Friends of Music Concerts

08/28/2026

We are delighted to see that The Strad is covering Theotime Langlois de Swarte, whom we presented with Le Consort in 2023.

Théotime Langlois de Swarte tells Harry White how Le Violon de Rameau, his new album with William Christie, restores the violin to the heart of the composer's musical world

08/19/2026

The Katarina String Quartet, which enthusiastically participated in our Partnerships in Education program last season, has wrapped up its two-year term as the Graduate String Quartet-in-Residence at the Juilliard School. Their successor is the Donum Quartet. Congrats!

The Dōnum Quartet takes up the role, succeeding the Katarina Quartet

08/14/2026

Now is the right time to review estate plans and make a decision about the legacy you would like to leave. A planned gift to Friends of Music Concerts ensures the music you love will live on. Join the George Raymond Legacy Circle! https://friendsofmusicconcerts.org/legacy-donations-friends-of-music/

08/04/2026

Exciting news from us to our patrons: we have moved to electronic ticketing via the ThunderTix platform. We have retired the hatbox and tickets will be scanned at the door! More information is here:

Friends of Music Concerts 2026-2027 Season We've transitioned to using electronic ticketing! It's easy to use and secure; click here to learn more... Full 2026-2027Season Subscription $240 (save 20% — only $40 per concert) Buy 2026-27 Subscription FlexSub for2026-2027 Season 4 or more admissions a...

07/28/2026

Violinist Laura Frautschi talks about why musicians should stretch, warm up and try to avoid injuries, like the athletes they are.

07/16/2026

We are grateful to ArtsWestchester, the Westchester County Board of Legislators and County Executive Ken Jenkins for an Arts Access grant of $5,000 for our 2026-27 season! Thank you for supporting the arts.

07/15/2026

Actor Pedro Pascal discovers that training to play the cello in a movie is the hardest "stunt" he's ever tried.

The Chilean-American actor will star in Behemoth!, a drama about a family of Los Angeles musicians

07/13/2026

Even after they disbanded in 2023, the Emerson Quartet continues to gather honors. We presented them 17 times - and this season, former Emerson violinist Philip Setzer opens our season with former Emerson cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han. Subscriptions and tickets are at www.friendsofmusicconcerts.org.

The ensemble, which retired after a 47-year-long career, will receive the award at the Concert Artists Guild 75th anniversary gala in September

07/09/2026

Running to catch up with the Balourdet Quartet - named the inaugural fellows of the Resonance Fellowship, newly organized to support string quartets. Congratulations!

THE BALOURDET QUARTET The Balourdet Quartet has been acclaimed for its vibrant energy and emotional depth—described as creating: “a world where memory and transformation coexist…” Seen and Heard International As “an ensemble unafraid to show its personality” The Strad The Balourdet earne...