Composer

Where John Zorn draws on a prayer, Ludwig van Beethoven composes one of the most intimate movements in chamber music, and Dmitri Shostakovich presents his final work of this genre with his 15th String Quartet, no words are needed. Intensely melancholic, imbued with profound emotion, and reminiscent of silent farewell prayers, the three works in this program resonate. Between prayer, memory, and farewell, a soundscape of silence unfolds—tentatively exploring between solace and emptiness, between speechlessness and expression. Where words fall silent, another language begins: fragile, intimate, and imbued with that profound humanity which gives voice to the unspeakable, in a way that ultimately only music can.

Kammermusik@ZKO — Elegien der Stille

ZKO House

Awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2025, soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan is one of the most charismatic and versatile artists of our time. In Blaibach, she will sing two magnificent song cycles with Bertrand Chamayou, who will also be heard as the eminent Scriabin soloist: Olivier Messiaen's "Chants de terre et de ciel" and John Zorn's "Jumalattaret." Sensual vocal pearls oscillate between lyrical simplicity and fascinating complexity—a major vocal event.

Barbara Hannigan & Bertrand Chamayou

Blaibach Concert Hall

Three powerhouse performers. One electrifying trio. Junction Trio—featuring violinist Stefan Jackiw, cellist and Bay Area native Jay Campbell, and pianist-composer Conrad Tao—brings unmatched energy, precision, and imagination to the Noe Music stage. Known for their adventurous programming and deep musical chemistry, the Trio redefines the piano trio for a new generation. Whether performing Shostakovich, Brahms, or boundary-pushing premieres by composers like John Zorn and Amy Williams, Junction Trio dazzles audiences with bold ideas and jaw-dropping virtuosity. Don’t miss this rare chance to experience “electrifying performers working their magic live” (Boston Musical Intelligencer).

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Junction Trio

Noe Valley Ministry

With Cobra, John Zorn, arguably the most famous representative of the revolutionary American downtown scene of the 80s and 90s, created a true classic of the late 20th century. This "game piece" for improvising musicians and a prompter doesn't use traditional notation, but rather a system of cards and rules. The title is inspired by a strategy game. Groups around the world continue to gather to explore new interpretations of the composition.

Cobra Ff

Das MuTh

Acclaimed as an "intoxicating, graceful" artist whose "whole being breathes music" (De Telegraaf), Canadian soprano Barbara Hannigan partners with the French pianist Bertrand Chamayou for a recital filled with moments of mysticism, meditation, and ecstasy.

National Arts Centre

“The intrepid Canadian soprano has emerged over the last half decade as one of the most vital and original musicians of her generation.”

BARBARA HANNIGAN, soprano & BERTRAND CHAMAYOU, piano

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

Enjoy a captivating program with works by Messiaen, Scriabin, and John Zorn, as the Luminary Series promises unforgettable performances from classical music’s finest.

Barbara Hannigan & Bertrand Chamayou in Recital

McPherson Playhouse

The sensational Canadian soprano returns to Koerner Hall to perform works by Scriabin, Messiaen, and John Zorn with pianist Bertrand Chamayou. 

Embodying music with an unparalleled dramatic sensibility, soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan is an artist at the forefront of creation. The Canadian musician has shown a profound commitment to the music of our time and has given the world premiere performances of over 90 new works. “The intrepid Canadian soprano has emerged over the last half decade as one of the most vital and original musicians of her generation.” (The New Yorker)

Barbara Hannigan, soprano, with Bertrand Chamayou, piano

The Royal Conservatory of Music

David Krakauer and Kathleen Tagg present a passionate, eclectic and highly personal musical journey called “Breath & Hammer”. Their program offerings range from completely acoustic programs, to programs with loops and samples to large-scale projects with live visual projections, visual design and surround-sound.

Krakauer and Tagg: Breath and Hammer

Baruch College

Experience the captivating artistry of Ljubinka Kulisic, an acclaimed accordion virtuoso, as she brings to life the innovative compositions of John Cage and John Zorn. The program features three seminal works by Cage: "Dream," originally composed for Merce Cunningham’s choreography, which envelops listeners in its haunting and ethereal atmosphere; "Souvenir," a solo organ piece that showcases Cage’s unique approach to the instrument; and "Cheap Imitation I and II," inspired by Erik Satie’s "Socrate" and notable for its use of the I Ching to create rhythmic patterns. Additionally, the performance includes Zorn’s "Road Runner," a thrilling, cartoon-inspired solo accordion piece that captures the frenetic energy of its namesake through rapid jump cuts and dynamic changes.

