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The experience of encountering music is deeply personal. At Princeton University Concerts, discover your unique path through a range of innovative concert formats and interdisciplinary events designed to bring you ever closer to the music you love. Whatever your listening preference, there is something for you—and whichever way you choose, you will find a thriving community in which to connect to the world’s most celebrated artists, among friends.
JANSEN
Violin
December 11, 2024
JANINE
SEASON AT A GLANCE
At the Princeton Public Library
Wed, August 28, 2024 | 10:30AM & 7PM (Book Groups)
Wed, September 4, 2024 | 7PM (Keynote Deborah Amos)
“THE PIANIST FROM SYRIA” BY
AEHAM AHMAD
At the Princeton Garden Theatre
Wed, September 25, 2024 | 7PM “THE MUSIC OF STRANGERS”
Healing with Music
Thu, September 26, 2024 | 7:30PM KINAN AZMEH* Clarinet
Thu, October 17, 2024 | 10:30AM & 7PM (Book Groups)
Thu, October 24, 2024 | 7PM (Keynote Deborah Amos) “THE SEPTEMBERS OF SHIRAZ” BY
DALIA SOFER
All in the Family
Sat, October 19, 2024 | 1PM & 3PM CMS KIDS Ages 3-6, Relaxed Format Lee Rehearsal Room, Lewis Arts Complex
Special Event
Wed, October 30, 2024 | 7:30PM IGOR LEVIT Piano
At the Princeton Garden Theatre Sat, November 2, 2024 | 1PM “IGOR LEVIT: NO FEAR”
*Princeton University Concerts Debut
All concerts take place in Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall unless otherwise noted.
Healing with Music Sun, November 3, 2024 | 3PM
IGOR LEVIT Piano
DEBORAH AMOS Moderator
Pianist and Advocate for Change
Concert Classics Series Thu, November 7, 2024 | 7:30PM
BENJAMIN GROSVENOR Piano
Concert Classics Series Wed, November 13, 2024 | 7:30PM
BELCEA STRING QUARTET ÉBÈNE STRING QUARTET
Live Music Meditation Wed, November 20, 2024 | 12:30 PM ISIDORE STRING QUARTET
Performances Up Close Wed, November 20, 2024 | 6PM & 9PM
Pre-Concert: Do-Re-Meet Speed Dating | 7PM ISIDORE STRING QUARTET*
Richardson Chamber Players Sun, November 24, 2024 | 3PM SONGS WITH/OUT WORDS
Special Event Sat, December 7, 2024 | 7:30PM
Pre-Concert: Do-Re-Meet LGBTQIA+ Mingle | 5:30PM A CHANTICLEER CHRISTMAS Princeton University Chapel _______________________________________
Concert Classics Series Wed, December 11, 2024 | 7:30PM
JANINE JANSEN* Violin
DENIS KOZHUKHIN* Piano
At the Princeton Public Library Thu, January 2, 2025 | 10:30AM & 7PM (Book Groups) Fri, January 10, 2025 | 12:30PM (Keynote Stephen Hough) “ROUGH IDEAS” BY
SIR STEPHEN HOUGH
Virtual Reality Sat-Tue, January 11-14, 2025 MAHLER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: IN VIRTUAL REALITY! Woolworth Music Center
Concert Classics Series
Thu, January 30, 2025 | 7:30PM
CHRISTIAN GERHAHER* Baritone
GEROLD HUBER* Piano
Live Music Meditation
Wed, February 5, 2025 | 12:30 PM RAPHAËL FEUILLÂTRE Guitar
Thu, February 20, 2025 | 7:30PM TAKÁCS STRING QUARTET
SIR STEPHEN HOUGH* Piano
Richardson Chamber Players
Sun, March 2, 2025 | 3PM SERENADE MEETS STEAMPUNK
All in the Family
Sat, March 15, 2025 | 1PM MEET THE MUSIC Ages 6-12
Performances Up Close
Sun, March 23, 2025 | 3PM & 6PM
Pre-Concert: Do-Re-Meet Speed Dating | 1PM THOMAS DUNFORD Lute
Live Music Meditation
Mon, March 24, 2025 | 12:30 PM THOMAS DUNFORD Lute
Concert Classics Series Thu, March 27, 2025 | 7:30PM MAHLER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA MITSUKO UCHIDA Piano
Concert Classics Series
Wed, April 2, 2025 | 7:30PM MARTIN FRÖST Clarinet
ANTOINE TAMESTIT Viola SHAI WOSNER* Piano ______________________________________
Concert Classics Series
Thu, April 10, 2025 | 7:30PM
Post-Concert: Dance Chamber Jam JESS GILLAM Saxophone THOMAS WEAVER Piano
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General: $15-$60
Student: $5-$15
Experience the world’s most vibrant musicians within the intimacy of Richardson Auditorium on our mainstage series.
