Name: Randall Goosby, Violin Zhu Wang, Piano
Start: 2026-05-02T19:30:00
Location: Public High School

In 2026, the People's Symphony Concerts presents a vibrant tapestry of musical events featuring eminent musicians and ensembles across the globe. From the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet's innovative takes on classics to the poignant recitals by piano maestros Richard Goode and Jeremy Denk, the season promises a rich variety of sounds and styles. Notably, the Juilliard and Jerusalem String Quartets will bring their profound interpretations to the stage, while Aaron Diehl bridges classical and jazz in a seamless blend. This season is a celebration of dynamic artistry and musical exploration.

A Symphony of Strings: People's Symphony Concerts 2026 Season Unveiled

The 2026 Spring Season of Peoples' Symphony Concerts promises an array of soul-stirring performances by world-class artists across the vibrant cultural hub of New York City. Featuring stalwarts like Richard Goode, Jeremy Denk, and the Juilliard String Quartet, alongside rising stars like Randall Goosby, audiences can expect an immersive journey into the realms of classical music, spanning various genres and eras. From intimate recitals to grand chamber pieces, this season is a celebration of talent, creativity, and the timeless beauty of musical expression.

A Symphony of Virtuosos: The Peoples' Symphony Concerts Spring Season

Randall Goosby

Zhu Wang

Peoples' Symphony Concerts

Jeremy Denk is one of America’s foremost pianists. Winner of a MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship, and the Avery Fisher Prize, Denk was recently elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Denk returns frequently to Carnegie Hall and in recent seasons has appeared with the Chicago Symphony, New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, and Cleveland Orchestra, as well as on tour with Academy St. Martin in the Fields, and at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the BBC Proms.

Jeremy Denk, Piano

The Town Hall

Pianist Aaron Diehl has quietly re-defined the lines between jazz and classical, and built a global career around his nuanced, understated approach to music-making. Praised for his “melodic precision, harmonic erudition, and elegant restraint” (The New York Times), and his “traditional jazz sound with a sophisticated contemporary spin” (The Guardian), Diehl has performed with musical giants such as Wynton Marsalis, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Tyshawn Sorey, and Philip Glass, and has been a soloist with the New York Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the San Francisco Symphony, and the Cleveland Orchestra, working with conductors like Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Marin Alsop, and Alan Gilbert. In 2023, Diehl was named as the Artistic Director of 92NY’s Jazz in July Festival, succeeding the legendary Bill Charlap.

Aaron Diehl, Piano 

Public High School

Hailed as "a band of world-class soloists...in which egos dissolve and players think, breathe and play as one" (Time Out New York), the Israeli Chamber Project is a dynamic ensemble comprising strings, winds, harp, and piano. Its performances have taken it from The Kennedy and Lincoln Centers to Tokyo's Suntory Hall and Wigmore Hall in London in programs that draw on repertoire from the Eighteenth Century to present day, including specially commissioned arrangements and original works.

Israeli Chamber Project

Richard Goode has been hailed for music-making of tremendous emotional power, depth and expressiveness, and has been acknowledged worldwide as one of today’s leading interpreters of Classical and Romantic music. In regular performances with the major orchestras, recitals in the world’s music capitals, masterclasses in person or online, and through his extensive and acclaimed Nonesuch recordings, he has won a large and devoted following.

Richard Goode, Piano

Hailed as one of the great quartets of the last hundred years, our 2026 Mystery Quartet is a much beloved ensemble at PSC and around the world

Mystery Quartet

Revered Jerusalem String Quartet brings us Beethoven Op. 130 (with the Grosse Fuge), Haydn “Sunrise” Quartet, Op. 76, No. 4, and a new work by Shulamit Ran in their anticipated return to PSC

Jerusalem String Quartet

One of today’s most acclaimed violinists, Randall Goosby, and piano collaborator Zhu Wang play Beethoven’s Spring Sonata plus works by Harry Burleigh, Dvorak, Debussy, and Amy Beach in their PSC debut concert

Randall Goosby, Violin Zhu Wang, Piano

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 to the classics, while embracing the mission of championing new works, a vibrant combination of the familiar and the daring. Each performance of the Juilliard String Quartet is a unique experience, bringing together the four members’ profound understanding, total commitment, and unceasing curiosity in sharing the wonders of the string quartet literature.

Randall Goosby, Violin Zhu Wang, Piano

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