NY Phil Ensembles at Merkin Hall
About This Event
NY Phil Ensembles at Merkin Hall presents a chamber program at David Geffen Hall featuring Alexei Yupanqui Gonzales, Alina Ming Kobialka, Anna Polonsky, Barret Ham, Eric Huebner, I‑Jung Huang, Kyung Ji Min, Muyan Yang, Qiang Tu and Tabitha Rhee. The lineup mixes soloists and long‑time chamber collaborators — with Kobialka on violin and Polonsky and Huebner at the piano — whose work emphasizes close listening, structural clarity and ensemble balance; Gonzales brings a background in contemporary performance.
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
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.