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A Night of Resonant Memory: Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih at the 92nd Street Y
Chamber Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

A Night of Resonant Memory: Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih at the 92nd Street Y

At the summit of art, Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih delivered a deeply moving recital that transformed music into memory and tribute. Their artistry invited audiences to explore profound emotional spheres. Seek out their upcoming performances and the vibrant programming at the 92nd Street Y. Great music continues to inspire, connect, and illuminate the human experience.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Healing Bach at St. Vincent Ferrer: American Classical Orchestra Delivers Restorative Brilliance
Chamber Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Healing Bach at St. Vincent Ferrer: American Classical Orchestra Delivers Restorative Brilliance

The American Classical Orchestra’s Healing Bach at the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer delivered restorative brilliance: period-instrument clarity, exceptional soloists, and Thomas Crawford’s visionary leadership. A concert of structural grace and emotional depth. The 2025–26 ACO season continues this distinguished tradition.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
A Pianist of Uncommon Sovereignty: Marc-André Hamelin at the 92nd Street Y
Chamber Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

A Pianist of Uncommon Sovereignty: Marc-André Hamelin at the 92nd Street Y

Marc-André Hamelin’s sovereign recital at the 92nd Street Y was a revelation of pianistic genius — Haydn to Rachmaninoff, with Zappa, Wolpe, Oswald, and Medtner illuminated en route. Seek out this peerless artist and others in the 92NY’s dazzling 2025–26 season: this is precisely why concert halls and the human spirit exist.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Richard O’Neill and Garrick Ohlsson Deliver Musical Transcendence at the 92nd Street Y
Chamber Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Richard O’Neill and Garrick Ohlsson Deliver Musical Transcendence at the 92nd Street Y

At the 92nd Street Y, Grammy-winner Richard O’Neill and Chopin Competition gold medalist Garrick Ohlsson delivered a transcendent evening spanning Schubert’s intimate lyricism and Rachmaninoff’s impassioned grandeur. Their artistry reminded us why live chamber music remains irreplaceable. Explore the 92NY’s extraordinary 2025–2026 season and discover these remarkable musicians in concert near you.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Brentano String Quartet Illuminates Haydn, Bartók & Dvořák at 92NY
Chamber Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Brentano String Quartet Illuminates Haydn, Bartók & Dvořák at 92NY

The Brentano String Quartet’s radiant performance at 92NY offered a journey through the string quartet’s past, present, and emotional depths. With profound artistry and insight, they revealed the transcendent power of Haydn, Bartók, and Dvořák. Music lovers should not miss the upcoming season at 92NY—where discovery awaits.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Virtuosi Violini and the American Classical Orchestra
Chamber Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Virtuosi Violini and the American Classical Orchestra

The American Classical Orchestra’s masterful period instrument performances, guided by Thomas Crawford’s scholarly wit, create transformative experiences transporting audiences across centuries. Their superlative artistry and authentic approach make every concert absolutely essential. Experience the ACO’s 2025-26 season, where Baroque and Classical masterworks come alive with unprecedented passion, precision, and authenticity.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Rococo Repast: Where Time Dissolves and Music Transcends
Chamber Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Rococo Repast: Where Time Dissolves and Music Transcends

The ACO’s “Rococo Repast” at Manhattan’s Metropolitan Club proved that period-authentic performance transcends mere historical recreation—it’s sonic time travel. Under Thomas Crawford’s witty guidance, virtuoso musicians on gut-stringed instruments transported audiences directly into 18th-century salons. Don’t miss their upcoming Lincoln Center season, where baroque masters speak with startling immediacy to contemporary hearts.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Stravinsky’s Timeless Fable Reborn on Shelter Island
Chamber Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Stravinsky’s Timeless Fable Reborn on Shelter Island

David Bernard’s Park Avenue Chamber Symphony transforms Stravinsky’s devilish masterpiece into transcendent theater, proving that technical brilliance and emotional truth create the most potent magic in classical music. Their innovative approaches to audience engagement and musical excellence promise an unforgettable upcoming season of artistic revelations.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
A Night of Chamber Music Excellence at the 92nd Street Y
Chamber Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

A Night of Chamber Music Excellence at the 92nd Street Y

Bell, Isserlis, Denk, Duval, and Engstroem delivered a night of music-making that will linger in memory—a night where Fauré’s introspective muse met performers of eloquence, vitality, and soul. And together, they made magic.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Leonkoro String Quartet: Sublime Brilliance at the 92nd Street Y
Chamber Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Leonkoro String Quartet: Sublime Brilliance at the 92nd Street Y

The Leonkoro String Quartet delivered a performance of breathtaking virtuosity and emotional depth, suspending time as they traversed three centuries of chamber music with astonishing precision and interpretive maturity that far exceeded their years as an ensemble.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
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