Experience CAG’s concert series Musicians on the Rise, presented in partnership with Kaufman Music Center, in which tomorrow’s stars expand the possibilities of a 21st-century concert. CAG's citizen musicians push beyond the boundaries of a traditional performance and weave together unique elements to express a personal connection to the music. Dovetailing established and adventurous repertoire with dynamic non-musical elements, each experiential program reflects the performer’s distinctive imagination and artistry.
Galvin Cello Quartet
Returning to Merkin Hall after their sold-out show last fall, the prizewinning cello quartet performs the world premiere of a cello quartet by Brazilian composer André Mehmari, plus world premieres of new arrangements of music by Niccolò Paganini, L.V. Beethoven, and David Popper.
Njioma Grevious
The acclaimed violinist and Avery Fisher career grant winner Njioma Grevious shares a deeply personal and intimate mediation on the theme of remembrance including works by Coleridge-Taylor and a new violin duo by Curtis Stewart with the composer as guest performer.
ArcoStrum
The dynamic violin-guitar duo reimagines Chinese traditional music, modern rock and classical masterworks, combining comedic inventiveness, pop sensibility and classical virtuosity for a night of unexpected magic.
Nina Bernat, double bass & Anthony Ratinov, piano
The acclaimed double bassist and Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient Nina Bernat and pianist Anthony Ratinov perform a recital celebrating female strength and empowerment through music for piano, mezzo-soprano and bass.