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Join us for an enchanting evening with "A Far Cry" at the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts, a highlight of this season's musical offerings. This exceptional performance is scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 7:30 PM to 9:15 PM at the iconic Naumburg Bandshell, a New York landmark known for hosting memorable musical events. "A Far Cry," renowned for their dynamic and collaborative approach to chamber music, will present a captivating program featuring a mix of contemporary compositions and classical masterpieces. The evening will commence with Kareem Roustom's "Dabke" (2014), followed by Kinan Azmeh's "Ibn Arabi Postlude" (2005), and Dinuk Wijeratne's "Clarinet Concerto" (2018), a piece co-commissioned by Rockport Music that promises to take the audience on a profound musical journey through its six movements: Prologue: Foretelling, The Dance of Ancestral Ties, Flux, Exile: The salt and bread of rhythm, Cadenza: Solitary Traveler, and Epilogue: Home in Motion. After an intermission, the ensemble will delve into the past with Leoš Janáček's "Idyll" (1878), offering a sequence of movements that range from the serene to the spirited, showcasing the ensemble's versatility and expressive depth. This performance by "A Far Cry" is made possible through the generous support of the Jerome L. Greene Foundation, continuing a tradition of excellence since the ensemble's debut in our series in July 2018. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the transformative power of music under the stars at the Naumburg Bandshell. For more information and to support the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts, please visit our website. Join us for a night of exquisite music that promises to be a memorable part of your summer in New York.

The always-evolving Met Orchestra Chamber Ensemble features musicians from the legendary Met Orchestra in a variety of unique programs. Together, along with special guest artists from the Metropolitan Opera and beyond, they explore a boundless world of chamber music, adapting to fit the instrumental needs of any piece—from all-time classics to hard-to-find hidden gems and standout works by many of today’s significant composers. This evening’s performance, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, is featured as part of the worldwide Year of Czech Music celebration.

“If you haven't yet heard the Pavel Haas Quartet, buckle your seat belt,” wrote NPR after the quartet’s last appearance at Carnegie Hall. The most celebrated Czech string quartet of our time, which has been called “the world’s most exciting string quartet” by London’s The Times, now returns during the 2024 Year of Czech Music celebration. The ensemble performs an all-Czech program that opens with Josef Suk’s gorgeous Meditation on an Old Czech Hymn, “St. Wenceslas.” In honor of the bicentennial of Bedřich Smetana—the quintessential Czech composer who inspired the first Year of Czech Music in 1924—the quartet performs his autobiographical String Quartet No. 1, “From My Life.” The program closes with the gripping passion and longing of Leoš Janáček’s String Quartet No. 2, “Intimate Letters.”

**Event: Dvořák and Janáček - Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center** **Date and Time:** Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 5:00 pm **Duration:** 2 hours, including intermission **Venue:** Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway at W 65th St, New York, NY 10023 **Description:** Immerse yourself in an evening dedicated to the heartwarming and evocative music of Antonín Dvořák and Leoš Janáček, presented by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. This special concert showcases the sentimental, nostalgic, and emotional depths of these celebrated composers, concluding with Dvořák’s Bass Quintet, a masterpiece of melodic richness and rhythmic vitality. Experience music that has captured the hearts of performers and listeners worldwide, performed in the prestigious Alice Tully Hall. **Program Highlights:** - Bedřich Smetana: From My Homeland for Violin and Piano (1880) - Leoš Janáček: Pohadka (Fairy Tale) for Cello and Piano (1910) - Josef Suk: Quartet in A minor for Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello, Op. 1 (1891) - Antonín Dvořák: Quintet in G major for Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Bass, Op. 77 (1875) **Featuring Artists:** - Sahun Sam Hong, Piano - Stella Chen, Violin - Chad Hoopes, Violin - Paul Neubauer, Viola - David Requiro, Cello - Nina Bernat, Double Bass Join us for a memorable night that promises to be a celebration of musical heritage from the heart of Europe. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable journey through the works of Dvořák and Janáček, brought to life by an ensemble of world-renowned musicians. **Tickets:** Available for purchase. Choose your performance date and secure your seats for this not-to-be-missed musical event. For more information and to buy tickets, visit the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's website or contact the box office at Alice Tully Hall.

### Event Description: Juilliard String Quartet at The Town Hall **Event:** Juilliard String Quartet at The Town Hall **Date:** Sunday, March 30, 2025 **Time:** 2:00 PM **Venue:** The Town Hall **Virtual Concert Availability:** Monday, March 31 - Saturday, April 5, 2025 **Tickets:** - Salomon Series Tickets available - Single Tickets starting at $25 for rear/side seating (available after October 7, 2024) **Program:** 1. **A. Dvořák:** Selections from Cypresses, B. 152 2. **L. Janacek:** String Quartet No. 2 "Intimate Letters" 3. **B. Smetana:** String Quartet in E minor "From my Life" **Performers:** - **Areta Zhulla,** violin - **Ronald Copes,** violin - **Molly Carr,** viola - **Astrid Schween,** cello **About the Juilliard String Quartet:** With unparalleled artistry and enduring vigor, the Juilliard String Quartet (JSQ) continues to inspire audiences around the world. Founded in 1946 and hailed by The Boston Globe as the most important American quartet in history, the ensemble draws on a deep and vital engagement with the classics while embracing the mission of championing new works. This vibrant combination of the familiar and the daring makes each performance a unique experience, showcasing the quartet's profound understanding, total commitment, and unceasing curiosity in sharing the wonders of the string quartet literature. **Additional Information:** For more details, visit [Juilliard String Quartet Official Website](http://www.juilliardstringquartet.org). **Photo Credit:** Erin Baiano Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of exquisite music performed by the renowned Juilliard String Quartet at The Town Hall. Secure your tickets early and experience the magic of live classical music!

Witness the Carnegie Hall debut of violinist Blake Pouliot, whom the Toronto Star calls “one of those special talents that comes along once in a lifetime.” It’s an electrifying program from the very first measure, with Bao Zhi Yang’s Ambush on All Sides providing a dramatic opening statement that leads into Janáček’s sole surviving Violin Sonata, a work of aching passion and sincerity. Pouliot treats listeners to an additional masterpiece: Prokofiev’s Violin Sonata No. 1, which demands extraordinary dynamic command as it moves between its most ethereal and forceful passages. Rounding out the concert is the premiere of an innovative, Carnegie Hall co-commissioned work by Derek Skye and Pirayeh Pourafar.