This event is in the past.It took place on March 3, 2026 at Kaufman Music Center.




A civil engineer turned composer premieres her work alongside Brahms classics in an intimate hall known for pristine acoustics. Modus Operandi Orchestra champions underrepresented voices in classical music, making this a rare chance to hear fresh voices share the stage with the canon.
Intimate classical concert
World premieres
Emerging composers
Civic-minded orchestra
Tips
🎼"great acoustic, beautiful theatre"
👷composer Rachel Burckardt spent 47 years as a civil engineer
🎻Brahms's Tragic Overture and Symphony No. 4 anchor the program
Modus @ Merkin: The Music of Brahms & Burckardt
Lincoln Square




A civil engineer turned composer premieres her work alongside Brahms classics in an intimate hall known for pristine acoustics. Modus Operandi Orchestra champions underrepresented voices in classical music, making this a rare chance to hear fresh voices share the stage with the canon.
Intimate classical concert
World premieres
Emerging composers
Civic-minded orchestra
Tips
🎼"great acoustic, beautiful theatre"
👷composer Rachel Burckardt spent 47 years as a civil engineer
🎻Brahms's Tragic Overture and Symphony No. 4 anchor the program
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