Peoples' Symphony Concerts

12/01/2022

Each a star soloist, pianist Conrad Tao, violinist Stefan Jackiw, and cellist Jay Campbell will come together on Saturday as the Junction Trio, one of today's great "classical music supergroups" (Strings), to continue the Arens Series at Washington Irving. Postponed since late March 2020 because of the pandemic, their PSC debut on Saturday at 7:30 PM (and VIRTUALLY, on Sunday afternoon and for the five days thereafter) includes trios by Maurice Ravel and Charles Ives, as well as pianist Conrad Tao's original 'Eventide'. You won't want to miss their only New York City concert this season!

Learn more:
https://conta.cc/3OPSEx7

11/29/2022

We can't wait!!

TICKETS--> PSCNY.ORG/JUNCTIONTRIO

Junction Trio is wrapping up 2022 with performances in Dallas, Denver, San Francisco, and beyond— more info at the link below!

November 28 | Dallas Chamber Music Society
November 30 | Friends of Chamber Music Denver
December 1 | San Francisco Performances
December 3 | Peoples' Symphony Concerts
December 4 | Capital Region Classical
December 10 | The Celebrity Series of Boston
December 11 | The Phillips Collection
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https://www.jcttrio.com/schedule

11/22/2022

For the most beautiful music this holiday season, join on Sat, Dec 3 for the Junction Trio with Conrad Tao, Stefan Jackiw, and Jay Campbell. Piano trios by Ravel and Ives, and Tao’s ‘Eventide at Washington Irving High School near Union Square.

“Excitement may be the best word to characterize the Junction Piano Trio.” This concert will show us why.

LIVE Dec 3 & VIRTUAL Dec 4. $19 tickets at PSCNY.ORG ($10 for Students & Essential Workers)

Junction Trio (www.jcttrio.com)
Music excerpt by Charles Ives (1874-1954) Piano Trio, II. TSIAJ (This Scherzo Is A Joke)
Produced by Unison Media (Shot by Andrew Ousley/ Edited by Linneah Anders)

11/14/2022

Our next concert features the Junction Trio--pianist Conrad Tao, violinist Stefan Jackiw, and cellist Jay Campbell--three internationally renowned artists who combine talents in this eclectic new piano trio and bring us Conrad's Eventide and the Ives and Ravel Piano Trios. Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 PM at WASHINGTON IRVING HIGH SCHOOL (40 Irving Place, btwn 16th & 17th Streets, in Manhattan)

TICKETS----> pscny.org/junctiontrio

It brings me so much joy to finally announce the dates for my upcoming 2022 Season!

I am looking forward to traveling through several great cities (both in the US and abroad) as a solo artist but also alongside my dear friends, Conrad Tao and Jay Campbell for Junction Trio performances. You can find my full performance schedule and concert/repertoire details on my website!

September 10, 2022 | Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra

September 16, 2022 | National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica

September 30-October 1, 2022 | Royal Scottish National Orchestra

October 15, 2022 | Hopkins Symphony Orchestra

October 22-23, 2022 | Bay Atlantic Symphony

November 12-13, 2022 | The Florida Orchestra

November 17-19, 2022 | Pacific Symphony

November 25-27, 2022 | The Cleveland Orchestra

November 28, 2022 | Junction Trio: Dallas Chamber Music Society

November 30, 2022 | Junction Trio: Friends of Chamber Music Denver

December 1, 2022 | Junction Trio: San Francisco Performances

December 3, 2022 | Junction Trio: Peoples' Symphony Concerts

December 4, 2022 | Junction Trio: Capital Region Classical

December 10, 2022 | Junction Trio: The Celebrity Series of Boston

December 11, 2022 | Junction Trio: The Phillips Collection

December 27, 2022 | Residentie Orkest

December 16, 2022 | Residentie Orkest

January 12, 2023 | Orquesta Sinfónia de Galicia

February 25-26, 2023 | Sarasota Orchestra

March 25, 2023 | Boulder Philharmonic

April 29, 2023 | Binghamton Philharmonic

May 4 & 6, 2023 | Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

May 20, 2023 | 92nd Street Y

June 2-3, 2023 | Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

11/10/2022

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center - 11/12/22 — Peoples' Symphony Concerts

At one time or another, we have all likely attended events at Lincoln Center for Great Performers, Mostly Mozart, or the New York Philharmonic at what's now Geffen Hall.

