPERA America's National Opera Center
330 Seventh Ave (at 29th St)
NYC
2016
16 January @ 12pm
SIREN BAROQUE and Daniel Swenberg present
the music of Antonia Padoani Bembo
St. Peter's Church
619 Lexington Ave (at 54th St)
NYC
photo: Mark Shelby Perry
2015
22 September - 15 November
COMPANY XIV presents
Cinderella (brett, evil stepsister)
Minetta Lane Theatre
18 Minetta Lane (bt MacDougal and 6th)
NYC
2015
11 May @ 7:30pm
Music Mondays presents
Hearing Voices: Music of Kate Soper
read Zachary Woolfe’s NY Times review
Kate Soper, soprano | Gelsey Bell, soprano | Brett Umlauf, soprano | Erin Lesser, flutes | Ian Antonio, percussion | Joshua Modney, violin
FREE ADMISSION
Advent Lutheran Church / Broadway United Church of Christ
2504 Broadway (at 93rd St)
NYC
Doors open at 6:45pm
2015
16 April @ 5pm
SIREN BAROQUE presents
An Evening of Music and Art featuring Baroque music by and for women
Paul Robeson Campus Center at Rutgers
350 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd
Newark NJ
2015
15 March @ 4:30pm
SIREN BAROQUE presents
Siren Songs: Women of the Baroque Era
Celebrating Women for Women's History Month
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
895 Shore Road
Pelham Bay Park
Bronx NY
tickets here: http://j.mp/BPMMSirenBaroque
2015
19 February @ 1pm
SIREN BAROQUE presents
Vivaldi’s Fire
at
GOTHAM EARLY MUSIC SCENE'S MIDTOWN CONCERT SERIES
St Bartholomew’s Chapel
325 Park Ave (bt 50th and 51st St)
NYC
2015
12 February - 1 March
COMPANY XIV presents
Cendrillon: A Baroque Burlesque Ballet
428 Lafayette St (between Astor Pl. and East 4th)
NYC
Buy tickets HERE
2015
16 January @ 7:30pm and 17 January @ 9:30pm
MORNINGSIDE OPERA and SIREN BAROQUE present
Stabat Mater & La Serva Padrona
a double-feature of Pergolesi's most famous works as you've never seen them before! 2 shows only, Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Visit www.morningsideopera.com for more info.
Alchemical Theater Lab
104 West 14th St
NYC
2014-2015
13 November - 31 January
COMPANY XIV presents
Nutcracker Rouge
428 Lafayette St (between Astor Pl. and East 4th)
NYC
2014
28 October
SIREN BAROQUE presents
Siren Songs: Women of the Baroque
Presented by St John's University
Long Island NY
2014
25 October @ 7pm
SIREN BAROQUE presents
SIREN'S Captives Series
Featuring Christof Huebner & Doug Balliet
and Brandenburg Concerto no.6!
Presented by: Washington Heights Musical Society
Cocktail Reception after performance
2014
5, 6, 12 & 13 September @ 7:30PM
MORNINGSIDE OPERA presents
HERE BE SIRENS
by Kate Soper
read Steve Smith’s NY Times review
Dixon Place Theater
161A Chrystie St
NYC
(get tickets)
2014
2 September - 1 November
COMPANY XIV presents
Rococo Rouge
428 Lafayette St (between Astor Pl. and East 4th)
NYC
get tickets
2014
8 June @ 8PM
Syzygy presents
SIREN BAROQUE with Danielle Eva Schwob and The Knells
Le Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker St
NYC
$15 in advance / $20 day of
Information here
2014
5 June @ 1:15PM
SKID ROCOCO presents
From Pastoral Idylls to Hangovers: Rococo Music from France and Sweden
GEMS (Gotham Early Music Series)
Midtown Concerts
St Bartholomew’s Chapel
325 Park Ave (bt 50th and 51st St)
NYC
2014
SIREN BAROQUE presents
Jordan McClean, composer
The world premiere of Jordan McClean’s PANGRAM
commissioned by SIREN Baroque
Gershwin Hotel, Flatiron
7 E 27th St
NYC
2014
February
SIREN BAROQUE presents
From Courts to Convents: Women All-Stars of the Baroque II
GEMS (Gotham Early Music Series)
Midtown Concerts
St Bartholomew’s Chapel
325 Park Ave (bt 50th and 51st St)
NYC
2013
November
THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM presents
Company XIV at
The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk
200 Eastern Pkwy
Brooklyn NY 11238
2013
7 October @ 8PM
SIREN BAROQUE presents
Fyer Fyer!
