Schedule

2026-27 season details

1. Oct 25, 2026

   Seasons: Boyd Meets Girl + Doori Na, violin + Vanessa Perez, piano

   GatherNYC is thrilled to begin a new chapter at the new listening room Jazzcultural! To kick off the 31-concert season of weekly concerts, Artistic Directors Laura Metcalf (cello) and Rupert Boyd (guitar) are joined by acclaimed musicians Doori Na (violin) and Vanessa Perez (piano) for a festive concert celebrating the seasons! The eclectic program pairs beloved favorites by Vivaldi, Piazzolla and Gershwin with modern delights by Yaz Lancaster, Joe Hisaishi and more.

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2. Nov 1, 2026

   Rupert Boyd, guitar

   GatherNYC co-artistic director Rupert Boyd shares an exquisite and eclectic mix of music for guitar, ranging from J.S. Bach to Astor Piazzolla to The Beatles, and from his homeland of Australia to Andalusia, Spain! Described by Classical Guitar Magazine as “a player who deserves to be heard,” this is a concert not to be missed!

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3. Nov 8, 2026

   Trio Candesco: flute, harp & viola

   The newly-formed Trio Candesco, made up of distinguished instrumental faculty of Princeton University (Sarah Shin, flute; Jessica Thompson, viola; Jacqueline Kerrod, harp), performs a beloved masterpiece by Debussy alongside lesser known but brilliant works for this uniquely colorful instrumentation.

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4. Nov 15, 2026

   Arcis Saxophone Quartet

   Coming to GatherNYC all the way from Munich, Germany, the Arcis Saxophone Quartet is an internationally acclaimed ensemble who has won most of the major European chamber music competitions and whose creativity knows no bounds. They have shared their unique concerts and repertoire all over the world, from Ecuador to Saudi Arabia to Berlin and Bavaria, in prestigious halls and non-traditional venues alike. They even founded their own in-house record label through which they have released two critically-acclaimed albums. Don’t miss the rare chance to hear their one-of-a-king sound and performance style in the US!

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5. Nov 22, 2026

   Fire & Grace: Edwin Huizinga, violin + William Coulter, guitar

   Fire & Grace is a unique collaboration between guitarist William Coulter and violinist Edwin Huizinga. These virtuoso performers explore the musical landscape of classical, folk, and contemporary traditions from around the world. Fire & Grace’s repertoire is vast, ranging from Bach to Vivaldi, tango to Celtic reels, traditional Bulgarian to American fiddle tunes and waltzes, all played with a sense of discovery and commitment to the elements of passion and virtuosity—fire and grace—found in these diverse traditions.

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6. Nov 29, 2026

   Horszowski Trio

   The Horszowski Trio—violinist Jesse Mills, cellist Ole Akahoshi, and pianist Rieko Aizawa—brings a rare combination of virtuosity, warmth, and adventurous programming to the chamber-music stage. Named for legendary pianist Mieczysław Horszowski, who was Rieko Aizawa’s teacher and mentor, the New York–based trio has earned international acclaim for performances that make both beloved classics and contemporary music come alive. Their repertoire spans Schubert, Schumann, Dvořák, Ravel, and Haydn as well as music by living composers, including works written especially for the ensemble. They have toured extensively in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, premiered new works by composers including Charles Wuorinen, and released acclaimed recordings—including the complete Schumann piano trios.

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7. Dec 6, 2026

   Jennifer Koh, violin + Andrius Zablys, piano

   Grammy Award–winning international violin soloist Jennifer Koh, world-renowned for her dazzling technique and intensely expressive performances, moves fearlessly between the great works of the violin repertoire and bold new music. Koh has commissioned and premiered more than 100 new works, collaborating with some of today’s most exciting composers, and brings extraordinary curiosity, intensity, and imagination to everything she plays. For this recital, she joins acclaimed pianist Andrius Zablys, a dynamic musical partner whose artistry and sensitivity make for an exciting collaboration.

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8. Dec 13, 2026

   Jeff Beal, pianist & composer + The Overlook

   Five-time Emmy Award–winning composer Jeff Beal is a rare musical chameleon, equally at home in jazz, classical music, and the world of film and television. Best known for the haunting, atmospheric music of House of Cards, as well as scores for Monk, Rome, and Carnivàle, Beal brings the same rhythmic energy and cinematic imagination to his concert music. In this special performance, he joins GatherNYC regulars The Overlook Quartet for New York Études—a vivid, genre-crossing portrait of the city, where piano and strings meet in music shaped by jazz, improvisation, and the sounds of New York.

