Past Performances

MoCA\CT Presents: Endea Owens + The Cookout

MoCA\CT Sessions: Miki Aoki, solo piano

Pianist Miki Aoki brings Bach (reimagined by Busoni), Poulenc, Clara Schumann, and Chopin into a vibrant cross-century dialogue of elegance, modern wit, intimate lyricism, and poetic fire.

MoCA\CT Presents: Brubeck Brothers Quartet

Brothers Chris and Dan Brubeck—who first recorded together in 1966—lead this dynamic ensemble through straight-ahead jazz inflected with funk, blues, and global rhythms.

MoCA\CT Presents: Etienne Charles Quartet

Discover the power of live jazz at MoCA\CT with Etienne Charles, Guggenheim Fellow, trumpeter, composer, and one of the most compelling voices in jazz today.

The 2025 Heida Hermanns International Music Competition: Final Round

November 15, 2025
The thrilling final round of the Heida Hermanns Competition, where three world-class pianists perform dazzling programs—including a new work by Timo Andres—before the next prizewinner is crowned.

Sessions at MoCA\CT: Latinx Musical Identities

October 11, 2025
Join us for a celebration of Latinx musical identities and the synergy of piano and percussion instruments. Award winning pianist Priscila Navarro and friends present a program of music inspired by Latin American folk music and rhythms.

MoCA\CT Presents: Carter Johnson, piano

September 27, 2025
Celebrated for his warm stage presence, compelling musical personality, and provocative repertoire choices, the 2024 Heida Hermanns International Music Competition winner Carter Johnson is known for making classical music speak to all kinds of audiences.

Sessions at MoCA\CT: Reflections by ECCB

October 30 and 31
Prepare to be transported and delighted by enchanting music, dazzling costume engrossing choreography and exquisite dancers. 

Performing Arts at MoCA: Caity Gyorgy

October 19, 2025
“Canadian jazz singer Caity Gyorgy, in addition to having a warm voice and swinging phrasing, is a skilled songwriter whose originals sound as if they are from the 1950s with more modern lyrics.” — DownBeat Magazine

ECCB Salon Series

MoCA\CT Sessions: Karisa Chiu, violin and Frederic Chiu, piano

May 16, 2026
Uncle-Niece duo Karisa Chiu and Frederic Chiu unite for a riveting evening of virtuosity and storytelling, bringing fresh brilliance to works by Fauré, Prokofiev, and Bright Sheng.

MoCA\CT Sessions: Triple Play

MoCA\CT Sessions: Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play   Date: Tuesday, May 19, 7-8:30pm General Admission: $50 Senior: $40 Student: $40 TICKETS Triple…

MoCA\CT Presents: Emmet Cohen Trio

December 11, 2025
Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is in the vanguard of his generation's advancement of music and the related arts.

Performing Arts at MoCA: Miró Quartet

July 12, 2025
“Throughout, the Miró Quartet played with explosive vigor and technical finesse.” – The New York Times

Galerie de Danse by East Coast Contemporary Ballet

March 6 & 7, 2025
Be transported to Paris in a one-of-a-kind immersive experience complete with bubbly.

Performing Arts at MoCA: RSO Quartet

March 8, 2025
Chamber Music in an intimate setting designed to inspire intellectual and creative curiosity through the arts.

Performing Arts at MoCA: Viano String Quartet

October 25
The Viano Quartet is one of the most sought-after performing young ensembles today.

Performing Arts at MoCA: Sean Lee & John Bitoy

October 5
Joining forces, Sean Lee (violin) & John Bitoy (piano) pair up to give a performance like no other! 

Performing Arts at MoCA: Steven Feifke Trio – Jazz at Lincoln Center Emerging Artist

September 20
Grammy-Award Winning Steven Feifke is one of the most in-demand jazz artists in the world today.

Performing Arts at MoCA: Charles Ives Music Festival – Infinite

August 6
Soloist to large ensembles will perform Inconvenient Wounds by Reene Esmail, And Birds Are Still by Takashi Yoshimatsu, Nifrasch by Jon Cziner, Mother Goose Suite by Maurice Ravel, and The Unanswered Question by Charles Ives, with addendum by Paul Frucht.

Performing Arts at MoCA: Herlin Riley – Jazz at Lincoln Center

May 31
Considered to be one of the most premier and prolific drummers in the world today, the beyond talented Herlin Riley takes the MoCA Stage.

