6 Classical Music Concerts in NYC: This Week’s Roundup
Composer-pianist Conrad Tao. Photo credit: Brantley Gutierrez
New Yorkers, we’ve got good news—your classical music roundup is here. Whether you fancy a soloist performance, a dissected view of an orchestra’s individual ensembles, or a powerful operatic performance, there’s something perfect for you happening this week in the Big Apple.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2019
CONRAD TAO, PIANO
Concert Details: Join composer-pianist Conrad Tao presents a wonderfully eclectic program that takes you on a journey from the counterpoint of Back to the Romantic character pieces of Schumann, and more.
When: Wednesday, November 20, 2019. 7:30 PM, EDT.
Where: Weill Recital Hall, 154 W 57th St., New York, NY, 10019.
Tickets: Limited availability. Call Carnegie Charge at 212-247-7800 for details.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019
CATHERINE GREGORY, FLUTE
Concert Details: Australian flutist Catherine Gregory—winner of the Pro Musicis International Award—takes the stage for her Carnegie Hall debut as a solo recitalist. Her program will feature works from Widor, Timo Andres, George Crumb, Debussy, and more.
When: Thursday, November 21, 2019. 7:30 PM, EDT.
Where: Weill Recital Hall, 154 W 57th St., New York, NY, 10019.
Tickets: Start at $30.
NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC: SAINT-SAENS AND DVORAK
Concert Details: Join the New York Philharmonic in Dvořák’s Sixth, a delightful combination of folk tunes from the composer’s beloved Bohemia. Additionally, Alisa Weilerstein will solo in Saint-Saëns’s First Cello Concerto, an exploration of the sonorous voice of the instrument. Can’t catch the Thursday performance? There’s an 11 AM performance on Friday, Nov. 22, and at 8 PM on Saturday, Nov. 23.
When: Thursday, November 21, 2019. 7:30 PM, EDT.
Where: David Geffen Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, 10023.
Tickets: Start at $32.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2019
ORCHESTRE METROPOLITAN DE MONTREAL
Concert Details: With soaring melodies, powerful emotions, and superstar artists, this concert is one you won’t want to miss. Join the Orchestre Metropolitan De Montreal in a program featuring works from Mozart and Bruckner as they perform alongside conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato.
When: Friday, November 22, 2019. 8 PM, EDT.
Where: Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, 881 7th Ave, New York, NY, 10019.
Tickets: Start at $12.
MATTHEW MCCRIGHT, PIANO
Concert Details: Matthew McCright presents a bright and exciting program at Carnegie Hall from a diverse set of living composers including Kirsten Broberg, Kyong Mee Choi, Christopher Coleman, Sean Friar, Dorothy Hindman, Mike McFerron, and more.
When: Friday, November 22, 2019. 8 PM, EDT.
Where: Weill Recital Hall, 154 W 57th St., New York, NY, 10019.
Tickets: Start at $25.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019
PHILHARMONIC ENSEMBLES AT MERKIN HALL
Concert Details: Hear the hidden talents of the ensembles that make up the orchestra while experiencing the passion and personality of each, individual performer. The program will include work from Mozart (by the Oboe Quartet), Taffanel (by the Wind Quintet), and Tchaikovsky (by the Piano Trio).
When: Sunday, November 24, 2019. 3 PM, EDT.
Where: Merkin Hall, 129 W 67th St., New York, NY, 10036.
Tickets: Start at $36.
