Led by visionary trumpeter and composer Dave Adewumi, Altus is a dynamic quintet redefining the modern jazz experience. Whether on stage in an intimate club or a concert hall, Altus delivers performances that are immersive, adventurous, and profoundly human. Their sound invites audiences to listen beyond genre—to experience jazz not only as music, but as...
Grammy and Oscar-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer is a once-in-a-lifetime talent whose voice has captivated audiences worldwide. After decades performing with icons like the Rolling Stones, Luther Vandross, and Tina Turner, Fischer now blazes her own trail, transforming every song with breathtaking range, power, and soul. Whether with her adventurous band Grand Baton or in intimate...
Pre-opera talk with Andrew Shryock, 12 PM Libretto by Carlo Pepoli For gorgeous melody, spellbinding coloratura, and virtuoso vocal fireworks, I Puritani has few equals. This is the first new Met production of Bellini’s final masterpiece in nearly 50 years—a striking staging by Charles Edwards, who makes his company directorial debut after many successes as...
Winner of the International String Quartet Competition and awarded the prestigious Jürgen Ponto Foundation Music Prize, the Leonkoro Quartet has quickly emerged as one of the most compelling and acclaimed string quartets of its generation. With performances that marry breathtaking precision with unrestrained emotional depth, this dynamic ensemble captivates audiences and critics alike. PROGRAM: “Role...