Lies My Father Told Me
Nov 11–Dec. 15
Lies My Father Told Me is a new whimsical and moving coming-of-age musical based on the 1975 Academy-Award-nominated, Golden Globe winning film.
Following three generations in an immigrant family living in Montreal during the 1920s, the musical recounts David’s childhood memories of the people and occurrences that would shape his life. baruch.cuny.edu/bpac; $50–$60
Steven Lin, Piano
Nov. 12, 2 p.m.
Merkin Concert Hall
Steven Lin, an immediately engaging and imaginative young Taiwanese-American pianist, will perform Schumann, Beethoven and Liszt. kaufmanmusiccenter.org/mch?; $18
Joshua Bell, Sam Haywood
Nov. 12, 8 p.m.
Carnegie Hall
With his celebrity status and ubiquitous presence as a recitalist, soloist, and recording artist, it’s easy to forget the most important thing about Joshua Bell: He’s one of the best violinists on the classical music scene today. Witness his unmatched artistry when the peerless performer returns to Carnegie Hall for what will no doubt be a dazzling recital. carnegiehall.org; $18 - $110
San Francisco Symphony
Nov. 13, 8 p.m.
Carnegie Hall
The San Francisco Symphony and Michael Tilson Thomas comes to Carnegie Hall with a program that finds an unexpected dialogue between American works and Viennese classics. Quintessential masterpieces for orchestra by Beethoven and Mozart are juxtaposed with the works of American composers Aaron Copland and Steven Mackey. carnegiehall.org; $19–$115
