named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Beethoven's Next Quartet
Commissioning four contemporary composers to create a new string quartet inspired by Beethoven’s unfinished sketches, premiered at the Morgan Library & Museum in June 2023.
Honeybee
An opera in two places, scheduled for Spring 2025 in New York City, exploring new formats for musical storytelling and performance.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commissions and presents new musical worksCommissions contemporary composers to create original pieces, including innovative adaptations inspired by historical works, such as a four-movement string quartet based on Beethoven's sketches for Op. 95. These works are publicly presented as part of the organization's performance programming.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Conducts concerts, public discussions, and workshops to advance classical music understandingOrganizes and presents live musical performances, public discussions, and educational workshops aimed at increasing public engagement with and understanding of classical music. Events take place at established cultural venues such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Morgan Library & Museum, and the National Opera Center.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Organizes and presents the 'Honeybee' music event in New York CityProduces and stages the 'Honeybee' music event annually in New York City, with the next scheduled occurrence in Spring 2025. The event features curated musical performances and artistic exploration centered on thematic inspiration.
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Professional Opera and Operetta Production 1 activity
- Produces multi-location opera performancesStages opera productions across multiple venues, demonstrating an innovative approach to performance logistics and audience engagement through geographically distributed presentations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$117K
Contributions & grants$117K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$480%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$0
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Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$264K
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Net assets$264K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +228.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- James Blum — Director
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Dixon Place Partner — Performed at Dixon Place
- Los Angeles Philharmonic Partner — Performed at the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Walt Disney Concert Hall
- Morgan Library & Museum Partner — Performed at the Morgan Library & Museum
- National Opera Center Partner — Performed at the National Opera Center
- The Morgan Library & Museum Partner — Co-hosted a performance event featuring a newly composed string quartet inspired by Beethoven.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Historical-Contemporary Synthesismethodology: historical-contemporary synthesisBy combining historical musical scholarship with contemporary composition, we create new works that extend the legacy of classical composers because this integration grounds innovation in deep tradition while pushing artistic evolution.
- Innovation Through Commissioningmethodology: innovative music commissioningBy commissioning new works and developing novel performance practices, we advance musical innovation because it creates space for emerging composers and redefines the boundaries of classical music.
- Public Engagement Through Arts Educationmethodology: public-engagement-through-arts-educationBy using concerts, public discussions, and workshops, we increase public interest in and understanding of classical music because direct participation fosters deeper connection and accessibility.