Events
Flute in the Crypt: Nikka Gershman
Nikka Gershman brings jazz-inflected lyricism, dazzling virtuosity, and original compositions to the storied intimacy of New York’s Postcrypt Coffeehouse, hidden beneath Columbia University’s St. Paul’s Chapel.
All-Shostakovich at Steinway Hall
Listeners are invited to attend a concert dedicated to the timeless music of Dmitri Shostakovich, taking place at the iconic Steinway Hall in New York.
Transfigurations: From Jazz to Wagner
Transfiguration: From Jazz to Wagner celebrates the culmination of four years of study at The Juilliard School through a program of original compositions and concert arrangements by composer and flutist Nikka Gershman.
“Flute Reimagined: Nikka Gershman and Polina Osetinskaya” at Zankel at Carnegie Hall
Musical visionary Nikka Gershman invites listeners on a journey at Zankel at Carnegie Hall, reimagining beloved masterworks through the resonance of the flute, joined by international piano star Polina Osetinskaya.
LA Voices Presents the World Premiere of Nikka Gershman’s “Ansiktet” for Flute and Orchestra at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre
The Wilshire Ebell Theatre of Los Angeles will present the world premiere of award-winning composer and flutist Nikka Gershman’s “Ansiktet” for flute and orchestra as part of its LA Voices series.
An Evening with Beethoven at Columbia’s St. Paul’s Chapel
Experience an evening devoted to the music of Ludwig van Beethoven, reimagined through Nikka Gershman’s original transcriptions for flute.
Composition Premiere @ Lincoln Center’s NEXT250
Nikka premieres the second movement of her “Atonement Sonata” as part of Lincoln Center’s NEXT250 concert, celebrating the future of American composers.
Shostakovich Flute Trio Premiere
Nikka premieres her transcription of Shostakovich’s Trio no. 2 in E minor with cellist Elliot Lippy and pianist Cosmo Coen.
Prokofiev at Sonatenabend
Nikka performs Prokofiev’s iconic Flute Sonata with pianist Cosmo Coen at Juilliard’s coveted Sonatenabend series.
Music in the Mansion Solo Recital
As the winner of the Beverly Hills National Auditions, Nikka presents a solo recital at the historic Greystone Mansion.
Juilliard Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, conducted by David Robertson
Nikka makes her Carnegie Hall debut under the baton of David Robertson, who will conduct the Juilliard Orchestra at Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage.
Juilliard Orchestra Conducted by Earl Lee
Nikka takes the role of Principal Flute in the Juilliard Orchestra conducted by Earl Lee.
Wincenc Flute Studio Recital
Nikka performs two iconic flute pieces, Karg-Elert’s Chaconne and Muczynski’s Flute Sonata as part of the Juilliard Flute Studio Recital.
The New Series: A Halloween Concert
As part of The New Series at Juilliard, Nikka will perform Amy Beth Kirsten’s Pirouette on a moon sliver for vocalizing flutist.
Flute Through the Ages, from Vivaldi to Liszt
Nikka’s solo recital features pieces that chronicle the history of the flute from the Baroque to the Romantic, culminating with the premiere of her transcription of Liszt’s Mephisto Waltz for flute and piano.
Poulenc at Sonatenabend
Nikka performs Poulenc’s Flute Sonata as part of the Juilliard Sonatenabend Series.
Juilliard Orchestra Conducted by Stephanie Childress
Nikka takes the role of Principal Flute in the Juilliard Orchestra conducted by Stephanie Childress.
iPalpiti Festival Soloists Concert
Nikka joins iPalpiti alumni in a performance of Mozart’s Flute Quartet in D Major at the historic Beverly Hills City Hall.
Orion’s Bow Trio at Juilliard Station
The Orion’s Bow Trio will perform a full recital including Nikka’s transcriptions of Smetana and Schnittke, and her original composition Sospiro.
iPalpiti Musicales Benefactor Series: Solo Recital at Fisher Residence
iPalpiti Artists International presents Nikka in a solo recital.
Nikka’s Premiere at Sonatenabend
Nikka premieres her original transcription of Maurice Ravel’s La Valse with pianist Saul Ibarra Ramos.
Juilliard Orchestra Conducted by Jeffrey Milarsky
Nikka takes the role of Principal Flute and piccolo in the Juilliard Orchestra conducted by Jeffrey Milarsky.
Orion’s Bow Trio at The Juilliard School
The Orion’s Bow Trio, featuring Nikka Gershman (flute), Ari Peraza-Webb (cello), and Saul Ibarra-Ramos (piano), will perform Nikka’s original transcription of Beethoven’s Ghost Trio.
Wincenc Flute Studio Recital
Nikka performs two iconic flute pieces, Dutilleux’s Sonatine and Karg-Elert’s Sonata Appassionata as part of the Juilliard Flute Studio Recital.
The New Series: Schoenberg and Beyond
As part of The New Series initiative at Juilliard, Nikka will perform flute/piccolo in a production of Schoenberg’s Pierrot Lunaire.
Juilliard Wind Orchestra
Nikka performs the principal flute part in Strauss’s “Sonatina No. 1 in F Major” for wind orchestra, conducted by Alan Kay.
Solo Recital for the People: Accessible Concert from the Heart of Lincoln Center
Nikka performs a full-length recital with pianist Saul Ibarra Ramos at the cutting-edge Juilliard Station in Lincoln Center.
Juilliard Orchestra Conducted by David Robertson
For the second year in a row, Nikka is the youngest musician in the Juilliard Orchestra. She will be playing piccolo on Beethoven’s 5th Symphony in the opening season concert.
An Afternoon of Groundbreaking Chamber Music
As part of Juilliard’s first-ever annual Fall Festival, Nikka will collaborate with pianist Saul Ibarra Ramos on cutting-edge repertoire.
Orion’s Bow Trio at The Juilliard School
The Orion’s Bow Trio, featuring Nikka Gershman (flute), Ari Peraza-Webb (cello), and Saul Ibarra-Ramos (piano), will perform Mendelssohn’s Trio in D Minor.
Flute/Organ Duo at Saint John the Divine
Nikka debuts at Saint John the Divine, the world’s largest Gothic cathedral, in collaboration with Juilliard organist Cecily DeMarco.
Juilliard Opera Presents Mozart’s “La clemenza di Tito”
Nikka will play the principal flute part in the Juilliard Orchestra’s performance of Mozart’s La clemenza di Tito, in collaboration with the Juilliard Opera.
MXE Chamber Music Recital
Nikka performs Debussy’s monumental Sonata for Flute, Viola, and Harp with harpist Alisa Sadikova and violist Jane Taerim Kim.
The New Series: The Mad King
Nikka will be performing in a Juilliard production of The Mad King as part of Carnegie Hall’s The Fall of the Weimar Republic series.
Orion’s Bow Trio at St. Paul’s Chapel, Columbia University
The Orion’s Bow Trio, featuring Nikka Gershman (flute), Ari Peraza-Webb (cello), and Saul Ibarra-Ramos (piano), will debut with Weber’s Trio in G Minor at St. Paul’s Chapel, Columbia University.
Mount Sinai Community Outreach Holiday Concert
Sponsored by the Salon de Virtuosi, Nikka will volunteer to perform a special festive program to bring holiday cheer to the patients and staff at Mount Sinai Hospital. Accompanying on the piano is Luc Cheng.