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9. Dec 20, 2026

   Timo Andres, piano + friends: Andres & Bacewicz

   Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Timo Andres brings his distinctive musical voice to the stage in an intimate program of his own solo piano works, followed by a performance of Grażyna Bacewicz’s First Piano Quintet. He is joined by violinist Mari Lee, violist Celia Hatton, and cellist Laura Metcalf for this thrilling, under-the-radar masterpiece: a fiercely energetic, emotionally charged work that moves from driving rhythms and brilliant virtuosity to moments of startling beauty. This riveting and affecting piece is one that deserves to be heard live.

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10. Jan 3, 2027

    Duo Etrange: Vanessa Croome, soprano + Sahara von Hattenberger, cello

    Duo Étrange—soprano Vanessa Croome and cellist Sahara von Hattenberger—creates an intimate, adventurous sound world where voice and cello meet in unexpected ways. Their programs embrace the experimental and the deeply expressive, bringing contemporary music to life with a spirit of curiosity and discovery. Featuring works by Kebra-Seyoun Charles and David T. Little alongside other surprises, this is a chance to hear two remarkable artists exploring just how much sound, color, and emotion can come from only two performers.

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11. Jan 10, 2027

    Edmar Castaneda, harp

    Harpist and composer Edmar Castañeda brings his one-of-a-kind sound to GatherNYC. A Colombian-born virtuoso who has collaborated with artists ranging from Wynton Marsalis and Béla Fleck to Sting and Hiromi, Castañeda has transformed the harp into a dazzling vehicle for jazz, Colombian folk traditions, and improvisation. A Latin Grammy nominee and performer and musical consultant for Disney’s Encanto, he is known for playing bass, harmony, and melody simultaneously—a virtuosic approach that makes the harp sound like an entire ensemble.

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12. Jan 17, 2027

    Kittel & Co.

    Led by GRAMMY-nominated violinist and composer Jeremy Kittel, Kittel & Co. brings together virtuosic string playing and a wildly imaginative blend of Celtic, bluegrass, folk, jazz, and classical music. Their debut album Whorls reached the Top 10 on Billboard’s Classical chart and #1 on the Bluegrass chart, while Kittel’s composition “Chrysalis” earned a 2019 GRAMMY nomination for Best Instrumental Composition. Kittel & Co. turn intricate arrangements, dazzling improvisation, and traditional string-band energy into something completely their own. As The Times UK put it, they bring “rarefied levels of collective virtuosity” and sound “thrillingly spontaneous.”

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13. Jan 24, 2027

    The Rhythm Method

    Fierce, fearless, and virtuosic, The Rhythm Method Quartet is redefining what a string quartet can be. Praised by The New Yorker as “trailblazing” and by NewMusicBox for their “unapologetically stylistically omnivorous” artistry, this NYC-based ensemble blends composition, improvisation, vocalization, and theatricality into performances that are as adventurous as they are compelling. They’ve appeared at the Met Museum, Joe’s Pub, Roulette, The Stone, and the Noguchi Museum, and performed internationally at the Lucerne Festival Forward. Much of their repertoire is composed by the quartet members themselves, in which tightly composed passages give way to spontaneous improvisation and all manner of extended string techniques.

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14. Jan 31, 2027

    Sterling Elliot, cello + Elliot Wuu, piano

    Cellist Sterling Elliott brings to the stage a rare combination of extraordinary virtuosity, depth of expression, and joyous musicianship. A winner of the Sphinx Competition and recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant, Elliott has quickly established himself as one of the most compelling young artists of his generation. His playing is distinguished by its richness of sound, emotional immediacy, and remarkable technical command. For this recital, Elliott is joined by pianist Elliot Wuu, an award-winning young artist.

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15. Feb 7, 2027

    The Overlook Album Release: Say It

    The “paradigm-shifting” string quartet returns to GatherNYC to celebrate the release of their debut album, “Say It,” which consists of world premiere recordings of works by Shelley Washington, Trevor Weston, Leila Adu, Carlos Simon and more. Known for their captivating performances that shine a spotlight on voices beyond the “standard” classical repertoire, The Overlook takes the audience on a journey through unexpected, surprising and beautiful musical terrain.

