Welcome to North/South Consonance!

Click for more on Max Lifchitz

Dear Friends,

I’m thrilled to invite you to celebrate an amazing forty-six years of exceptional music created by talented composers from the Americas and beyond.

In today’s world of algorithm-driven playlists and synthetic sounds, you deserve an evening filled with authentic, heartfelt music from real artists.

Join us for our free admission events, where a delightful array of diverse voices weaves together a vibrant tapestry of sound.

Immerse yourself in a lively community of listeners, musicians, and composers eager to connect and engage in inspiring conversations.

Our uplifting performances promise to brighten your day and lift your spirits.

Whether you’ve been with us since our journey began in 1980 or are discovering us for the first time, we deeply appreciate the enthusiastic support from our wonderful community of friends.

Your generous, tax-deductible contribution will help ensure that North/South continues to nurture creativity and innovation for another forty-six years of exciting musical journeys.

Don’t miss the chance to explore the rich musical heritage of the ever-growing North/South Recordings Catalogue.

These beautifully crafted CDs offer captivating insights into the extraordinary music of the 20th and 21st centuries.

You can now stream these impressive albums on your favorite platforms and enjoy the incredible works of our talented composers right from the comfort of your home.

Let’s come together to build a lively connection between you and our exceptional musicians and composers.

Together, we can create an unforgettable celebration.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Max Lifchitz
Founder & Director

Welcome to North/South Consonance!

Click for more on Max Lifchitz

Dear Friends,

I’m thrilled to invite you to celebrate an amazing forty-six years of exceptional music created by talented composers from the Americas and beyond.

In today’s world of algorithm-driven playlists and synthetic sounds, you deserve an evening filled with authentic, heartfelt music from real artists.

Join us for our free admission events, where a delightful array of diverse voices weaves together a vibrant tapestry of sound.

Immerse yourself in a lively community of listeners, musicians, and composers eager to connect and engage in inspiring conversations.

Our uplifting performances promise to brighten your day and lift your spirits.

Whether you’ve been with us since our journey began in 1980 or are discovering us for the first time, we deeply appreciate the enthusiastic support from our wonderful community of friends.

Your generous, tax-deductible contribution will help ensure that North/South continues to nurture creativity and innovation for another forty-six years of exciting musical journeys.

Don’t miss the chance to explore the rich musical heritage of the ever-growing North/South Recordings Catalogue.

These beautifully crafted CDs offer captivating insights into the extraordinary music of the 20th and 21st centuries.

You can now stream these impressive albums on your favorite platforms and enjoy the incredible works of our talented composers right from the comfort of your home.

Let’s come together to build a lively connection between you and our exceptional musicians and composers.

Together, we can create an unforgettable celebration.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Max Lifchitz
Founder & Director

News and Updates

Aurelio De la Vega Centennial

On Tuesday evening, May 19, North/South Consonance celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Aurelio De la Vega, the late Cuban-American composer, lecturer, essayist, and poet.

Long-time associates of the composer, soprano Anne Marie Ketchum and pianist Martha Marchena, will appear as soloists along with the North/South Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Max Lifchitz.

We're excited to present De la Vega's "Recordatio" (Remembrance), a captivating piece for voice and chamber orchestra created in 2010 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the adventurous North/South Consonance concert series.

The retrospective program also features other De la Vega works, including "Danza Lenta," "Antinomies," "Extrapolation," and "Tropimapal."

The free-admission concert will start at 7 PM and conclude around 8:30 PM. It will take place at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music (450 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018) in the Hudson Yards neighborhood.view event
Aurelio De La Vega

Aurelio De La Vega

Anne Marie Ketchum

Anne Marie Ketchum

Martha Marchena

Martha Marchena

2025-26 Concert Schedule
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Catalog Online

Our current catalog is now available for streaming and download through Amazon, iTunes, Spotify as well as the Presto Music website. Please feel free to peruse our 60+ titles.

Call for Scores!
The 2026 Call for Scores is now open! Click here by Jun 15 to submit your score for consideration.!

North/South Consonance's Call for Scores is an annual search for new works from around the world for performance and release on CD.

Composers whose music is part of NORTH/SOUTH CONSONANCE events in New York City and elsewhere during the 2026-27 season include:

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