NY Phil Ensembles at Merkin Hall
About This Event
Benjamin Adler leads the NY Phil Ensembles at Merkin Hall program at David Geffen Hall, with musicians Hélène Jeanney, I-Jung Huang, Kuan Cheng Lu, Leah Ferguson, Muyan Yang and Qiang Tu alongside ballet dancer Sumire Kudo. The program foregrounds close-grained chamber repertoire—moving between Dvořák, Schumann and Brahms—and emphasizes ensemble balance, clarity and close listening over solo display.
About the Artists
Kuan Cheng Lu
Kuan Cheng Lu is a classical musician heard in New York City at David Geffen Hall, including appearances tied to NY Phil Ensembles programs at Merkin Hall. Working as an individual artist, Lu has performed alongside Qiang Tu, I-Jung Huang, Lisa GiHae Kim, Leah Ferguson, Vivek Kamath, Sumire Kudo, Benjamin Adler, and Hélène Jeanney.
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.
I-Jung Huang
I-Jung Huang is a musician known for her performances and contributions in the field of classical music.
Leah Ferguson
Leah Ferguson is a classical musician associated with performances at David Geffen Hall in New York City. She has appeared in chamber settings connected to the New York Philharmonic, including the NY Phil Ensembles at Merkin Hall series, where orchestra members move between repertory and close audience contact.
Sumire Kudo
Sumire Kudo is a ballet dancer known for her performances in various classical and contemporary ballet productions.
Benjamin Adler
Benjamin Adler is a conductor and musician known for his work in various musical productions and performances.