This Saturday night, Lincoln Center is coming to us at Washington Irving High School! The next concert on the Mann Series on Saturday, November 12 at 7:30 PM features artists of the The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in music by French composers Leclair, Francaix, Ravel, and Chausson.

The French are known for romance and Saturday's program offers it in abundance. Ernest Chausson's Concerto for Piano, Violin & String Quartet alone is worth the price of admission, but pianist Wu Han and marvelous string player colleagues Stella Chen, Arnaud Sussmann, Danbi Um, Hsin-Yun Huang, and Nicholas Canellakis offer us a program full of chamber music gems.

Join us at Washington Irving High School! 40 Irving Place (between 16th & 17th Streets), NYC.



TICKETS---> pscny.org/cmslincolncenter

Leclair: Concerto in E minor for Violin, String Quartet, and Continuo, Op. 10, No. 5Françaix: Trio for Violin, Viola, and CelloRavel: Tzigane, rapsodie de concert for Violin and PianoChausson: Concerto in D major for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet, Op. 21

11/04/2022

Big news! While we are sorry the Dover Quartet will not be performing tomorrow night, we are looking forward to presenting the marvelous Viano String Quartet in a fantastic program of Haydn, Mendelssohn and Grieg at Washington Irving High School. Get tickets at pscny.org/doverquartetmannseries

NYC FRIENDS! We’re stepping in tomorrow night to replace our mentors the Dover Quartet at Peoples' Symphony Concerts. The recital is at 7:30pm tomorrow evening at Washington Irving High School, program includes Haydn, Mendelssohn, and Grieg!

More info: https://www.pscny.org/doverquartetmannseries

Hope to see you there 💙

-Lucy, Hao, Aiden, and Tate

10/26/2022

Hear the Glorious Sounds of Brass in the Wonderful Acoustics of The Town Hall, this Sunday, October 30 at 2 PM!

We can’t remember the last time we had a brass ensemble, and we can’t wait to hear some of the finest brass players from London when Septura Brass opens the Salomon Series on Sunday, October 30 at 2 PM at The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd St, between 6th Ave & Broadway). From British classics by Finzi and Elgar, to Gershwin's Three Preludes and Copland’s ‘Appalachian Spring,’ they’ll bring us a very special musical experience.

Tickets, bios, and videos at PSCNY.ORG/SEPTURABRASS !

10/21/2022

📢📢📢 Important Update for Saturday, October 22!

Our season kicks off tomorrow night with Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih, 7:30pm at The High School of Fashion Industries, 225 W. 24th $19 General Admission tickets will be available for sale at the door, or buy online now at PSCNY.ORG. Doors open at 7pm.

Come find out why we are the NY Times' poster child for affordable concert experiences.

"CARNEGIE QUALITY ARTISTS FOR LESS THAN A MOVIE TICKET"

10/13/2022

🎺🇺🇸 AMERICA TOUR 🇨🇦🎺
We are thrilled to be returning to the US & Canada at the end of the month for our first North America tour since 2020! Looking forward to seeing you in...

25 Oct: Athens, GA – University of Georgia Performing Arts Center
26 Oct: Harrisonburg, VA – Forbes Centre for the Performing Arts JMU Arts
28 Oct: Montreal, Canada – Schulich School of Music of McGill University
30 Oct: New York, NY – Peoples' Symphony Concerts
1 Nov: Belton, TX – Sue and Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Centre UMHB Music Department
4 Nov: Melbourne, FL – Melbourne Chamber Music Society

More information and tickets available now at septura.org/whats-on/

10/07/2022

Many in the music world feel that on West 43rd Street offers the best acoustics in the City and a special ambience invested with the spirits of Casals, Segovia, and Rachmaninoff. Artists like Isaac Stern, Marian Anderson and Dame Janet Baker are among those who made their New York City debuts there, and Peoples' Symphony has been fortunate to present chamber music there for many years.

