Matěj Číp and the Valachia Cimbalom Quartet

Name: Matěj Číp and the Valachia Cimbalom Quartet
Start: 2025-08-13T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Hunter's Point South Park

Schedule

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Hunter's Point South Park | Long Island City, NY

Experience the magic of the cimbalom like never before, as internationally acclaimed soloist Matěj Číp brings this rare and expressive instrument to life in a vibrant open-air concert on the Long Island City waterfront—blending folk tradition with contemporary flair against the stunning backdrop of the NYC skyline.
Enjoy a magical summer evening of music at one of NYC’s most scenic spots—an open lawn with sweeping views of the Midtown skyline and a refreshing breeze off the East River.
This special outdoor concert features Matěj Číp, known internationally as “The Cimbalom Guy”, and winner of the 2025 International Cimbalom Performing Arts Competition. A rare opportunity to experience the cimbalom’s full expressive range, the performance showcases Číp’s virtuosity and charisma.
He’ll be joined by the Valachia Cimbalom Quartet, a group of top Czech folk musicians, for a vibrant program blending traditional Moravian and Slovak melodies with fresh, contemporary flair. Expect everything from lyrical classical passages to high-energy folk dances, vocals, and spontaneous audience moments.
Bring a blanket, relax on the grass, and let the music carry you across borders and traditions in The Park of Barnie in Hunter Point South Park, Queens.