UPCOMING EVENTS
GATEWAYS SPRING FESTIVAL APRIL 21-27, 2025
CARNEGIE HALL, NEW YORK, NY | EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER, ROCHESTER, NY
MON
APR
21
Rochelle Sennet Piano Recital
Monday, April 21, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Hatch Recital Hall, Rochester, NY
Rochelle Sennet’s recital launches Gateways Spring Festival 2025, showcasing J.S. Bach and Black composers, bridging classical tradition with contemporary innovation.
TUE
APR
22
Curtis Stewart: Seasons of Change
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Hatch Recital Hall, Rochester, NY
Curtis Stewart’s Seasons of Change reimagines Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, weaving recorded voices and digital soundscapes into an Afrofuturist meditation on climate change, memory, and resilience.
WED
APR
23
Gateways Brass Collective Live at Hochstein
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Hochstein Performance Hall, Rochester, NY
The Gateways Brass Collective performs live at Hochstein, showcasing their versatility and artistry in a free concert as part of WXXI’s renowned broadcast series.
WED
APR
23
Paul J. Burgett Lecture and Community Conversation
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Hatch Hall, Rochester, NY
The Paul Burgett Lecture features Louise Toppin, a performance by Amber Rogers, and a panel exploring Black classical artistry, spirituals, cultural empowerment, and composer William Dawson’s legacy..
THUR
APR
24
Gateways Brass Collective
Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Harlem School of the Arts, New York, NY
Building on Gateways Music Festival’s ongoing collaboration with Harlem School of the Arts, the Gateways Brass Collective inspires young musicians through masterclasses, sectionals, and a performance.
THUR
APR
24
Gateways Festival Orchestra
Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Kodak Hall, Eastman Theatre, Rochester, NY
Building on the week’s themes, the Gateways Festival Orchestra’s grand finale in Rochester with Anthony Parnther and J’Nai Bridges celebrates Black classical artistry and the spiritual’s enduring impact.
FRI
APR
25
Curtis Stewart: Seasons of Change
Friday, April 25, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Merkin Concert Hall, Kaufman Music Center, New York, NY
In New York, Gateways’ residency opens with Curtis Stewart’s Seasons of Change and a world premiere of selections from his visionary American Caprices project.
SAT
APR
26
WILLIAM LEVI DAWSON Symposium
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 10:00 AM
Resnick Education Wing, Carnegie Hall, New York, NY
Celebrating William Levi Dawson’s legacy with word, song, and conversation. Drs. Louise Toppin, Wayne Barr and Yi Cheng connect the cultural significance of spirituals to their enduring influence on classical music, and are joined by others for a dynamic panel and a performance by Amber Rogers.
SAT
APR
26
Spring 2025 Young Musicians Institute: Masterclasses
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | TIME TBA
Weill Music Institute, Carnegie Hall, New York, NY
Aspiring NYC musicians connect with Gateways Festival Orchestra members in dynamic masterclasses, gaining invaluable performance techniques and career insights at the Spring 2025 Young Musicians Institute.
SAT
APR
26
Rochelle Sennet Piano Recital
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Harlem School for the Arts, New York, NY
Rochelle Sennet’s recital at Harlem School of the Arts celebrates Gateways Music Festival’s mission, highlighting Black classical musicians’ legacy and innovation, while fostering connections with communities.
SUN
APR
27
Gateways Festival Orchestra
Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Carnegie Hall, New York, NY
The Gateways Festival Orchestra at Carnegie Hall features Anthony Parnther, J’Nai Bridges, and William Levi Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony, celebrating the profound legacy of Black artistry in classical music.
