Classical Music in New York City

This Week: May 6 – 12, 2026
🎶 On Stage This Week
May 8 | 7:30 PM · Church of St. Luke & St. Matthew · Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

Good orchestral program in Clinton Hill.

Open Event
May 7 | 7:00 PM · David H. Koch Theater · Lincoln Square

Famous violinist at the ballet with a cool piece.

Open Event
May 8 | 6:00 PM · The Metropolitan Museum of Art · Upper East Side

Reminder that there are Date Night concerts happening at the Met for free.

Open Event
May 12 | 7:30 PM · Saint Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church · Upper West Side

Beautiful church and great program.

Open Event
📖 Worth Reading

Why Gen Z Is Falling In Love With Classical Music

Forbes explores the remarkable surge of younger audiences at orchestras — and the strategies reshaping the art form itself.

Read in Forbes →
🎧 On My Speakers

On My Speakers

Listening to Rimsky-Korsakov's magical Scheherazade this week.

🎵 Listen on Spotify

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.