CA Catalogue of MY PAST Performances AND Events

April 2, 2016 -- John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University, New Jersey 
On "World Autism Awareness Day", I produced a solo concert featuring my own musical compositions focusing on Autism Awareness and performed other solo classical and non-classical works (video available upon special request) 

May/June 2016 -- Ridgewood Gilbert and Sullivan Society's New Jersey Opera Company, the oldest continuing musical theater group in the U.S. 
I was featured in the mezzo-soprano role of Kate, one of the Major General's daughters, in the production of "The Pirates of Penzance"  

October 1, 2016 -- Annual PASSAGES Music Therapy Conference for students and young professionals, Nazareth College in Rochester, New York 
I was featured as a keynote presenter, where I showcased my original vocal and piano works which focus on Autism Awareness from the perspective of a music therapy student (information available upon request) 

October 2, 2016 -- Oktoberfest Biergarten NYC, New York City 
I entertained with an Oktoberfest song collection in German and English with live accordion accompaniment 

October 21, 2016 -- "International Metropolitan Music Festival", Wyckoff Y Concert Stage, Wyckoff, New Jersey 
I performed as a featured soloist (in the role of "Portia" and more) in "Finding Cinderella Extravaganza" -- a collection of 17 sets designed around the Cinderella fairy tale with music by Mozart, Rossini, Massenet, Wolf-Ferrari and Rodgers and Hammerstein 

November 1, 2016 -- The Glenwood at Leonia, Leonia, New Jersey 
I brought an interactive concert of International hits in six languages (English, Korean, Spanish, French and Russian) to residents of The Glenwood at Leonia Community 

December 4, 2016 / February 19, 2017 -- "A Cabaret of Art, Chocolate and Wine", The Kitchen at Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, New York 
I produced a solo cabaret style performance of famous songs in different languages accompanying a captivating narrative about the history of chocolate, side by side with an art auction sponsored by the Pushkin Society in America, taking place in the hip area of downtown Brooklyn 

March 15-19, 2017 -- Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy Association's Annual Conference, Hyatt Regency Rochester, New York 
I was a featured presenter, where I showcased my original vocal and piano works with focus on Autism Awareness from the perspective of a music therapy program graduate (information available upon request) 

April 23, 2017 --  Jazz Piano Recital, John Cali School of Music, Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey  I sang in Hebrew vocals with a jazz band 

April 23, 2017 --  Avenue Space, Teaneck, New Jersey  I performed tribute songs at a Repass event 

June 4, 2017 --  Fort Lee Public Library, Fort Lee, New Jersey 
I led a solo concert, "Songs from Around the World in 7 Languages", including songs in English, Hebrew, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Italian and French, along with an entertaining narrative about the history of the songs 

July 20-29, 2017 --  "Metropolitan International Music Festival" Summer Institute of Intensive Role Study, Marc A. Scorca Hall, National Opera Center, New York City
Performed the mezzo-soprano role of the "Third Lady" in the production of "The Magic Flute" by W.A. Mozart 

September 16, 2017 --  "International Artist Day", Museum of Russian Art (MORA),
Jersey City, New Jersey  A debut live performance of songs in different languages by the 'Lara & Lera' vocal/piano duo at an art exhibition 

October 21, 2017 --  "International Fall Exhibition", Museum of Russian Art (MORA), Jersey City, New Jersey  Collaborative live musical performance of  'Lara & Lera' duo with other instrumentalists at the closing night of the art gallery event 

October 29, 2017 --  "Art Salon on Brighton", Velvet Rope Lounge, Brooklyn, New York 
'Lara & Lera' vocal /piano duo performed their signature repertoire of international hits, following an art presentation "Rafael, loved and unknown" 

November 11, 2017 -- "Autumn Salon-MORA Benefit Event", Museum of Russian Art (MORA), Jersey City, New Jersey  Live performance by 'Lara & Lera' duo at an event, featuring famous artists like Grigory Gurevich, Alex Ag, Molly Goldfarb, Alena Zaruba, Andrew Dykes, Naoaki Funayama and more

December 23, 2017 -- Holiday Party of Pushkin Society in America, Zinc Bar, New York City
Live musical performance of 'Lara & Lera' vocal/piano duo of International hits and Holiday song repertoire

December 24, 2017 -- Christmas Eve Party at the Russian Vodka Room, New York City
Encore live musical performance of 'Lara & Lera' vocal/piano duo of International hits and Holiday song repertoire, with violin accompaniment

