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Celebrating Schubert: Unmissable Concerts in New York City

This season, New York City will resonate with the timeless compositions of Franz Schubert. From the orchestral grandeur at Carnegie Hall to intimate recitals at Washington Irving and The Town Hall, there's a lineup of exceptional performances you won't want to miss. Highlights include Filippo Gorini's debut at Carnegie Hall, Ryan Speedo Green's dramatic recital, and the Juilliard String Quartet's profound interpretations. Join us in celebrating Schubert's legacy through these diverse and captivating concerts.

Sep 4, 2024
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1. Filippo Gorini, Piano
Winner of the coveted Premio Abbiati (Best Soloist of the Year) in 2022, pianist Filippo Gorini is a supremely gifted musician who has impressed in many of the world’s great concert venues. In his Carnegie Hall debut recital, he performs Beethoven’s “Diabelli Variations,” a virtuosic undertaking that has earned Gorini a Diapason d’Or, as well as five-star reviews in The Guardian, BBC Music Magazine, and Le Monde. Berg’s single-movement Piano Sonata and Schubert’s exquisite Piano Sonata in A Major are also featured in this remarkable debut
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Nov 21, 2024
Carnegie Hall

New York City, NY · Carnegie Hall

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Dec 7, 2024
Carnegie Hall

New York City, NY · Carnegie Hall

3. Ryan Speedo Green, Bass-Baritone Adam Nielsen, Piano
Metropolitan Opera star and Grammy Award winner Ryan Speedo Green performs his Carnegie Hall recital debut. In this wide-ranging program, the versatile bass-baritone showcases his dramatic prowess and range across songs drawn from 19th- and 20th-century European, American, and Russian music, offering a thoughtful meditation on major composers’ responses to mortality. Experience a “powerhouse of a voice that is as strong as it is beautiful” (New York Classical Review) in the intimacy of Zankel Hall.
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Jan 22, 2025
Carnegie Hall

New York City, NY · Carnegie Hall

4. Mein Traum (My Dream): Schubert, R. Schumann, C. Weber
Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical music as the Orchestra of St. Luke's presents "Mein Traum My Dream: Schubert, R. Schumann, C. Weber" on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 8:00pm. This remarkable concert will take place at the prestigious Carnegie Hall - Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, offering a unique blend of dramatic songs and orchestral arrangements that promise to captivate and enchant. Under the baton of Raphaël Pichon in his New York debut, the concert marks the US premiere of "Mein Traum My Dream," a visionary project that weaves together infernal slivers of baroque and early classical French opera. The program features dramatic songs by Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, and Carl Maria von Weber, with arrangements and orchestrations by Liszt and Brahms, creating a transfixing experience that has been praised by audiences and critics alike. The Orchestra of St. Luke's will be joined by renowned singers Christian Gerhaher and Ying Fang, along with the chamber choir Ensemble Altera directed by Christopher Lowrey, for a rollercoaster ride through the underworld that promises to have audiences rethinking and discovering these classic works in a new light. The evening's program includes Franz Schubert's Symphony No. 8 in B minor, "Unfinished," along with select songs by Schubert, Schumann, and Weber, offering a rich tapestry of musical expressions that span the emotional spectrum. Tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime event go on sale August 12, 2024, and can be purchased through the Carnegie Box Office at 212.247.7800. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of "Mein Traum My Dream" performed by the Orchestra of St. Luke's and an exceptional ensemble of artists.
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Jan 23, 2025
Orchestra of St. Luke's

New York City, NY · Carnegie Hall

5. Anthony McGill, Clarinet Emanuel Ax, Piano
Hear two of today’s most distinguished instrumentalists in their first-ever duo performance at Carnegie Hall. Anthony McGill is principal clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic and a dynamic soloist known for his “trademark brilliance” (The New York Times), and the exceptionally thoughtful pianist Emanuel Ax has been one of the most beloved performers at Carnegie Hall for decades. Their eclectic program includes a recent work by James Lee III; stirring short pieces by Price and Jessie Montgomery; Bernstein’s Clarinet Sonata; Adolphus Hailstork’s The Blue Bag (composed personally for McGill and inspired by Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, and more); and a melodious Schubert sonata of fascinating origin that shines on clarinet.
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Feb 6, 2025
Carnegie Hall

New York City, NY · Carnegie Hall

6. Juilliard String Quartet
### Juilliard String Quartet at Washington Irving **Date and Time:** Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 7:30 PM **Venue:** Washington Irving **Virtual Concert Availability:** Monday, February 17 - Saturday, February 22, 2025 **Ticket Information:** - Single tickets starting at $20, available for general admission after October 7, 2024. - Purchase tickets for the Arens Series. **Program:** 1. **F. J. Haydn:** String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 20, No. 3 2. **D. Shostakovich:** String Quartet No. 7, Op. 108 3. **F. Schubert:** String Quartet in G Major, D. 887 **Performers:** - **Areta Zhulla,** violin - **Ronald Copes,** violin - **Molly Carr,** viola - **Astrid Schween,** cello **About the Juilliard String Quartet:** Founded in 1946, the Juilliard String Quartet (JSQ) is celebrated for its unparalleled artistry and enduring vigor. Hailed by The Boston Globe as the most important American quartet in history, the ensemble is known for its deep engagement with classical works and its commitment to championing new compositions. Each performance by the JSQ is a unique experience, showcasing the members' profound understanding, total commitment, and unceasing curiosity in exploring the wonders of string quartet literature. **Additional Information:** For more details, visit [Juilliard String Quartet's official website](http://www.juilliardstringquartet.org). **Photo Credit:** Erin Baiano Join us for an evening of exceptional music with the Juilliard String Quartet, a performance that promises to be both familiar and daring, reflecting the ensemble's rich history and innovative spirit.
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Feb 15, 2025
Peoples' Symphony Concerts