It is a pleasure to help celebrate the Centennial Season of this great hall and have them join us in presenting the Sunday afternoon Salomon Series, in person and for six days at home:

Oct 30
Feb 19
on Mar 26
and on Apr 16
on May 7
with , , and , featuring the NYC premiere of Ngwenyama's Elegy

If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, you'll have the pleasure of hearing great concerts at the most affordable prices anywhere and in the warm and inviting ambience of one of today's great concert halls. Join us at the link in our bio!

09/16/2022

We're a country addicted to mysteries... Are you?

PSC's very own Mystery Pianist performs on Saturday, April 29, 2023, to close out our Mann Series. The artist is not only treasured internationally, they are among the top ticket sellers whenever they play for us.

Think you know who they are? We can't tell you yet, but if you are a subscriber to PSC's Mann Series, you can send in your guess to [email protected] and have a chance to win a delicious treat from two of PSC manager Frank Salomon's favorite bakeries. There can be up to five winners for a choice of what Frank claims are the best confections of their kind in all of New York. Cinnamon Raisin Babka or Cherry/Nut Strudel from Andre's Budapest Cafe, or Palmiers from , which Frank will personally provide. We'll reveal the mystery pianist's name on April 1 and announce the winners!

If you are not yet a subscriber (for as little as $9.33 per concert) you will hear this memorable piano recital plus many many more phenomenal artists:

Nov 5 Dover Quartet
Nov 12 The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Feb 11 Shai Wosner Alexi Kenney
Feb 18 Parker Quartet
Mar 11 Juilliard String Quartet
Apr 29

All concerts are Saturdays at 7:30 PM at Washington Irving High School, 40 Irving Place, NYC.

Listen to a clip of Mozart in our story today for a hint! Series tickets at PCNY.ORG/SERIES-TICKETS/MANN

09/02/2022

Thanks to for highlighting a few of the wonderful artists performing for PSC this fall and our "long tradition of democratizing classical music"! https://tinyurl.com/35ckn5ak

Folks on a limited budget can hear the world's best for as little as an unbelievable $9.33 per concert at PSCNY.ORG.

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08/26/2022

Fifty years ago, Marlon Brando as "The Godfather"
made an offer that couldn't be refused. Today, we're making another offer that's so awesome, you won't want to refuse! Follow us on TikTok to learn more: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRfg5sM6/

08/24/2022

All of us at PSC extend a warm welcome to Hez] and send our very best to !

Repost
"We are thrilled to share the news that violist Hezekiah Leung will be joining the Dover Quartet for a season-long appointment starting in September. He's is a founding member of the Rolston Quartet. He is a fantastic musician and a wonderful person and we can't wait to begin performing together! Welcome Hez]!"

08/16/2022

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08/05/2022

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07/26/2022

Unbelievable! World-Class Concerts for as Little as $9.33

2022-Peoples' Symphony Concerts series tickets are now on sale for New Yorkers on a limited budget. Hear Saturday and Sunday evening performances, in-person and virtually, for as little as $56 for 6 concerts ($9.33 each) with the likes of Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih (pictured), Jonathan Biss, Jeremy Denk, Dover Quartet, Juilliard String Quartet, Takacs Quartet, Septura Brass, and more in works from Brahms to Ades. It's all online at pscny.org, along with artist programs and videos. Join us!

07/02/2022

Peoples' Symphony Concerts was founded in 1900 by Franz Arens, pictured, to bring the best live music performances to New Yorkers of all backgrounds, especially students, teachers, laborers, and others unable to afford traditional ticket prices. 123 years later, PSC continues to present the highest caliber artists for the lowest ticket prices anywhere!

From all of us at Peoples' Symphony Concerts, have a happy and safe holiday weekend.

