Name: The Knights at Carnegie Hall
Start: 2025-05-15T19:30:00
Location: Carnegie Hall

Experience the magic of the holidays and beyond with The Sixteen's 'The Sixteen at Christmas' in Basingstoke and New York City, Ryan Person's choral excellence at Carnegie Hall, and the innovative orchestral performances by The Knights in New York City. Featuring the remarkable works of Reena Esmail, these events promise unforgettable evenings filled with beauty, wonder, and exceptional artistry.

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Carnegie Hall, one of the world's most prestigious music venues, is set to host a series of spellbinding performances by The Knights, a dynamic ensemble known for its adventurous spirit and innovative orchestral presentations. With conductor Eric Jacobsen at the helm, this series of concerts will feature a diverse array of musical offerings, blending classical symphonies with contemporary compositions and collaborations. Highlights include Aoife O'Donovan's original suite 'America, Come', and the world premiere of works by Christina Courtin and Alex Sopp, ensuring an unforgettable experience for music enthusiasts.

The Knights at Carnegie Hall: A Symphony of Innovation and Tradition

The Knights, known for their innovative approach to orchestral music, are set to dazzle audiences at Carnegie Hall with a series of three unforgettable performances. Featuring collaborations with acclaimed artists like Aoife O'Donovan and Cécile McLorin Salvant, each concert offers a unique musical journey blending classical compositions with contemporary influences. With pieces ranging from Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3 to the world premiere of new works by ensemble members, these events promise to elevate and transform the traditional concert experience into something truly extraordinary.

The Knights: Redefining Orchestral Experiences at Carnegie Hall

In a vibrant celebration of musical innovation and timeless traditions, The Knights orchestra delivered an unforgettable series of performances at Carnegie Hall. Under the baton of conductor Eric Jacobsen and with unique collaborations featuring renowned artists like Aoife O'Donovan and Cécile McLorin Salvant, these concerts effortlessly bridged classical and contemporary landscapes. From Mendelssohn’s majestic symphonies interwoven with Scottish tunes to the thrilling premiere of Reena Esmail’s 'The History of Red', audiences were treated to a transformative orchestral experience.

The Knights at Carnegie Hall: A Musical Journey of Innovation and Tradition

Step into the transformative world of The Knights, a pioneering ensemble redefining the orchestral experience. Known for their adventurous spirit and innovative collaborations, The Knights bring classical music to life in unexpected places. From the grandeur of Carnegie Hall to the open air of Central Park, their performances fuse classical roots with global influences, creating a dynamic, inclusive atmosphere. Join us as we explore their recent concert series, showcasing their commitment to pushing musical boundaries and engaging diverse audiences.

The Knights: Pioneering New Frontiers in Orchestral Performances

The Knights, a groundbreaking orchestral collective, are taking New York by storm with their series of innovative performances. From the iconic Carnegie Hall to vibrant outdoor venues like Bryant Park and Central Park's Naumburg Bandshell, they are reshaping the musical landscape. With a repertoire that spans classical mainstays to contemporary premieres, their concerts feature collaborations with renowned soloists and composers, inviting audiences to experience orchestral music in a whole new light.

The Knights: Redefining Orchestral Experiences Across New York City

Kathryn Mueller

Colin Jacobsen

Christina Courtin

Alex Sopp

Eric Jacobsen

The Knights

Experience the Carnegie season’s first performance by the intrepid chamber orchestra The Knights, led by artistic directors Eric Jacobsen and Colin Jacobsen. In an inspired new collaboration, they intersperse Philip Glass’s Symphony No. 3—one of the composer’s most traditionally “classical” works—with original poetry by prizewinning poet and multidisciplinary artist J. Mae Barizo. Even in its original form, this would be Carnegie Hall’s first performance of Glass’s symphony—but in the hands of The Knights, it’s something no audience has heard before. In the program’s second half, The Knights perform a timeless orchestral staple: Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 4, a work of complex dualities and grand Romanticism.

The Knights at Carnegie Hall

Carnegie Hall

Driven by a “passion for musical discovery” and an “open-hearted spirit of camaraderie,” The Knights bring fresh excitement and insight to every performance. Tonight, conducted by Eric Jacobsen, they traverse a vast soundscape of American music as part of Carnegie Hall’s United in Sound: America at 250 festival. The program features Copland’s Pulitzer Prize–winning, folk-infused masterpiece: the Appalachian Spring Suite, plus the New York premiere of a concerto written by Gabriel Kahane for clarinetist extraordinaire Anthony McGill, part of the ensemble’s multi-year Rhapsody project.

The Knights at Carnegie Hall with Anthony McGill

The Knights is a self-described “fellowship of adventurous musicians” known for transforming the orchestral concert experience. In this concert, led by Artistic Director and violinist Colin Jacobsen, they perform a time-tested masterpiece—Dvořák’s ever-popular Serenade for Strings—alongside the New York City premiere of Reena Esmail’s The History of Red, a stirring work for chamber orchestra and soprano, inspired in part by Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915. The program also highlights the extraordinary compositional talents of The Knights’ own members, with a world premiere by violinist and vocalist Christina Courtin and a piece written collaboratively by Ms. Courtin with flutist and vocalist Alex Sopp.

The Knights at Carnegie Hall

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