Photo credit: Zac Nicholson

The Knights
Colin Jacobsen, Artistic Director & violin
Eric Jacobsen, Artistic Director & conductor
Tessa Lark, violin

The Knights are excited to return to the iconic Naumburg Bandshell on Tuesday, June 23, 2025 with special guest violinist Tessa Lark. No tickets are required to attend this celebratory outdoor performance with Naumburg Orchestral Concerts, and seating will be offered on a first come first serve basis. The concert will also be broadcast live on WQXR.

Program:

Christina Courtin rhapsody on being giant proof (2025)

Christina Courtin, violin and voice

Lisa Bielawa (b. 1968) Violin Concerto No. 2: PULSE (2025)

Tessa Lark, violin

Intermission

Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Adagio for Strings (1936)

Caroline Shaw (b. 1982) The Mountain that Loved a Bird

Paul Simon (b. 1941) arr. Colin Jacobsen American Tune