Stay tuned for special announcements about our 2022-23 season, coming soon.

06/21/2022

Make Music New York (or World Music Day), celebrated on the Summer Solstice, grew out of the Fête de la Musique, born in France in 1982. Peoples' Symphony Concerts, presenting world-class affordable concerts for New Yorkers on a limited budget since 1900, joins in the celebration today by announcing its exciting 22-23 season at pscny.org with tickets as low as $9.33.
"Top Music for Bottom Dollar" (NY Times)

05/13/2022

"Mack the Knife" from "Threepenny Opera" is just one of the captivating works to be heard - in-person and virtually - in A Tribute to Kurt Weill on Saturday, May 21 at 7:30 PM in the "essential" (NY Times) and affordable Peoples Symphony Concerts series.

Broadway and opera stars soprano Katherine Riddle, bass baritone Zachary James (currently at the Met) and pianist/musical Director
Laura Bergquist bring his Berlin and Broadway hits to delightful life.

Tickets $ 17 at pscny.org

05/01/2022

Silver Moon Drawing - WIN 2 TICKETS — Peoples' Symphony Concerts

Mothers' Day - Win Tickets to Hear Acclaimed French Pianist Lise de la Salle play from her hit CD, "When Do We Dance?".

Sunday, May 8 @ 2 PM - Town Hall
Enter the raffle at https://www.pscny.org/2022-single-tickets/silvermoondrawing
Drawing: Friday, May 7 at 4 PM

04/26/2022

ECCO - East Coast Chamber Orchestra is on tour this weekend with a wonderful program:
Friday, April 29 - Phoenix Chamber Music Society
tkts: phoenixchambermusicsociety.org/
Sunday, May 1 - Peoples' Symphony Concerts in NYC
tkts: pscny.org/ecco

PROGRAM
Adolphus Hailstork: Sonata da Chiesa
Jennifer Higdon: String from Concerto for Orchestra
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings in C Major, Opus 48

photo: Pete Checchia

04/10/2022

Shai Wosner & Friends - April 10, 2022 — Peoples' Symphony Concerts

There is still time to purchase single tickets for Shai Wosner, piano & Friends happening today at 2p, Town Hall.

https://www.pscny.org/2022-single-tickets/shaiwosnerandfriends

Shai Wosner, piano
Alexi Kenney, violin
Hsin-Yun Huang, viola
Sterling Eliott, cello
Timothy Cobb, double bass

Single Tickets $19 for rear balcony/orchestra seats Please contribute as generously as possible Click Here to Contribute

04/06/2022

La Valse was loved by all at Benjamin Grosvenor's concert with us on April 2nd. If you missed it, here is a clip of his rehearsal at the Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor, Michigan!

04/06/2022

Such a fantastic concert with Benjamin Grosvenor this past Saturday with much excitement from the audience. Tell us, what was your favorite piece on the program?

Thanks to everyone along the way for a great 6 weeks!

Paavo Järvi
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Jonathon Heyward
Peoples' Symphony Concerts
Friends of Chamber Music Denver
UMS
Capital Region Classical
CAMA
Philadelphia Chamber Music Society
Spivey Hall
Music Toronto
Savannah Music Festival
Friends of Chamber Music of Miami
Melbourne Chamber Music Society

And to James Brown Management and Arts Management Group for putting it all together!

04/02/2022

Benjamin Grosvenor - April 2, 2022 — Peoples' Symphony Concerts

There is still time to purchase single tickets to Benjamin Grosvenor, piano happening tonight at 7:30p, Washington Irving High School.

https://www.pscny.org/2022-single-tickets/benjamingrosvenorpiano

British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor is internationally recognized for his electrifying performances, distinctive sound and insightful interpretations. His virtuosic command over the most arduous technical complexities underpins the remarkable depth and understanding of his music making. Described as “one in a million...several million” by The Independent, he has also been lauded as “a keyboard visionary” by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.

