Photo credit: Fadi Kheir

The Knights
Colin Jacobsen, Artistic Director and Concertmaster
Eric Jacobsen, Artistic Director and Conductor
Curtis Stewart, Violin
Jeremy Kittel, Violin

Program
Margaret Bonds (arr. Bruno Lima) Troubled Water
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (arr. Curtis Stewart) 3 Selections from 24 Negro Melodies for Violin and Orchestra, featuring Curtis Stewart, violin
Colin Jacobsen Sheriff’s Lied, Sheriff’s Freud, featuring Alex Sopp, vocals
Traditional (arr. C. Jacobsen) Simple Gifts
Paul Simon (arr. C. Jacobsen) American Tune

Defying genres and blazing trails through inspired collaboration, Carnegie Hall presents Brooklyn-based orchestra The Knights, conducted by Eric Jacobsen, as they reimagine what an orchestral concert can be. Their performances radiate energy, spontaneity, and connection by fusing classical roots with global influences. Master bandoneon virtuoso Julien Labro—hailed as “a triple threat” (Chicago Tribune) for his brilliance as a performer, composer, and arranger—joins them for this free Citywide performance at Bryant Park. Together, they deliver a vibrant program that blurs musical boundaries and invites audiences into a world of joyful exploration and unexpected connections.

This event is free and open to the public, no tickets or reservations required.

Presented by Carnegie Hall in partnership with Bryant Park.

Lead support for Carnegie Hall Citywide is provided by the Howard Gilman Foundation and the Hearst Foundations. Additional support provided by Northwell Health, Official Healthcare Partner of Carnegie Hall.