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16. Feb 14, 2027

    String Noise duo + Nathan Schram, viola & composer

    Comprised of Conrad Harris and Pauline Kim Harris, two violinists who are integral to the New York contemporary music landscape, String Noise gives the world premiere of a set of violin duos written for them by multi-Grammy winning violist and composer Nathan Schram, who will also share a solo performance on this concert.

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17. Feb 21, 2027

    PUBLIQuartet

    This New York–based, Grammy-nominated PUBLIQuartet fuses classical strings with jazz, improvisation, hip-hop, rock, and global sounds—and has performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center to the Newport and Detroit Jazz Festivals. They won Chamber Music America’s prestigious 2019 Visionary Award, their album What Is American earned a 2023 Grammy nomination, and their wildly inventive 2016 appearance on The Colbert Report—improvising a live soundtrack to a presidential debate—racked up more than a million views. Don’t miss their triumphant return to GatherNYC for the first time in over 5 years!

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18. Feb 28, 2027

    Rebekah Heller, bassoon: Righteous Rage

    Rebekah Heller’s Righteous Rage turns the bassoon into an entire world of sound. Playing every bassoon herself through intricate multitracking, Heller creates a thrilling bassoon choir that ranges from Julius Eastman’s ecstatic The Holy Presence of Joan d’Arc and Steve Reich’s hypnotic Grand Street Counterpoint—co-produced with Reich—to three newly commissioned works by Jessie Cox, Fay Victor, and Brittany J. Green. Fierce, immersive, and unexpectedly visceral, Righteous Rage is a love letter to an instrument you’ve never heard quite like this before.

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19. Mar 7, 2027

    Palaver Strings + Vuyo Sotashe, vocals + Chris Patishall, piano

    Grammy-nominated Palaver Strings returns one again to the GatherNYC stage, this time joining forces with acclaimed South African jazz vocalist Vuyo Sotashe and Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Chris Pattishall for Incwadi—a vibrant musical portrait of South Africa. Traditional songs in Zulu, Sepedi, and Xhosa meet South African choral and jazz repertoire and Sotashe’s own music, all freshly arranged by Pattishall for voice, piano, and strings. The result is an exhilarating conversation between South African traditions, American jazz, and the intimacy of chamber music—music rich in memory, rhythm, and joy.

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20. Mar 14, 2027

    Merz Trio

    Winner of the Naumburg, Fischoff, Concert Artists Guild, and Chesapeake competitions, Merz Trio has become known for turning chamber music into a fully immersive artistic experience. Their programs connect great works with poetry, theater, dance, and unexpected musical discoveries, while their own arrangements bring overlooked voices—from Lili Boulanger to Joséphine Baker—to the foreground.

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21. Mar 21, 2027

    Bergamot Quartet + James Moore, guitar

    Bergamot Quartet brings the hypnotic sound of Norwegian Hardanger fiddles to the GatherNYC, joined by James Moore on resonator guitar. Expect ringing overtones, earthy grooves, and virtuosic interplay as Scandinavian folk traditions meet the raw, resonant sound of American roots music. Music by Bach, Moore, and more.

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22. Mar 28, 2027

    Mikael Darmanie, piano

    A prizewinner in multiple national and international competitions, pianist Mikael Darmanie brings extraordinary range and restless curiosity to the keyboard.Darmanie has performed at Carnegie Hall, Moscow Conservatory’s Rachmaninov Hall, Merkin Hall, Lincoln Center, and fmny more. He is also a composer, conductor, DJ, and keyboardist for the genre-defying Warp Trio, moving fluidly among classical music, jazz, hip-hop, rock, and electronic music. His concert for GatherNYC will meld his signature “Lisztian pyrotechnics” (New York Classical Review) with creative, adventurous programming.

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23. Apr 4, 2027

    Devony Smith, mezzo-soprano + Danny Zelibor, piano

    Fresh off of their 2025 Grammy nomination for their debut album “In this Short Life,” Smith and Zelibor share their newest program “Yonder,” featuring the world premiere of a folk-inspired song cycle written for them by NYC-based composer Shanan Estreicher.

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24. Apr 11, 2027

    Karen Ouzounian + Lembit Beecher: Mayrig

    Mayrig—“mother” in Armenian—is an intimate, immersive journey through memory, family, and the Armenian diaspora. Cellist and vocalist Karen Ouzounian and composer Lembit Beecher weave recordings of Ouzounian’s mother and grandmother together with Armenian songs from her family’s ancestral home in Anatolia, music from post-genocide Lebanon, Charles Aznavour, and vivid new works by Beecher, Layale Chaker, Nathalie Joachim, Niloufar Nourbakhsh, and Ouzounian herself. Blending cello, voice, piano, electronics, stories, and soundscapes, Mayrig transforms one family’s history of migration and survival into a profoundly moving and universal musical experience.

