This Season at ADCA: Season XVII 2026-27

ADCA’s 2026–27 Season XVII celebrates Dominican heritage, classical music, and artistic collaboration through performances across New York City. As ADCA celebrates 47 years, we continue the mission that began in 1980 with Dominican pianist Tilsia Brens and a group of diaspora artists: creating opportunities for Dominican and Latin American artists while sharing our music and culture with new audiences. Through performances featuring professional artists, emerging musicians, students, and community ensembles, Season XVII honors our roots while creating space for new voices, new collaborations, and the next generation of artists.

SEASON XVII

Crackalackin' Classical Concert
October 25th, 2026 at United Palace | 5:00pm
Gregorio Luperón HS Orchestra
WHCConservatory Orchestra

Raíces de Quisqueya: A Journey Through Dominican Music
October 30th, 2026 at Aaron Davis Hall | 7:00pm
La Camerata Washington Heights

Contemporary Voices of Identity
December 17th, 2026 at Aaron Davis Hall | 7:00pm
ADCA Chamber Orchestra

Student Winter Recital
January 9th, 2027 at Gregorio Luperon HS | 7:00pm
WHCConservatory Orchestra
Gregorio Luperón HS Orchestra
WHCCFA Youth Ensemble

Música Sinfónica Dominicana
February 26th, 2027 at United Palace | 7:00pm
ADCA Symphony Orchestra
Guest Conductor: Amaury Sánchez

Concert with Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble
June 7th, 2027 at Miller Theatre at Columbia University | 7:00pm
La Camerata Washington Heights &
The Harlem Chamber Players

Spring Student Orchestra Celebration
June 13th, 2027 at TBA | 3:00pm
WHCConservatory Orchestra
Gregorio Luperón HS Orchestra
WHCCFA Youth Ensemble

Past Seasons

  • Voices of Quisqueya - October 23rd, 2025

    Strings and Winds: From Pirotti to Ravel - December 18th, 2025

    Student Winter Recital - January 2026

    Celebration of Dominican Music: Homage to Tony Guzman - April 15th, 2026

    Mr. Ivan’s Studio: Cello Recital - June 12th, 2026

    Spring Celebration of Music - June 14th, 2026

    Faculty Flute & Harp Recital - June 25th, 2026

    *programs coming soon

  • Dominican Roots - October 3rd, 2024 Click here for program

    From Paris to Mexico - December 19th, 2024 Click here for program

    Student Winter Recital - January 2025 (multiple dates)

    Symphonic Merengues - February 27th, 2025 Click here for program

    World Premieres of Latin Composers - May 15th, 2025 Click here for program

    Spring Showcase of Talent - June 2025 (multiple dates)

  • Argentinian Folklore - October 12th, 2023 Click here for program

    Confluence of Cultures - December 14th, 2023 Click here for program

    Student Winter Recital - January 2024 (multiple dates)

    Tradiciones Dominicanas - February 15th, 2024 Click here for program

    Dominican Folklore - March thru April, 2024 (multiple dates) Click here for program

    Spring Showcase of Talent - May thru June 2024 (multiple dates)

  • Homage to Bienvenido Bustamante - February 16th, 2023

    Impressionism From Paris to Latin America - April 20th, 2023

    Young Orchestra Sounds - June 8th, 2023

  • A Night of Latin American Composers and More - December 9th, 2021 at 6:00pm - PROGRAM

    A Night of Latin American Composers and More - March 5th, 2022 at 8:00pm - PROGRAM

    End of the Year Recital - June 24th, 2022 - PROGRAM

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  • Celebration of Dominican Music - February 27th, 2020 at 7:00pm - PROGRAM

  • Una Noche Impresionista - October 18th, 2018 at 7:00pm - PROGRAM

    La Cancion Lirica Latinoamericana - December 20th, 2018 - PROGRAM

    Musica Sinfonica Dominicana - February 21st, 2019 - PROGRAM

    Composers From Centro America - April 18th, 2019 at 7:00pm - PROGRAM

  • Galant Style - October 19th, 2017 at 7:00pm - PROGRAM

    Romance Latino - December 21st, 2017 at 7:00pm - PROGRAM

    Tradiciones Dominicana - February 21st, 2018 at 7:00pm - PROGRAM

    El Derecho de Vivir en Paz - April 19th, 2018 at 7:00pm - PROGRAM

  • Composers in New York - October 20th, 2016 at 7:00pm - PROGRAM

    Luis Días ¡ECHALE GAS! - April 20th, 2017 at 7:00pm - PROGRAM

  • Una Noche Impresionista - October 15th, 2015 at 7:00pm - PROGRAM

    Tradiciones Dominicanas - February 25th, 2016 at 7:00pm - PROGRAM

    Homage to Female Compsers from Latin America - April 21st, 2016 at 7:00pm - PROGRAM

    UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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  • Celebrating Dominican Folklore - April 17th, 2014 at 7:00pm - PROGRAM

    The Villa-Lobos Experience - May 12th, 2014 at 7:00pm - PROGRAM

    UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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  • Tribute to Rafael “Bullumba” Landestoy - February 18th, 2011 at 7:00pm - PROGRAM

    UNDER CONSTRUCTION