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CONCERT CLASSICS SERIES
Thu, November 7, 2024 | 7:30PM
BENJAMIN GROSVENOR Piano
One of the top 50 pianists ever on record (Gramophone 2023) will showcase the jawdropping range of his virtuosity in a program culminating in Modest Mussorgsky’s iconic and fiendishly difficult Pictures at an Exhibition.
Wed, November 13, 2024 | 7:30PM
BELCEA STRING QUARTET
ÉBÈNE STRING QUARTET
Two of today’s finest string quartets come together in octets by Felix Mendelssohn and George Enescu as they return to Princeton University Concerts the evening prior to heading to Carnegie Hall.
Wed, December 11, 2024 | 7:30PM
JANINE JANSEN Violin
DENIS KOZHUKHIN Piano
The superstar Dutch violinist makes her Princeton University Concerts debut with Queen Elisabeth Competition laureate Denis Kozhukhin performing beloved works by Robert and Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms.
Thu, January 30, 2025 | 7:30PM
CHRISTIAN GERHAHER Baritone
MITSUKO
UCHIDA
Piano
March 27, 2025
GEROLD HUBER Piano
Immerse yourself in Robert Schumann’s lesserknown lieder alongside his revered Liederkreis, as performed by “the greatest partnership in singing.” (The New York Times)
Thu, February 20, 2025 | 7:30PM
TAKÁCS STRING QUARTET
SIR STEPHEN HOUGH Piano
A long-anticipated return by the Takács Quartet also serves as the debut of legendary pianist and composer Sir Stephen Hough for the pinnacle of Brahms’ chamber music: his fiery Piano Quintet, Op. 34.
Related Event:
Book Discussion at the Princeton Public Library. See page 21.
Thu, March 27, 2025 | 7:30PM
MAHLER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
MITSUKO UCHIDA Piano
After an instantly sold-out performance in March 2022, the legendary partnership returns for two more breathtaking concertos by W.A. Mozart conducted from the piano, paired with Leoš Janáček’s woodwind sextet, Mládí (“Youth”).
Related Event: Mahler Chamber Orchestra: in Virtual Reality! See below.
Wed, April 2, 2025 | 7:30PM MARTIN FRÖST Clarinet
ANTOINE TAMESTIT Viola
SHAI WOSNER Piano
Three trailblazing titans of their instruments bring a program featuring transcriptions of music rooted in folklore that will be sure to enchant and leave you dancing in your seat.
Thu, April 10, 2025 | 7:30PM
JESS GILLAM Saxophone
THOMAS WEAVER Piano
With her natural energy, infectious personality, and talent to spare, the 26-yearold saxophone wonder was the youngest-ever soloist to perform at the Last Night of the Proms. She will now be the first saxophonist to appear on the PUC’s mainstage series as she continues to redefine the capabilities of her extraordinary instrument.
Related Event: Dance Chamber Jam. See page 20.
Sat-Tue, January 11-14, 2025
MAHLER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA in Virtual Reality!
Back by popular demand, this revolutionary experience transports you to an immersive world of music with the aid of VR headsets that allow you to move around the musicians as a multi-dimensional recording responds in real time.
April 10, 2025
JESS GILLAM
Saxophone
Wed, October 9, 2024 | 7:30PM
CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT Vocals
SULLIVAN FORTNER Piano/Harpsichord/Keyboards
EMI FERGUSON Flute
DUŠAN BALARIN Theorbo/Lute
YASUSHI NAKAMURA Bass
KEITA OGAWA Percussion
The legendary jazz vocalist brings her latest project, Book of Ayres, an original fusion of Baroque music, vaudeville, and folkloric material from around the world.
Wed, October 30, 2024 | 7:30PM
IGOR LEVIT Piano
One of the most awe-inspiring pianists of our time returns with a program that combines his trademark interpretations of J.S. Bach and Johannes Brahms with Liszt’s colossal transcription of Beethoven’s 7th Symphony.
Related Events:
Documentary at the Princeton Garden Theatre. See page 21.
Conversation between Igor Levit and Deborah Amos. See page 15.
