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Vienna: City of Dreams Sampler I
Hear an esteemed ensemble in both of its long-standing roles—as the Vienna
Philharmonic and as the orchestra for the Vienna State Opera—in this
heavy-hitter series of concerts that include masterworks such as Beethoven’s triumphant
Ninth Symphony and Strauss’s opera Salome. The series also includes a musical marathon
that honors Viennese music and its cultural influence, including opera extracts
and songs significant to the pride of the nation, works by influential
composers who frequented the city, and waltzes and polkas that mirror a
traditional New Year’s Day program.
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Vienna: City of Dreams Sampler II
The city of Vienna continues to be a cultural
epicenter of Europe, with its influence reverberating around the world. This
dynamic series explores this unrivaled heritage with performances of works by Viennese composers from across the centuries. Matthias Goerne and Christoph Eschenbach
interpret Schubert’s beloved song cycle Die schöne Müllerin, and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs Bruckner’s magnificent Sixth and Brahms’s glowing Third symphonies, as well as
a contemporary work by Johannes Maria Staud.
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International Festival of Orchestras I
Discover outstanding orchestras that are steeped in tradition, yet continue to challenge the way audiences listen to music today. The Mariinsky Orchestra tackles gloriously expressive works by Rachmaninoff, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic—Russia’s oldest symphonic ensemble—unleashes the full power of Russian masterworks, the Vienna Philharmonic charts a course through seminal symphonic works by fellow countrymen Schubert and Mahler, and the Bavarian Radio Symphony interprets works by Strauss and Berlioz.
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International Festival of Orchestras II
The colorful, evocative music
that has had a profound effect on visually based art forms is on full display
in this series. The Mariinsky Orchestra delves into expressive works by
Stravinsky that have inspired ballet choreographers, the Bavarian Radio Symphony
Orchestra performs Shostakovich’s dramatically blazing Fifth Symphony,
the Munich Philharmonic interprets Strauss’s rich orchestra tapestries, and the
Vienna State Opera brings a massive complement of musicians out of the orchestra pit for
a concert performance of one of the most ingenious scores in opera: Strauss’s Salome.
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International Festival of Orchestras III
Survey the musical landscapes of symphonic masterworks by Beethoven, Brahms,
and Shostakovich in this stellar series of beloved works from the orchestral
repertoire. The rich music-making of the
esteemed orchestras is also complemented by virtuoso violinist Gil Shaham and pianist
Denis Matsuev, who join the Bavarian Radio Symphony and Mariinsky orchestras, respectively,
in performances of signal piano concertos by prolific masters.
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Carnegie Classics
This popular series spotlights monumental works that have inspired
peerless performers around the world. Osmo Vänskä leads the Minnesota
Orchestra in works by
Finland's greatest composer and the Vienna Philharmonic spotlights
the work of composers who frequented the cultural capital where the ensemble resides. Also on the series, Dorothea Röschmann and David
Daniels join The English Concert for a performance of Handel's
gripping oratorio Theodora, a moral tale of sacrificial
love and resistance to tyranny.
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Weekends at Carnegie Hall
The intrepid
ensembles featured in this series take the term “weekend warrior” to a whole
new level, with gripping performances that push the boundaries of emotion and
endurance. The St. Louis Symphony unleashes the tragedy of Britten’s searing Peter Grimes, the Minnesota Orchestra
conveys the wide gamut of sentiment found in Sibelius’s symphonies, and the
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs a musical marathon that celebrates its hometown as the
cultural capital at the turn of the 19th century.
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Great Artists I
Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter finds compelling relationships between classic
works by Schubert and Saint-Saëns with premieres of contemporary works, Yo-Yo
Ma and Emanuel Ax bring to life a new work by Anders Hillborg, and baritone
Matthias Goerne and pianist Christoph Eschenbach interpret a Schubert song
cycle. This remarkable series offers
vividly compelling music for a variety of solo instruments, each performed by
world-class artists.
