Orchestra for People: Mozart, Elgar & Azarashvili

Experience a powerful evening of music as Orchestra for People presents Azarashvili, Mozart and Elgar on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM at NYC’s Merkin Hall. Under the baton of conductor Hahnsol Kim, the program introduces a vibrant dialogue between Georgian and European masterworks, featuring acclaimed soloists Sandro Sidamonidze (cello) and Sam Boutris (clarinet) in a bold and moving lineup that bridges centuries and continents.

A highlight of the evening is the U.S. Premiere of Vaja Azarashvili’s Cello Concerto, performed by Sandro Sidamonidze. This concert introduces American audiences to one of Georgia’s most significant contemporary voices, music noted for lyricism, clarity, and emotional depth. Also featured are Mozart’s iconic Clarinet Concerto with Sam Boutris, the dramatic Symphony No. 40, and Edward Elgar’s virtuosic Introduction and Allegro for Strings.

The performance takes place at Merkin Hall, 129 West 67th Street, New York, NY. Tickets are $25, with discounted $15 student tickets available by calling the box office at 212-501-3330. 

According to Hahnsol Kim, Founder of Orchestra for People: “This program beautifully captures what we hope to share with our audience as musicians. From the U.S. premiere of Azarashvili’s Cello Concerto to Mozart’s beloved Clarinet Concerto and symphony number 40, cherished by listeners for generations, it reflects what we value most at Orchestra For People: giving voice to music and musicians who deserve to be heard. With Azarashvili’s concerto performed in the U.S. for the first time, this concert celebrates the artistry of remarkable young musicians whose voices should resonate far beyond the stage.”