Despite the presence of Stravinsky's 'Firebird,' it was a large new work by Pulitzer Prize winner Ellen Reid that proved the program's creative centerpiece.
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Concert Review: Focused on Ukraine, Dalia Stasevska Conducts the New York Philharmonic, Joshua Bell
A war-themed program at Lincoln Center featured volatile works by two Ukrainian composers, plus Benjamin Britten and Aaron Copland.
Read More »Concert Review: Leonard Slatkin Conducts the New York Philharmonic in Shostakovich’s 5th Symphony, NY Premiere of Corigliano’s Saxophone Concerto ‘Triathlon’
Having recently marked his 80th birthday, Maestro Slatkin looked as fit and energized as ever conducting Corigliano, Shostakovich and McTee.
Read More »Concert Review (NYC): Marin Alsop and the New York Philharmonic Premiere Nico Muhly Violin Concerto
Nico Muhly's new Violin Concerto struck a sweet balance between experimental and accessible in a performance featuring violinist Renaud Capuçon.
Read More »Concert Review (NYC): Elim Chan, in New York Philharmonic Debut, Conducts ‘Scheherazade,’ Martinů, Jerod Tate
Conductor Elim Chan applied her ardent energy to a strong New York Philharmonic program featuring cellist Sol Gabetta and 'Scheherazade.'
Read More »Concert Review: Joshua Bell and the New York Philharmonic – ‘The Elements’ (US Premiere) and Copland’s Third Symphony
The Elements, a new work by five composers for violin and orchestra, commissioned by Joshua Bell, succeeded on all levels at David Geffen Hall.
Read More »Concert Review: New York Philharmonic – Lunar New Year Celebration
The New York Philharmonic with Long Yu, Gil Shaham, and Haochen Zhang marked Lunar New Year 2020 with music by Chinese and Korean composers and Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue.'
Read More »Exclusive Interview: GRAMMY-Nominated Composer Zhou Tian on U.S. Premiere at Lunar New Year Concert
Chinese-American composer Zhou Tian spoke with us about internationalism and his career in advance of a Lunar New Year concert performance of his piece 'Gift.'
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Pianist Haochen Zhang on NYC Lunar New Year Concert and ‘Rhapsody in Blue’
The Cliburn Award-winning Chinese-American pianist will perform George Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue' at Lincoln Center's Lunar New Year concert on Jan. 28.
Read More »Concert Review: The New York Philharmonic with Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes (NYC, 9/19/2012)
Alan Gilbert and the Philharmonic showed mastery of rhythm, dynamics, and tone in their first performance together of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring.
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