A Season of World-Class Performances

This season, Lincoln Square’s world-class cultural venues will present some of the finest artistry in the city. From the grandeur of The New York Philharmonic to the precision of the Chamber Music Society and the grace of the New York City Ballet, an exceptional lineup of performances awaits this spring.

The New York Philharmonic’s spring lineup at David Geffen Hall (10 Lincoln Center Plaza) promises thrilling orchestral experiences. Patricia Kopatchinskaja lends her expressive energy to Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto (April 9–11), complemented by Brahms’s powerful First Symphony and the premiere of Jessie Montgomery’s Project 19 conducted by Jakub Hrůša. Later in April, Lisa Batiashvili performs Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 (April 25–27), paired with Bartók’s fairy-tale ballet, The Wooden Prince and, led by Iván Fischer, Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute. In May, Gustavo Dudamel — the NY Phil’s future Music and Artistic Director — leads the Orchestra in an electrifying program featuring Stravinsky’s Symphony in Three Movements, Philip Glass’s Symphony No. 11, and a world premiere by composer and soprano Kate Soper (May 22–27), before concluding the season with Mahler’s adventurous Seventh Symphony (May 29–June 1). All concerts will be livestreamed on the Hauser Digital Wall in David Geffen Hall. For a complete schedule of performances and ticket information, visit the New York Philharmonic’s concert calendar.

The Chamber Music Society offers an intimate look at classical masterworks. On April 6, Alice Tully Hall (1941 Broadway at West 65th Street) hosts a diverse program of Mozart, Grieg, Fauré, and Prokofiev, highlighting collaborations between pairs of artists. Families can enjoy the wacky 'Inspector Pulse Goes to Sleep' on April 27, complete with an interactive instrument petting zoo where children can explore different instruments up close before the performance. May brings a tribute to CMS’s founding artistic director Charles Wadsworth (May 2), featuring a super-star vocal quartet with pianist Ken Noda and current CMS Co-Artistic Director Wu Han in Schumann’s Spanisches Liebeslieder. The Beethoven Quartet Cycle VI closes the season as the Calidore String Quartet performs Beethoven’s late-period masterpieces (May 18). Select performances are available for digital streaming. Discover the full lineup and get your tickets by visiting the Chamber Music Society’s event calendar.

At New York City Ballet, spring unfolds with a rich repertoire spanning Balanchine classics and contemporary creations at the David H. Koch Theater (20 Lincoln Center Plaza). The season opens with 'All Balanchine I' (April 22–29), featuring the neoclassical masterwork Apollo alongside Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux, Ballo della Regina, and Chaconne. May introduces contemporary works, including Alexei Ratmansky’s moving Solitude, dedicated to the children of Ukraine, as well as ballets from Caili Quan and Justin Peck (May 10–23). The company also celebrates the 50th anniversary of its 1975 Ravel Festival featuring four works that had their premieres during the festival (May 14–24). On May 25, principal dancer Andrew Veyette takes his final bow in a special farewell performance, which will include the Third Movement from Glass Pieces along with Chiaroscuro and Stars and Stripes. The season concludes with Balanchine’s enchanting A Midsummer Night’s Dream (May 27–June 1), bringing Shakespeare’s timeless comedy to life through dance. Check out the New York City Ballet’s season calendar to learn more about this season's performances and purchase tickets.

Whether you're enjoying a breathtaking concert at David Geffen Hall, experiencing a moving chamber music performance at Alice Tully Hall, or taking in the elegance of a ballet at the David H. Koch Theater, spring in Lincoln Square offers unforgettable cultural experiences. You can check the schedules for these performances and more from other iconic institutions on Lincoln Center's calendar, and be sure to secure your tickets to enjoy all they have to offer.

Photo Credit: Fadi Kheir for The New York Philharmonic