Works by Brahms New York Performances

“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.