New York City and Washington, DC, are set to be enchanted with the mesmerizing works of Maurice Ravel, performed by an array of talented artists and ensembles. From Michael Yeung's percussive debut at Zankel Hall to the Manhattan School of Music Symphony Orchestra’s rendition of Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, and the Met Orchestra Chamber Ensemble’s performances, Ravel's brilliance will shine across multiple venues.

A Musical Tapestry: Maurice Ravel's Magic in New York City and Beyond

This fall and winter, New York City is set to become a haven for classical music enthusiasts with a spectacular lineup of concerts celebrating the genius of Ludwig Van Beethoven. From the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's 'Bartók and Beethoven' at Alice Tully Hall to Louis Langrée conducting Beethoven's Seventh Symphony at Carnegie Hall, there are numerous opportunities to revel in the maestro's timeless compositions. Mark your calendars for these must-see events and prepare to be transported by the beauty and complexity of Beethoven's music.

Experience Beethoven in New York City: A Series of Unforgettable Concerts

Peoples' Symphony Concerts offers a series of unforgettable musical experiences featuring world-renowned artists and ensembles. From the classical guitar mastery of Raphaël Feuillâtre to the profound artistry of the Juilliard String Quartet, these events bring the finest classical music to the heart of New York City. Join us as we explore the highlights of these exquisite performances, each promising to enrich the soul and captivate the senses.

The Symphony of Strings and Keys: Celebrating Music with Peoples' Symphony Concerts

The Peoples' Symphony Concerts is bringing together an impressive lineup of world-class musicians for an upcoming season that promises to captivate classical music enthusiasts. From the soulful interpretations of violinist Augustin Hadelich to the vibrant performances of the Elias Quartet, and the timeless grandeur of the Juilliard String Quartet, this season showcases a diverse array of chamber music experiences. Attendees can expect to be inspired by the artistry of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the innovative Principal Brothers, and the harmonious collaboration of the Calder Quartet with Timo Andres.

Celebrating the Spectrum of Classical Music: A Season with Peoples' Symphony Concerts

Discover the captivating world of classical music with the Peoples' Symphony Concerts in the vibrant city of New York. From the solo brilliance of Augustin Hadelich to the harmonious collaborations of the Elias Quartet, Juilliard Quartet, and more, this series promises a rich tapestry of sound and emotion. Each performance offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation, drawing audiences into an intimate experience with some of the world's finest musicians. Whether in person or through virtual concerts, these events are a must-attend for any music enthusiast.

A Symphony of Strings: Celebrating Music Mastery in New York

Paul Watkins

Soovin Kim

Gloria Chien

Peoples' Symphony Concerts

Hailed for his “trademark brilliance, penetrating sound and rich character” (New York Times),  clarinetist Anthony McGill enjoys a dynamic international solo and chamber music career and is  principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic — the first African-American principal player in  the organization's history. He is the recipient of the 2020 Avery Fisher Prize, one of classical  music’s most significant awards, and was named Musical America’s 2024 Instrumentalist of the  Year. American Stories, his album with the Pacifica Quartet, was nominated for a GRAMMY® for  Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance. McGill appears as a soloist with top orchestras, including the New York and Los Angeles  Philharmonics, the Metropolitan Opera, and the Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, and Detroit  Symphony Orchestras. He performed alongside Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, and Gabriela Montero at the inauguration of President Barack Obama, premiering a piece by John Williams.  As a chamber musician, McGill is a collaborator of the Brentano, Daedalus, Guarneri, JACK,  Miró, Pacifica, Shanghai, Takács, and Tokyo Quartets, and performs with leading artists  including Emanuel Ax, Inon Barnatan, Gloria Chien, Yefim Bronfman, Gil Shaham, Midori, Mitsuko Uchida, and Lang Lang. He serves on the faculty of The Juilliard School and is the Artistic Director for Juilliard’s Music  Advancement Program. He holds the William R. and Hyunah Yu Brody Distinguished Chair at the  Curtis Institute of Music. In 2020, McGill’s #TakeTwoKnees campaign protesting the death of George Floyd and historic racial injustice went viral. In 2023, he partnered with Bryan Stevenson and the Equal Justice Initiative to organize a classical music industry convening at EJI’s Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama, in which leaders and artists in classical music examined America’s history of racial inequality and how this legacy continues to impact their work. He is a Backun Artist and performs exclusively on Backun Clarinets.

Anthony Mcgill, Clarinet Isidore String Quartet

The Town Hall

Four great artists with a passion for chamber music have formed an exciting new quartet that is bound to become an audience favorite.  Each of them is known for wonderfully expressive playing, so it seemed that ESPRESSIVO! was the perfect name for this new quartet of piano and strings.

Espressivo! Piano Quartet

Public High School

For over four decades on the concert stage, the Grammy® Award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (LAGQ)  has continually set the standard for expression and virtuosity among guitar ensembles, while perennially exploring new musical landscapes. The charismatic LAGQ is recognized as one of America’s premier instrumental ensembles and consistently plays to sold-out houses worldwide. Their critically acclaimed transcriptions of concert masterworks provide a fresh look at the music of the past, while their interpretations of works from the contemporary and world-music realms continually break new ground. Latin, African, Far East, Irish, Folk and American influenced works transport listeners around the world in a single concert experience.

Los Angeles Guitar Quartet

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.

Juilliard String Quartet

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 Sarah Shafer, Soprano Anthony Mcgill, Clarinet

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

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 

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, 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

### Chien-Kim-Watkins Trio Peoples' Symphony Concerts

#### Event Details:
- **Date:** Saturday, April 26, 2025
- **Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Location:** Washington Irving
- **Virtual Concert Availability:** Monday, April 27 - Saturday, May 3, 2025

#### Ticket Information:
- **Arens Series Tickets:** Available for purchase
- **Single Tickets:** Starting at $20, general admission available after October 7, 2024

#### Program:
1. **F. Liszt/ C. Saint-Saëns:** Orpheus arranged for piano trio
2. **M. Ravel:** Piano Trio, M. 67
3. **L. v. Beethoven:** Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 "Archduke"

#### Performers:
- **Gloria Chien:** Piano
- **Soovin Kim:** Violin
- **Paul Watkins:** Cello

#### About the Trio:
The Chien-Kim-Watkins Trio is a celebrated ensemble featuring three of classical music’s most esteemed artists. Pianist Gloria Chien, violinist Soovin Kim, and cellist Paul Watkins have been performing together since 2019. Known for their dynamic and exciting programming, the trio has garnered acclaim for their performances, including Beethoven’s complete Piano Trio Cycle.

#### Additional Information:
For more details and to listen to their performances, visit the [Chien-Kim-Watkins Trio page](#).

Photo credit: Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival

Chien-Kim-Watkins Trio

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