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New York City Classical Concerts A selection of upcoming live music |
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| 1 November 2026 | |
| 4pm St Paul and St Andrew Church 263 West 86th Street New York 10025 United States of America Details: Web site US$30-50 | Symphony in Motion The Dessoff Choirs Freddie Moore Footprints Dance Company Gregg Smith: The Continental Harmonist Igor Stravinsky: Symphony of Psalms A Margaret Bonds world premiere The Dessoff Choirs – led by Music Director Malcolm J. Merriweather – opens its 2026-2027 season with Symphony in Motion. The concert will feature Gregg Smith’s The Continental Harmonist and Igor Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms, both with newly created dances choreographed by Freddie Moore and Footprints Dance Company, as well as a world premiere of a work by Margaret Bonds. |
| 16 November 2026 | |
| 7.30pm Zankel Hall Seventh Avenue between 56th and 57th streets, Manhattan New York 10019 United States of America Details: Web site starting at USD41 | Hommage à Cziffra János Balázs, piano Schumann-Liszt: Widmung Schumann: Carnaval, Op 9 Liszt: Spanish Rhapsody, S 254 Chopin: Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillante, Op 22 Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No 12 Ravel: La Valse Cziffra Festival Following his acclaimed debut last season, renowned Hungarian pianist János Balázs returns to Carnegie Hall for a solo recital honoring the legacy of György Cziffra, one of the 20th century’s legendary masters. Known for his technical brilliance, improvisational freedom, and expressive range, Cziffra redefined what was possible on the instrument and remains an enduring figure of artistic resilience. Channeling that same spirit, as part of the Cziffra Festival, Balázs brings a blend of depth, nuance, and effortless command to New York, showcasing the distinct identity of the Hungarian piano tradition. Steering clear of standard programming, Balázs offers a captivating selection of Romantic works. The evening opens with the warmth of Schumann’s Widmung (transcribed by Liszt) and the vivid storytelling of Carnaval. The music then flows through the energy of Liszt’s Spanish Rhapsody, the elegance of Chopin’s Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillante, and Liszt’s iconic Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12, before concluding with a dramatic finish in Ravel’s La Valse. Presented by Cziffra Festival with support from the National Cultural Fund. |
| 19 November 2026 | |
| 6.30pm Merkin Hall 129 West 67th Street New York 10023 United States of America Details: Web site US$45 and 85 | Modus Operandi Orchestra presents Celebrating America at 250 Katherine Whyte, soprano MOO Modus Operandi Orchestra Justin Bischof, conductor Aaron Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man Jessie Montgomery: Coincident Dances Samuel Barber: Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Op 24 Samuel Barber: Adagio for Strings, Op 11 Antonin Dvořák: Symphony No 9 in E minor, Op 95, 'From the New World' This celebration of America's 250th anniversary offers a powerful program showcasing the extraordinary breadth and vitality of American music. Founded by conductor and music director Justin Bischof, MOO - Modus Operandi Orchestra is comprised of some of the finest freelance orchestral players in the country. |