The New York Times – Music:
“This is not a job — it is a mission,” the new conductor of the New York Philharmonic said, starting a month of performances before taking the orchestra on a European tour.
Category: New York Philharmonic
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It’s a Crowded and Contested World Cup Halftime Show
The New York Times – Music:
Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS and more will perform in a new tournament festivity. Soccer purists aren’t singing praises.
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At 250, Has America Delivered on Its Classical Music Promise?
The New York Times – Music:
The classical music tradition in the United States is borrowed from Europe. But few could have anticipated how European it would remain.
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The Philharmonic and the Met Engage in a Battle of the Bands
The New York Times – Music:
Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony was performed in the same week by two of Lincoln Center’s orchestras. Was it coincidence or bad communication?
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The Gustavo Dudamel Era in Los Angeles Approaches Its End
The New York Times – Music:
Gustavo Dudamel’s last concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall as the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s maestro were a symbol of his impact after 17 years.
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Carter Brey, New York Philharmonic Cellist, Retires
The New York Times – Music:
Carter Brey, the New York Philharmonic’s principal cellist for the last 30 years, is retiring from the orchestra at the end of this season.