Classical Music in New York City

This Week: April 22 – 28, 2026
🎶 On Stage This Week
April 22 | 6:30 PM · Trinity Church Wall Street · Financial District

It seems like it's a world-class choir performing some pretty ancient music. Might be a serious concert, but if you're in the mood for something different, might be OK.

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April 24 | 7:30 PM · Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Lincoln Square

Very unique concert. The conductor is a soprano who sings and conducts at the same time. Not sure that she’s anyone’s favorite either, but very unique.

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April 25 | 7:30 PM · High School of Fashion Industries · Chelsea

Fantastic string quartet for a fantastic price.

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April 26 | 5:00 PM · Corpus Christi Church · Morningside Heights

Music Before 1800 is a very thoughtful concert series, and this one is a fun historic look at Celtic music.

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April 28 | 7:00 PM · Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Lincoln Square

Our new maestro is in town with a legendary pianist.

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📖 Worth Reading

A Survey of Classical Music’s Greatest Movements

A beautiful NYT interactive tracing the arc of classical music from Medieval to Modern.

Read in The New York Times →

Have a great week!

Daniel Zinn
Conductor · Fort Greene Orchestra

We’re a collective of professional musicians in the city keeping an ear out for all the great concerts that are happening under the radar. Hope you find this useful.