Community Calendar

Join Princeton Swara and discover the world of Carnatic Percussion through this engaging, beginner-friendly demonstration! Explore the musical basics and mathematical foundations of 4 classical Indian instruments: Mridangam, Ghatam, Kanjira, and Morsing. Open to all members of the Princeton town and surrounding cities! We will also have free A2B for everyone.

Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presents returning violinist Simone Porter performing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s buoyant Violin Concerto No. 5, “Turkish”. Also on the program are Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel’s buoyant Overture in C and Joseph Haydn’s elegant Symphony No. 88. Rossen Milanov conducts.Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University Campus, Princeton, NJ. Tickets start at $42 (children 5-17 who are accompanied by an adult receive a 50% discount); Accommodations or services can be arranged with two weeks’ notice, contact Mika Godbole at mgodbole@princetonsymphony.org or (609) 905-0931; For tickets: princetonsymphony.org or 609-497-0020.

Programs, artists, dates, and times are subject to change.

In honor of our 250th Anniversary, Theater to Go ignites the Kelsey stage with 1776, the Musical, the Tony Award-winning hit that brings America’s founding to thrilling life! Follow John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin as they debate, clash and (spoiler alert) ultimately sign the Declaration of Independence. Packed with witty dialogue, soaring songs, and gripping drama, the musical turns history into a bold, inspiring theatrical event. Smart, funny, and deeply moving, this classic musical reminds audiences that great change begins with courageous voices.  $26/24 G

William L. "Larry" Kidder is an acclaimed historian and author specializing in New Jersey’s role in the American Revolution, including works like Ten Crucial Days and Revolutionary Princeton. His deeply researched books spotlight the untold stories of ordinary people who shaped early American independence. In his newest book, The Revolutionary History of a Free Black Man, Jacob’s Francis’ story reveals the many obstacles encountered by free Black people during the time of slavery and gradual abolition in New Jersey. Learn more about Larry https://wlkidderhistorian.com

Larry will be joining us for a post-show talk back and afternoon tea after the performances on Sunday No 8 and Nov 15.

Fri. Nov. 6 at 8pm

Sat. Nov. 14 at 8pm

Matinees:

Sat. Nov. 7 & 14 at 2pm

Sun. Nov. 8 & 15 at 2pm

Coming to GatherNYC all the way from Munich, Germany, the Arcis Saxophone Quartet is an internationally acclaimed ensemble that 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.

GatherNYC is a revolutionary concert experience founded in 2018 by cellist Laura Metcalf and guitarist Rupert Boyd. The 2026–2027 season includes 31 concerts that run from October 2026 through May 2027, with performances held every Sunday at 11am at Jazzcultural, a new listening room in the heart of Manhattan.

Guests at GatherNYC are served exquisite live classical music performed by New York’s immensely talented artists, artisanal coffee and pastries, a taste of spoken word, and a brief celebration of silence. The entire experience lasts one hour and evokes the community and spiritual nourishment of a religious service – but the religion is music, and all are welcome. Coffee and pastries are served before each performance at 10:30am.

In honor of our 250th Anniversary, Theater to Go ignites the Kelsey stage with 1776, the Musical, the Tony Award-winning hit that brings America’s founding to thrilling life! Follow John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin as they debate, clash and (spoiler alert) ultimately sign the Declaration of Independence. Packed with witty dialogue, soaring songs, and gripping drama, the musical turns history into a bold, inspiring theatrical event. Smart, funny, and deeply moving, this classic musical reminds audiences that great change begins with courageous voices.  $26/24 G

William L. "Larry" Kidder is an acclaimed historian and author specializing in New Jersey’s role in the American Revolution, including works like Ten Crucial Days and Revolutionary Princeton. His deeply researched books spotlight the untold stories of ordinary people who shaped early American independence. In his newest book, The Revolutionary History of a Free Black Man, Jacob’s Francis’ story reveals the many obstacles encountered by free Black people during the time of slavery and gradual abolition in New Jersey. Learn more about Larry https://wlkidderhistorian.com

Larry will be joining us for a post-show talk back and afternoon tea after the performances on Sunday No 8 and Nov 15.