New York City, NY · Washington Irving High School

7. Benjamin Appl and Shai Wosner
### Event Description: Benjamin Appl and Shai Wosner - A Tribute to Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau’s Centenary **Date and Time:** Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM **Location:** The Town Hall **Virtual Concert Availability:** Monday, February 17 - Saturday, February 22, 2025 **Ticket Information:** - Salomon Series Tickets available - Single Tickets starting at $25 for rear/side seating after October 7, 2024 **Event Overview:** Join acclaimed lieder singer, baritone Benjamin Appl, and PSC Resident Artist, pianist Shai Wosner, for a special tribute to the legendary Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau on the occasion of his centenary. This concert will feature works by Franz Schubert and the U.S. premiere of pieces by contemporary composer David Lang, written specifically for Benjamin Appl. **Program:** - **F. Schubert:** - An die Musik - Liebesbotschaft - An den Mond - Kriegers Ahnung - An den Tod - Ständchen - Herbst - Aufenthalt - Heidenröslein - Abschied - Der Atlas - Nachtviolen - Frühlingssehnsucht - An die Apfelbäume, wo ich Julien erblickte - Die Stadt - Ganymed - Das Fischermädchen - Im Frühling - Der Doppelgänger - Die Taubenpost - **D. Lang:** - the light and the shadow from flower, forget me (U.S. Premiere) - the roses and the violets from flower, forget me (U.S. Premiere) - some day you will from flower, forget me (U.S. Premiere) - all around me from flower, forget me (U.S. Premiere) **Performers:** - **Benjamin Appl, Baritone:** Hailed as one of the most promising song recitalists of today, Benjamin Appl is celebrated for his rich voice and emotional depth. His performances are noted for their almost infinite range of colors and exacting attention to text. - **Shai Wosner, Piano:** Internationally recognized for his exceptional artistry and musical integrity, Shai Wosner is known for his performances of a broad range of repertoire, from Beethoven and Schubert to contemporary music. His keen musical mind and deep musical soul have made him a favorite among audiences and critics alike. **Additional Information:** For more details and to purchase tickets, visit the official event page. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience a heartfelt tribute to one of the greatest lieder singers of the 20th century, performed by two of today's most esteemed artists.
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Feb 16, 2025
Peoples' Symphony Concerts

New York City, NY · The Town Hall

8. Hilary Hahn, Brahms & Blomstedt 
Three-time Grammy Award winner Hilary Hahn plays Brahms’s only Violin Concerto. Much more than a showpiece, it is a profound work of symphonic scale that redefined what a concerto could be. Legendary conductor Herbert Blomstedt also leads Schubert’s Sixth Symphony, in which the composer’s lyrical melodic writing is on full display
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Feb 26 - Mar 2, 2025
New York Philharmonic

New York City, NY · David Geffen Hall

9. Vienna Philharmonic
Every year since 1971, Riccardo Muti has guest conducted the Vienna Philharmonic, with countless iconic performances that include the New Year’s Eve concerts, Salzburg Festival, and more. The celebrated partnership now returns to the Hall in this first of three consecutive programs. The evening opens with Schubert’s Fourth Symphony, “Tragic,” an emotionally charged staple that borrows freely from Haydn and Mozart. Audiences are then treated to a Bruckner symphony—always a notable event in the hands of the Vienna Philharmonic, an ensemble that boasts a remarkably close and storied relationship with the composer.
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Feb 28, 2025
Carnegie Hall

New York City, NY · Carnegie Hall

10. Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Alice Tully Hall as the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center presents "Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence." This captivating performance is scheduled for Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 5:00 pm and promises to immerse you in the rich tapestry of chamber music spanning from the Baroque to the Romantic periods. The program begins with Johann Sebastian Bach's intricate "Ricercar a 6 from Musical Offering, BWV 1079," a masterpiece composed in 1747. The journey continues through the Classical era with Joseph Haydn's "Trio in G major for Violin, Viola, and Cello, Hob. XVI:40, Op. 53, No. 1" from 1784, and into the Romantic period with Franz Schubert's "Trio in B-flat major for Violin, Viola, and Cello, D. 581" composed in 1817. The evening will also feature Richard Strauss's "Sextet for Strings from Capriccio, Op. 85" from 1941, leading up to the highlight of the night, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "Sextet for Two Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos, Op. 70, Souvenir de Florence," a vibrant and emotional work from 1890. The performance will showcase the talents of renowned musicians, including violinists Paul Huang and Danbi Um, violists Matthew Lipman and Timothy Ridout, and cellists David Finckel and Sihao He. Each artist brings their unique expertise and passion to the stage, promising a night of exquisite music and unforgettable memories. The concert will last approximately 2 hours, including an intermission, allowing you to fully savor the beauty and complexity of chamber music. Tickets are not yet on sale but keep an eye out for this must-see event. Whether you're a long-time classical music enthusiast or new to the genre, "Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence" is a perfect opportunity to experience the depth and breadth of chamber music performed by some of the world's leading musicians.
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May 4, 2025
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

New York City, NY · Lincoln Center

Conclusion
New York City offers an unparalleled platform for experiencing the magic of Franz Schubert's music through a series of extraordinary concerts. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a curious newcomer, these performances promise to deliver unforgettable experiences. Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in the world of Schubert—secure your tickets and be part of this musical celebration.
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