named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Adventure: The Iron Mask
Live musical score performed by Repast for the 1929 silent film "The Iron Mask," based on Alexandre Dumas’s novel, featuring music by Lully, Charpentier, and others from the Baroque era.
Classics: King Arthur and Robin Hood
Concert program profiling English folk heroes with music by Purcell and Dibdin, featuring bass-baritone Paul Max Tipton, blending historical narrative and 17th–18th century compositions.
Harvest Festival
Season-opening concert featuring French Baroque music depicting rustic life, including arrangements from Vivaldi’s "The Four Seasons."
Myth: Stories from Oral Traditions
Narrated concert exploring myths and folklore from English, Greek, Irish, Ethiopian, and French traditions through 17th- and 18th-century music by Bach, Arne, and others.
Saint Cecilia's Day
Annual concert celebrating the patron saint of musicians with a pastiche of Baroque works by Purcell, Handel, and others.
Science Fiction: The New Music of the Spheres
Collaborative program with Ensemble Ipse exploring music from the 16th-century "music of the spheres" to modern science fiction, featuring works by Monteverdi and contemporary composers.
The Ides of March
Performance pairing Handel’s instrumental music with silent films from early 20th-century New York, dramatizing the story of Julius Caesar.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Performs at regional and national venues and cultural institutionsConducts performances at established cultural venues across the United States, including Miller Theatre, Bargemusic, the Miami Bach Society, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Peak Performances, and the Getty Center in Los Angeles, extending its reach beyond New York City.
- Produces and presents thematic concert series integrating early music and visual artOrganizes and hosts live concert programs in New York City that combine baroque and classical music with thematic storytelling and visual art, often centered on historical, scientific, or cultural narratives. The ensemble presents four annual concert programs, each exploring a specific theme such as color, revolution, or nature, across multiple boroughs.
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Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 1 activity
- Records and produces multimedia performances combining early music with film and visual artCreates recorded and live multimedia performances that integrate baroque and classical music with silent films, projected visual art, and thematic narratives. Examples include live scores for silent films such as The Iron Mask and performances combining music with works by Georges Méliès and contemporary women artists.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Releases and distributes recorded concert music through CD and radio broadcastsProduces and releases CD recordings of its performances, including "Repast" and a chamber arrangement of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, which are aired on national radio stations, expanding public access to its musical programming.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$84K
Contributions & grants$74K88%
Program service revenue$10K12%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$73K
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Admin / overhead—
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balance sheet
Total assets$24K
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Net assets$23K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +27.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- SARAH STONE — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOD PRESIDENT
relationships · 50
Who they work with
- Adam Cockerham Partner — Collaborated with lutenist Adam Cockerham in the performance of "Her Leaves be Green."
- Bargemusic Partner — Performed at Bargemusic.
- Baruch Performing Arts Center Partner — Produced a concert series at Baruch Performing Arts Center for its first 12 years.
- Early Music Foundation, Inc. Funder — Provides financial support for programs
- Elisse Albian Partner — Soprano performer in the Chiaroscuro concert program
- Ensemble Ipse Partner — Collaborates on concert performances including "Science Fiction: The New Music of the Spheres."
- Ensemble Ipse Partner — Collaborative concert partner for the program "Science Fiction: The New Music of the Spheres"
- Gabe Shuford Partner — Collaborating harpsichordist performing in the "Red, White, & Blue" concert.
- Gabe Shuford Partner — Featured harpsichordist Gabe Shuford in the performance of "Her Leaves be Green."
- Gabe Shuford Partner — Harpsichord performer in the "Prussian Blue" concert program
- Gabe Shuford Partner — Harpsichord performer in the "Prussian Blue" program
- Gabe Shuford Partner — Harpsichord performer in the Chiaroscuro concert program
- Gabe Shuford Partner — Harpsichordist in the concert program
- Gaia Saetermoe-Howard Partner — Collaborating oboist and recorder player performing in the "Red, White, & Blue" concert.
- Gaia Saetermoe-Howard Partner — Oboist and recorder player in the concert program
- Gesina ter Borch Partner — Used visual artwork by 17th-century Dutch artist Gesina ter Borch as a backdrop for the performance "Her Leaves be Green."
- Getty Center Partner — Performed at the Getty Center in Los Angeles.
- McKinney Chapel at First Unitarian Congregational Society Partner — Host venue for multiple REPAST ENSEMBLE INCORPORATED concerts in Brooklyn
- Miami Bach Society Partner — Performed at events hosted by the Miami Bach Society.
- Miller Theatre Partner — Performed as part of Miller Theatre’s “Bach and the Baroque” series.
- Minneapolis Institute of Arts Partner — Performed at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
- Natalie Rose Kress Partner — Featured violinist Natalie Rose Kress in the performance of "Her Leaves be Green."
- Natalie Rose Kress Partner — Violinist performer in the Chiaroscuro concert program
- Natalie Rose Kress Partner — Violinist performing in the "Prussian Blue" concert program
- Natalie Rose Kress Partner — Violinist performing in the "Prussian Blue" program
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides public funds for programs in partnership with the City Council
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides funding support for programs
- Peak Performances Partner — Performed at Peak Performances.
- Rebecca Scout Nelson Partner — Violinist performer in the Chiaroscuro concert program
- Recital Hall at Saint Michael's Church Partner — Host venue for multiple REPAST ENSEMBLE INCORPORATED concerts in New York, NY
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strategies · 4
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.
- Interdisciplinary Narrative Programming 5 orgsmethodology: interdisciplinary_programmingBy integrating music with historical narratives from science, commerce, and visual art, the organization creates immersive concert experiences that explore cultural innovation and exchange, because connecting music to broader intellectual and historical contexts enriches audience understanding and meaning-making.shared approach: Immersive Contextualization →
- Multimedia Recontextualization of Early Music 5 orgsmethodology: multimedia-recontextualizationBy integrating baroque music with multimedia elements such as silent films and visual art, the organization recontextualizes early music to enhance audience engagement, because juxtaposing historical and artistic forms in novel ways makes unfamiliar music more accessible and emotionally resonant.shared approach: Immersive Contextualization →
- Thematic and Sensory Concert Design 5 orgsmethodology: sensory-programmingBy structuring performances around unifying themes and sensory design—such as color, contrast, or curated tasting menus—the organization creates immersive experiences that highlight the emotional and aesthetic dimensions of baroque music, because sensory and conceptual framing deepens audience connection and interpretation.shared approach: Immersive Contextualization →
- Thematic Musical Storytelling for Civic Engagementmethodology: thematic_musical_storytellingBy framing music within thematic narratives that connect historical revolutions to contemporary civic life, the organization fosters reflection on democracy and justice, because shared cultural memory and artistic metaphor deepen audience engagement with current social issues.