Performing Arts at MoCA: Stella Cole (Jazz at Lincoln Center Emerging Artist)

May 10
This unique young singer/actress is a throwback to another era; everything about her — her voice, her personality — glows with the burnished shine of timeless quality.

Performing Arts at MoCA: Voices of Women: Natalia Kazaryan, piano

April 27
Acclaimed Classical pianist Natalia Kazaryan is presenting a program that fuses lesser-known works of three women composers with two staples of the piano repertoire.

Performing Arts at MoCA: The Wish

May 8
A montage of dramatic scenes on the loss of abortion rights. Inspiring. Gut-wrenching. At times comical.

ECHOES: East Coast Contemporary Ballet

November 8
Featuring pieces of favorite works and a world premiere.

Music For Youth: An Evening of Classical Music

November 2
Join talented guitarists Carlos Bedoya and Andrei Orasanu for an evening of classical guitar.

Performing Arts at MoCA: Putting on the Fritz

February 23, 2025
A recital of rarely performed, newly discovered and reconstructed works by Fritz Kreisler

Performing Arts at MoCA: Holiday Special with Kristen Young, Joe Bush & Michelle Pauker

December 7
Kick off the holidays with Kristen Young (violin), Michelle Pauker (vocals) and Joe Bush (piano)!

Performing Arts at MoCA: Anthony Hervey – Jazz at Lincoln Center Emerging Artist

January 27
Committed to preserving the rich legacy of Jazz while infusing it with relevance for the present, Anthony Hervey kicks off the season with a dynamic performance.

Performing Arts at MoCA: Songs for Lovers by Michelle Pauker

February 9
Spend the evening with loved ones and the fabulous Michelle Pauker.

Performing Arts at MoCA: Frederic Chiu & David Gonzalez

March 23
A twist on Camille Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals for the whole family.

Connecticut Guitar Festival: Global Kick-Off Concert

March 1
A feat of styles and artists kick off the 2024 festival in our beautiful space.

Music at MoCA: Charles Ives Music Festival – (Re)Imagine

August 8
BUY TICKETS HERE. Featuring works in various ensemble formats performed by Charles Ives Music Festival artists.

Heida 2022 Laureate Artem Kuznetsov to Perform in November

Join us in welcoming back the 2022 Heida Hermanns Competition laureate Artem Kuznetsov on Saturday, November 18 at 7 PM! Since becoming the Heida Laureate in 2022, Artem has been very busy performing around the world – Artem has been concertizing a lot with major orchestras, including Orquestra Filarmónica Portuguesa, Orchestra Simfonica di Sanremo, Orquesta Internacional Virtuosos de Madrid, Orchestra Filarmonica Mihail Jora di Bacau, Orquestra Simfònica del Vallès, Royal Prince Consort Orchestra, Euregio Chamber Orchestra, among others, collaborating with conductors such as Conrad Van Alpen, Simon Crawford-Philips, Ovidiu Balan, Benedetto Montebello, Lawrence Golan and Osvaldo Ferreira. He won first prizes at Russian Piano Competition San Remo Italy, as well as Santa Cecilia Piano Competition in Porto Portugal. Artem is also expecting his release of a new digital album in October on KNS CLASSICAL and preparing for his first tour in Japan in November! Click here for tickets.

Community Conversations: Miki Sawada

October 12
BUY TICKETS HERE. Fall in love with classical music again with pianist Miki Sawada

Music at MoCA: Summer Camargo – Jazz at Lincoln Center Emerging Artist

July 8
BUY TICKETS HERE. You may recognize this 21-year-old powerhouse trumpeter from The Saturday Night Live House Band on NBC!

