Joined by the Calder Quartet, the California-based pianist Gloria Cheng performs an evocative program at (Le) Poisson Rouge featuring the works of Adès, Saariaho, Boulez, Messiaen and Stravinsky, among others.

In 2010, some of the most memorable moments in classical music were marked by silence, not sound: Joan Sutherland passed on, the Detroit Symphony went on strike, classical radio stations went dark, and orchestras continued to face financial troubles.

The International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE), although only about a decade old, is one of the most distinguished new music groups around today. Pioneering a model for how the 21st century chamber musician should function and find their way in today's artistic scene, ICE has set the standard for many modern, multi-faceted musicians with a taste for contemporary music. In this April 27 concert, ICE performs music of John Zorn, Dai Fukijura and Du Yun, led by conductor Matthias Pintscher in a performance at (Le) Poisson Rouge.

Native New Yorker and award-winning composer Martin Bresnick celebrated the release of his newest album, Every Thing Must Go, with a little help from musicians Lisa Moore, Ashley Bathgate, Abigail Nims, Wei-Yi Yang and the Preludio Saxophone Quartet in this May 11, 2010 concert recorded live at (Le) Poisson Rouge.

Though a relative newcomer to New York, composer/pianist Timo Andres has already taken to the city's New Music scene with the same youthful fervor and energy that can be found in his compositions and virtuosic performances.

Organist Cameron Carpenter has made a name for himself as much for his flashy, colorful presentation off-stage as for his dazzling diplays of virtuosity on-stage. There is never a question, however, of any sacrifice in artisty or humility before the music. From the now legendary Youtube-sensation recital of Chopin's Revolutionary Étude to the behind-the-scenes look into the crafting of his recent DVD performances, what resonates is a craftsman at the peak of his powers, meticulous in his execution and convinced of his mission.