Concerts New York

The Universal Language of Jazz

Wynton Marsalis and the Metropolitan Opera's Peter Gelb discuss the ways jazz crosses artistic boundaries. Materials from the performing-arts library's collections help connect the conversation to musical history.

Coming up

Date and time
27 Oct 2026 · 18:00 · Finish time not announcedFree
Location
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
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Why make time for it

The performance takes place at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Admission is free. Check the programme for any registration requirement and admission arrangements.

Practical details last checked 23 Sept 2026

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All times are local to New York (America/New_York).

27 Oct 2026
18:00 · Finish time not announced
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New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023

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40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023

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