December is finally here—that means you can dive into holiday festivities, traditions, and favorites with a no-holds-barred attitude. What better way to celebrate the holiday season than a lineup of some of the greatest classical music concerts happening in NYC? We’ve put together a must-attend list of classical concerts you’ll love happening this week in New York City. Our suggestion? Make time for as many as you can—in the name of the holidays, of course! 

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019 

AN EVENING OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC

Concert Details:  Take a fascinating journey through a unique scope of classical music in Zankel Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The program, presented by HCL, will feature performers Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Sarod; Amaan Ali Bangash, Sarod; and Ayaan Ali Bangash, Sarod. 

When: Tuesday, December 3, 2019. 7:30 PM, EDT.  

Where: Zankel Hall, 881 7th Ave, New York, NY, 10019. 

Tickets: Call box office for price information. 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2019 

PRETTY YENDE, SOPRANO & JAMES BAILLIEU, PIANO 

Concert Details:  Enjoy a dazzling performance from Pretty Yende—praised for her lustrous voice and silky, flexible sound—alongside James Baillieu as they perform works from Schumann, Donizetti, Tosti, and more in a delightful, irresistible program.  

When: Wednesday, December 4, 2019. 7:30 PM, EDT.  

Where: Zankel Hall, 881 7th Ave, New York, NY, 10019. 

Tickets: Start at $50. 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2019 

TOMASZ RITTER, PIANO

Concert Details:  Named the best at the 1st International Chopin Competition on Period Instruments in Warsaw in 2018, Tomasz Ritter is an indescribably talented pianist whose works have won him a myriad of prizes and competitions across the globe. His Thursday performance at Zankel Hall will feature works from Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms, and more. 

When: Thursday, December 5, 2019. 7:30 PM, EDT.  

Where: Zankel Hall, 881 7th Ave, New York, NY, 10019. 

Tickets: Start at $30. 

BRONFMAN AND BEETHOVEN

Concert Details:  Join Yefim Bronfman as he brings his brilliance and power to Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 as conducted by Jaap van Zweden. The program will include works from Steve Reich. Can’t make the Thursday performance? Enjoy the Friday, Dec. 6 performance at 11 AM or the Saturday, Dec. 7 performance at 8 PM.  

When: Thursday, December 5, 2019. 7:30 PM, EDT.  

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

Tickets: Start at $32. 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2019 

CORELLI’S CHRISTMAS CONCERTO

Concert Details:  Enjoy work from the first truly modern violinist as presented by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. The program will include work from Arcangelo Corelli (his Christmas Concerto) along with work from Bach, Farina, Vivaldi, Sammartini, and more. Can’t make the Dec. 8 concert? Enjoy the Tuesday, Dec. 10 performance. 

When: Sunday, December 8, 2019. 5 PM, EDT.  

Where: Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway, New York, NY, 10023. 

Tickets: Start at $45.

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