Events Calendar

In 1988, philosophy student Christian Gerhaher asked his friend Gerold Huber to read through some of Robert Schumann’s vocal works. Fast forward three decades, and the duo — firmly established as “the greatest partnership in singing” (The New York Times) — released an award-winning 11-disc box set of nearly 300 of the composer’s songs on […]

Breathe in sound and silence through guided meditation as you listen to music more viscerally than ever before, meditating to the playing of guitarist Raphaël Feuillâtre, guided by Matthew Weiner, Associate Dean in the Princeton University Office of Religious Life. This is a FREE, unticketed opportunity to indulge in attentive, focused, and mindful listening. No […]

The Djibouti-French 28-year-old phenom makes his Princeton University Concerts debut amid his meteoric rise as the new voice of classical guitar. In an hour-long program — grounded in translating works originally written for baroque instruments into the vibrant soundscape of the guitar — he will showcase some of the music included in his debut album […]

In the wake of the Iranian revolution, teenage Kayhan Kalhor left his homeland and family with nothing but a backpack and his beloved kamancheh (an Iranian bowed string instrument) in tow. Since that time, he has built an international reputation as one of the most famous performers and composers from Iran — touring with the […]

Breathe in sound and silence through guided meditation as you listen to music more viscerally than ever before, meditating to the playing of kamancheh (Iranian spiked fiddle) player Kayhan Kalhor, guided by Matthew Weiner, Associate Dean in the Princeton University Office of Religious Life. No prior experience with meditation necessary. Capacity is limited, and we […]

Three-time Grammy nominee Kayhan Kalhor, the world’s premier Grammy-nominated pipa virtuoso Wu Man, and Guggenheim Fellow and Grammy Award-winning tabla player Sandeep Das are established soloists in their individual traditions. These artists, who forged a relationship through their work as part of the Silk Road Ensemble, will join forces to create a new trio that […]

Don’t you love small-world connections? Find a friend and concert buddy to welcome into your world before experiencing the GRAMMY-winning world music instrumentalists (and friends!) of the DoosTrio! Meet your fellow concertgoers by participating in 8-minute speed-friending sessions while enjoying catered appetizers on the historic Princeton University campus! Everyone will then head over to the […]

A long-anticipated return by the beloved Takács Quartet also serves as the debut of legendary pianist and composer Sir Stephen Hough. These revered musicians combine forces in a work often referred to as the pinnacle of Brahms’ chamber music: his fiery Piano Quintet, Op. 34. In addition to a string quartet by Beethoven, allegedly inspired […]

The world’s greatest and only private ear, Inspector Pulse, inspects his own pulse and discovers the rhythm of life—the heartbeat! This leads him to explore stethoscopes and metronomes as well as a marimba, and concepts like tempo, beat, and polyrhythm! Please visit this link for full details.

May you find someone cute before experiencing the lute, together! Meet other music-loving singles* in your age group by participating in 8-minute speed dates while enjoying catered appetizers on the […]

Following his unforgettable appearance with the Jupiter Ensemble as part of our 2022-23 season, Thomas Dunford now treats us to a program of works for solo lute that are sure […]

Breathe in sound and silence through guided meditation as you listen to music more viscerally than ever before, meditating to the playing of lutist Thomas Dunford, guided by Matthew Weiner, […]

After an instantly sold-out performance in March 2022, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and pianist Mitsuko Uchida return for two more breathtaking concerti by W.A. Mozart conducted from the piano, paired […]