Alan Gilbert News

In his second entry, Alan Gilbert discusses possible ramifications of the announcement that Zarin Mehta will leave the Philharmonic in two years, considers the orchestral audition process, and more.

Music Director Alan Gilbert will lead the New York Philharmonic in Mahler's Symphony No. 6, launching a season-long focus that honors the 150th anniversary of the composer/conductor's birth and the 100th anniversary of his death and last season as music director of the New York Philharmonic, Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, September 30, at 7:30 p.m., and Friday, October 1, at 8:00 p.m.

Music Director Alan Gilbert will lead the New York Philharmonic in Mahler's Symphony No. 6, launching a season-long focus that honors the 150th anniversary of the composer/conductor's birth and the 100th anniversary of his death and last season as music director of the New York Philharmonic, Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, September 30, at 7:30 p.m., and Friday, October 1, at 8:00 p.m.

Thomas Hampson's new season begins on Friday, October 1, when he gives the first of nine performances in the title role of Verdi's Macbeth at Lyric Opera of Chicago (Oct 1-30).

Zarin Mehta, President and Executive Director of the New York Philharmonic,will step down upon the expiration of his current contract, August 31, 2012, after 12 years of leadership, and shortly before his 74th birthday.

The 2010- 2011 Season of 'The New York Philharmonic This Week,' hosted by Alec Baldwin, begins the week of September 27, 2010. The New York Philharmonic's National Radio Broadcast Series is Produced and Syndicated by Chicago's WFMT Radio Network.

Two previously announced concerts of the New York Philharmonic in the Republic of Georgia have been cancelled by the Government of Georgia.

Music Director Alan Gilbert will lead the New York Philharmonic in Webern's Passacaglia, Op. 1, Brahms's Violin Concerto with Pinchas Zukerman as soloist, and Brahms's Symphony No. 4, Thursday, October 14, 2010, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, October 15, at 2:00 p.m., and Saturday, October 16, at 8:00 p.m. The program opens and closes with works that feature a passacaglia - a musical form that was popular in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Itzhak Perlman and Joshua Bell and have joined the Board of Directors of the New York Philharmonic. The internationally known violinists, both of whom have long associations with the Orchestra, were voted onto the Board for an indefinite term at the Board's final meeting of the 2009-10 season. They will serve in an advisory capacity with full voting rights, without a mandatory financial obligation. This is the first time in the Philharmonic's nearly 170-year history that leading guest artists have served on its Board of Directors.

For the fourth consecutive year, the New York Philharmonic and Credit Suisse, its Global Sponsor, will celebrate the start of the season with a Free Dress Rehearsal - a gift to the people of New York - at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, the morning of the New York Philharmonic's Opening Night Concert.

Alan Gilbert will begin his second season as Music Director of the New York Philharmonic when he conducts the Orchestra's Opening Night Gala, Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at 7:30 p.m., presented by Breguet.

Tune in to PBS on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at 9:00 p.m.* for Live From Lincoln Center's telecast of the New York Philharmonic's Opening Night Gala, featuring the U.S. premiere of Wynton Marsalis's Symphony No. 3, Swing Symphony.

The New York Philharmonic and its Global Sponsor, Credit Suisse, will offer a Free Dress Rehearsal to the public on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at 9:45 a.m. prior to the evening's Opening Night Concert launching the Philharmonic's 169th season - Alan Gilbert's second as the Philharmonic's 25th Music Director.

The music of Gustav Mahler - who was born 150 years ago and died a century ago - will be the centerpiece of a far-ranging new season for Thomas Hampson.

For the fourth consecutive year, the New York Philharmonic and Credit Suisse, its Global Sponsor, will celebrate the start of the season with a Free Dress Rehearsal - a gift to the people of New York - at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, the morning of the New York Philharmonic's Opening Night Concert.

The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.

The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.

The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.

The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.

Music Director Alan Gilbert will lead the New York Philharmonic in Webern's Passacaglia, Op. 1, Brahms's Violin Concerto with Pinchas Zukerman as soloist, and Brahms's Symphony No. 4, Thursday, October 14, 2010, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, October 15, at 2:00 p.m., and Saturday, October 16, at 8:00 p.m