Sometimes, music soars. Sometimes, it aches. And sometimes, it refuses to resolve — until it finally does. This program explores the fragile, cathartic space between dissonance and harmony. From Mozart’s “Dissonance” Quartet and Janáček’s Intimate Letters to Prokofiev’s lyrical modernism, … Read More

YuEun Gemma Kim, Violin Sheng-Ching Hsu, Violin

Greenberg/Zukovsky/Tang Trio Susan Greenberg, flute Michele Zukovsky, clarinet Pierre Tang, piano ​Music of Debussy, Shostakovich, Bizet, Brahms, Mozart and Adrienne Albert

Sometimes, music soars. Sometimes, it aches. And sometimes, it refuses to resolve — until it finally does. This program explores the fragile, cathartic space between dissonance and harmony. From Mozart’s “Dissonance” Quartet and Janáček’s Intimate Letters to Prokofiev’s lyrical modernism, … Read More

Hermann Hudde is an acclaimed classical guitarist, scholar, and educator whose performances span prestigious stages across Europe and the Americas—from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston to La Maison de l’Amérique Latine in Paris. Known for his expressive artistry … Read More

Instrumental crossover string quartet Spinphony is breaking down barriers between classical, rock, and pop music. Mixing and mashing catchy melodies into unique arrangements such as "Bach in Black" and "Don't Stop Beethoven", Spinphony is more like a rock band than … Read More

Siberian-born saxophonist Valentin Kovalev is a bold new voice in classical music, known for his dynamic style and global perspective. A recent winner of the Naumburg Saxophone Competition and Concert Artists Guild’s Audience Award, he has performed to acclaim across … Read More

LU PIANO DUO Originally from China, the two pianists completed their studies in the United States. Ning Lu holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Boulder, while Jie Lu holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Illinois. Both … Read More

Sometimes, music soars. Sometimes, it aches. And sometimes, it refuses to resolve — until it finally does. This program explores the fragile, cathartic space between dissonance and harmony. From Mozart’s “Dissonance” Quartet and Janáček’s Intimate Letters to Prokofiev’s lyrical modernism, … Read More

This week we welcome a newcomer to The Merc, pianist Ankur Mukhopadhyay. Ankur Mukhopadhyay is a pianist, composer, and producer based in Los Angeles, CA. Ankur has given numerous performances including Carnegie Hall, Salle Cortot, Alfred Newman Recital Hall, and … Read More

Mackenzie Melemed, piano

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Viola Celebration: The unique timbre of the viola — rich, dark, and soulful — has made it the instrument of choice for composers seeking to add even more luscious beauty to chamber ensembles. Chamber Music … Read More