Press
“Led by Artistic Directors Eric and Colin Jacobson, the program anchors the spirit of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, featuring Conrad Tao’s acclaimed, explosive interpretation within a broader narrative of musical innovation. From the pastoral beauty of Copland’s Appalachian Spring Suite and Margaret Bonds’ soulful Troubled Water to contemporary rhapsodies by Jessie Montgomery and the ensemble's own Christina Courtin, this performance bridges the gap between classical tradition and modern energy.”
— Caramoor (March 2026)
“Three boundary-pushing concerts by The Knights—led by artistic directors Eric and Colin Jacobsen—range from a creative program centered on Mozart and his contemporary, Saint-Georges, to the New York premiere of a new work by Nico Muhly, performed in collaboration with Brooklyn Rider.”
— Carnegie Hall (February 2025)
Broadcasts
Heirloom, the new album from Gabriel Kahane and The Knights, was featured on NPR’s All Songs Considered as one of “the best new albums out October 10, 2025”.
The July 4 week kicks Monday (6/30) off with this annual broadcast of music assembled from live and recorded performances by the Brooklyn-based chamber orchestra The Knights, with guests Brooklyn Rider.
Listen to WQXR’s 2024 broadcast of The Knights’ annual performance at the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts in Central Park.