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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2016 AT 3 PM

Jonathan Biss, piano, and the Principal strings of the NY Philharmonic

“…unerring sophistication…close to perfection.” – Alex Ross, The New Yorker

Principal Viola
New York Philharmonic

Principal Associate Concertmaster
New York Philharmonic

Principal Bassoon
Orpheus

FEATURING

ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE

On November 20, the internationally celebrated pianist Jonathan Biss will partner with the incomparable principal string players of the New York Philharmonic: concertmaster Frank Huang, principal associate concertmaster Sheryl Staples, principal violist Cynthia Phelps, and principal cellist Carter Brey. Their “English-speaking” program will include Dvořák‘s luminous American Quartet, Gershwin’s charming Lullaby, and Elgar’s lushly romantic quintet for piano and strings.

PROGRAM

Antonin Dvořàk

Quartet No. 12 in F, Op. 96 (American)

George Gershwin

Lullaby for string quartet

Sir Edward Elgar

Quintet in A minor, Op. 84 for piano and strings

Jonathan Biss performs Schumann’s Fantasiestücke, Op. 12:

 
Meet Frank Huang, the New York Philharmonic’s new concertmaster:
 

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