Gershwin Hotel, Flatiron
7 E 27th St
NYC
2013
COMPANY XIV at
The Harvard Club of New York Foundation’s Masquerade
35 W 44th St bt 5th and 6th Ave
NYC
2013
6 June
SIREN BAROQUE presents
Women All-stars of the Baroque
Boston Early Music Festival Fringe
Boston MA
2013
4 May
SIREN BAROQUE presents
SIREN Captives Series
In His Court featuring Marc Destrubé (violin)
DiMenna Center for Classical Music
450 W 37th St
NYC
2013
24 February @4:30pm
SKID ROCOCO presents
Music of CM Bellman: a staged musical entertainment
for the book launch of
Karen Engelmann’s The Stockholm Octavo
(“a full deck of piquant pleasures” -Washington Post)
Sponsored by THE AMERICAN SCANDINAVIAN SOCIETY and THE HUDSON VALLEY WRITERS’ CENTER
Sleepy Hollow NY 10591
2013
Poetry in Song: Larry Lockwood Vocal Music
The Tenri Cultural Institute
43A W 13th St
NYC
2013
March
MORNINGSIDE OPERA presents
Dido & Aeneas (Brett Umlauf as Belinda)
featuring SIREN Baroque
Dixon Place Theatre
NYC
2013
14 February
SIREN BAROQUE presents
Women All-stars of the Baroque
NYC
2012
30 November
SIREN BAROQUE presents
The Venice Connection
NYC
2012
November
MORNINGSIDE OPERA presents
¡Figaro! 90210 (brett, producer)
in concert at Dixon Place Theatre
NYC
2012
31 October - 9 December
COMPANY XIV presents
La Fête (brett, Madame)
Bond Street Theatre
Brooklyn NY
(halted by Hurricane Sandy)
2012
28 October
SIREN BAROQUE presents
Vivaldi and Friends
NYC
2012
3 August
Art after 5 presents
SIREN BAROQUE featuring Company XIV
Twilight in Arcadia
in tandem with the exhibit
Gauguin, Cézanne, Matisse: Visions of Arcadia
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia PA
2012
May
COMPANY XIV presents
Judge ME Paris (brett, Pallas Athena)
Bond Street Theatre
Brooklyn NY
2012
27 April
SIREN BAROQUE presents
Counter Culture
Featuring cellist Katie Rietman and Concerto Grossi
Tenth Church of Christ, Scientist
171 MacDougal Street (off 8th bt 5th and 6th Ave)
NYC
2012
March
SIREN BAROQUE presents
From Courts to Convents
Festival de Música Barroca
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
2012
24 February
SIREN BAROQUE presents
The Course of Love
The Tenri Cultural Institute
43A W 13th St
NYC
2012
MORNINGSIDE OPERA presents
Stabat Mater Fabulosa (brett, soprano)
Dixon Place Theatre
NYC
2011
4 November
SIREN BAROQUE presents
Surround Sound: Early Italian Antiphony
The First Presbyterian Church
124 Henry St
Brooklyn NY
2011
30 October @ 6pm
MORNINGSIDE OPERA presents
MYSTERIEN or, Mysteries of a Barber’s Shop
Morningside Opera pairs the Weimar-era silent film “Mysteries of a Barber’s Shop” (text by Bertolt Brecht) with a klezmer/grunge band, several pairs of small leather shorts, and a soprano with a few arias to get off her chest.
Cornelia Street Cafe
29 Cornelia Street (between Bleeker and West 4th)
A/B/C/D to West 4th, 1 to Christopher Street
2011
Bellman om Bellman
featuring Karl Nyhlin (lute)
Ovanmyra Kulturhus
Sweden
2011
Bellman om Bellman
featuring Karl Nylin (lute)
Musikvalvet Baggen
Svartmangatan 27
Gamla Stan
STOCKHOLM Sweden
2011
February
MORNINGSIDE OPERA presents
Atra, ossia l’Amore Ricordato (brett as “T”)
a new Handel pastiche
Ailey Citigroup Theater
NYC