Sat, December 7, 2024 | 7:30PM
Pre-Concert LGBTQIA+ & Allies Mingle | 5:30PM
CHANTICLEER Vocal Ensemble
A Chanticleer Christmas
Grammy-winning vocal ensemble returns with a holiday choral concert featuring Renaissance music to spirituals in the stunning Princeton University Chapel. LISTEN YOUR WAY • puc.princeton.edu
Experience these fan-favorite artists in new programs that capture their singular voice.
General: $60 | Student: $15
Vocals
October 9, 2024
CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT
Enjoy these hour-long concerts in a format that’s immersive, informal, and schedule-friendly.
Wed, November 20, 2024 | 6PM & 9PM
Pre-Concert Speed-Dating | 7PM
ISIDORE STRING QUARTET
Winners of a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition in 2022, the young ensemble makes its PUC debut in a program featuring music by multiple GRAMMY-winner Billy Childs, Ruth Crawford Seeger, and W.A. Mozart.
Wed, February 5, 2025 | 6PM & 9PM
RAPHAËL FEUILLÂTRE Guitar
The 28-year-old phenom makes his Princeton University Concerts debut amid his meteoric rise as the new voice of classical guitar for an hourlong program that translates works originally written for baroque instruments into the vibrant soundscape of the guitar.
Related Events: All of these artists will also be participating in the free Live Music Meditation series. See page 16.
Thu, February 13, 2025 | 6PM & 9PM
Pre-Concert Speed-Friending | 7PM
DOOSTRIO
Iran’s kamancheh champion Kayhan Kalhor, the world’s premier Grammy-nominated pipa virtuoso Wu Man, and Guggenheim Fellow and Grammy Award-winning tabla player Sandeep Das together put a contemporary spin on the ancient traditions of Persia, China, and India.
Related Events:
Documentary at the Princeton Garden Theatre. See page 21.
Conversation between Kayhan Kalhor and Deborah Amos. See page 15.
Sun, March 23, 2025 | 3PM & 6PM
Pre-Concert Speed-Dating | 1PM
THOMAS DUNFORD Lute
Following his unforgettable appearance with the Jupiter Ensemble in our 2022-23 season, Thomas Dunford now treats us to works for solo lute that are a testimony to his reputation as a “rockstar of historical performance.”
Be inspired by civically engaged musicians who respond to world events through their art in this series of conversations permeated by live music.
DEBORAH AMOS Moderator
General: $25 | Student: $10
HEALING WITH MUSIC SERIES
Thu, September 26, 2024 | 7:30PM
KINAN AZMEH Clarinet
KEVORK MOURAD Live Illustration
Syria: Art in a Time of Crisis
Original music and live illustration come together to depict moments in Syria’s recent history, stunningly conceived and performed by two members of the Silk Road Ensemble raising awareness for Syrian refugees.
Related Event:
Book Discussion at the Princeton Public Library. See page 21.
Documentary at the Princeton Garden Theatre. See page 21.
Sun, November 3, 2024 | 3PM
IGOR LEVIT Piano
Pianist and Advocate for Change
An unmissable opportunity to hear this legendary pianist perform and speak about his commitment to using his platform and artistry for the betterment of the world, even in the face of antisemitic death threats.
Related Events: Igor Levit in recital. See page 10.
Documentary at the Princeton Garden Theatre. See page 21.
Wed, February 12, 2025 | 7:30PM
KAYHAN KALHOR Kamancheh
Finding Home in the Music of Iran
Get to know this extraordinary GRAMMY Awardwinning artist in an event centered on his dedication to Iranian music through profound loss, anti-Muslim sentiment, and political unrest.
Related Events:
Documentary at the Princeton Garden Theatre. See page 21.
Book Discussion at the Princeton Public Library. See page 21.
IGOR LEVIT
Piano
October 30, 2024
November 3, 2024
Live Music Meditation. See page 16.
Kayhan Kalhor with the DoosTrio. See page 13.
Imagine sitting with your eyes closed, your body still, your awareness heightened as you follow simple meditation instruction. And then, as you take a breath, out of the silence... comes music.
FREE no tickets required
LIVE MUSIC MEDITATION
Wed, November 20, 2024 | 12:30PM ISIDORE STRING QUARTET
Wed, February 5, 2025 | 12:30PM RAPHAËL FEUILLÂTRE Guitar
Thu, February 13, 2025 | 12:30PM KAYHAN KALHOR Kamancheh
Mon, March 24, 2025 | 12:30PM THOMAS DUNFORD Lute
with meditation instruction by MATTHEW WEINER
Associate Dean, Office of Religious Life, Princeton University
Listen with the Family
Instill a lifelong love of music in your kids through these special programs featuring live chamber music by The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
Kids: $5 | Adults: $10
Sat, October 19, 2024 | 1PM & 3PM CMS KIDS Ages 3-6 , Relaxed Format
RAMI VAMOS Host
Lee Rehearsal Room, Lewis Arts Complex
Host Rami Vamos and artists from The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center introduce kids ages 3-6 and their families to the joys of classical music in this relaxed, neurodiverse-friendly performance.
