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WHCO: Concierto de MainStage: Breaking Barriers

September 19th at 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join the WHCO as we kick off our 2026–27 season dedicated to exploring Resiliencia con Rompiendo barreras , a program celebrating those brave and bold artistic voices that defied the expectations of their time.

Repertorio:

  • Igor Stravinsky:  Dumbarton Oaks
  • Andrea Casarrubios:  Heritage
  • Louise Farrenc: Sinfonía n.º 3

The concert will last approximately one hour, without an intermission. Afterwards, there will be a reception with the musicians.

Rompiendo barreras  comienza con  Dumbarton Oaks, Igor Stravinsky’s ingenious and elegant chamber concerto, inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos . Herencia (“Heritage”) by Andrea Casarrubios is a deeply personal reflection on memory, identity, and cultural roots. Inspired by the composer’s Spanish heritage, the work intertwines lyrical melodies and evocative textures in a moving musical tribute to the traditions and stories that have spanned generations. We conclude our program with Louise Farrenc’s Symphony No. 3. Completed in 1847, this is generally considered the pinnacle of her orchestral output. Combining the balance of Classicism with the intensity of Romanticism, the work demonstrates a masterful command of orchestral color, dramatic structure, and lyrical invention, reaffirming her place among the leading symphonic composers of her time.

WHCO: Family Concert: Breaking Barriers

September 19 @ 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm

Designed for young concertgoers, each event ticket includes Meet the Instruments before the 45-minute hosted concert.

  • 3:15pm-3:45pm: Meet the Instruments
  • 4pm-4:45pm: Family Concert

Bring the whole family to our Meet the Instruments petting zoo where even our youngest listeners can get up close and personal with their favorite instruments before seeing them come alive onstage. Then find your seats for our enchanting and engaging Family concert! Narrator Sarah Ziegler will guide you through musical selections from our MainStage concert “Breaking Barriers.

Best for children age 1-10 and their families. Infants under the age of 1 receive complimentary admission.

WHCO Family concerts are relaxed performances.

WHCO & Inwood Hill Park: Summer Picnic Concert – Riverside Brass Quintet

Bring your picnic blanket to relax with the Riverside Brass Quintet in Inwood Hill Park and enjoy a program that is “quintessentially NYC” with music by George Gershwin, Lin Manuel Miranda, John Batiste, Will Aaronson and more.

What started as a group of friends reading music and sharing bagels in an apartment on Riverside Drive, Riverside Brass Quintet (RBQ) redefines contemporary chamber music through novel performances, community-driven projects, and purposeful collaboration. RBQ is committed to uplifting local artists and ensembles; their Brass on Broadway series enabled Upper Manhattan residents to attend and explore popular Broadway music in three varied venues across Central Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood.

This performance takes place in Inwood Hill Park, on Pat’s Lawn. Bathrooms can be found inside the nearby Nature Center or the restaurant Inwood Farm with purchase of food or beverage. Come early to talk a walk in the largest remaining old-growth forest in Manhattan, explore the newly renovated Inwood Hill Nature Center and be sure to stop by our WHCO sponsor CHOCnyc for their incredible homemade ice cream.

These concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic, blankets, or chairs, and we kindly ask that you help maintain the cleanliness and care of our shared public spaces.

Rain date: August 30th at 2pm in Inwood Hill Park, Pat’s Lawn.

WHCO & Dyckman Farmhouse: Summer Picnic Concert – Milad Daniari & friends

WHCO’s principal bass player Milad Daniari is joined by friends for a fun and relaxing afternoon of music at the historic Dyckman Farmhouse Museum. Bathrooms are available onsite. Nearby you can explore the newly rebuilt Inwood Library as well as the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary and many, many shops and restaurants on Broadway!

These concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic, blankets, or chairs, and we kindly ask that you help maintain the cleanliness and care of our shared public spaces.

Rain location: Our Saviour’s Atonement 178 Bennett Avenue

MOVED TO SUNDAY! Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra: Summer Picnic Concert – Calliope Brass

American quintet Calliope Brass collaborates with the world’s most prominent creatives to build evocative, story-driven concert experiences for a variety of audiences. Inspired by the eponymous storytelling muse in Greek mythology, Calliope Brass (pronounced “Kuh-LIE-uh-pea”) is most known for its innovative approach to creating interactive concert experiences.

This performance takes place at Bennett Park, near the flagpole. The park contains the highest natural elevation in Manhattan, at 265.05 feet above sea level. Bathrooms can be found in the playground area nearby. After the concert be sure to visit one of our many nearby WHCO sponsors including Tinto Tapas Restaurant, the Fountain Bookshop, Dutch Baby Bakery, Tampopo Kitchen, and Refried Beans!

These concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic, blankets, or chairs, and we kindly ask that you help maintain the cleanliness and care of our shared public spaces.

Rain date: July 19th at 4pm at Bennett Park