David Zinman and Richard Goode Return to the NY Phil, 12/5
by Christina Mancuso
- Oct 31, 2013
David Zinman will return to the New York Philharmonic to lead Thomas Ades's Three Studies
from Couperin, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 18 with Richard Goode as soloist, and
Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3, Scottish, Thursday, December 5, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday,
December 6 at 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, December 7 at 8:00 p.m.
Collegiate Chorale to Present Fall Gala Concert MEFISTOFELE, 11/6
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 30, 2013
The Collegiate Chorale announces its first concert of the season, Mefistofele, by Arrigo Boito on November 6, 2013 at 8pm at Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Avenue, NYC. Tickets are available at www.carnegiehall.org or by calling CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800. Single tickets for this concert start at $15. The Collegiate Chorale will hold its Annual Fall Gala immediately following the concert.
NY Philharmonic Announces 2013 Holiday Concerts
by Robert Diamond
- Oct 29, 2013
The New York Philharmonic will celebrate the 2013 holiday season with timeless classics and new programs with theatrical flair that bring in talents from the worlds of Broadway and the Internet. This year's schedule includes the annual Holiday Brass concert with the Philharmonic Principal Brass Quintet, joined for the third consecutive year by Grammy and Emmy Award– winning pianist/arranger Lee Musiker and his trio; Handel's Messiah, led by Andrew Manze in his New York Philharmonic debut; A Broadway Christmas with Brian Stokes Mitchell, with the Tony Award winner making his Philharmonic debut in concerts led by Ted Sperling; and a New Year's Eve program led by Music Director Alan Gilbert with special guests Igudesman & Joo in their Philharmonic debuts.
medici.tv Airs Free Webcasts of NY Phil Performances Today
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 27, 2013
Beginning today, October 27, medici.tv will air five free Webcasts of special New York Philharmonic performances as part of its 'I ? New York Philharmonic' festival. The programs will be available for viewing through November 3.
Ensemble 212 to Present SONOROUS STRINGS, 11/13
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 25, 2013
Ensemble 212 presents Sonorous Strings: Orchestra Concert, the second show of its 2013-14 season on Wednesday, November 13th at 8pm. Representative of a true kaleidoscope of styles, the evening will feature music of the Baroque and Romantic eras as well as that of the 20th and 21st centuries.
medici.tv to Air Free Webcasts of NY Phil Performances, 10/27
by Christina Mancuso
- Oct 25, 2013
Beginning Sunday, October 27, medici.tv will air five free Webcasts of special New York Philharmonic performances as part of its "I ? New York Philharmonic" festival. The programs will be available for viewing through November 3.
NY Philharmonic's 'Insights Series' Now Free; 2013-14 Lineup Kicks Off Today
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 23, 2013
Beginning with the 2013-14 season, the New York Philharmonic's Insights Series - in which artists and experts will explore some of the season's themes and concerts - will now be free, and take place at the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center. This season's events will include discussions with Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow during his farewell season (TODAY, October 23); composer-conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen and violinist Leila Josefowicz (October 28), who will discuss Mr. Salonen's Violin Concerto, written for Ms. Josefowicz (which they will perform with the Philharmonic in its New York Concert Premiere, October 30-November 5); Music Director Alan Gilbert and Executive Director Matthew VanBesien on the state of the Philharmonic (March 3, 2014); The Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence Yefim Bronfman (May 20, 2014), who will talk about Beethoven's piano concertos (which he will perform during The Beethoven Piano Concertos: A Philharmonic Festival, June 11-28, 2014); and discussions relating to the NY PHIL BIENNIAL, the details of which will be announced at a later date. All Insights Series events begin at 7:30 p.m.
Alan Gilbert to Conduct Mozart's Three Final Symphonies, 11/29-30
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 21, 2013
Music Director Alan Gilbert will conduct the New York Philharmonic in a program of Mozart's three final symphonies - Nos. 39, 40, and 41, Jupiter - Friday, November 29, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 30 at 8:00 p.m. Classical 105.9 FM WQXR in New York will broadcast the November 30 concert live at 8:00 p.m. as part of a month-long festival on the music and life of Mozart.