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25. Apr 18, 2027

    WindSync

    Founded at Rice University in 2009, WindSync launched their international career by winning both the Concert Artists Guild and Fischoff National Chamber Music competitions. They’ve since performed at Carnegie Hall, the Met, the Library of Congress, and Ravinia—and their 2024 album, recorded at Abbey Road Studios, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Classical chart. But WindSync is anything but conventional: they perform frequently from memory, commission and arrange much of their own repertoire, and bring a charismatic, personal stage presence that breaks down the distance between performers and audience and revolutionizes the art of the woodwind quintet.

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26. Apr 25, 2027

    Zodiac Trio: violin, clarinet + piano

    The Zodiac Trio—clarinet, violin, and piano—brings a rare combination to the concert stage, pairing virtuosic performances with adventurous programming that moves from beloved masterpieces to hidden gems, new commissions, and unexpected arrangements. The ensemble became the first North American group —and the first ensemble with a wind instrument—to enter the Ysaÿe Quartet’s celebrated chamber music program at the Paris Conservatory. Nearly two decades later, their performances continue to combine dazzling technique, infectious energy, and the thrill of hearing familiar chamber music in an entirely new color palette.

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27. May 2, 2027

    Mike Block, cello + Yacouba Sissoko, kora

    Cellist Mike Block, a GatherNYC fan favorite, returns to the series with an exciting new collaboration. Mike will be joined by Malian kora player Yacouba Sissoko, known for mastering and modernizing the instrument, collaborating with the likes of Paul Simon, Lauryn Hill and Harry Belafonte. The duo will perform music written by both of them, combining classical training with a global, genre-expansive sensibility.

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28. May 9, 2027

    Audrey Wright, violin: Luminous Being

    What if you could see music? In Luminous Being, New York Philharmonic violinist Audrey Wright transforms the traditional solo recital into an immersive journey of sound and light. Performing music spanning the 12th through 21st centuries—including her own original works and arrangements—Wright wears a bespoke, sound-responsive light garment created by artist and technologist Geoff Robertson, transforming her playing into shifting colors, shapes, and patterns. Part recital, part installation, and part theater, Luminous Being is an intimate, mesmerizing experience that invites you to hear—and see—music in an entirely new way.

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29. May 16, 2027

    Terra String Quartet

    The Terra String Quartet burst onto the scene by winning the 2022 Fischoff Grand Prize and Gold Medal, and has since taken top prizes at the Melbourne and Osaka International Chamber Music Competitions and the 2025 Bordeaux and Wigmore Hall International Quartet Competitions. The 2025 Naumburg Chamber Music Competition winners, Terra brings together four musicians from across the globe—graduates of Juilliard, Curtis, Harvard, and New England Conservatory—whose performances combine precision with passion, spontaneity, and humor. Their concerts are as much about storytelling and human connection as they are about extraordinary string playing.

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30. May 23, 2027

    The Overlook + Yoonah Kim, clarinet: Cookbook

    The Overlook joins acclaimed clarinetist Yoonah Kim for Kenji Bunch’s Cookbook—a vivid, genre-bending and whimsical work that draws on the rhythms, colors, and flavors of contemporary American life. The Overlook’s 2026 recording is the world-premiere recording of the piece, making this a special opportunity to hear the work live. Kim, hailed by The New York Times for her “inexhaustible virtuosity,” was the first solo clarinetist in nearly 30 years to win the Concert Artists Guild International Competition and the first woman to win the Vandoren Emerging Artist Competition.

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31. May 30, 2027

    Boyd Meets Girl: Present Tense album release

    GatherNYC’s Artistic Directors, cellist Laura Metcalf and guitarist Rupert Boyd, close out the season with a celebration of their third album, Present Tense. The album, which contains 14 works that have been written or arranged for or by the duo by composers like Caroline Shaw, Reinaldo Moya, Sergio Assad, Radiohead, Stevie Wonder and more, releases in 2027 and is produced by the 7-time Grammy-winning producer Elaine Martone. Expect a festive concert featuring the duo’s signature eclecticism, as well as a few surprises!

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