
John Pizzarelli and The Swing 7
Friday | 7:30 p.m.
October 3, 2025
yMusic is a genre-leading American chamber ensemble. Now in its 16th season, the group is renowned for its innovative and collaborative spirit. yMusic has a unique mission: to work on both sides of the classical/popular music divide, without sacrificing rigor, virtuosity, charisma, or style. They were recently praised by NPR Music as “deeply, profoundly skilled. They’ve formed a language all their own.”
Named for Generation Y, yMusic has lent their instantly recognizable sound to commissions and projects by a dizzying array of artists including Andrew Norman, Anohni, Missy Mazzoli, John Legend, Paul Simon, and Caroline Shaw.
yMusic is Alex Sopp, flute; Mark Dover, clarinet; CJ Camerieri, trumpet; Rob Moose, violin; Nadia Sirota, viola; and Gabriel Cabezas, cello. The group was founded by Rob and CJ in 2008, who chose its unique instrumentation based on their friendships and the players' adaptability.
PROGRAM
Judd Greenstein: Together (15')
yMusic: select compositions (20')
Gabriella Smith: Aquatic Ecology (40') [commissioned by Cal Performances, Tippet Rise, Carnegie Hall, Walker Arts Center, Yale Schwarzman Center, and Hirshhorn Museum]
Friday | 7:30 p.m.
October 3, 2025
Friday | 7:30 p.m.
November 7, 2025