Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Romantic richness meets French finesse in a program that pairs Arensky’s expressive warmth with Saint-Saëns’s elegant craftsmanship.

This unusual program explores the fascinating link between climate and composition, juxtaposing bracing northern chills with soothing southern warmth.

This season-closing celebration honors the intimate tradition of gathering for Schubert’s music, ranging from playful four-hand piano works to an epic, emotionally intense trio.

This isn’t the kind of choral performance that feels trapped in a cathedral; it’s a high-energy collaboration that brings a youthful, vibrant edge to 18th-century masterworks. By pairing Juilliard’s period-instrument ensemble with Yale’s elite voices, the program makes early music feel immediate and remarkably lush.

JoAnn Falletta leads the Juilliard Orchestra in a program that balances French impressionism with high-octane orchestral staples, showcasing the kind of technical precision you’d expect from the world’s most famous conservatory. It’s a chance to see the next generation of global soloists tackle a massive, cinematic score with a fresh, collective energy that makes the standard repertoire feel newly minted.

The Juilliard String Quartet skips the typical formal restraints for a program that feels more like an urgent, high-stakes conversation between legends. It’s a rare chance to see these masters tackle everything from Shostakovich to a world premiere, bringing a visceral, lived-in energy to the stage that proves why they remain the ultimate authority in chamber music.