Thu, Apr 8 at 7:30 pm $25; Day of Show $30; Members $20

Only at Symphony Space! Jazz impresario George Wein (founder of the Newport Jazz Festival, Newport Folk Festival, and New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival) projects images from his extensive historic photo album, shares anecdotes about a life lived in jazz, and welcomes leading jazz artists who perform a set on stage in the intimate Leonard Nimoy Thalia. The spotlight's on Stefon Harris, vibes virtuoso.

Thu, Apr 22 at 8 pm $35; Day of Show $40; Members $30

One of the leading violinists on the world stage, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and her duo partner, pianist Anne-Marie McDermott, offer their only New York season recital on the stage of the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre. Known for their musical risk-taking, virtuosity, powerful sound and expressionistic and passionate playing, the world-traveling duo comes home to the Upper West Side to offer a unique program of some of their favorite works.

Thu, Apr 29 at 7:30 pm $25; Day of Show $30; Members $20

The world premiere of a major four-movement work for solo guitar by New York icon David Del Tredici is the centerpiece of this program. Also included are works for the magical combination of harp and guitar by Alan Hovhaness and Xavier Montsalvatge, with one of the world's leading harpists, Yolanda Kondonassis in a rare New York appearance.

Mingle with fellow music lovers, enjoy light food and drinks, and join in conversation with composer Marjorie Merryman at 6:30pm, as Associate Artistic Director and composer Laura Kaminsky moderates Underscore: Cocktails and Conversation.

Fri, May 7 at 7:30 pm $25; Day of Show $30; Members $20

The Colorado Quartet has been a ground-breaking ensemble for nearly three decades. Catapulted onto the scene by back-to-back wins at the Banff International String Quartet and Naumburg competitions, it was the first all-women quartet to attain international stature. This evening's performance features Haydn: Op. 20, No. 1; Fitch: "tho Night Be falling (Elegy-Fantasy) [NY premiere; Fromm Music Foundation Commission]; and Beethoven: Op. 59, No.2.

Sat, May 15 at 11 am

Wall to Wall Behind the Wall explores the wealth of great music emanating from Eastern Europe from the end of World War I through the Cold War to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. During this complicated time, music commissioned by the state for propaganda was counterbalanced by music of protest, some of which was subtly subversive, some more overt in its socio-political commentary, as well as by more personal music of the spirit. Connections to the musical avant garde and affinities with the West also played a role, although much of this music was underground during the height of the Cold War.

Mon, May 17 at 8 pm $35; Day of Show $40; Members $30

Two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole is joined by GRAMMY Award winner Billy Stritch for an unforgettable evening of song. Only New York performance of this new show, about to tour Europe.