JULY 20: Joe Bush Performance (Piano)

Come listen to an eclectic mix ranging from jazz to classical! Joe Bush and friends will be performing music by Rachmaninoff, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder and more. Pianist Joseph Bush is joined by The Newburgh Calvary choir and “The Experience,” an ensemble that specializes in a fusion of Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop, and R&B. The concert features vocalist Chavon Hampton, guitarist Jeffrey Velez, and drummer Elijah Hampton. This event was organized and produced by the Constant Consulting Group. GET TICKETS More About Joe Bush Joseph Bush is a graduate of the University of Connecticut (UCONN) with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in music under the tutelage of Irma Vallecillo. He received his master’s in piano performance from Indiana University studying under Alexander Toradze. Joe has played in numerous venues over many diverse genres. He has taken part in the Wendell P. Whalum recital series at the Hampton University Ministers’ Conference. In December 2016 he debuted with the South Bend Symphony alongside his teacher Mr. Toradze playing the first movement of Prokofiev’s 3rd Piano concerto. After graduating he has been the artist in residence at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Newburgh, New York. Since being there, he has revived and developed their […]

Music at MoCA: Vanisha Gould – Jazz at Lincoln Center Emerging Artist

June 10
BUY TICKETS HERE. Vanisha Gould has become an important young voice on the New York jazz scene.

Music at MoCA: Joni Mitchell Tribute by Michelle Pauker

May 20
BUY TICKETS HERE. Celebrate the music of Joni Mitchell, one of the most influential recording artists of the late 20th century.

Music at MoCA: Cuatro Puntos – Ameen Mokdad’s The Curve

May 12
BUY TICKETS HERE. Ameen Mokdad joins Cuatro Puntos Ensemble to tell his story live to American audiences for the first time. 

Music at MoCA: Cuatro Puntos – Contemporary Ukrainian Composers (Classical)

April 28
BUY TICKETS HERE. Join Cuatro Puntos Ensemble AND a chamber orchestra from the Westport community as they present chamber music for strings by contemporary composers currently living in Ukraine.

Music at MoCA: Eddie Barbash (Jazz)

April 21
BUY TICKETS HERE. Hailed by Jon Batiste as "one of the world’s most important saxophonists, with the unique ability to deliver pure melody through his horn," Eddie Barbash was a founding member of the house band for the Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

Music at MoCA: Talisk (Scottish Folk)

February 18
BUY TICKETS HERE. Join us for an evening of Scottish Folk by Talisk!

Music at MoCA: Heida Hermanns Celebration (Classical)

November 19
BUY TICKETS HERE. Join us as we celebrate 50 years of the Heida Hermanns legacy.

Music at MoCA: Roman Rabinovich (Classical)

September 9th
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Music at MoCA: Mariel Bildsten Quintet (Jazz) | Jazz at Lincoln Center Emerging Artist

August 20
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Music at MoCA: Danish String Quartet (Classical)

August 5
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Music at MoCA: Strings and Asymmetry

October 14
BUY TICKETS HERE. Don’t miss this dynamic evening that marries contemporary dance and string music in expert and unexpected ways. 

Music at MoCA: Artem Kuznetsov (Classical)

November 18
BUY TICKETS HERE. Join us in welcoming back the 2022 Heida Hermanns Competition laureate Artem Kuznetsov

Music at MoCA: Django Festival Allstars

November 21
BUY TICKETS HERE. A special performance by the world-renown Django Festival Allstars not to be missed!

Music at MoCA: Kristen and Joe Holiday Special

December 14
BUY TICKETS HERE. Kristen and Joe are back again with some festival holiday and classical tunes! 

Music at MoCA: Broadway Through The Ages (Broadway)

July 23
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Music at MoCA: Adam Tendler (Classical Contemporary)

July 15
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Music at MoCA: A Tale of Two (Country/Folk)

June 25
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Music at MoCA: Sean Mason Quintet | Jazz at Lincoln Center Emerging Artist

June 11
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Music at MoCA: Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Quartet (Jazz) | Jazz at Lincoln Center Emerging Artist

May 21
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Music at MoCA: Griffin Anthony (Pop)

April 30
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Music at MoCA: The Figgs (Rock)

April 16
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Music at MoCA: Alturas Duo with Gonzalo Cortés (World Music)

March 25
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Mark O’Connor’s An Appalachian Christmas Concert

December 9, 2021 BUY TICKETS HERE. An Appalachian Christmas concert by Grammy-winning artists!

Priscila Navarro

November 20, 2021 BUY TICKETS HERE. Recent Heida laureate Priscilla Navarro will perform a piano program.

The Figgs

October 15, 2021 BUY TICKETS HERE. The tried and true band has a worldwide fan base and a hearty discography.

Music at MoCA: Marielle Kraft (Pop)

BUY TICKETS HERE. You won't want to miss this up-and-coming indie pop singer/songwriter!

