There’s nothing like ringing in the holiday week with the essentials—great food, lots of time with the ones you love, and of course, classical music concerts. Luckily, New York doesn’t plan to disappoint with the Thanksgiving week classical music concerts we’re all looking for. New Yorkers, we’ve laid out the top classical music concerts happening this week—the rest, well, that’s up to you! 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2019 

DANIIL TRIFONOV PERFORMS SCRIABIN

Concert Details:  Grammy-award winning Daniil Trifonov (and artist in residence for the New York Philharmonic) plays Scriabin’s jewel of a Piano Concerto on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The piece—rhapsodic, colorful, and poetic—is played in contrast with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, an emotionally charged piece with glorious melodies. Can’t attend the Wednesday performance? Catch Trifonov’s other scheduled performances on Friday, Nov. 29, at 8 PM; Saturday, Nov. 30, at 8 PM; or Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 PM.  

When: Wednesday, November 27, 2019. 7:30 PM, EDT.  

Where: David Geffen Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, 10023. 

Tickets: Start at $50.   

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2019 

XIAOQUING HU & CORN COB, VOCAL ENSEMBLE

Concert Details:  Enjoy this unique, musical journey from a talented, whimsical vocal ensemble at Weill Recital Hall this week. If interested, act quickly—tickets are limited availability!  

When: Friday, November 29, 2019. 8 PM, EDT.  

Where: Weill Recital Hall, 154 W 57th St., New York, MY, 10019. 

Tickets: Limited availability. Please call 212-247-7800 for more information.    

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2019 

SATURDAY MATINEE: TCHAIKOVSKY’S SYMPHONY NO. 5

Concert Details:  Join the NY Philharmonic for a Saturday afternoon performance of one of Tchaikovsky’s Big Three symphonies—the emotionally charged Fifth. The performance will be conducted by Music Director Jaap van Zweden and will be followed with a post-concert Q&A session.   

When: Saturday, November 30, 2019. 2 PM, EDT.  

Where: David Geffen Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, 10023. 

Tickets: Start at $44.   

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2019 

DANIIL TRIFONOV AT 92Y

Concert Details:   Can’t make it to any of Daniil’s performances at David Geffen Hall? You’re in luck—there’s a special, bonus performance at 92Y on Sunday at 3 PM. Join Daniil during this family-style performance as he joins the New York Philharmonic String Quartet and presents work from Mozart, Revel, and an original piece that he composed! 

When: Sunday, December 1, 2019. 3 PM, EDT.  

Where: 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10128. 

Tickets: Start at $58. 

 

ALySON CAMBRIDGE, SOPRANO WITH DJORDJE NESIC, PIANO (& SPECIAL GUESTS)

Concert Details:   Begin your holiday season celebration with a delightful ensemble performing songs of the season to kick off December just right. This collaboration of musicians will be presented by Lucy in the Sky Entertainment at Weill Recital Hall. 

When: Sunday, December 1, 2019. 7:30 PM, EDT.  

Where: Weill Recital Hall, 154 W 57th St., New York, MY, 10019. 

Tickets: Start at $35.