8 Classical Music Concerts in NYC: This Week’s Roundup
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—December in New York City. And sure, while the chilly weather, exceptional winter fashion, and all-around winter-wonderland vibes buzzing in the city are enough to get you in the holiday spirit, that’s not what brings us the most joy in December. It’s the huge influx of classical music concerts. This week is no exception.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019
BEHZOD ABDURAIMOV, PIANO
Concert Details: Known as the “most perfectly accomplished pianist of his generation” (The Independent), Abduraimov takes listeners on a journey through the storytelling of three master composers in his December recital at Carnegie Hall. His program includes work from Chopin, Debussy, and Mussorgsky.
When: Tuesday, December 10, 2019. 8 PM, EDT.
Where: Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, 881 7th Ave, New York, NY, 10019.
Tickets: Start at $15.
1713: CORELLI’S CHRISTMAS CONCERTO
Concert Details: Enjoy Arcangelo Corelli’s Christmas Concerto (Fatto per la notte di Natale), Bach’s Trio Sonata in C minor for Flute, Violin and Continuo from Musical Offering, Tartini’s Sonata in G minor for Violin and Continuo, and more in this Tuesday evening performance at Allice Tully Hall featuring artists Kenneth Weiss, Adam Barnett-Hart, Ani Kavafian, Kristin Lee, Alexander Sitkovestky, and more.
When: Tuesday, December 10, 2019. 7:30 PM, EDT.
Where: Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway, New York, NY, 10023.
Tickets: Start at $45.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019
SHEKU KANNEH-MASON, CELLO; ISATA KANNEH-MASON, PIANO
Concert Details: Enjoy the rapturous musical journey from two musicians who have dazzled in appearances around the globe. Sheku Kanneh-Mason, praised for his “fulsome tone” and recognized as a “global phenomenon,” makes his Carnegie Hall debut accompanied by Isata Kanneh-Mason.
When: Wednesday, December 11, 2019. 7:30 PM, EDT.
Where: Weill Recital Hall, 154 W 57th St., New York, NY, 10019.
Tickets: Limited availability. Contact CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800 to purchase.
HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE IN CONCERT FROM THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC
Concert Details: Relive the iconic film on-screen as the Orchestra performs Johns William’s iconic score in real-time. Can’t make the Wednesday, Dec. 11 performance? Additional concerts will take place on Thursday, Dec. 12; Friday, Dec. 13; and Saturday, Dec. 14.
When: Wednesday, December 11, 2019. 7:30 PM, EDT.
Where: David Geffen Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, 10023.
Tickets: Start at $79.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019
ALMA DEUTSCHER AT CARNEGIE HALL
Concert Details: Composing since the young age of 4, Alma Deutscher makes her Carnegie Hall debut as soloist in both of her concertos on piano and violin in a recital that’s perfect for the entire family this holiday season. In addition to her concertos, she also performs selections from Cinderella and Siren Sounds.
When: Thursday, December 12, 2019. 7:30 PM, EDT.
Where: Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, 881 7th Ave, New York, NY, 10019.
Tickets: Limited availability. Contact CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800 to purchase.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019
1720: BACH’S BRANDENBURG CONCERTOS
Concert Details: Enjoy a musical journey through Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center featuring a host of talented musicians such as Francisco Fullana, Hyeyeon Park, Bella Hristova, Arnaud Sussmann, and more.
When: Friday, December 13, 2019. 7:30 PM, EDT.
Where: Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway, New York, NY, 10023.
Tickets: Start at $45.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2019
THE CECILIA CHORUS OF NEW YORK WITH ORCHESTRA
Concert Details: The 150-voice Cecilia Chorus of New York, comprised of orchestra and soloists, will perform J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 8 PM on the Perelman Stage. The performance will feature vocalists Mireille Asselin and Annie Rosen and will be directed by Mark Shapiro.
When: Saturday, December 14, 2019. 8 PM, EDT.
Where: Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, 881 7th Ave, New York, NY, 10019.
Tickets: Start at $25.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019
JOYCE DIDONATO, MEZZO-SOPRANO; YANNICK NÉZET-SÉGUIN; PIANO
Concert Details: Join this powerful duo—one of the world’s greatest singers and a thrilling conductor, pianist—in their performance of one of music’s greatest song cycles, Schubert’s Winterreise.
When: Sunday, December 15, 2019. 2 PM, EDT.
Where: Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, 881 7th Ave, New York, NY, 10019.
Tickets: Start at $14.50.