Sunday Music Series: Sonoro – Cello & Piano at New Britain Museum of American Art
An event every month that begins at 3:00 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until June 14, 2026
Experience a unique blend of classical, jazz, and Latin influences with the Sunday Music Series at the New Britain Museum of American Art. This longstanding monthly concert series features Sonoro, a contemporary ensemble renowned for its Third Stream style—fusing the classical music tradition with jazz freedom and Latin passion.
Composer and pianist Sharon Ruchman leads the ensemble, drawing inspiration from her family’s musical legacy and her own mastery of genre-bending composition. Alongside Ruchman, acclaimed cellist Mary Costanza brings depth and elegance to each performance. Costanza’s distinguished career includes performances with orchestras such as the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra and the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, as well as critically acclaimed recordings of Brahms, Rachmaninov, and Bach.
Guests can expect thoughtful interpretations and inventive compositions that breathe fresh life into familiar works, highlighting Sonoro’s remarkable technique and improvisational spirit.
Concerts will be held on July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9, and December 14, 2025, with additional dates extending into 2026. Each performance begins at 3:00 pm. Seating is first come, first served, with priority for Museum Members—please have your Membership card ready at the entrance to the performance space. Seating capacity is limited to 120 guests, and all attendees must register at the Front Desk upon arrival.
Admission is free for Museum Members; tickets for non-members are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $15 for college students and youth ages 6–17. Library passes are not valid for musical performances.
The New Britain Museum of American Art is located at 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT. For tickets and additional details, visit nbmaa.org or call (860) 229-0257.
