Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra Presents: The Music That Inspires Us

Get ready for an evening of inspiration! 🌟 On Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 7:30 PM, the Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra presents MainStage: The Music That Inspires Us at Our Saviour’s Atonement. This powerful concert opens up a world of musical dialogue — where past meets present, and creativity blossoms from tradition. You’ll hear three compelling works:

Caroline Shaw — Entr’acte: A string orchestra piece (2011) that begins in the classical idiom and then warps reality, like stepping through Alice’s looking-glass. Shaw draws a moment of inspiration from a Haydn string quartet and turns it into something delightfully unexpected.

Reena Esmail — Avartan: A transcendent fusion of Indian and Western classical traditions, weaving together rhythms, textures, and harmonies in ways that expand what we expect from orchestral sound.

Igor Stravinsky — Pulcinella Suite: Bringing the sparkle of 18th-century Italian Baroque into a fresh, modern light. Stravinsky plays with wit, color, and dance in this suite, which is at once homage and innovation.

And in classic Groupmuse fashion, a reception with the musicians will follow the performance — a perfect opportunity to connect, reflect, and deepen your musical experience. 🎻

✨ Through Groupmuse’s Nights Out program, discounted tickets are available — making this uplifting, boundary-crossing evening more accessible than ever.

Groupmuse ticket buyers will check in with their name at the door. Seating GA; first come, first served.

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