January 2018 -- Florida Statewide Conference on Autism
Presented original musical works focusing on Autism and Disability Awareness, as related to adaptive music teaching 

January 2018 -- Florida Conference on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 
Presented original musical works focusing on Autism and Disability Awareness, as related to adaptive music teaching 

March 15, 2018 -- Glen Rock Jewish Center, Glen Rock, New Jersey 
A day concert with guitarist Mitchell Tonelson ('Mitch & Lara' Duo)

March 17, 2018 -- Glen Bar at the Teaneck Marriott, Teaneck, NJ
 Entertained hotel and club audiences with St. Patrick's musical program and other repertoire of songs & instrumentals with Mitchell Tonelson on guitar ('Mitch & Lara' Duo)

April 2, 2018 -- Els Center for Excellence, Autism Awareness Event, Jupiter, FL
Presented original musical works focusing on Autism and Disability Awareness

April 28, 2018 -- Acapella for Autism Vocal Competition Event, Moorestown, NJ
An honorary guest performer of my original songs at an acapella vocal competition charity fundraiser for 'Autism NJ' 

April 29, 2018 -- Jazz Piano Concert, John Cali School of Music, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ  
One of lead vocalists of Yiddish and English songs with a jazz band 

May 22, 2018 -- Nazareth College, Rochester, NY
Presented original musical works and lectured on the importance of Autism Awareness in college and the professional community. The presentation was geared towards speech therapists, music therapists and special ed. teachers studying in the graduate-level Interdisciplinary Specialty Program in Autism (ISPAN)

June 8, 2018 -- "Friday Jazz & Soul Night", Glen Bar at the Teaneck Marriott, Teaneck NJ 
Entertained hotel and club audiences with vocal hits and instrumentals on the keyboard as a solo performer. 

July 21, 2018 -- "Pushkin in the Context of American Culture", Brooklyn Public Library New Utrecht Branch, Brooklyn, NY
Following a presentation about a new off-Broadway play by Jonathan Leaf, 'Pushkin', entertained the Pushkin Society in America members with a solo concert of Russian Romances and multilingual songs on piano and keyboard with participation of Mitchell Tonelson on guitar ('Mitch & Lara' Duo)

August 11, 2018 -- "International Metropolitan Music Festival", Marc A. Scorca Hall, National Opera Center, New York City  
I performed the role of Cinderella's stepsister in "Finding Cinderella" -- an enchanting fairytale told through a potpourri of music by Rossini, Massenet, Wolf-Ferrari, Sondheim, Rodgers and Hammerstein and more 

October 28, 2018 -- "Symphony & Song: Celebrating 100 Years of Leonard Bernstein", Carl Pfeifer Performing Arts Center, Wyckoff YMCA, Wyckoff, NJ  Performed solo (Anita in America & Consuelo in I Feel Pretty), trio (Skit a Lit Day & What a Movie!) and choir roles (Chichester Psalms & Make Our Garden Grow) in a celebratory concert honoring American composer Leonard Bernstein, featuring his songs from West Side Story, Trouble in Tahiti, Mass, Candide, Wonderful Town, On the Town, I Hate Music, and The Madwoman of Central Park West.   

February 8, 2019--"Unforgettable: An Evening of Songs & Music from Around the World", Pushkin Hall Theater, New York City Performed a cabaret of world romantic songs in different languages, classical music, eternal folk-rock hits, and original songs on a vintage theater stage.

September 15, 2019--"Branchburg Rotary Motorcycle Run 2019", Manville, NJ Opened the event singing the National Anthem supporting the NJ organization 'Welcome Home Our Veterans of NJ'. 

 September 20, 2019--"2019 POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony ", Bergen County Administration Building next to Bergen County Courthouse, Hackensack, NJ Opened the ceremony singing the National Anthem 

October 27, 2019--"Music of the Night ", Eccentric Theater Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ I performed the role of the Witch in scenes from 'Hansel and Gretel' and in the trio of witches in a scene from 'Macbeth', including other Halloween-themed scenes from shows such as 'Fiddler on the Roof', 'The Nightmare Before Christmas', and more. 

December 10, 2019--"Play Your Part ", Tenri Hall of Tenri Japan Culture Center, New York City, NY Performed as a solo vocalist and on piano at the closing night of an art exhibition presented by the International Art Alliance. 

