Announcing the 2015-2016 Season

Step into Richardson Auditorium in historic Alexander Hall, the home of Princeton University Concerts.

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Performances Up CloseThis is chamber music in the flesh. Our 122nd season is packed with world-class artists of all stripes, and you get to experience it all in a more intimate and spontaneous setting than ever before. Our new series PUC125 brings you onto the stage of Alexander Hall (yes, YOU on stage!) for six performances in the round, another loud and proud signal of our commitment to bring together the next generation of artists and concertgoers. And the truth is, in our beautiful Richardson Auditorium, all of our concerts are “Performances Up Close.” Jump in with us for a set of unique experiences that explore the many facets of music’s transformative potential.

Isabelle Faust, Violin

NOVEMBER 16, 2015, 7PM

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY CHAPEL

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2015, 8PMRICHARDSON AUDITORIUM IN ALEXANDER HALL · CHARLES S. ROBINSON MEMORIAL CONCERT

EMERSON STRING QUARTET with guest artists Calidore String Quartet*

HAYDN Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 76, No. 4 “Sunrise”

SHOSTAKOVICH Quartet No. 10, Op. 118

MENDELSSOHN Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20

In 1976, four students at The Juilliard School discovered a shared interest in string quartet repertoire

and decided to start making music together. Nearly four decades later, the Emerson Quartet has

made unparalleled contributions to the genre, amassing thirty recordings, nine Grammys, and a

rare induction into the Classical Music Hall of Fame. They graced our stage last season with an

unforgettable program, energized by the lineup’s new addition of cellist Paul Watkins (formerly

of the The Nash Ensemble of London). And now, it is a pleasure to invite them back to kick off our

2015-16 season. The evening will culminate with the youthful, exuberant, and beloved Octet in E-flat

Major by Felix Mendelssohn, written just a few months after the composer’s sixteenth birthday—

no better way to herald opening night! Joining the Emersons onstage for the Octet will be their

current protégés, the quickly rising Calidore String Quartet, lauded as “four highly intelligent, deeply

sensitive virtuosos.” (Strings Magazine) It will be an intergenerational meeting of the minds, and we

can’t wait to see what will happen.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015, 8PMRICHARDSON AUDITORIUM IN ALEXANDER HALL

PAVEL HAAS STRING QUARTET*MARTINŮ Quartet No. 3, H. 183

DVOŘÁK Quartet No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 34

BEETHOVEN Quartet No. 8 in E Minor, Op. 59, No. 2 “Razumovsky”

One of the most exciting developments in chamber music over the last ten years has been the

emergence of the Czech Republic-based Pavel Haas Quartet. They have come to be known as the

foremost arbiters of their homeland’s rich Romantic-era repertoire, with acclaimed recordings of

the great quartets by Czech natives Dvořák, Smetana, Janáček, Martinů, and of course Pavel Haas

himself. Time and again, critics have noted their nearly orchestral sound, which fills concert halls

with its tremendous intensity and has already earned them Gramophone’s Record of the Year award

three times in their young career. London’s The Sunday Times says, “Their account of [Dvořák’s]

‘American’ Quartet belongs alongside the greatest performances on disc”—quite extraordinary, for

such a well-worn and recorded piece of music. They visit Princeton for the first time with a few gems

from this repertoire, followed by Beethoven’s titan Quartet Op. 59, No. 2 “Razumovsky.”

The world’s most exciting string quartet? Well, they suit the tagline better than most. Above all, they play with passion.

— THE TIMES

(LONDON)


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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2015, 8PMRICHARDSON AUDITORIUM IN ALEXANDER HALL

ARCANTO STRING QUARTET*BACH Selections from “The Art of the Fugue,” BWV 1080

SCHUMANN Quartet in A Minor, Op. 41, No. 1

SMETANA Quartet No. 1 in E Minor “From My Life”

Our fall season continues to drop a spotlight on the string quartet as we welcome our third,

pan-European phenoms the Arcanto Quartet. Formed in 2002 by four of Europe’s most high-profile

chamber players, they found immediate chemistry; from day one it was clear that this would not be

just another exciting but fleeting supergroup. And indeed, though all four artists have maintained

rigorous schedules of touring and recording as soloists, when everyone joins forces the Arcanto

is nothing short of dazzling. London’s The Telegraph puts it succinctly: “Freshness, close rapport,

finesse, and a blend of eloquence and vitality have been hallmarks of its style ever since its debut.”