The Escher String Quartet

September 10, 2021 BUY TICKETS HERE. Expressive performances combining unusual textural clarity with a rich, blended sound.

The Simon Mulligan Trio

September 3, 2021 BUY TICKETS HERE. A MoCA Westport fan favorite, featuring returning British pianist Simon Mulligan.

Samara Joy Featuring The Pasquale Grasso Trio

August 20, 2021 Jazz at Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Spotlight With a voice as smooth as velvet, Samara’s star seems to rise with each performance.

The Catalyst String Quartet

August 6, 2021 The Grammy-Award winning ensemble reimagines the classical music experience.

Horszowski Trio and Amadi Azikiwe

July 16, 2021 A vital force in the international chamber music world.

The Oshima Brothers

July 9, 2021 A harmony-rich blend of contemporary folk and acoustic pop.

Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung

June 25, 2021 One of the most appealing and impressive piano duos of our time.

Jocelyn and Chris

June 11, 2021 Siblings Jocelyn & Chris have charted three consecutive radio Top 40 singles.

Alexa Tarantino

May 28, 2021 Award-winning, young jazz saxophonist and composer with her Quartet.

Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet

May 14, 2021 Acclaimed jazz pianist, bandleader and composer.

Matt Nakoa

April 30, 2021 Award-winning songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist.

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Septet with Wynton Marsalis

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Septet with Wynton Marsalis will be performing "The Sound of Democracy" live outdoors at MoCA Westport on Friday, October 2nd at 7PM.

Fred Hersch Trio

The New York Times describes Hersch as 'singular among the trailblazers of their art, a largely unsung innovator of this borderless, individualistic jazz - a jazz for the 21st Century.’

Jazz at Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Spotlight: The Alexa Tarantino Quartet

"[Alexa is] a one-woman wrecking crew, [...] an indomitable force for expression, education, and for absolute excellence." - Wynton Marsalis

American String Quartet

Internationally recognized as one of the world's finest quartets, 'The American String Quartets program, was simply put, a comprehensive display of ensemble mastery, precision, and interpretive smarts in near perfect synchrony.' (The Los Angeles Times)

Matt Haimovitz

Renowned as a musical pioneer, The New Yorker describes this 'remarkable virtuoso' as someone who 'never turns in a predictable performance.'

Kenny Barron

Known the world over as a master of performance and composition, this highly awarded American Jazz Hall of Famer has been called 'one of the top Jazz pianists in the world.' (The Los Angeles Times)

Pacifica String Quartet

Recognized for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style, and often daring repertory choices, 'the(ir) playing is nothing short of phenomenal.' (The Daily Telegraph, London)

Ensemble REBEL

Hailed by The New York Times as “sophisticated and beguiling”...REBEL (pronounced Re-BEL) is one of North America’s top-tier ensembles specializing in 17th- & 18th-century repertoire performed on period instruments.

Trio Solisti

Called “the most exciting piano trio in America” by The New Yorker, Trio Solisti’s violinist Maria Bachmann, cellist Alexis Pia Gerlach, and pianist Fabio Bidini perform Beethoven, Brahms, Copland and Bernstein.

Mak Grgic

The New York Times calls guitar soloist Mak Grgic “Gifted. Imaginative. Expressive.” His program features music from the avant-garde to the great classics of guitar repertoire and includes the artist’s own fantasia on Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story.

Bill Charlap Trio

Grammy award winning pianist Bill Charlap is joined by bassist David Wong and drummer Kenny Washington to present the Leonard Bernstein Songbook. The program celebrates Bernstein’s beloved classics written for stage and film.

Simon Mulligan with the Simon Mulligan Trio

Acclaimed British pianist Simon Mulligan has been described by The Times of London as “the most abundantly gifted of pianists” and by Herbie Hancock as “phenomenal.”

Calidore String Quartet

Recipient of a 2018 Avery Fisher Career Grant and a 2017 Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists, the Calidore String Quartet has been praised by The New York Times for its “deep reserves of virtuosity and irrepressible dramatic instinct” and the Los Angeles Times for its balance of “intellect and expression.

Juilliard String Quartet

The Juilliard String Quartet, one of America’s preeminent string quartets performs a program centered on Beethoven masterworks and the modern Scottish composer James McMillan.