December 22, 2019--"Time and We and Its Heroes: Brodsky, Galich, Gorenstein and...Music! ", Marc A. Scorca Hall, National Opera Center, New York City, NY Performed songs as a vocalist and on piano in English, Russian, Hebrew and French at an event celebrating the 'heroes' of Russian Language Literature and Art. 

January 27, 2020--"OPEN" with Dr. Bob Lee (Bronxnet) Was interviewed along with my music manager by the famous WBLS 107.5 TV/radio host, Dr. Bob Lee, regarding my career as a musician. 

June 9, 2020--"Telephone Cafe Europa", Jewish Family and Children's Services of Northern NJ, Gave a telephone concert of international songs for an audience of Holocaust survivors. 

November, 10 2020--"A Cocktail of Jewish And World Music: Song, Piano and Winds", Zoom Cafe Europa, Jewish Family and Children's Services of Northern NJ, Held a Zoom concert of Jewish and International repertoire in collaboration with my musical partner, recorderist James Williams, for an audience of Holocaust survivors. 

March 24, 2021--"BeLocal Bergen County Magazine", Gave an interview to Gillian Stollwerk, founder of Gilly's Organics, as a "Bergen County Rockstar" regarding my career as a musician and my mission to serve the special needs community through music and my  illustrated children's books. 

April 5, 2021--"Life is a Train Ride-An Autism Journey", ISPAN Program at Nazareth College--Gave an inspirational Zoom presentation through music describing how people on the autism spectrum are able to reach success to the students of various disciplines including early childhood and adolescent education, occupational therapy, music education, physical therapy, social work, and speech-language pathology.  

June 11-13, 2021--"Life is a Train Ride-An Autism Journey", The Family Cafe Conference, Orlando, FL, Presented on the topic of the importance of giving individuals on the autism spectrum and other special needs the chance to succeed at a conference for individuals with disabilities and their families in Florida and sold my 7 published illustrated books at the Exhibit Hall. 

July 18, 2021-- "A Book Signing Event", Cafe Mignon, Leonia, NJ, Held my own book signing event where I sold my 7 published illustrated books on topics ranging from autism awareness to positive thinking, self-confidence, accepting differences, overcoming shyness and building independence skills. I also gave a musical performance of my original songs from these books. 

October 5, 2021-- "A Piano Hour-From Waltzes to Showtunes", Zoom Cafe Europa, Jewish Family and Children's Services of Northern NJ, Held a Zoom concert of piano repertoire ranging from classical, neo-classical, to showtunes for an audience of Holocaust survivors. 

April 9, 2022-- "New England Region of the American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference", Gave two musical presentations 'Life is a Train Ride-An Autism Journey' and 'Dreamers on Air-A Personal Perspective' to a community of music therapists, music therapy students and other related professionals of the New England Region at a virtual Music Therapy Conference. 

May 10, 2022-- "Songs of Nostalgia, Love and Hope", Zoom Cafe Europa, Jewish Family and Children's Services of Northern NJ, Held a Zoom concert of repertoire of international songs on the theme of love and hope for peace in Ukraine for an audience of Holocaust survivors. 

May 27-29, 2022--The Family Cafe Conference, Orlando, FL, sold my 8 published illustrated books on causes related to children and their families at the Exhibit Hall. 

January 13, 2023--Celebration of the Old New Year at the Museum of Russian Art (MORA), Jersey City, New Jersey, provided musical entertainment with a repertoire of American Oldies for museum visitors in celebration of the Old New Year, alongside performances by opera singer, Grammy Award Nominee and principal soloist of the Metropolitan Opera-Mikhail Svetlov (bass), opera singer Elena Ostrovsky (soprano), Cadencia Flamenco Dancers, and more. 