This is a rare opportunity to catch them on a U.S. tour, which includes Carnegie Hall and a small

handful of major cities along with their Princeton debut. Be certain to listen carefully to the famous

viola solo in the opening of Smetana’s Quartet in E Minor “From My Life,” performed by Tabea

Zimmermann, who is regularly cited as the world’s greatest living violist.

… one of the most stimulating and enjoyable ensembles to listen to, no matter what it is playing.

— THE

TELEGRAPH

(LONDON)



THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015, 8PMRICHARDSON AUDITORIUM IN ALEXANDER HALL

EMMANUEL PAHUD,* FLUTE

CHRISTIAN RIVET,* GUITAR

“AROUND THE WORLD,” an eclectic mix of music from the duo’s acclaimed CD

linking Asia, Europe and the Americas

A star flautist only comes around once or twice in a generation—and it’s fair to say that this

generation’s strongest candidate is Swiss-born Emmanuel Pahud. He sits principal flute in the Berlin

Philharmonic and as a soloist has delved into every corner of the repertoire from the Renaissance

to the present day. Prepare to discover a new side of the instrument, and trace Pahud’s dynamics

as they range from warm, resonant lows to brilliant, bell-like highs. He joins guitarist Christian Rivet

to bring us a program based on their new recording “Around the World,” which charts a worldwide

musical course through the lens of folk-inspired composers Elliott Carter, Béla Bartók, and others. It’s

a rich and varied collection of pieces, brought to life by an artist with “perhaps the most appealing

sound since that of the young James Galway.” (The Washington Post)

…the nearest thing we’ve had to a star flautist since James Galway. — THE GUARDIAN (LONDON)

EMMANUEL PAHUD, FLUTE CHRISTIAN RIVET, GUITAR


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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016, 8PMRICHARDSON AUDITORIUM IN ALEXANDER HALL

IGOR LEVIT,* PIANOPADEREWSKI MEMORIAL CONCERT

BACH Partita No. 4 in D Major, BWV 828

SCHUBERT Moments musicaux, Op. 94, D. 780

BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2

PROKOFIEV Sonata No. 7 in B-flat Major, Op. 83

Our spring season kicks off with one of the world’s freshest and most delightful new discoveries:

28-year-old pianist Igor Levit. Virtually unknown until 2014, he has experienced a truly meteoric rise

over the last twelve months in the wake of a performance at New York City’s Park Avenue Armory

that garnered rave reviews from both The New York Times and The New Yorker. His debut recording

for Sony Classical boldly tackled the last three Beethoven sonatas in all their cryptic glory, a rare

undertaking for anyone but a venerated old-timer. Alex Ross of The New Yorker said of the recordings,

“I was transfixed. Here was playing of technical brilliance, tonal allure, intellectual drive, and an elusive

quality that the Germans indicate with the word Innigkeit, or, inwardness.” It is an incredibly exciting

time to have him on our stage; by next year he may very well be a household name.

A major new pianist has arrived.

— THE NEW YORKER



THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016, 8PMRICHARDSON AUDITORIUM IN ALEXANDER HALL

TETZLAFF TRIO*SCHUMANN Trio No. 2 in F Major, Op. 80

DVOŘÁK Trio No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 90, “Dumky”

BRAHMS Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8

In the crowded and entangled landscape of violin virtuosi, Christian Tetzlaff is simply one of a kind.

Noted for his “anti-lyrical” sound and preference for wide dynamic range over soloistic bombast,

he has achieved superstardom over the course of three decades in the public eye. Following a

triumphant solo recital two seasons ago on our series, he returns this year with the Tetzlaff Trio, a

rare configuration that includes pianist Lars Vogt and cellist (and sister) Tanja Tetzlaff. It will be the

first piano trio on our stage in over ten years, and we are celebrating the occasion with a program of

absolute treasures—works by Brahms, Schumann and Dvořák that anchor the 19th-century piano trio

repertoire. This is not a collection of artists who tour through the states together more than once in a

blue moon, so please be sure to put this one on your calendar.

