Pianist Emmanuel Ax Performs at McCarter Theatre
February 6, 2026 • 7:30 pm
Eight-time GRAMMY Award-winning pianist Emanuel Ax is renowned for his poetic temperament, deeply felt interpretations, and unparalleled virtuosity. Whether performing a timeless sonata or premiering a new work, his artistry reflects a profound love for music and its power to inspire. As The New York Times declares, Ax’s performances are “never less than spellbinding.”
A beloved favorite of Princeton audiences, Ax first performed at McCarter in 1981 and continues to captivate with his masterful musicianship.
Program (subject to change)
Beethoven: Sonata Op. 27 No. 1
Corigliano: Fantasia on an Ostinato
Beethoven: Sonata Op. 27 No. 2 “Moonlight”
Intermission
Schumann: Arabesque Op. 18
Schumann: Fantasy Op. 17
Scholar’s Insights – A preshow talk at 6:30 p.m.
Learn more about the performance from experts. Curated in partnership with The Department of Music at Princeton University.