The world of music recently witnessed a mesmerizing collaboration as mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile, renowned bluegrass guitarist Billy Strings, and the exceptionally talented organist/pianist Cory Henry graced the stage for the final installment of the NY Phil’s The 65th Street Session.
Curated by Thile himself, this season of musical brilliance concluded on February 1st at David Geffen Hall’s Wu Tsai Theater, leaving the audience in awe.
The Musical Journey of the 65th Street Session
The 65th Street Session, hosted by Chris Thile, offered a wide variety of artists every season. The mandolin melodies of Thile, the powerful bluegrass guitar tones of Billy Strings, and the sad organ and piano tones of Cory Henry sum up the musical skill of the entire album in the last performance.
The Wu Tsai Theater at David Geffen Hall, which is located in the center of Lincoln Center right off 65th Street, made the perfect venue for our musical adventure.
Collaboration
This collaboration is even more special because of the diverse musical backgrounds of the artists involved.
Chris Thile, well-known for hosting Live From Here, playing mandolin with Punch Brothers, and working with Nickel Creek, puts his mandolin skills front and center.
Billy Strings, a young talent in the bluegrass style, adds his special touch with his guitar strings. Cory Henry’s skill on the organ and piano, adds a deep and soulful quality to the partnership.
Television Spotlight – Chris and Billy on CBS Saturday Morning
The magic didn’t end with The 65th Street Session; it continued on national television. Chris Thile and Billy Strings brought their duet to CBS Saturday Morning.
Chris Thile, Billy Strings & Cory Henry played ‘The 65th Street Session’ at David Geffen Hall (pics, video) https://t.co/LTFIlQTXdX pic.twitter.com/ENqdwPFOPp
— Nikki Hedrick (@850ME) February 2, 2024Their musical synergy’s flexibility and broad popularity were shown live on a well-known stage such as CBS Saturday Morning, which attracted audiences outside of concert halls.
The 65th Street Session
Chris Thile’s The 65th Street Session series is similar to his previous project, Live From Here (formerly A Prairie Home Companion).
Until it was canceled in 2020, Thile presented the live radio variety show Live From Here at Town Hall in New York. With a group of gifted musicians, The 65th Street Session shows Thile’s dedication to creating unique and exciting musical experiences.
Memorable Moments and Diverse Lineup
In previous versions of The 65th Session, Chris Thile has performed with a diverse range of artists, such as Madison Cunningham, Brad Mehldau, Watchhouse, Sarah Jarosz, Cory Wong, Louis Cato, and Meshell Ndegeocello.
Every session had its special moments that produced excellent performances and teamwork.
Chris Thile’s “Attention!” Show and Billy Strings’ Upcoming Tour
Billy Strings and Chris Thile are busy creating new music influenced by their project, The 65th Street Session.
Billy Strings, the bluegrass star, is taking the stage again later this month and Chris Thile’s show “Attention!” has performances in April and June, during off-seasons.
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