Gustavo Dudamel, the New York Philharmonic’s incoming music and artistic director, plans to lead annual operas in concert at Carnegie Hall.
Category: New York Philharmonic
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Review: At the Philharmonic, a Conductor Is the Star
In a program without soloist vehicles, the focus was on Herbert Blomstedt, a 94-year-old elder statesman of classical music.
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Geffen Hall’s $550 Million Makeover Is Fully Funded
The New York Philharmonic’s home will reopen in October, a year and a half ahead of schedule, after construction was accelerated during the pandemic.
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Review: Gustavo Dudamel Could Be the New York Philharmonic’s Future
As the orchestra searches for a new leader, this superstar conductor led the first of two programs pairing Schumann symphonies with new works.
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Review: Thomas Adès and America at the New York Philharmonic
Thomas Adès led the New York Philharmonic in an expanded version of his “America: A Prophecy” that strikes notes of caution and consolation.
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Bristow: A Founding Father of the American Symphony
George Frederick Bristow, born 200 years ago this month, struggled to find American champions of his music as orchestras favored European tradition.
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At the NY Phil, Considering the American Character in 2 Violin Concertos
At the New York Philharmonic, concertos by Samuel Barber and Wynton Marsalis offered contrasting musical ideas: lyrical cohesion and vibrant pluralism.
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Music to Mourn Ukraine in World War II Returns With Fresh Urgency
Thomas de Hartmann’s Violin Concerto was long neglected but is now being championed by Joshua Bell, while Ukraine is once again under attack.
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Jaap van Zweden Returns After Leaving New York Philharmonic
Jaap van Zweden left the New York Philharmonic in 2024. Now he’s returning to the city with his new orchestra at Carnegie Hall.
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Esa-Pekka Salonen Conducts Boulez: Roots, Branches and Family Ties
In two programs with the New York Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen has constructed a moving exploration of musical legacy.
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Did a Single Generation Ruin Modern Music for Everyone Else?
The avant-garde works that emerged from World War II continue to influence how audiences view contemporary music decades later.