NY Phil Ensembles at Merkin Hall
About This Event
Conductor Benjamin Adler leads an NY Phil Ensembles program at David Geffen Hall featuring NY Phil musicians and soloists including violist Cynthia Phelps, associate concertmaster Sheryl Staples, Helen Huang, I‑Jung Huang, Leah Ferguson, Ru‑Pei Yeh and Nathan Vickery. The lineup foregrounds the Philharmonic’s chamber practice—members moving between repertory and close ensemble work—and highlights the clarity and ensemble balance noted in Ferguson’s chamber engagements.
About Works by Brahms(chamber)
“Works by Brahms” frames Johannes Brahms as a composer of private drama, written for small forces but built with symphonic logic. At David Geffen Hall with Groupmuse NYC, members of the New York Philharmonic step out of orchestral formation into a chamber format that shortens the distance between players and listeners. Featured performers include I-Jung Huang, Sheryl Staples, Yulia Ziskel, and Leah Ferguson. Brahms has been part of New York’s concert life since the 19th century, and this setting makes his structural rigor feel less monumental and more human.
About the Artists
New York Philharmonic
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the New York Philharmonic, one of the world's most prestigious classical music ensembles. With its home at the iconic David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, this orchestra serves as a cornerstone of New York City's vibrant cultural landscape.
I-Jung Huang
I-Jung Huang is a musician known for her performances and contributions in the field of classical music.
Sheryl Staples
Sheryl Staples is an accomplished violinist known for her role as the associate concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic.
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.
Cynthia Phelps
Cynthia Phelps is a prominent violist known for her performances with the New York Philharmonic and her contributions to chamber music.
Nathan Vickery
Nathan Vickery is an individual artist known for contributions in the performing arts, though specific details about his works or roles may vary.