''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, The Crypt Sessions debuted on November 4, 2015, with American composer and pianist
Conrad Tao
Conrad Yiwen Tao (born June 11, 1994) is an American composer and pianist and former violinist. Tao's piano and violin performances since childhood brought him early recognition at music festivals and competitions. At age 13, he was featured on t ...
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Described as one of the “most evocative” and “intimate” spaces for classical music, The Crypt Sessions has presented a variety of performances from contemporary opera, jazz and spoken words, two pianos, string quartet, gospel music, to solo recitals featuring traditional repertoire such as Bach's Goldberg Variations and Complete Cello Suites.
Season 1 (2015 - 2016)
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Conrad Tao
Conrad Yiwen Tao (born June 11, 1994) is an American composer and pianist and former violinist. Tao's piano and violin performances since childhood brought him early recognition at music festivals and competitions. At age 13, he was featured on t ...
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Lawrence Brownlee
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Alexandre Tharaud
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Haskell Small
Haskell "Hal" Small, born 3 June 1948, is a composer, pianist, and music teacher in Washington, D.C.
Musical background
After starting college as a science and engineering major, Haskell Small began his musical education at the San Francisco C ...
* Attacca Quartet
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Christina and Michelle Naughton
Christina and Michelle Naughton are twin sisters and an American piano duo.
Early life and education
Christina and Michelle Naughton were born in Princeton, New Jersey on September 2, 1988, to parents of European and Chinese ancestry. Raised in ...
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Matt Haimovitz
* The Tell-Tale Heart / Gregg Kallor (World Premiere)
Season 2 (2017 - present)
* Lara Downes
* Conrad Tao (Originally
David Greilsammer
David Greilsammer (10 August 1977) is a pianist and Conductor (music), conductor.
Biography
David Greilsammer is the eldest of five brothers, and lives nowadays between Paris, Geneva and Medellín. He studied at the Juilliard School in New Yor ...
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Joshua Roman
* Elizabeth Cree /
Kevin Puts (Preview)
See also
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Death of Classical
References
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Concerts