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Best Concerts in May 2025

Evgeny Kissin at Isaac Stern Auditorium

Evgeny Kissin

The Russian-British-Israeli classical pianist first found fame as a child prodigy and went on to have a far-reaching career performing his best-known interpretations of Romantic Era works, particularly those of Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Liszt. Showcasing artistry of the highest calibre and a powerful key-touch, the Grammy award-winning virtuoso has worked with almost all of the world's leading orchestras.

Max Richter at BAM Gilman Opera House

Max Richter

Unafraid of pushing boundaries by melding classical arrangements with haunting, often eerie electronic soundscapes and rock instrumentation, prolific neo-classical composer Max Richter has written a myriad celebrated works for stage, screen, ballet, opera and installation art. The in-demand music maker hits the road this year after announcing his upcoming album, In A Landscape,'. Fans eagerly anticipating Richter's ninth studio album can look forward to its release on September 6 via Decca.

Swept Away at Longacre Theater

Swept Away

A tragic story founded in truth has been reimagined and written for the stage by Tony Award-winning playwright John Logan, with music and lyrics contributed by the Avett Brothers. Now transferring to Broadway following a highly successful run at Washington D.C's Arena Stage, the show will be directed by the Tony Award-winning Michael Mayer and is choreographed by Hadestown choreographer David Neumann.

May 1 - 25, 2025

Longacre Theater

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Amateur Night At The Apollo at Apollo Theater

Amateur Night At The Apollo

Amateur Night At The Apollo has been a key feature in the local New York scene since 1934 when it launched, and has been the stepping stone in the career of many world-class musicians and entertainers, including Lauryn Hill and Stevie Wonder. The audience has the responsibility of cheering loudly for those they like and booing those they deem less adept off the stage.

May 7 - 28, 2025

Apollo Theater

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Anne-Sophie Mutter at Isaac Stern Auditorium

Anne-Sophie Mutter

Anne-Sophie Mutter has achieved much in her four-decade long music career, let alone being named of the greatest violin virtuosos of our time. She was awarded the esteemed Siemens Music Prize in 2008, was made an honorary fellow of the Royal Academy of Music in London at just 22-years old, and has received four Grammy awards for solo orchestral and chamber music performances.

Allison Russell at Webster Hall

Allison Russell

The self-taught singer, songwriter, poet, activist, and multi-instrumentalist has redefined 21st-century artistry and is a force to be reckoned with. Two solo albums and three Grammy Award nominations later and Alison is back, channeling the rhythm-first, improvisational energy of great female artists everywhere! Not only has Alison carved a legacy for herself in the music industry through soul-stirring music, but she has also used her platform to elevate, educate, and inspire.

May 6, 2025

Webster Hall

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Los Tigres del Norte at Madison Square Garden

Los Tigres del Norte

This six-piece phenomenon from California have brought the Mexican musical genre of norteno to the worldwide stage, and have sold over 32 million records throughout their near-50 year history. This year they can boast a total of six Grammys, six Latin Grammys as well as their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for their contribution to music.

Cecile McLorin Salvant at Judy & Arthur Zankel Hall

Cecile McLorin Salvant

The 2019 winner of the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album, Cecile McLorin Salvant is no stranger to accolades and awards - her inimitable vocal artistry and magnetic persona have not only been awarded two of these Grammys before, but she was also the recipient of the first prize in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition 2010 as well as much critical acclaim across the board.

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