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"Exuberant chamber orchestra!" "Admirably dedicated to bringing free music!" - TIMEOUT NEW YORK

NYCP is the region’s only professional orchestra sharing exclusively free performances. Comprised of creative and virtuosic young musicians, NYCP’s adventurous programming shares familiar masterpieces, bold new commissions, and unexpected musical treasures. Each season, thousands of NYCP concertgoers experience both the dynamic power of the orchestral repertoire and the versatile intimacy of chamber performance. NYCP is proud to collaborate with some of the world’s most renowned musicians, including Kim Kashkashian, Cho-Liang Lin, Stefan Jackiw, Sumi Jo, Alex Kerr, Donald Weilerstein, and Chee-Yun, and is under the baton of Music Director and Founder Dongmin Kim.

07/24/2026

Looking back at the opening concert of our 2025–26 season. Beethoven‘s Coriolan Overture set the tone for a season filled with unforgettable performances, inspiring collaborations, and wonderful audiences. Thank you to Korean Cultural Society of Boston for presenting this special concert in Boston.

We’re looking forward to sharing what‘s next as we prepare to announce our 2026–27 season. Stay tuned!

05/13/2026

What an incredible way to close our 2025–26 season. From the first rehearsal to the final applause, this cycle carried so much passion, commitment, and imagination from everyone involved.

Thank you for filling these halls with warmth, enthusiasm, and trust throughout our 16th season. We never take that support for granted!

05/01/2026

Clarinetist Bixby Kennedy joins NYCP’s season finale. Known for his “admirable and nuanced” sound, he will lead the world premiere of a new clarinet work by composer Seth Grosshandler.

Bixby’s technical brilliance and deep musicality make him a vital voice in today’s classical scene. A champion of new music, he is a member of New York New Music Ensemble and recently premiered a concerto for clarinet and orchestra at Carnegie hall. Don’t miss him breathe life into this exciting new score.
https://nycpmusic.org/pictures-at-an-exhibition/

04/27/2026

No pause, no release, just continuous forward motion shaped with precision and focus. Sammy Andonion and Jinhee Park bring a quiet intensity to Ravel’s Perpetuum mobile.
The full version of this performance here!
https://youtu.be/dR7KZVZSAec

04/16/2026

Discover the extraordinary journey of composer Seth Grosshandler. Join NYCP for our Season Finale, featuring Grosshandler’s highly anticipated World Premiere, Schubert’s elegant Symphony No. 5, and a breathtaking, purely auditory reimagining of Mussorgsky’s monumental masterpiece, Pictures at an Exhibition. Experience this epic sonic progression. As always, free and community-focused.
https://nycpmusic.org/pictures-at-an-exhibition/

03/24/2026

An unforgettable, explosive finish! The Terra String Quartet tearing through the final movement of Britten’s String Quartet No. 1.

Get ready for more breathtaking moments at our upcoming NYCP Chamber Music Series (CMS)!

Fort Lee, New Jersey and Manhattan are SOLD OUT. Our Brooklyn performance is the ONLY chance left to catch this upcoming program. Head to the link below to reserve your seats now!
https://nycpmusic.org/cms3/

03/23/2026

Our program features the captivating artistry of violist Natalie Clarke. A Gold Medalist at the prestigious Fischoff National Chamber Competition, Natalie brings a profound warmth and dynamic energy to the NYCP.

Whether she is engaging in the intimate, elegant dialogue of Mozart’s "Kegelstatt" Trio or adding rich, symphonic depth to the lush harmonies of Dohnányi’s Sextet, her exceptional collaborative spirit shines throughout the performance.

Join Natalie and our stellar ensemble as they bring these magnificent works to life!
https://nycpmusic.org/cms3

03/11/2026

Described by The New York Times as having "inexhaustible virtuosity," Yoonah is a true trailblazer, the first solo clarinetist in decades to sweep the Concert Artists Guild International Competition.

Whether performing Mozart’s elegant 'Kegelstatt' Trio or leading the jazzy, spirited dialogue of Dohnányi’s Sextet, her "endless silken tone" is not to be missed. Join Yoonah and our stellar musicians for a journey through musical evolution!
https://nycpmusic.org/cms3/

03/09/2026

Looking back at a truly unforgettable week. From the fresh interplay of Andrew Hsu’s new work with En-Chi Cheng to the raw emotion of Tchaikovsky and Wagner alongside the incredible Mark Kosower. Surrendering to the music together on stage was simply breathtaking. This is what it means to share our hearts with you.

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