DOWNTON ABBEY, CALL THE MIDWIFE Specials Among PBS' Full Holiday Programming
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 17, 2013
It truly is the most wonderful time of the year, when artist and artisan, newsman and newsmaker, singer and songwriter celebrate the holiday season with PBS. This year, Tony-winner Alfie Boe and veteran news anchor Tom Brokaw - along with 'Hal' Halvorsen, the 'candy bomber' who dropped chocolates into post-war Berlin in 1948 - join the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for an inspirational concert at Temple Square. Harking back to WWI, PBS presents Silent Night, a poignant opera based on the Christmas Eve truce of 1914, when French, German and Scottish soldiers laid down their arms for one evening of peace.
Juilliard School Launches Kovner Fellowship Program
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 16, 2013
Joseph W. Polisi, President of The Juilliard School, today announced the creation of the Kovner Fellowship Program at Juilliard that will be endowed with a gift of $60 million - the largest single one-time gift to the School - from Bruce and Suzie Kovner, long-time supporters of the School. Providing full tuition, and living expenses, the Fellowships recognize the excellence of Juilliard's classical music students and enhance the School's 100+ year tradition of attracting and developing the most talented musicians in the world.
New York Philharmonic Kicks Off Free Insights Series October 23
by Robert Diamond
- Oct 15, 2013
The 2013-14 season of the New York Philharmonic's Insights Series - in which artists and experts explore some of the season's themes and concerts - will begin this month with two events. The series is free to the public throughout the season, and all events take place at the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center (Columbus Avenue at 62nd Street) at 7:30 p.m.
Update: Bernard Labadie To Conduct Mozart's Requiem and Works by J.S. Bach and Handel; Matthew Muckey Subs for Philip Smith
by Robert Diamond
- Oct 11, 2013
Bernard Labadie will return to the New York Philharmonic to conduct Mozart's Requiem; J.S. Bach's Cantata No. 51, Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen!; and Handel's “Let the Bright Seraphim” from Samson. The program's soloists will include soprano Miah Persson, mezzo- soprano Stephanie Blythe, tenor Fre?de?ric Antoun in his Philharmonic debut, bass Andrew Foster- Williams, and the New York Choral Artists directed by Joseph Flummerfelt. Associate Principal Trumpet Matthew Muckey, replacing Principal Trumpet Philip Smith, who is on temporary leave from the Orchestra, will make his Philharmonic solo debut in these performances. The concerts will take place Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, November 8 at 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, November 9 at 8:00 p.m.
Joshua Weilerstein Leads NY Philharmonic with Soloist Arabella Steinbacher Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 12, 2013
New York Philharmonic Assistant Conductor Joshua Weilerstein will make his Philharmonic subscription debut conducting Osvaldo Golijov's Last Round; Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, featuring violinist Arabella Steinbacher, also in her Philharmonic debut; and Dvorak's Symphony No. 8, tonight, October 12, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m.
NY Philharmonic Announces Details of Worldwide Radio Broadcasts for November 2013
by Robert Diamond
- Oct 11, 2013
The November broadcasts of The New York Philharmonic This Week — the weekly radio series of concerts and recordings by the New York Philharmonic, hosted by Alec Baldwin — begin with Assistant Conductor Joshua Weilerstein, in his Philharmonic subscription debut, conducting Osvaldo Golijov's Last Round, Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, featuring violinist Arabella Steinbacher in her Philharmonic debut; and Dvo?ák's Symphony No. 8.
Julliard Announces Creation of Kovner Fellowship Program
by Rosie Hertzman
- Oct 9, 2013
Joseph W. Polisi, President of The Juilliard School, today announced the creation of the Kovner Fellowship Program at Juilliard that will be endowed with a gift of $60 million - the largest single one-time gift to the School - from Bruce and Suzie Kovner, long-time supporters of the School.
Emma Thompson to Play 'Mrs. Lovett' in New York Philharmonic's SWEENEY TOOD; Runs 3/5-8
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 9, 2013
Academy Award-winning actress Emma Thompson will portray Mrs. Lovett in the New York Philharmonic's staged production of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, March 5-8, 2014. The production will mark Ms. Thompson's New York Philharmonic debut, New York stage debut, and first time performing the role. As previously announced, bass-baritone Bryn Terfel will star as the title character, Music Director Alan Gilbert will conduct, Lonny Price will direct, and Lonny Price and Matt Cowart are the producers. Additional casting will be announced at a later date.
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