Works & Process will present its annual Rotunda Holiday Concert featuring members of the Metropolitan Opera Chorus Artists at Guggenheim New York on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. The seasonal performance will bring live choral music to the museum’s iconic Frank Lloyd Wright-designed rotunda, continuing a holiday tradition that combines music, architecture, and the performing arts.
Tickets for the event start at $30, offering New York audiences an opportunity to experience holiday music performed by singers associated with one of the world’s leading opera companies.
Guggenheim New York to Host Rotunda Holiday Concert
The concert will take place at Guggenheim New York, located at 1071 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.
Organized by Works & Process, the performance will feature members of the Metropolitan Opera Chorus Artists presenting holiday music inside the museum’s distinctive rotunda.
The venue, designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is internationally recognized for its spiral architecture and open central space.
The annual concert uses this setting to create a musical experience that differs from a conventional theater or concert hall.
Holiday Music Meets Iconic New York Architecture
The Rotunda Holiday Concert has become an established part of the Works & Process seasonal calendar.
By presenting choral performances inside the Guggenheim, the organization brings together two important elements of New York City’s cultural identity: its performing arts community and its architectural heritage.
The event also provides audiences with an opportunity to hear professional opera singers in a setting outside their regular performances at the Metropolitan Opera.
Metropolitan Opera Chorus Artists Bring Professional Vocal Experience
The performers are drawn from the Metropolitan Opera Chorus, an internationally recognized ensemble known for its vocal range, musical precision, and ability to perform across different operatic traditions.
The chorus participates in approximately 200 performances each season, appearing in as many as 18 productions.
Its repertoire spans centuries of opera history, requiring singers to perform in multiple languages and adapt to a wide variety of musical styles.
From Mozart to Wagner: A Broad Operatic Repertoire
Members of the Metropolitan Opera Chorus regularly perform works ranging from Mozart’s classical compositions to Wagner’s large-scale operatic productions.
Their work requires both individual vocal ability and close coordination within the ensemble.
The singers also contribute to the dramatic storytelling that forms an essential part of opera performances.
For the Guggenheim concert, members of this ensemble will bring their experience to a program centered on seasonal music.
Met Chorus Artists Supports Community Engagement and Music Education
The Met Chorus Artists, Inc. (MCA) is a nonprofit organization established in 2015 by members of the Metropolitan Opera Chorus.
Its mission is to strengthen connections between professional opera singers and the wider community while encouraging public engagement with the arts.
The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and collaborates with community groups to make opera and vocal music more accessible.
Educational Programs and Community Partnerships
MCA works with organizations including Culture for One, Sing for Your Seniors, and Salon 58.
These partnerships help bring music and educational opportunities to different audiences.
The organization also develops its own programming, including an Introduction to Opera for children, A Celebration of Women in Opera, and an annual Spring Sing concert.
Spring Sing features a varied musical repertoire and includes opportunities for audience participation through sing-along performances.
These initiatives complement the singers’ work at the Metropolitan Opera by creating additional opportunities for community interaction.
Works & Process Continues Supporting Performing Artists
Works & Process is a New York-based nonprofit arts organization that supports the development and presentation of performing arts.
Its programming combines artist discussions, performance excerpts, creative residencies, and opportunities for audiences to engage directly with artists.
The organization emphasizes supporting creative work from its earliest development stages through public presentation.
Residencies Provide Resources for Artistic Development
Each year, Works & Process organizes more than 25 creative residencies in partnership with over a dozen organizations across seven states.
These residencies provide participating artists with studio access, housing, transportation assistance, support with health insurance enrollment, and professional fees.
According to the organization, more than 100 residencies have supported over 1,000 artists.
Projects developed through these programs have subsequently received awards and grants, with some touring nationally and internationally.
Works & Process also collaborates with New York institutions including 92NY, the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts’ Jerome Robbins Dance Division, and Free Food Refettorio Harlem.
Its programming extends beyond the Guggenheim through public performances and free outdoor dance events, including activities at Manhattan West.
Concert Date, Location and Ticket Information
Rotunda Holiday Concert — Metropolitan Opera Chorus Artists
Sunday, December 13, 2026
7 p.m. Eastern Time
Guggenheim New York, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128
Tickets starting at $30
The concert is supported through Works & Process funding from private donors, foundations, and public arts agencies, including the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts.
Annual Holiday Concert Celebrates Music and Community
The December 13 performance will continue Works & Process’s tradition of presenting holiday music in one of New York City’s most recognizable cultural venues.
By bringing Metropolitan Opera Chorus Artists into the Guggenheim rotunda, the concert will offer audiences a seasonal celebration that connects professional vocal performance with the museum’s architectural setting.
With tickets starting at $30, the event adds another live music experience to New York City’s 2026 holiday arts calendar.
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