Carnegie Hall

Experience four distinctive chamber-music highlights of the season—each programmed and performed by some of the repertoire’s greatest ambassadors. Pianist Mitsuko Uchida leads exceptional rising artists in music by Beethoven, Robert Schumann, and György Kurtág. The Prague Philharmonic Choir fills Zankel Hall with the singular sound of Czech choral music. In the intimate, in-the-round setting of Zankel Hall Center Stage, the Brentano String Quartet performs Haydn’s complete Op. 33 string quartets. The Danish String Quartet concludes its highly acclaimed Doppelgänger project, pairing a masterpiece by Schubert with a New York premiere inspired by it.

This series presents chamber music in three uniquely impactful instrumental configurations. Two of today’s finest string quartets—the Belcea Quartet and Quatuor Ébène—join forces in quintessential string-octet compositions by Felix Mendelssohn and Enescu. Revered pianist Emanuel Ax and leading clarinetist Anthony McGill perform a wide-ranging program in their first-ever duo concert at the Hall. The esteemed Tetzlaff Quartet treats listeners to Dvořák’s final chamber work, Jörg Widmann’s dynamic “Choralquartett,” and Felix Mendelssohn’s String Quartet in A Minor.

Two ensembles that exemplify the bright future of classical music present repertoire staples and more recent works in a manner that’s both approachable and enlightening. Hear the latest iteration of Ensemble Connect in programs that feature works by Dvořák, Andile Khumalo, Schubert, Berio, Beethoven, Coleridge-Taylor, Mozart, and more. Decoda—an esteemed group of Ensemble Connect alums—brings a fascinating program of works by Robert and Clara Schumann, Gustav and Alma Mahler, Schoenberg, and a one-of-a-kind collaborative suite by four of today’s leading composers.

There’s truly nothing like a great string quartet, and this series presents four of today’s most exemplary ensembles in Carnegie Hall’s most intimate venue. The Chiaroscuro Quartet performs masterworks by Mozart and Schubert with striking clarity on gut strings and with historical bows. The Pavel Haas Quartet—“the world’s most exciting string quartet” (London’s The Times)—performs a stirring all-Czech program. The Grammy Award–winning Parker Quartet showcases its great versatility in works by Brahms, Zemlinsky, and Thomas Adès. England’s esteemed Doric String Quartet performs significant works by Haydn and Beethoven along with Berg’s visceral Lyric Suite.

Members of the illustrious Met Orchestra perform concerts of astonishing variety in this shape-shifting ensemble that adapts to fit the instrumental needs of any composition. This season, hear a program titled “Italian Serenade”; celebrations of music from South Africa and the Czech Republic; works by Wynton Marsalis, Ravel, Beethoven, Gustav Mahler, Thomas Adès, Debussy, and Price; and much more. Soloists include pianist Yannick Nézet-Séguin, overtone singer Gareth Lubbe, mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung, and tenor Ben Bliss.

With groundbreaking programs, exuberant performances, and inspired collaborations, The Knights strive to expand the boundaries of classical music. This season, they welcome pianist Aaron Diehl in a program of Keith Jarrett, Beethoven, and Gershwin, plus a world premiere from their Rhapsody commissioning project. They also perform Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings, the overture to Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, Felix Mendelssohn’s beloved “Scottish” Symphony, interspersed with traditional Scottish tunes. Singer-songwriter Aiofe O’Donovan joins in an original suite; a piece by Reena Esmail is given its New York premiere; and the ensemble’s own talented composers are showcased in a pair of original works, including a world premiere.

Bring your sense of adventure and be rewarded by four singular musical experiences. Music by Gabriela Ortiz and one-of-a-kind vocal ensemble The Crossing anchor Can We Know the Sound of Forgiveness, a powerful, multidisciplinary collaboration that explores vital questions of our time. Alisa Weilerstein continues her multisensory FRAGMENTS project, weaving J. S. Bach’s cello suites with new works, responsive lighting, and innovative scenic architecture. The prolific American Composers Orchestra performs pieces by Alice Coltrane, Tania León, and more, and premieres new works alongside composer-performers Clarice Assad and Edmar Castañeda. The International Contemporary Ensemble honors the Pierre Boulez centennial with a 21st-century take on the visionary artist and his legacy.

These four concerts are envisioned by some of today’s most creative artists. The prolific American Composers Orchestra premieres multiple new works in a concert titled “The New Virtuoso: Borders.” The Attacca Quartet performs music by Carnegie Hall’s 2024–2025 Debs Composer’s Chair Gabriela Ortiz, including her acclaimed celebration of Mexico’s Day of the Dead. In the immersive Zankel Hall Center Stage, the groundbreaking Theatre of Voices sings a recent work by Michael Gordon and premieres new creations by Julia Wolfe and John Luther Adams. Alisa Weilerstein presents another chapter of her immersive FRAGMENTS project, blending new music by leading composers with J. S. Bach’s cello suites and innovative visual elements.

A vast and vibrant world of music awaits audiences in this three-concert series. Trio Mediæval and Catalina Vicens explore a book of breathtaking medieval sacred music nearly lost to time. Les Arts Florissants, led by violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte, celebrates 300 years of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Acclaimed harpsichordist Jean Rondeau returns as a member of the ensemble Nevermind, which makes its Carnegie Hall debut in a tribute to the groundbreaking French Baroque composer Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre, among others.

Put three of the season’s most anticipated concerts on your calendar and look forward to unbeatable weekend plans. Hear one of the world’s great Mahler orchestras—the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra—perform the First Symphony and Schoenberg’s popular Verklärte Nacht with future chief conductor Klaus Mäkelä. Hear pianist Evgeny Kissin lead an all-star, all-Shostakovich concert with Gidon Kremer, Giedrė Dirvanauskaitė, the Kopelman Quartet, and more. Plus, experience one of Carnegie Hall’s most beloved annual traditions: The English Concert’s matinee performance of Handel—this season featuring Giulio Cesare in Egitto.

Enjoy a quintessential Carnegie Hall experience, as world-class ensembles and singular soloists perform on our most iconic stage. Across four concerts, discover the breathtaking artistry of Yunchan Lim, the London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Antonio Pappano, Evgeny Kissin, Maxim Vengerov, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Gateways Music Festival Orchestra, Anthony Parnther, Gautier Capuçon, and more.

Experience the vibrant and varied tradition of Baroque music in this popular three-concert series. This season, we present the exquisite voice-and-viol partnership of Iestyn Davies with early-music stalwarts Fretwork; audience favorites Les Arts Florissants with William Christie; and the Carnegie Hall debut of Concerto Copenhagen in a performance of selections from its 2022 Diapason d’Or–winning album and more.