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 […]
Our resident ensemble of Princeton University performance faculty presents, guest artists, and talented students a Sunday-afternoon program of mixed chamber works. Please visit this link for full details.
