Join us for a spine-chilling musical experience as spooky season begins. METUS—Latin for “agitation” or “fear”—will take you on a sonically eerie journey through repertoire that explores discomfort, frightening creatures, and even the confrontation of death itself. Free parking is available at the Lincoln Center for the Arts.

Under the direction of Dr. Paul Thompson, the professional vocal early music ensemble APERI ANIMAM has quickly drawn the attention of early music enthusiasts and organizations across the United States. From its founding in 2017 by performer-scholar Daniel Koplitz (dir. 2017–21), APERI ANIMAM has been praised for its ensemble precision, full-throated vocals, emotional expressivity, and innovative programming.