Ljubinka Kulisic, born and raised in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has a repertoire that spans from early baroque adaptations to contemporary compositions. Her extensive training includes a Bachelor and Master of Arts in Music Performance from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland in Lugano. Kulisic has performed across Europe, Canada, and the United States, participating in prestigious festivals and collaborating with renowned musicians. Her interpretations of works by Cage, Zorn, and others have been lauded as extraordinary and virtuosic by major publications. With a deep commitment to music education, Kulisic has also shared her expertise as a teaching assistant at the University of Toronto, guiding graduate students in contemporary music literature and techniques.

Performance: Ljubinka Kulisic

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center

Three renowned visionary artists of the next generation combine talents in this eclectic new piano trio, Junction. Violinist Stefan Jackiw, recognized for musicianship that combines poetry and purity with an impeccable technique, returns with pianist Conrad Tao and cellist Jay Campbell. Tao, who appears worldwide as a pianist and composer, has been dubbed a musician of “probing intellect and open-hearted vision” by the New York Times. Approaching both old and new works with the same curiosity and emotional commitment, Campbell has been called “electrifying” by the New York Times. Recent concerts of the trio have included performances at Washington Performing Arts, Portland Ovations and the Royal Conservatory in Toronto.

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

The dynamic combination of pianist Conrad Tao, violinist Stefan Jackiw, and cellist Jay Campbell breaths new excitement into one of chamber music’s most enduring ensemble configurations. Each member an accomplished soloist in their own right, these three renowned visionary artists of the next generation approach both old and new works with the same curiosity and deep emotional commitment.

Junction Trio: Detroit Debut

Detroit Country Day School - Upper School

Digital Concert: Junction Trio: Detroit Debut

Junction Trio combines the talents of violinist Stefan Jackiw, cellist Jay Campbell, and pianist/composer Conrad Tao, each of whom have been celebrated as soloists performing around the world. “Watching the trio perform, one really couldn’t tell who was happier to be there—the rapt audience or the musicians... These three are onto something special” (The Boston Globe).

Stanford University

Wine and buffet dinner will be served after the hour long concert.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center

Hailed as one of the violin’s most “intense, assured and polished” (The Washington Times) performers, Midori is a visionary artist, activist, and educator whose career has transcended traditional boundaries through her relentless drive to explore and build connections between music and the human experience.

Midori Plays Bach

Irvine Barclay Theatre

Hailed as one of the violin’s most “intense, assured and polished” (The Washington Times) performers, Midori is a visionary artist, activist, and educator whose career has transcended traditional boundaries through her relentless drive to explore and build connections between music and the human experience.

Never at rest, Midori brings the same dynamic innovation and expressive insight that has made her a prominent concert violinist to her other roles as a noted global cultural ambassador and dedicated music educator. In recognition of her work as an artist and humanitarian, she serves as a United Nations Messenger of Peace, and is the recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors.

Midori, Violin

World renowned violinist Midori marks her 40th anniversary as a performer with a celebrated return to Benaroya Hall. A 2021 Kennedy Center Honoree, Midori remains in constant demand by orchestras around the world. No matter what she's playing, Midori brings new life and vision to each performance.

In Recital: Midori

Benaroya Hall

Midori has astonishingly reinvented herself and much of the music world many times over by simply staying her course with integrity, innovation, and stunning artistry for four decades. Her style combines a deeply curious mind, generosity of spirit, and brilliant command of the violin. This season we celebrate the 40th anniversary of her legendary New York Philharmonic debut with two different programs.

Midori | Violin 2nd Concert

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Possessing a “tone that draws in one’s ear with sounds and ideas that simply cannot be resisted” (Philadelphia Inquirer), flutist Julietta Curenton joins “leading new-music foursome” (New York Times) the JACK Quartet in a concert that includes the Philadelphia premiere of Iranian composer Aida Shirazi’s Vestiges. The program concludes with John Zorn’s Nachträglichkeit, a work for string quartet and flute that is full of surprises, from extremely quiet moments to unexpected, fast blows.

Composer

John Zorn

Events

Past events

Nov 1, 2026

Kammermusik@ZKO — Elegien der Stille · Zürcher Kammerorchester

May 18, 2026

Barbara Hannigan & Bertrand Chamayou · Konzerthaus Blaibach

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