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Review: The Philharmonic Departs From Business as Usual

Bryan, Courtney (Composer) Classical Music Green, Ryan Speedo Hailstork, Adolphus New York Philharmonic Still, William Grant Thompson, Tazewell

Review: The Philharmonic Departs From Business as Usual

“The March to Liberation” offers a rarity that should be more regular: a world premiere, a symphony and an oratorio, all by Black composers.

By Seth Colter Walls

Review: A Shostakovich Symphony Finally Reaches the Philharmonic

Classical Music New York Philharmonic Payare, Rafael Shostakovich, Dmitri Still, William Grant Symphony No. 12, The Year 1917 (Musical Work)

Review: A Shostakovich Symphony Finally Reaches the Philharmonic

The composer’s 12th, from 1961, is being played by the orchestra for the first time under the conductor Rafael Payare, also making his debut.

By Zachary Woolfe