Parlando


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Parlando, “one of NYC’s most exciting chamber orchestras” (New York Classical Review), brings intimate and accessible orchestral experiences to wider audiences. It was founded in 2019 by conductor Ian Niederhoffer, whose gift for storytelling and inventive programming has made the ensemble an indispensable player in the New York classical music scene.

Praised for making “the classical world appealing to a broad audience while also honoring the listener’s intelligence and curiosity” (New York Classical Review), Parlando provides the musical and historical context to prepare the audience for the music; through short introductions to each piece, the group bridges the gap between audience and performer to deliver engaging and memorable experiences.

Every Parlando program is joined by a common thread or theme that constitutes a larger story arc, blending standard works with new or underrepresented music. When Parlando performs rarely-heard composers or works, the goal is to feature them not as a novelty but rather as part of a thematic program — by connecting each piece through the shared theme, the concert becomes a story. Still, the focus of every concert is always the music — the introductions are in service of the performance, allowing the audience to thoroughly enjoy and appreciate the music. Parlando strives to leave every audience member knowing more about classical music than they did before the concert.

  • "Groupmuse seat selection was excellent, thank you!"

    - Alan R., past guest at Parlando Presents: Mystic Chords

  • "A fabulous experience all around. As a regular concert goer, this was a new and wonderfully intimate way to become familiar with new composers sharing themes and hearing their differing approaches. Bravo to all!"

    - Renee A., past guest at Parlando Presents: Mystic Chords

  • "The music was amazing and the context provided by the conductor was really wonderful! All in all a fabulous evening!"

    - Swati S., past guest at Parlando Presents: The Broken Promise

  • "What a wonderful format, explaining the music and the journey - BRAVO! More of these events please."

    - Martin F., past guest at Parlando Presents: The Broken Promise

  • "Groupmuse seat selection was excellent, thank you!"

    - Alan R., past guest at Parlando Presents: Mystic Chords

  • "A fabulous experience all around. As a regular concert goer, this was a new and wonderfully intimate way to become familiar with new composers sharing themes and hearing their differing approaches. Bravo to all!"

    - Renee A., past guest at Parlando Presents: Mystic Chords

  • "The music was amazing and the context provided by the conductor was really wonderful! All in all a fabulous evening!"

    - Swati S., past guest at Parlando Presents: The Broken Promise

  • "What a wonderful format, explaining the music and the journey - BRAVO! More of these events please."

    - Martin F., past guest at Parlando Presents: The Broken Promise

Upcoming events

  • Groupmuse Night Out

    Parlando Presents: Crossing Over

    Sunday, Dec 7 3:00 PM EST

    • Neighborhood: Kaufman Music Center
    • Price: $15 tickets ($10 for Supermusers)

    Spots available

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Past events

  • Groupmuse Night Out

    Parlando Presents: The Broken Promise

    Tuesday, Oct 7, 2025 7:30 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: Kaufman Music Center
    • Price: $15 tickets ($10 for Supermusers)

    Happened about 2 months ago

  • Groupmuse Night Out

    Parlando Presents: The Cabaret Project, Part 1

    Thursday, May 1, 2025 7:30 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: Kaufman Music Center
    • Price: $15 tickets ($10 for Supermusers)

    Happened 7 months ago

  • Groupmuse Night Out

    Parlando Presents: Mystic Chords

    Sunday, Feb 23, 2025 3:00 PM EST

    • Neighborhood: Kaufman Music Center
    • Price: $15 tickets ($10 for Supermusers)

    Happened 9 months ago

  • Groupmuse Night Out

    Parlando Presents: Sidewalk Tango

    Sunday, Dec 8, 2024 3:00 PM EST

    • Neighborhood: Kaufman Music Center
    • Price: $15 tickets ($10 for Supermusers)

    Happened 12 months ago

  • Groupmuse Night Out

    Parlando Presents: Night Music

    Thursday, Sep 26, 2024 7:30 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: MERKIN HALL Kaufman Music Cent
    • Price: $15 tickets ($10 for Supermusers)

    Happened about 1 year ago

  • Groupmuse Night Out

    Parlando Presents: The Other Mozart Effect

    Wednesday, May 1, 2024 7:30 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: Merkin Hall
    • Price: $12 tickets ($5 for Supermusers)

    Happened over 1 year ago

  • Groupmuse Night Out

    Parlando Presents: Transient Voices

    Sunday, Feb 25, 2024 3:00 PM EST

    • Neighborhood: Merkin Hall
    • Price: $12 tickets ($5 for Supermusers)

    Happened almost 2 years ago