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Margarita Zelenaia’s “Dream”, based on Boris Pasternak – for violin and piano – received its world premiere on April 24, 2026

Margarita Zelenaia’s “Dream”, based on Boris Pasternak – for violin and piano – received its world premiere on April 24, 2026. As part of the NYCC concert series it took place at the Tenri Cultural Institute (43A West 13th Street New York, NY 10011). The performers:Junan Laurentia Woo, violinMargarita Zielenaia, piano Also featured works by:Eric HeilnerDavid SeeRobert S. CohenJakub PolaczykRobert […]

The world premiere of Margarita Zelenaia’s two-act opera “Caligula’s Favorite Play”

The world premiere of Margarita Zelenaia’s two-act opera “Caligula’s Favorite Play,” freely inspired by “Caligula” by Albert Camus (Copyright © Editions Gallimard) took place on June 16, 2026, at the Teatro Olimpico (Vicenza, Italy). Librettists: Eric Nicolas & Igor Tsunsky. The production was presented by “Regium Lepidi Opera”.Artistic Director: Mirko MatarazzoConductor: Maestro Roberto BongiovanniStage and video director: Mario Parruccini Performers:Caligula […]

Margarita Zelenaia’s “Psalmodia”, a version for clarinet and piano was performed on March 12, 2026

On March 12, 2026 the “Psalmodia”, one of the movements of Margarita Zelenaia’s spiritual concerto ‘Byzantine Chants’, was performed as part of the “Celebration Woman Composers” concert series. Originally, the concerto was written for solo cello, however, following the performers’ request I made a version for clarinet and piano. On March 12, 2026 the “Psalmodia”, one of the movements of […]

Margarita Zelenaia’s trio ‘Rowing in Eden’, for mezzo-soprano, flute and piano, set to the poems of Emily Dickinson, was performed on March 3rd, 2026

https://youtu.be/fYcoClAx2Ss On March 3rd, 2026, at 6 pm, Margarita Zelenaia’s trio ‘Rowing in Eden’, for mezzo-soprano, flute and piano, set to the poems of Emily Dickinson, was performed as part of Zephyra Music Ensemble’s concert season at the series at St. Paul’s Chapel music series at Columbia University. The program was a showcase of chamber music and sung by prominent women […]

‘Mussorgsky and Beyond’, Double Variations for piano solo

Margarita Zelenaia’s ‘Mussorgsky and Beyond’, Double Variations for piano solo were performed on November 25, 2025, at Marc A. Scorca Hall, National Opera Center, (New York, NY) as part of the New York Composers’ Circle concert series. Performer: Craig Ketter, piano

CALIGULAS FAVORITE PLAY Upcoming world premiere of Margarita Zelenaia’s ‘anti-tyranny’ opera on June 17, 2026

The world premiere of Margarita Zelenaia’s emotionally intense and thrilling ‘anti-tyranny’ opera, titled ‘Caligula’s Favorite Play,’ is scheduled for June 17, 2026. It will take place in the medieval UNESCO-protected Teatro di Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy. The libretto is freely inspired by Albert Camus’ famous play ‘CALIGULA’ (Copyright Ⓒ Editions Gallimard) and was written by Eric Nicolas and Igor Tsunsky. […]

A world premiere of Margarita Zelenaia’s vocal cycle “No Mercy Left. End of the End!” based on TsvetaevaA world premiere of Margarita Zelenaia’s vocal cycle “No Mercy Left. End of the End!” based on Tsvetaeva took part at the final concert of the season of New York Composers Circle

WHEN: May 20, 2025, at 7:00 PM. WHERE: Church of the Transfiguration, “Little Church Around the Corner,” 1 E. 29th Street, New York City. Performers: Zoya Gramagin, soprano spinto, Margarita Zelenaia, piano The program included the music of Margarita Zelenaia, Debra Kaye, Roger Blanc, Patricia Leonard, Timothy Miller, Jakub Polaczyk, Victor Xie, Alexa Canales, and Christopher Kaufman.

“I Wear My Wings”, a song cycle based on Emily Dickinson’s poetry

A world premiere of Margarita Zelenaia’s “I Wear My Wings”, a song cycle based on Emily Dickinson’s poetry took place on March 27, 2025 as part of the New York Composers’ Circle concert series. WHEN: March 27th, 2025 at 7pm WHERE: Church of the Transfiguration “Little Church Around the Corner” 1 E. 29th Street, New York, New York General admission […]

A world premiere of Margarita Zelenaia’s “Rowing in Eden”, a mini song cycle (version for mezzo, flute and piano) based on Emily Dickinson, will take part at the ‘Music by Woman Composers Since the Age of Enlightenment’ concert.

WHEN: Sunday, March 16th at 3:30pm WHERE: David Greer Hall, Bloomingdale School of Music ADDRESS: 333 West 108th Street, NY, NY 10025 Featured composers:Chaminade,Viardot,Colman,Anna Bon di Venezia,Florence Price,Margaret Bond,Marion Bauer,Margarita Zelenaia Featured performers:Anna Tona, mezzoLaura Falzon, fluteOlga Gurevich, piano Free admission. However, suggested donations are welcome to help the trio to edit a short clip for marketing purposes

Vivaldi-Zelenaia “Summer” from the “Four Seasons” at live stream concert on August 18, 2024 at 3pm ET

Happy to share this exciting news: my Vivaldi’s transcription will conclude the Keyboard Weekend: Variations on 88 keys program. Here is the link to the livestream that the concert will be broadcasting on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaBKKr7Vnz4 Here are the details: Variations on a Theme of Beethoven, Op.35 – Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Variations on a Theme by Haydn for 2 Pianos, Op.56b – Johannes […]

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