Whatever they play, you want to hear it. — THE NEW YORK TIMES


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Whatever they play, you want to hear it. — THE NEW YORK TIMES

THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016, 8PMRICHARDSON AUDITORIUM IN ALEXANDER HALL

PAUL LEWIS, PIANO

BRAHMS Three Intermezzi, Op. 117

SCHUBERT Sonata No. 9 in B Major, D. 575

BRAHMS Four Ballades, Op. 10

LISZT Après une lecture du Dante: Fantasia quasi Sonata (“Dante” Sonata)

Last season at Princeton, violinist Lisa Batiashvili and pianist Paul Lewis treated us to an

extraordinary program of works by Schubert and Beethoven. It was the first time Lewis, a concert

hall staple and veteran interpreter of the central European canon, was on our stage, and we were

unsatisfied with only one concert. Hence, he returns this year to perform alone in an evening of

mid-Romantic masterworks, including Schubert’s great Sonata in B Major. This music finds him

at the absolute top of his game, and arguably at the top of anyone’s game. Of his recordings of

the complete Beethoven sonatas, Anthony Tommasini writes in The New York Times, “if I had to

recommend a single complete set, I would suggest Mr. Lewis’s distinguished recordings.” And, of

his live performance of the last three Schubert sonatas in Boston in 2013, The Boston Globe said

it was “the most audacious, most edifying, and most fulfilling musical event of the season.” These

recommendations pretty much speak for themselves—spend your Thursday night hearing some of

the best Romantic piano playing in the world.

Here is fresh, intelligent yet daring playing alert to the flights of wildness in the music.

— THE NEW

YORK TIMES



THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016, 8PMRICHARDSON AUDITORIUM IN ALEXANDER HALL

MATTHIAS GOERNE,* BARITONEAlexander Schmalcz,* Piano

SCHUBERT Die Schöne Mullerin, D. 795

Tim Smith of The Baltimore Sun once wrote, “If you are very, very lucky, you get to hear a

performance every now and then that is so sublime in execution, so profound in expressive

realization that it will have a place with you for the rest of your life. I felt I had one of those

experiences when baritone Matthias Goerne sang [Schubert]. I felt privileged to witness it.” And lo

and behold, in our own intimate Richardson Auditorium, we close our Concert Classics series with a

touch of the transcendent as Goerne comes and performs the entire Die Schöne Mullerin song cycle

by Schubert. Goerne’s voice is typically heard in giant rooms like Carnegie or Disney Hall, but for

lieder, and especially the deeply personal lieder of Schubert at his peak, Richardson is a much more

immediate environment to experience this music as it was created and intended. He has been called

the heir of the late Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, singing the repertoire that made him a star.

…one of the most compelling and insightful performances of Schubert I have ever heard.

— THE NEW YORK TIMES


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A collective focus of hundreds of eyes and ears ran as a thickness down the aisles, up the spiral stairs, along the edge of the balcony and down to the stage where the four string players sat. The auditorium that only minutes before had felt so empty suddenly became full, humid with a deliberate nothingess. It was beautiful. In that passing moment, we all existed in togetherness so distinct from the isolated quietude of the library or from melancholic hours of the still night. Our moments were frozen together in anticipation.

Then there was the music…

— LUCAS MAZZOTTI, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY CLASS OF 2017, AFTER HEARING THE BRENTANO STRING QUARTET

The hands of the Arcanto String Quartet

NOVEMBER 12, 2015, 8PM

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This season’s special events bring us fully immersive experiences centered around two towering bodies of work, Bach’s complete Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin and Shostakovich’s complete Preludes and Fugues for solo piano. Last year, violinist Isabelle Faust and pianist Alexander Melnikov were scheduled to perform a program of violin sonatas on our season, but the concert was cancelled due to illness. Now, we are

lucky enough to invite not just one but both back for solo recitals with repertoire that defines their unique and probing musicianship. In both cases, the complete cycle offers a distilled version of the composers’ legacies, and listening in one sitting offers an opportunity to truly steep in the vocabulary of the work. Auxiliary programming of essays and related events surrounding these pieces will further engage us with these magnificent opuses.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015, 7PMPRINCETON UNIVERSITY CHAPEL

ISABELLE FAUST,* VIOLIN

BACH The Complete Sonatas and Partitas, BWV 1001-1006

Written over the course of twenty years in the early 1700s, Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin

have undergone three centuries of dogged reinvention, rediscovery, and reinterpretation. They are

required at every conservatory audition, they are recorded by every major violinist, and they are

generally considered an essay on the instrument’s expressive and technical capabilities. How, after all

these years, can we still find so many nooks and crannies in this cryptic and beautiful cycle? Violinist

Isabelle Faust, whose playing is characterized by “passion, grit and electricity” (The New York Times),

is perhaps best known for her probing renditions of Bach. She visits Princeton with a very special

performance of all six Sonatas and Partitas. In the spirit of “Performances Up Close” this concert will

take place in the round at the Princeton University Chapel staged and lit dramatically to reflect the

mood and inspiration of the music’s spiritual origins. Prepare to hear Bach’s beloved language with

fresh ears. Tickets to this event will be limited.

SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2016, 2PMRICHARDSON AUDITORIUM IN ALEXANDER HALL

ALEXANDER MELNIKOV,* PIANO

SHOSTAKOVICH The Complete Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87

After Faust takes on the Bach Sonatas and Partitas, pianist Alexander Melnikov will tackle a wildly

different but equally tremendous cycle: Shostakovich’s complete 24 Preludes and Fugues. Composed at

the height of his popularity after the Second World War, these pieces are quintessential Shostakovich:

sometimes sarcastic, sometimes wistful, and almost always politically charged. Russian-born Melnikov

is one of the only pianists to commit this daunting cycle to recording, and did it in dazzling fashion:

his 2010 recording was included in BBC Music Magazine’s list of the “50 Greatest Recordings of All

Time.” Another critic reflects on his interpretation: “everything is testament to reflection and skill, yet

the pianist is not lecturing, but laughing, dreaming, lamenting and dancing” (Frankfurter Allgemeine

Zeitung). Following this stunning critical reception, he makes a rare live appearance at Princeton

focusing on these extraordinary pieces from Russia’s most controversial composer.

Join us for an in-depth exploration of two great musical minds

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Faust has a magnificent grasp of this music. Hear her if you can!

— GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE

Melnikov reveals a kaleidoscope of colours and moods. An exhilarating experience.

— BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE

Special Events


Everything Gallicantus

touches seems to turn to gold.

– EARLY MUSIC TODAY

… one of the top young quartets

before the public today … This is a group to watch.

— THE WASHINGTON

POST

Mr. Greilsammer is a standout musician who has it in him to

challenge, inform and delight audiences.

— THE NEW YORK

TIMES

MAR24

With an eye toward our 125th anniversary, we’re launching a three-year experiment to explore the future of chamber music. Experience classical music more directly, more viscerally than ever before with one-hour concerts in the round on the Richardson stage of Alexander Hall. Performances will feature an eclectic mix of artists and programs that reflect the voices of a new generation.

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Concerts on the PUC125 series are only offered as single tickets. Single tickets will go on sale

ONLINE ONLY on Monday, August 3, 2015 and everywhere else on Tuesday,

September 8, 2015.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2016 6PM & 9PM

Ébène String Quartet Back by popular demand are the four members

of the astounding Ébène Quartet. Come for

the gavotte, but stay for the lindy-hop: these

remarkable chameleons will begin the evening

with a program from the traditional string quartet

literature, but will then transform Richardson

stage into the Cotton Club with pieces from their

collection of jazz favorites.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 6PM & 9PM

Escher String Quartet* Composer’s Last Words, part two

NYC-based Escher Quartet is quickly on the rise,

serving as artists-in-residence at The Chamber

Music Society of Lincoln Center. They visit the

Richardson stage with a second program of

Composer’s Last Words, performing the final

quartets of Britten and Schubert.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016 6PM & 9PM

Julien Labro,* Accordion/Bandoneon/AccordinaThe Big Squeeze

Accordion virtuoso Julien Labro can do it all.

Equally at home performing traditional Latin

music in performing arts centers, free jazz in

clubs, and hooks on techno tracks, Labro is a true

Renaissance man. He brings us two sets of music

in the round; first we are treated to a program of

accordion music from around the world, then he is

joined by a band for a jazz nightcap.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2015 2PM & 4:30PM

Gallicantus Gabriel Crouch, DirectorSongs of the Sibyl

The Sibyls of Ancient Greece, we are told, were

mystical women with prophetic powers. Our

very own Gabriel Crouch and his renowned

Renaissance vocal ensemble Gallicantus brings

their words to life in a program of the complete

setting by Lassus paired with works by the

celebrated “Sibyl of the Rhine” Hildegard von BIngen, alongside new works by Princeton

professors Dan Trueman and Dmitri Tymoczko.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2015 6PM & 9PM

Calidore String Quartet Composer’s Last Words, part one

If you heard the Calidore Quartet on opening

night of our mainstage series collaborating with

the Emerson Quartet, here’s a great opportunity

to get to know them in a different context. They

put together a program of the last quartets

written by beloved composers Mendelssohn and

Mozart before their untimely deaths.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2015 6PM & 9PM

David Greilsammer,* Piano/Prepared PianoScarlatti/Cage Sonatas: Journey Between Two Worlds

What do Domenico Scarlatti and John Cage

have in common? Quite a lot, according to pianist

David Greilsammer. In one unbroken stream, he

performs sonatas by the two composers back-

to-back, revealing many similarities between the

18th century Italian and the notorious avant-

gardist. Don’t be surprised if you start mixing

them up halfway through.

