Explore the captivating soundscapes of Pulitzer Prize– and multiple Grammy-winning composer, singer, and multi- instrumentalist Caroline Shaw. One of today’s most distinctive voices across classical, indie, pop, and film music, Shaw showcases her chamber music, orchestral works, new arrangements, and much more as holder of our 2026–2027 Debs Composer’s Chair: bit.ly/4bWrQsP | Carnegie Hall

Music Monday | Watch vocal octet Roomful of Teeth perform Passacaglia, the final movement from Caroline Shaw’s Partita for 8 Voices, from their January performance in Zankel Hall. | Carnegie Hall

Caroline Shaw’s “and the swallow” is one of those pieces that gives you goosebumps the moment the first notes hit. Ensemble Altera (@ensemblealtera), led by Christopher Lowrey, delivers a breathtaking performance, showcasing the piece’s quiet power and stunning vocal textures. It’s sophisticated, fresh, and proof that contemporary music is the future of vocal artistry. Tell us: What’s the last piece of music that gave you chills? 👇 • Via ─ @ensemblealtera • Song: “and the swallow” Performance b