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Great Artists II
The audience-favorites spotlighted on this series are all masters of
their craft, combining undeniable magnetism and remarkable musicianship. Whether it is violinist Joshua Bell, pianist Leif Ove Andsnes, or pianist Richard Goode in recital, or the magnificent musicians of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, these superb artists make the familiar sound new and extraordinary,
revealing the complex emotion behind the music.
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Great Singers I
Some of the most
celebrated singers of our time unite in this gorgeous series of recitals and
concerts that spotlight their powerhouse vocals and unmatched finesse in diverse
repertoire. Anne Sofie von Otter performs Brahms lieder and a new homage to the
composer by Nico Muhly, lauded Metropolitan Opera star Jonas Kaufmann makes his
Carnegie Hall recital debut, soprano Natalie Dessay sparkles in her New York recital
debut with evocative French songs, and the Vienna State Opera brings a massive complement of musicians for a concert performance of Berg's shocking opera Wozzeck.
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Chamber Sessions I
Sterling ensembles and maverick musicians shed new light on quintessential works from the string repertoire. The Tetzlaff Quartet interprets Haydn, Bartók, and Beethoven; the Takács Quartet embarks on a complete cycle of Bartók’s string quartets; Leonidas Kavakos and Enrico Pace chart a course through Beethoven’s complete sonatas for violin and piano; and Ensemble ACJW performs under the baton of David Robertson.
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Chamber Sessions II
Delve into chamber
gems by profoundly influential composers, including seminal string quartets by
Bartók, Haydn, Schumann, and Mendelssohn, as well as Beethoven’s groundbreaking
violin sonatas, all performed by world-class interpreters in the intimate
Zankel Hall.
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Chamber Sessions III
Several of today’s leading interpreters of classical repertoire appear in
this series that highlights Beethoven’s compositional voice and its influence
on the art form. The Pacifica and
Artemis quartets, and Leonidas Kavakos with Enrico Pace all explore dynamic
programs that celebrate the continuum of extraordinary musical collaboration in
chamber music.
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Quartets Plus
Schubert’s “Death and the Maiden” and Haydn’s “Joke” are just two of
the many quartets on this classic series that features quintessential quartet
repertoire, fresh new takes on traditional works, and exciting contemporary
compositions for strings—all performed by stellar string ensembles in the
intimate Weill Recital Hall.
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Ensemble ACJW
Hailed as "fun, fearless, and effing great" (Time Out New
York), the young professional musicians of Ensemble ACJW are
fellows of The Academy who perform inventive programs of chamber
favorites, contemporary new works, and commissions with a nearly
boundless energy that is matched only by their remarkable musical
skill. After each concert, stay for a Salon Encores reception
and get together with the evening's musicians and people who love
music as much as you do.
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Keyboard Virtuosos III: Keynotes
Preeminent pianists of the 21st century delve into seminal works of
earlier centuries in four astonishing evenings of music. Beethoven’s
“Moonlight” Sonata, Rachmaninoff’s Preludes, and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an
Exhibition are just some of the many beloved works featured on this series. You’ll feel closer than ever to this extraordinary music in the relaxed
intimacy of Zankel Hall.
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Off the Beaten Track
Creative and innovative, the artists on this series are inventive
spirits who take risks and go out of their way to do things differently. MacArthur “genius” Chris Thile continues
to reinvent perceptions of mandolin performance, electronic artist Fennesz
remixes the works of Mahler, the Kronos Quartet expands the range and context
of the string quartet, and a stellar lineup of new-music innovators explore
love, loss, and the emotional implications on the music that underscores it.
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The Shape of Jazz
From New Orleans to Brazil, Puerto Rico, and Vienna, this popular series charts a
course through jazz traditions on an international scale. These unmatched performances pay tribute to
legends of the genre as well as showcase emerging talents who are translating
the art form for the 21st century. Doors
open one hour early for Late Nights at Zankel Hall, the next generation in the
popular tradition of social clubs and cabaret spaces where you can enjoy a
pre-concert drink or snack.
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