Single Tickets $17 per person Please contribute as generously as possible Click Here to Contribute

03/30/2022

East Coast Chamber Orchestra - May 1, 2022 — Peoples' Symphony Concerts

Today we are chatting with members of the East Coast Chamber Orchestra (ECCO), who will be performing with us Sunday May 1st at 2p, Town Hall.

Want to hear the chat? Listen to the recording sent out the day after the concert and the following 6 days.

To purchase single tickets:

Single Tickets $23 for front balcony/orchestra seats Please contribute as generously as possible Click Here to Contribute

03/26/2022

Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio - March 26, 2022 — Peoples' Symphony Concerts

There is still time to purchase single tickets for the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson trio, performing tonight at 7:30p at Washington Irving High School.

https://www.pscny.org/2022-single-tickets/klrtrio

This concert marks the final concert in The Trio's compelling survey of The Complete Beethoven Piano Trios. The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio's 45th Anniversary this season and their contribution to music was celebrated by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center with a delightful online Musical Heritage tribute.

Single Tickets $17 per person Please contribute as generously as possible Click Here to Contribute

03/20/2022

MILOS - March 20, 2022 — Peoples' Symphony Concerts

There is still time to purchase single tickets for guitarist Miloš, performing at Town Hall today at 2p.

https://www.pscny.org/2022-single-tickets/miloguitarist

‘Love at first listen’ is how Miloš describes the moment when, as a child in Montenegro, he first picked up the old guitar that was lying around his childhood home gathering dust. Montenegro in the early 1990s was not an obvious gateway to classical music, hence his family were cautiously supportive when, aged 14, Miloš decided to go to a specialist music school. Leaving the Balkans and arriving in London to take up a coveted place at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music was, he says, ‘a bit like going to Mars’.

Single Tickets $23 for front balcony/orchestra Please contribute as generously as possible Click Here to Contribute

03/17/2022

Come join us on April 2nd at Washington Irving High School!

https://www.pscny.org/2022-single-tickets/benjamingrosvenorpiano

Great to make my debut with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra last week with Beethoven 3rd PC and brilliant Jonathon Heyward!

It was also a pleasure to be welcomed so warmly in Denver last night for the first of my solo recital tour - you can catch me over here the next few weeks playing Franck, Ravel, Schumann, Albéniz and Liszt.

18th Santa Barbara CAMA
20th Atlanta Spivey Hall
22nd Melbourne, FL
24th Savannah Savannah Music Festival
27th Ann Arbor University of Michigan
29th Toronto
31st Miami
2nd April NYC Peoples' Symphony Concerts
3rd April Schenectady, NY
5th April Philadelphia

03/15/2022

GUITAR FANS ALERT!

DG guitar recording star MILOS in only NY appearance - also streamed with fascinating artist conversation.

Sunday, March 20 at 2 PM at historic Town Hall

Tribute to the Legendary Andres Segovia
Program & Tickets $19 & $23 - pscny.org

03/12/2022

"American in Paris"- Ravel/Gershwin - March 12, 2022 — Peoples' Symphony Concerts

There is still time to purchase single tickets for "American in Paris" - Ravel & Gershwin, happening tonight at Washington Irving High School, 7:30p.

Featuring the Aizuri Quartet, Eddie Barbash, and Sam Reider.

Single Tickets $17 per person Please contribute as generously as possible Click Here to Contribute

03/11/2022

Sunday, March 20 at 2 PM at historic Town Hall

Tribute to the Legendary Andres Segovia

Program & Tickets $ 19 & $ 23 - pscny.org

03/08/2022

Tomorrow we are chatting with the Aizuri Quartet, Eddie Barbash, and Sam Reider about the program for our upcoming March 12th concert, what they did during the pandemic, and more! Want to hear the chat? Subscribe to the Mann Series and you will receive the link the day after the concert and have 6 days to view it!

www.pscny.org

03/05/2022

Today's the day! The previously postponed Dover Quartet concert on January 29th is happening tonight at 7:30p at Washington Irving High School. All tickets from the original date will be honored.