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The world’s greatest and only private ear, Inspector Pulse, inspects his own pulse and discovers the rhythm of life—the heartbeat! This leads him to explore stethoscopes and metronomes as well as a marimba, and concepts like tempo, beat, and polyrhythm!

May you find someone cute before experiencing the lute, together! Meet other music-loving singles* in your age group by participating in 8-minute speed dates while enjoying catered appetizers on the historic Princeton University campus! Everyone will then head over to the concert hall for an unforgettable concert with lutist Thomas Dunford, who has been hailed as “the Eric Clapton of the lute.”

Following his unforgettable appearance with the Jupiter Ensemble as part of our 2022-23 season, Thomas Dunford now treats us to a program of works for solo lute that are sure to be a testimony to his reputation as a “rockstar of historical performance.”

Breathe in sound and silence through guided meditation as you listen to music more viscerally than ever before, meditating to the playing of lutist Thomas Dunford, guided by Matthew Weiner, Associate Dean in the Princeton University Office of Religious Life. This is a FREE, unticketed opportunity to indulge in attentive, focused, and mindful listening.

After an instantly sold-out performance in March 2022, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and pianist Mitsuko Uchida return for two more breathtaking concerti by W.A. Mozart conducted from the piano, paired with Leoš Janáček’s woodwind sextet, Mládí (Youth). The orchestra last brought their visionary spirit to our 2023-24 season with an unforgettable Virtual Reality installation. Their long-term partnership with legendary pianist, one of the greatest living interpreters of Mozart’s keyboard music, is another “totally absorbing,” (The Guardian) unmissable experience. Get your tickets quickly!

Clarinetist Martin Fröst, celebrated for his infectious energy and uncanny ability to completely transform his instrument, returns after a stunning 2018 debut to join forces with ECHO Klassik Award-winning violist Antoine Tamestit, alongside the exceptional pianist Shai Wosner, whose “sensitivity and technical brilliance captivate audiences worldwide” (BBC Music Magazine). And when world-renowned, visionary virtuosos who have each earned a place among the elite of their instruments come together in a rare joint appearance, the result is sure to be nothing short of musical alchemy. The three trailblazing titans bring a program featuring their own transcriptions of music rooted in folklore and dance, showcasing a collective artistry that will be sure to enchant and leave you dancing in your seat.

With her natural energy, infectious personality and talent to spare, 26-year-old saxophone wonder Jess Gillam was the first saxophonist to reach the finals of BBC Young Musician and the youngest-ever soloist to perform at the Last Night of the Proms. She was also the first solo saxophonist to appear on PUC’s season when she made her jaw-dropping debut on the Performances Up Close series in 2022. She will now be the first-ever saxophonist to appear on the PUC’s mainstage Concert Classics series as she continues to redefine the capabilities of her extraordinary instrument.