Fri. Nov. 6 at 8pm
Sat. Nov. 14 at 8pm

Matinees:
Sat. Nov. 7 & 14 at 2pm
Sun. Nov. 8 & 15 at 2pm

Conductor: Brian Clissold

The Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs welcomes singers of all levels to participate. Vocal scores provided.

Members of the community gather together for the common and joyful enterprise of making music for their own pleasure, singing through the great works in choral literature with chorus, orchestra, and soloists as the works require. There are no separate rehearsals and no auditions. Walk-in singers and listen-only guests are welcome at all sessions. Conductors may do some light preparation with the chorus before the sing-through. Orchestra members participate by invitation, based on the instrumental needs of the work. Light refreshments are available during the break and participants are encouraged to mingle and socialize. For further information email musical.amateurs@gmail.com

Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presents returning violinist Simone Porter performing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s buoyant Violin Concerto No. 5, “Turkish”. Also on the program are Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel’s buoyant Overture in C and Joseph Haydn’s elegant Symphony No. 88. Rossen Milanov conducts.Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University Campus, Princeton, NJ. Tickets start at $42 (children 5-17 who are accompanied by an adult receive a 50% discount); Accommodations or services can be arranged with two weeks’ notice, contact Mika Godbole at mgodbole@princetonsymphony.org or (609) 905-0931; For tickets: princetonsymphony.org or 609-497-0020.

Programs, artists, dates, and times are subject to change.

Meadowmount School of Music presents Hong Kong violinist Hiu Sing Fan, recipient of the fourth annual Gurrena Fellowship. Fan is joined by pianist Cameron Akioka, his friend and colleague at Northwestern University, with whom he has collaborated regularly for the past two years.

For the tour, Fan has built a program of fantasy and imagination, stepping away from the traditional recital format with repertoire that ranges from Milstein's Paganiniana to Messiaen's Theme and Variations, and Schumann’s Sonata No. 2 in D Minor.

DCINY presents Spirit of Freedom, an unforgettable evening of new music, patriotic pride, and holiday joy with three of the most performed names in American choral music conducting their own work. Joseph Martin brings passion and energy to the podium for the Carnegie Hall premiere of his new work The Four Freedoms, a dynamic tour de force of orchestral power and choral grandeur celebrating our democracy's 250th birthday. Joel Raney conducts the Carnegie Hall premiere of his Sing We Noel, a five-suite Christmas collection that captures the joy and majesty of the season. Craig Courtney brings sacred artistry to the stage conducting a program of his most beloved choral works, including his famed trilogy Divine Encounter, an epic musical arc of Invitation, Offering, and Blessing. Bringing these incredible Composer/Conductors' works to life are critically acclaimed choirs and Individual Singers from across the globe united in the Distinguished Concerts Singers International with the Distinguished Concerts Orchestra.

New York, NY — Following his acclaimed debut last season, renowned Hungarian pianist János Balázs returns to Carnegie Hall for a solo recital honoring the legacy of György Cziffra, one of the 20th century’s legendary masters.

Known for his technical brilliance, improvisational freedom, and expressive range, Cziffra redefined what was possible on the instrument and remains an enduring figure of artistic resilience. Channeling that same spirit, as part of the Cziffra Festival, Balázs brings a blend of depth, nuance, and effortless command to New York, showcasing the distinct identity of the Hungarian piano tradition.

Steering clear of standard programming, Balázs offers a captivating selection of Romantic works. The evening opens with the warmth of Schumann’s Widmung (transcribed by Liszt) and the vivid storytelling of Carnaval. The music then flows through the energy of Liszt’s Spanish Rhapsody, the elegance of Chopin’s Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillante, and Liszt’s iconic Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12, before concluding with a dramatic finish in Ravel’s La Valse. Presented by Cziffra Festival with support from the National Cultural Fund.