Early Music
Discover fresh interpretations of timeless repertoire from the Renaissance and Baroque eras, performed by world-class ensembles.
Be transported by the music of the Renaissance
Six acclaimed early music ensembles perform five captivating programs exploring the rich history of medieval and Renaissance polyphony—with a contemporary flair. Concerts in this series are held at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Times Square—a beautiful venue whose acoustics are a perfect match for the genre.
“Columbia University’s performance hub advocates just as vigorously for early music as it does for contemporary work.”
Subscription Events
Quince Ensemble
Cantus ad Fontem: The Sound of Water Thursday, February 11, 2027, 7:30PM
The Gesualdo Six
Fading Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30PM
Stile Antico
Polyphonic Postcards Thursday, October 15, 2026, 7:30PM
The Tallis Scholars
Hail Mary Thursday, December 3, 2026, 7:30PM
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