Close Encounters With Music Tickets

Close Encounters With Music (CEWM) blends performance with scholarly commentary to create immersive concert experiences. Led by artistic director and cellist Yehuda Hanani, CEWM champions new works through commissioning projects that began in 2001. The ensemble regularly pairs intimate chamber performances with context, making listening an active, educated experience. CEWM regularly collaborates with acclaimed ensembles and hosts programs across the Hudson Valley, including Mahaiwe and Saint James Place in Massachusetts. Secure your seats for a season that fuses tradition with discovery.

Biography details: Yehuda Hanani established CEWM as a platform where performance meets scholarly exploration. CEWM has premiered and commissioned numerous works, expanding the cello repertoire and offering audiences meaningful narratives in music. Discography highlights include From Bach to Bachianas (Albany, 2014) and Jorge Martín: Cello Music (Albany, 2011). For the latest updates, follow CEWM on social media and plan to attend the 2025 schedule, featuring Endings, Bach Suites, The Rite of Spring, Classical Roots with the Dalí String Quartet, A Tale of Two Salons, L’Amour Toujours (world premiere), The Golem, and Vivace Chamber Orchestra performances at venues like Saint James Place and the Mahaiwe. Stay connected via Instagram and Facebook: @closeencounterswithmusic and Facebook.