Brilliant accordionist — CHICAGO TRIBUNE


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015, 1PM

MEET THE MUSIC“My Brother

Franz Schubert”Ferdinand was a bad composer, and he stole music from Franz in order to pass his school exam. He confessed and was forgiven by Franz. In this fun version of the true story, Ferdinand tries desperately to compose a good accompaniment to the “Trout” melody, but Franz comes up with a better one. This concert is offered for kids ages 6-12 and features the music of Franz Schubert played by musicians from The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, hosted by composer Bruce Adolphe.

All in the FamilyYour youngster’s life-long love of music will begin the moment he or she encounters

chamber music in person at Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall. Next season, in two

concerts for kids and their families, we offer something for kids ages 3 and up. In the fall,

we are pleased to welcome back the popular program “Meet the Music” for kids ages

6-12, featuring musicians of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center with their host

Bruce Adolphe. New to our offerings, in the spring, we are adding “Baby got Bach” for kids

ages 3-6.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2016, 1PM

BABY GOT BACH“Principally Percussion”

NEW THIS SEASON — We offer a concert for even younger kids, ages 3-6. Hosted by renowned pianist Orli Shaham, this interactive concert will introduce kids to all of the sounds a piano and percussion can make. The concert will feature Princeton’s own resident percussion ensemble, Sō Percussion. Stay afterwards to play instruments and jam with the musicians.

Single tickets to these events will go on sale ONLINE ONLY on Monday, August 3, 2015and everywhere else on Tuesday, September 8, 2015.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2015, 3PM

Voices out of the StormMusic from TheresienstadtPAVEL HAAS A Study for StringsGIDEON KLEIN String TrioVIKTOR ULLMAN The Lay of the Love and Death of Cornet Christoph Rilke for Piano and SpeakerHANS KRÁSA Tanec for String TrioZIKMUND SCHUL Chassidic Dances for Viola and Cello

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2016, 3PM

Invitation to the DanceLUIGI BOCCHERINI Guitar Quintet No. 4 in D Major, G. 449MAURICE RAVEL La valse, for Two PianosJOHANN STRAUSS, Emperor Waltzesarr. Arnold Schoenberg

MANUEL DE FALLA 7 Canciones populares españoles for Voice and GuitarDARIUS MILHAUD Scaramouche, Op. 165b for Two Pianos

SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2016, 3PM

French VoicesCLAUDE DEBUSSY Trio for Flute, Viola, HarpMAURICE RAVEL Chansons madécasses for Mezzo-soprano, Flute and CelloJACQUES IBERT 2 Stèles orientées for Soprano and FluteMANUEL DE FALLA Psyché for Soprano, Flute, Harp, Violin, Viola, CelloDARIUS MILHAUD 3 Little Symphonies

The Richardson

Chamber Players

was co-founded by

Nathan A. Randall

and Michael J. Pratt

during the 1994-1995

Centennial Season of

Princeton University

Concerts. The

ensemble comprises

musicians who

teach instrumental

music and voice at

Princeton University,

distinguished guest

artists, and supremely

talented students.

Their repertoire largely

consists of works for

singular combinations

of instruments and

voices, which would

otherwise remain

unheard. The artistic

direction of the group

rotates. This season’s

programs were

conceived by a small

committee consisting

of Alistair MacRae,

Sarah Pelletier and

Jennifer Tao.

Our resident ensemble of performance faculty, distinguished guest artists and supremely talented students

Sponsored by Princeton University Concerts

Michael Pratt, Director

Members of The Richardson Chamber Players


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VENUES & PARKINGAll concerts take place in Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall, unless otherwise noted. Richardson Auditorium is located on the Princeton campus behind Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street.

ON CAMPUSParking is available in the visitor parking area in Lot 23 and at the West Garage, both located on Elm Drive off of Faculty Road, a ten-minute walk to Richardson Auditorium. TigerTransit extends its hours of the Central Line shuttle bus from both locations to Richardson on concert nights. The shuttle runs every fifteen minutes until 10:30 pm.

OFF CAMPUSThe best place to park is at metered spaces near Palmer Square and along Nassau Street. Three municipal parking garages that charge a fee are located on Chambers, Hulfish and Spring Streets in downtown Princeton near Palmer Square.

