Name: Reimagining Classical
Start: 2026-08-26T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-26T21:30:00-04:00
Location: CUNY Graduate Center

Han Chen

Ursula Oppens

Jerome Lowenthal

Michael Stephen Brown

Ellis Ludwig-Leone

Neave Trio

Rasa Vitkauskaite

Jonathan Cohler

Reimagining Classical

Han Chen, CUNY Graduate Center

Dive into timeless tunes and newly composed gems at Reimagining Classical—where old meets bold vibes live!

CUNY Graduate Center

<h2>Join Us for Reimagining Classical!</h2>Door opens at 6:30pmMusic starts at 7:30pmReady to experience classical music like never before? Reimagining Classical is an in-person event that’s all about new works and timeless tunes. Acclaimed musicians come together to showcase their newest releases, celebrating the limitless possibilities in the classical genre. Bring your friends, enjoy the atmosphere, and let's celebrate the classics in a whole new light!Music by Michael Stephen Brown, Paquito D'Rivera, Ellis Ludwig-Leone, Astor Piazzolla, Florence Price, Anton Rubinstein, Clara Schumann, including one world premiere by Ellis Ludwig-Leone! Anton Rubinstein (1829–1894)Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Major, Op. 41I. Allegro risoluto e con fuoco<a href="https://www.hanchenpiano.com/recordings/rubinstein-sonatas-3-and-4" title="https://www.hanchenpiano.com/recordings/rubinstein-sonatas-3-and-4" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.hanchenpiano.com/recordings/rubinstein-sonatas-3-and-4</a> Ellis Ludwig-Leone (1989–)Quiet Hours (world premiere) Han Chen, piano Ellis Ludwig-LeoneTrois Allumettes (for M.H.) Ellis Ludwig-Leone, piano<a href="https://www.ellisludwigleone.com" title="https://www.ellisludwigleone.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.ellisludwigleone.com</a> Michael Stephen Brown (1987–)Twelve Blocks Jerome Lowenthal, pianoUrsula Oppens, piano<a href="https://michaelbrownmusic.com/twelve-blocks-album" title="https://michaelbrownmusic.com/twelve-blocks-album" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://michaelbrownmusic.com/twelve-blocks-album</a> Florence Price (1887–1953)Adoration (arranged for clarinet and piano by Elaine Fine) Paquito D’Rivera (1948–)Bridgetower Reimagined (arrangement for clarinet and piano) Jonathan Cohler, clarinetRasa Vitkauskaite, piano<a href="https://bridgetowerproject.com" title="https://bridgetowerproject.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://bridgetowerproject.com</a> Clara Schumann (1819–1896)Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 17III. Andante Astor Piazzolla(1921–1992)La Muerte del ÁngelLibertango Anna Williams, violinMikhail Veselov, celloEri Nakamura, piano<a href="https://www.neavetrio.com/inherhandsfyc" title="https://www.neavetrio.com/inherhandsfyc" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.neavetrio.com/inherhandsfyc</a>

Agenda

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Pre-concert hang

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Shhh, concert starts

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Reimagining Classical

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