The Crypt Sessions
Classical music concert series in Harlem, New York City
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The Crypt Sessions is a classical music concert series that takes place in the crypt of the Church of the Intercession in Harlem, New York City. Created by Andrew Ousley of Unison Media,[1] The Crypt Sessions debuted on November 4, 2015, with American composer and pianist Conrad Tao.[2]
Described as one of the “most evocative”[3] and “intimate”[4] spaces for classical music, The Crypt Sessions has presented a variety of performances from contemporary opera,[5][6][7][8] jazz and spoken words,[9][10] two pianos,[11][12] string quartet,[13][14] gospel music,[15][16] to solo recitals featuring traditional repertoire such as Bach's Goldberg Variations[17][18] and Complete Cello Suites.[19]
Season 1 (2015 - 2016)
- Conrad Tao
- Lawrence Brownlee
- Alexandre Tharaud
- Haskell Small
- Attacca Quartet
- Christina and Michelle Naughton
- Matt Haimovitz
- The Tell-Tale Heart / Gregg Kallor (World Premiere)[20][21]
Season 2 (2017 - present)
- Lara Downes
- Conrad Tao (Originally David Greilsammer)[22]
- Joshua Roman
- Elizabeth Cree / Kevin Puts (Preview)[23][24]