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    NY Phil Ensembles at Merkin Hall

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    Monday, January 4, 2027

    7:30 PM

    David Geffen Hall

    New York, NY

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    NY Phil Ensembles at Merkin Hall brings a chamber-focused lineup to David Geffen Hall, featuring pianists Anna Polonsky and Eric Huebner, violinists Alina Ming Kobialka and Tabitha Rhee, and collaborators Barret Ham, Muyan Yang, Qiang Tu, I-Jung Huang, Kyung Ji Min and Alexei Yupanqui Gonzales. Together they present work that spans contemporary performance and chamber repertory, emphasizing close listening, clarity of line and ensemble balance.

    About the Artists

    Muyan Yang

    Muyan Yang is a classical musician heard in New York City on programs that place close listening at the center. At David Geffen Hall, Yang has appeared in chamber settings alongside colleagues including Tabitha Rhee, Cong Wu, Qiang Tu, Barret Ham, Lisa Eunsoo Kim, Alina Ming Kobialka, Kyung Ji Min, and I-Jung Huang.

    Tabitha Rhee

    Tabitha Rhee is a classical musician heard in New York City on programs that place chamber repertory in close focus. She has appeared at David Geffen Hall and on the NY Phil Ensembles at Merkin Hall series, working in collaboration with artists including Muyan Yang, Cong Wu, Qiang Tu, Barret Ham, Lisa Eunsoo Kim, Alina Ming Kobialka, Kyung Ji Min, and I-Jung Huang.

    Qiang Tu

    chamber music

    Qiang Tu is a classical musician heard in New York City in programs such as NY Phil Ensembles at Merkin Hall, with appearances connected to David Geffen Hall. Working as an individual artist, Tu has shared the stage with collaborators including Muyan Yang, Tabitha Rhee, Cong Wu, Barret Ham, Lisa Eunsoo Kim, Alina Ming Kobialka, Kyung Ji Min, and I-Jung Huang.

    Barret Ham

    Barret Ham is a classical musician heard in New York City at David Geffen Hall, appearing in programs such as “NY Phil Ensembles at Merkin Hall.” Their work often unfolds in close collaboration, alongside artists including Quan Ge, Cong Wu, Michelle Kim-Solman, Sofia Basile, Robert Rinehart, Matthew Christakos, Ru-Pei Yeh, and Helen Huang.

    Alina Ming Kobialka

    Alina Ming Kobialka is a violinist known for her performances as a solo artist and her collaborations with various orchestras.

    Kyung Ji Min

    Kyung Ji Min is a solo artist known for her contributions in the field of music or performance.