Upcoming Events (13)
International Contemporary Ensemble
The International Contemporary Ensemble performs contemporary works and world premieres by Columbia student-composers at St. Paul's Chapel.
Charu Singh - When Science became Vijñāna
Columbia hosts Charu Singh's lecture on the history and concept of science across languages and empires, tracing how Vijñāna reframes knowledge as both concept and actor. A rigorous, cross-disciplinary talk that challenges Western-centered histories and invites reflection on science’s vernacular lives.
Qubit & Ekmeles: “Chant”
Qubit & Ekmeles present Chant, a contemporary music program exploring new voices and experimental technologies with the Ekmeles vocal ensemble.
Cosmic and Divine Audiations: new works in premiere
Premiere program of new contemporary-classical works for soprano and ensemble at St. Paul’s Chapel, featuring pieces by LeFanu, Saariaho, and other composers with texts by Rabindranath Tagore.
Andreas Lingg - Architectures of Abundance
Columbia hosts a scholarly talk by Andreas Lingg on architectures of abundance in Renaissance Venice, tracing Barbaro’s annotated Vitruvius and the late medieval city’s trade-driven wealth. The lecture links classical urban theory to the future of city-building and social cohesion.
Gail Archer, organ
Gail Archer performs an organ recital at St. Paul’s Chapel (live-streamed on YouTube) with Columbia registration required.
200 Years of Italian Studies at Columbia
A celebration of 200 years of Italian studies at Columbia with a classical music program honoring Lorenzo da Ponte and Mozart's legacy, performed by the Rootless Neapolitans.
Kavita Sivaramakrishnan - Chronic Nation
Columbia talk with Kavita Sivaramakrishnan tracing debates on chronic disease, immunity, and modernization in post-colonial India, and how expertise reshapes medical knowledge and everyday life.
Ekmeles: new vocal music
Ekmeles presents a program of new vocal music by Columbia composers at St. Paul’s Chapel, NYC.
Mapping AI: Power
Columbia workshop exploring the energy and cost implications of generative AI on grids and water, with hands-on cost calculations and discussion of social agency.
New music for chamber quartet
Chamber quartet performs new works by Yike Zhang and Julian Bennett Holmes at St. Paul’s Chapel, with a YouTube livestream and registration required.
Learning in Lenapehoking
Columbia hosts a lecture with Lenape Center and Teachers College on land-based learning, exploring Lenape presence, history, and futures in Lenapehoking.
Music of Morton Feldman
An evening of Morton Feldman’s music performed live at St. Paul’s Chapel with a YouTube streaming option.