Anthony McGill, Demarre McGill, Titus Underwood, & Andrew Brady | Jasmine Barnes Commission
A new kind of commission project - at its core will be the musical commission of a new Concertante - a 15-20 min concerto for four brilliant and trailblazing principals of major US orchestras + chamber orchestra: Titus Underwood, Anthony McGill, Demarre McGill, and Andrew Brady. The work will be written by Jasmine Barnes and is meant to be a dynamic new addition to the repertoire, celebrating these unique artists and tailored to their artistry.
Miró Quartet & Karen Slack | Tamar-kali Commission
New work by acclaimed concert and film composer Tamar-kali (Mudbound) will feature soprano Karen Slack and the Miró Quartet, setting texts centered in the inspirational poetry of women of the Harlem Renaissance. Tamar-kali hopes to pay homage to the music and poetry of that time, bringing to the fore her own unique voice as a contemporary composer whose work is grounded across contemporary pop, classical and film music genres.
Photo credit: Matt Murphy
Miró Quartet & Isidore String Quartet
The Miró and Isidore Quartets will be touring together for a limited period in the 2025/26 season. The program will close with Mendelssohn’s iconic Octet to celebrate the 200th anniversary of when the work was composed the autumn of 1825.
Photo credit: Jiyang Chen
Ariel Quartet with Alisa Weilerstein
As part of its 20th anniversary season, the Ariel Quartet teams up with Alisa Weilerstein — the superstar cellist and their longtime friend and collaborator. The program will include a new cello quintet they are commissioning from the rising young composer Joseph Hallman, who has previously written works for Weilerstein.
Letters to a Young Poet
Celebrating the poet Rainer Maria Rilke and composer Maurice Ravel, this new project features the Parker Quartet in a staged performance with actors.
Attacca Quartet & Caroline Shaw
The Attacca Quartet presents a special collaboration with the composer Caroline Shaw.
Miró Quartet | Here on Earth
The Miró Quartet is embarking on a new performance and recording project with Lara Downes.
Photo credit: Max Barrett
Gabriel Kahane | Attacca Quartet
I’ve known Nathan Schram of Attacca Quartet for almost a decade; he performed in the production of The Ambassador at BAM, and is a deeply soulful musician and person.
Photo credit: David Goddard
Miró Quartet & David Shifrin | Rendezvous with Benny
A "Rendezvous with Benny” is an extension of the Miró Quartet's Archive Project and celebrates the artistry of Benny Goodman centered particularly on the relationship between Benny and the Budapest Quartet.
Dancing Together: Classical Violin Meets Scottish Fiddle | Violin & Orchestra
Rachel Barton Pine is featured as soloist in lush, Romantic classical works full of gorgeous traditional Scots tunes by Bruch and Mackenzie, interspersed with Celtic-flavored symphonic works.
Love and War, Baroque Style | Violin & Orchestra
Rachel Barton Pine serves as soloist and leader, transforming the symphony into a baroque orchestra in this program full of colorful and evocative music.
American Traditions | Solo Violin or Violin & Piano
This program is a classical celebration of the violin’s American folk music roots, traversing the European dance music of early immigrants to its transformation into a uniquely American style thanks to the influence of African-American music-making.
America's Cultural Stage | Violin & Piano
Black musicians have shaped classical music for centuries; this recital honors and recognizes the artists and art forms who have shaped our cultural heritage. Dvorak’s Sonatina is one of his American-flavored works, particularly inspired by the music of African Americans.
Baroque to the Present | Violin & Harpsichord
Rachel Barton Pine and Jory Vinikour are both renowned for their interpretations of the music of J.S. Bach. They are also lifelong friends. The two musicians enjoy getting together to read sonatas whenever they are in the same city, and in 2018, realized a longtime dream of recording Bach’s six sonatas for violin and keyboard.
An Evening with Clara, Marie, Amanda, and Johannes | Violin & Piano
This program celebrates the close-knit friendships and musical partnerships among Clara Schumann (1819-1896), Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), Amanda Maier (1853-1894), and Marie Soldat (1863-1955). Brahms performed his own Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor with both Marie Soldat and Amanda Maier, and made numerous revisions to the score based on Maier’s advice. Clara Schumann was a close musical collaborator and lifelong friend of Brahms.
WindSync | College & University
Windsync’s College & University programs offer many opportunities for students, from participation in Artistic workshops to Engagement and entrepreneurship workshops and seminars.
WindSync | Peter and the Wolf
Students can meet WindSync in an educational, family-friendly show that brings classical music to life with an unforgettable cast of characters. Complete with costumes and choreography, this engaging performance introduces the five wind instruments of the orchestra and concludes with an exciting retelling of Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev.
Turning Points: WindSync + Piano
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Rhapsody in Blue, WindSync offers a wind sextet program connecting George Gershwin and W. A. Mozart, two composers whose experiments pairing piano with winds indelibly changed their careers.
Shanghai Quartet | Lunar New Year Program
The Shanghai Quartet who are based in China at The Tianjin Juilliard School and who now come to North America for tour periods twice each season are going to be offering a special program celebrating the Lunar New Year between January 24-February 2, 2025.
Parker Quartet | Anthony Cheung commission with Fleur Barron
The Parker Quartet and mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron will be working with composer Anthony Cheung on a commission for string quartet and mezzo-soprano which will be an 18- 20 min piece around the theme of Asian representation.