The Art of Collaboration: Spring 2026
At the Institute for Advanced Study, collaboration is not just an occasional practice but a living tradition.
For nearly a century, the Institute has brought together world-leading thinkers, fostering connections that range from intimate exchanges over tea—like those that led to the famous EPR paper on quantum entanglement—to global networks that have shaped fields as diverse as computing, art history, and astronomy.
This spring, a vibrant series celebrating the art of musical collaboration will take place at IAS, featuring five programs of artistic encounter from around the world. The series, hosted in Wolfensohn Hall, will comprise concerts, lecture-demonstrations, and conversations, featuring an array of acclaimed, international performers. From cross-cultural musical explorations to dynamic artistic dialogues, each program reflects the Institute's commitment to fostering discovery within the arts and beyond.
As in years past, the public is invited to join the Institute community for these varied and enriching experiences. More details about each program, and links to the video recordings, will be added as they become available. Please check back for updates.
Friday, January 9, 5:30 p.m.
Lecture demonstration with Andreia Pinto-Correia
with Musicians from the Princeton Symphony Orchestra
Composer Andreia Pinto-Correia examined how her heritage has influenced her compositional style. The event included performances by Princeton Symphony Orchestra musicians, commentary from the artist, and insight about how the Portuguese folk tradition has impacted Pinto-Correia's work as a musician and composer.
Thursday, February 12, 5:30 p.m.
Concert and conversation with Kinan Azmeh and Layale Chaker
Clarinetist and composer Kinan Azmeh and composer and violinist Layale Chaker, close collaborators for many years, sustain a dialogue rooted in friendship, shared cultural lineages, and a belief in music as a site of encounter. In this program, they will perform works from their repertoires and excerpts from joint projects, including Dawning, their co-commissioned double concerto for clarinet, violin, and orchestra.
Friday, March 13, 5:30 p.m.
Lecture demonstration with conductor Rob Kapilow
Friday, April 24, 5:30 p.m.
Lecture demonstration with guitarists Sérgio Assad and João Luiz Rezende
Thursday, May 14, 7:30 p.m.
Concert and conversation with The Renaissance String Quartet
The Art of Collaboration series is supported by the Edward T. Cone Foundation.