 February 20, 2023--"Celebrating Valentine's Day Month with Love Songs Around the World", Cafe Europa, Jewish Family and Children's Services of Northern New Jersey, Temple Emeth, Teaneck, New Jersey, performed a repertoire of international love songs in celebration of Valentine's Day Month

March 27, 2023--"OPEN" with Dr. Bob Lee (Bronxnet) Was interviewed along by the famous WBLS 107.5 TV/radio host, Dr. Bob Lee, regarding my 9 illustrated song lyric books on the topic of autism and neurodiversity acceptance 

April 1, 2023--"Life is a Train Ride-An Autism Journey", Autism Links, Hollywood, FL, gave a presentation on the topic of the importance of the role of parents in the life of an individual on the autism spectrum in honor of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day 

April, 2 2023--Dream Classic Auto Show, Hollywood, FL, performed songs in 8 different languages for an audience at a street antique car show

April 25, 2023--"Life is a Train Ride-An Autism Journey", Ridgewood Public Library, Ridgewood, NJ, gave a presentation alongside and a concert of my original songs and cover songs in 10 languages, alongside other presenters on the autism spectrum, to highlight "Autism Ability" 

April 28, 2023--"Dreamers on Air-An Autism Journey from a Personal Perspective", Autism Interdisciplinary Group Second Annual Symposium, Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey, Gave a presentation on the topic of how music enhances the lives of people living with autism and neurodiversity in a neurotypical world

May 18, 2023--South Bergen Jointure Commission First Parent Information Night, South Bergen Jointure Commission, Lodi, NJ sold my 10 published illustrated books on causes related to children and their families. 

May 20, 2023--Ukrainian Festival held by United Together International organization, St. Demetrius Banquet Hall, Carteret, NJ, gave a multilingual vocal performance in support of families and children in Ukraine during dire times. 

June 2, 2023--"Different Like Confetti", CWS George Washington School, Hackensack, NJ, made an author visit to give a presentation on the importance of accepting differences in self and others based on my original song lyric book, 'Different Like Confetti', to a group of students with emotional and behavioral needs. 

June 9-11, 2023,--The Family Cafe Conference, Orlando, FL, sold my 10 published illustrated books on causes related to children and their families at the Exhibit Hall. 

June 14, 2023--Student Assembly at the Alpine Learning Group, Paramus, NJ, gave a presentation of my original and inspirational cover songs in a concert format to students with autism and intellectual challenges. 

August 2, 2023--Member Appreciation Bagel Brunch, JCC Rockland, West Nyack, NY, Gave a concert of Musical Theater Tunes, American Pop Standards, and International Hits for members of Adult Life at JCC Rockland

September 13, 2023--Adulting on the Spectrum Podcast, Autism Speaks, virtual, Spoke with Eileen Lamb and Andrew Komarow of the Autism Speaks organization about my life growing up on the autism spectrum, my musical work and my original song lyric books on the topic of autism and neurodiversity. 

October 11, 2023--Wisconsin CoP/ASD DD Fall Gathering-Stories of Belonging: School Engagement & Connection, virtual, Gave a presentation on the topic of how we help autistic people develop a sense of belonging at school. 

December 15, 2023--Aspika Talks, virtual, Gave a talk on the topic of my personal experiences and how they influenced the creation of my original song lyric books on autism and neurodiversity to Rita Hernandez, Founder and CEO of Aspika Organization. 

January 9, 2024--"America Stands with Israel: A Musical Tribute of Jewish, American and International Songs", Cafe Europa, Jewish Family and Children's Services of Northern New Jersey, Temple Emeth, Teaneck, New Jersey, performed a repertoire of Jewish and International songs in support of the current events in Israel. 

January 17-19, 2024--25th International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability & Developmental Disabilities (DADD), Honolulu, HI sold my 10 published illustrated books on causes related to children and their families at the Exhibit Hall. Also gave a musical presentation called, ‘Dreamers on Air-An Autism Journey through a Personal Perspective’ to a community of educators, administrators, researchers, college instructors and related professionals in the field of special education.  

2020-2021-- a host of my monthly YouTube Show, 'Words and Beats-The Larissa G. Show',  where each episode focuses on the topic of each of my published original song lyric books. View the recently released 10 Episodes on my YouTube Channel-Larissa G. Music. 

2020-2023 --  published ten illustrated original song lyric books for children and adults on KDP Amazon with topics ranging from autism awareness to building self-confidence, positive thinking, accepting differences in others, overcoming shyness in children and building independence skills in children. Bulk orders of 10 or more are available for purchase on this website. 

2018-2019 -- recently released 3 studio recorded CD Albums: 'Ten Songs Around the World', 'Unique Arrangements of Famous Hits and Original Songs' and  'The Voice of Autism'.

2021 -- recently released 2 music CD albums with recorder player and autism advocate, James Williams, with guitar accompaniment by Irina Perelman: 'Piano Loves Company: Quarantunes Around the World' and 'The Songs We Love: When Keys Meets Piper' 

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