Sat, March 15, 2025 | 1PM MEET THE MUSIC Ages 6-12
BRUCE ADOLPHE Host
Inspector Pulse Takes His Pulse!
The world’s greatest and only private ear, Inspector Pulse, inspects his own pulse and discovers the rhythm of life—the heartbeat! This leads him to explore stethoscopes and metronomes as well as a marimba and concepts like tempo, beat, and polyrhythm!
Our resident ensemble of Princeton University performance faculty, guest artists, and talented students curate Sunday-afternoon programs of rarely performed mixed chamber works.
Sun, November 24, 2024 | 3PM SONGS WITH/OUT WORDS
Sun, March 2, 2025 | 3PM SERENADE MEETS STEAMPUNK
General: $15 | Students: $5
THOMAS DUNFORD
Meet
other music enthusiasts at facilitated social events prior to enjoying a concert together.
General: $50 | Student: $25
Wed, November 20, 2024 | 7PM Sun, March 23, 2025 | 1PM
SPEED DATING
Experience the Isidore Quartet with a fellow music-lover you come to adore (Nov. 20) or find someone cute before experiencing the lute (Thomas Dunford, Mar. 23) through 8-minute speed dates over appetizers before the concert.
Sat, December 7, 2024 | 5:30PM LGBTQIA+ & ALLIES MINGLE
B-sharp…B-natural…Be YOU! Enjoy refreshments and ice-breaker activities in this festive “Ugly Sweater Party” for beautiful fellow members of the LGBTQIA+ and Allies community, paired with a holiday concert by the Chanticleer vocal ensemble.
Thu, February 13, 2025 | 7PM
SPEED FRIEND-ING
Let us intro-DOOS you through 8-minute speedfriending sessions! Find a new friend before experiencing the GRAMMY-winning world music instrumentalists of the DoosTrio.
Annual late-night CHAMBER (dance) JAM
Calling music & dance lovers of all ages!
Thu, April 10, 2025 | 10PM with JESS GILLAM Saxophone
Whether you’re a seasoned or first-time dancer, let the live melodies of sensational saxophonist Jess Gillam move you as you master choreography by American Repertory Ballet artists. Join us after the concert to jump into this end-of-season dance party. This is your moment to encounter the music you love in a completely new way—don’t miss it! If your mobility is limited, we’ve got you covered with a seated version of the choreography.
FREE Registration Required
At the Movies
In partnership with the Princeton Garden Theatre
Wed, September 25, 2024 | 7PM THE MUSIC OF STRANGERS
Yo-Yo Ma & The Silk Road Ensemble
Sat, November 2, 2024 | 1PM
IGOR LEVIT: NO FEAR
General: $12-$14
Student: $9
Get Reading!
Join fellow music lovers for book discussions and keynote talks on series programs, partnered with the Princeton Public Library.
FREE Registration Required
“THE PIANIST FROM SYRIA”
BY AEHAM AHMAD
DEBORAH AMOS Keynote Speaker Book Group
Wed, August 28, 2024 | 10:30AM & 7PM
Keynote
Wed, September 4, 2024 | 7PM
Dive into this astonishing memoir recounting a pianist’s escape from war-torn Syria.
Related Event:
“Syria: Art in a Time of Crisis.” See page 15.
“THE SEPTEMBERS OF SHIRAZ”
BY DALIA SOFER
DEBORAH AMOS & DALIA SOFER
Keynote Speakers Book Group
Thu, October 17, 2024 | 10:30AM & 7PM
Keynote
Thu, October 24, 2024 | 7PM
Explore this nationally best-selling novel set in the aftermath of the Iranian Revolution.
Related Event:
“Finding Home in the Music of Iran.” See page 15.
“ROUGH IDEAS” BY SIR STEPHEN HOUGH
SIR STEPHEN HOUGH Keynote Speaker Book Group
Thu, January 2, 2025 | 10:30AM & 7PM
Keynote
Fri, January 10, 2025 | 12:30PM (Zoom)
Get to know one of “Twenty Living Polymaths” (The Economist) through his writing about music and his life as a pianist.
Related Event:
Sir Stephen Hough with the Takács String Quartet. See page 7.
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