This event is in the past.It took place on April 12, 2026 at Kaufman Music Center.




Hear NY Philharmonic musicians up close in Merkin Hall's intimate space, where chamber music lets every nuance land and the performers' personalities shine. The program pairs Tchaikovsky's beloved quartet with Villa-Lobos's playful "Jet Whistle" and Schuller's double bass quartet.
World-class musicians
Intimate chamber setting
Classical repertoire
Sunday afternoon tradition
Tips
🎻Four double basses open the program — a rare texture
🎶"The Jet Whistle" lives up to its whimsical name
🎹Gubaidulina's quintet closes with contemporary power
NY Phil Ensembles
Lincoln Square




Hear NY Philharmonic musicians up close in Merkin Hall's intimate space, where chamber music lets every nuance land and the performers' personalities shine. The program pairs Tchaikovsky's beloved quartet with Villa-Lobos's playful "Jet Whistle" and Schuller's double bass quartet.
World-class musicians
Intimate chamber setting
Classical repertoire
Sunday afternoon tradition
Tips
🎻Four double basses open the program — a rare texture
🎶"The Jet Whistle" lives up to its whimsical name
🎹Gubaidulina's quintet closes with contemporary power
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