The cast, orchestra, Music Director Jaap van Zweden, and Men of the Concert Photo

From: Photo Flash: New York Philharmonic Presents The World Premiere of PRISONER OF THE STATE

Last night Jaap van Zweden and the New York Philharmonic gave the World Premiere performance of David Lang's prisoner of the state - a fully staged reimagining of Beethoven's Fidelio, directed by Elkhanah Pulitzer. The program concludes the Orchestra's three-week Music of Conscience series, exploring how composers respond to the social and political issues of their times.