ACCESSIBILITYRichardson Auditorium is accessible to patrons with disabilities. Space for wheelchair seating is available upon request. A limited number of parking spaces are available on campus for people with valid handicap permits. Please call the Concert Office for more information at 609.258.2800.

TICKET PRICESSUBSCRIPTIONS

CONCERT CLASSICS SERIES (THE BEST DEAL)8 Thursday night concerts Emerson String Quartet Pavel Haas String Quartet Arcanto String Quartet Emmanuel Pahud/Christian Rivet Igor Levit, Piano Tetzlaff Trio Paul Lewis, Piano Matthias Goerne, Baritone

A $275 B $225 C $125

RICHARDSON CHAMBER PLAYERS 3 Sunday afternoon performancesAll subscriptions are $39. Or, add the three concerts to a CONCERT CLASSICS SERIES subscription and pay just $24.

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Choose 3 or more different concerts from all of our offerings EXCEPT PUC125 and save 10% off the single ticket prices.* Please call us at 609.258.2800 to make your own series.

* Concerts on the PUC125 series are only offered as single tickets. Single tickets will go on sale ONLINE ONLY on Monday, August 3, 2015 and everywhere else on Tuesday, September 8, 2015.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Add these special events to a CONCERT CLASSICS SERIES and receive a 20% discount off of single ticket prices:

ISABELLE FAUST, Violin All seats $32 TICKETS TO THIS EVENT WILL BE LIMITED

ALEXANDER MELNIKOV, Piano A $40 B $32 C $20

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Single and student tickets will go on sale ONLINE ONLY on Monday, August 3, 2015 and everywhere else on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Students of all ages with a valid ID can attend our concerts for as little as $10.

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I can honestly say that Richardson Auditorium has been the most inspiring classroom during my time at Princeton. Here I have learned from world-class musicians, surrounded by wonderful friends ... which is why, for me, Princeton University Concerts is the greatest concert series in the world.”

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PRINCETON UNIVERSITY CLASS OF 2015

2015-2016 SEASON AT A GLANCE ALL CONCERTS TAKE PLACE IN RICHARDSON AUDITORIUM IN ALEXANDER HALL, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 8PM*EMERSON STRING QUARTET

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2015 2PM & 4:30PMGALLICANTUS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015 8PM*PAVEL HAAS STRING QUARTET

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2015 3PMTHE RICHARDSON CHAMBER PLAYERS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2015 6PM & 9PMCALIDORE STRING QUARTET

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015 1PM“MEET THE MUSIC” FAMILY CONCERT

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2015 8PM*ARCANTO STRING QUARTET

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 7PMPRINCETON UNIVERSITY CHAPELISABELLE FAUST, violin

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 8PM*EMMANUEL PAHUD, fluteCHRISTIAN RIVET, guitar

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2015 6PM & 9PMDAVID GREILSAMMER, piano/prepared piano

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016 8PM*PADEREWSKI MEMORIAL CONCERTIGOR LEVIT, piano

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2016 3PMTHE RICHARDSON CHAMBER PLAYERS

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016 8PM*TETZLAFF TRIO

SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2016 2PMALEXANDER MELNIKOV, piano

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2016 6PM & 9PMÉBÈNE STRING QUARTET

SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2016 1PM“BABY GOT BACH” FAMILY CONCERT

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 6PM & 9PMESCHER STRING QUARTET

SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2016 3PMTHE RICHARDSON CHAMBER PLAYERS

THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 8PM*PAUL LEWIS, piano

THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016 6PM & 9PMJULIEN LABRO, accordion/bandoneon

THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 8PM*MATTHIAS GOERNE, baritone

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PHOTOGRAPHY ISABELLE FAUST Close-up: Klaus Rudolph. EMERSON STRING QUARTET: Lisa-Marie Mazzucco. PAVEL HAAS

STRING QUARTET: Marco Borggreve. ARCANTO STRING QUARTET: Marco Borggreve. EMMANUEL PAHUD: Sheila Rock. CHRISTIAN

RIVET: Opus 3 Artists. IGOR LEVIT: Felix Broede. TETZLAFF TRIO: Giorgia Bertazzi. PAUL LEWIS: Josep Molina. MATTHIAS GOERNE:

Marco Borggreve. ARCANTO STRING QUARTET HANDS: Marco Borggreve. ISABELLE FAUST: Arts Management Group. ALEXANDER

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