New York Philharmonic

Wynton Marsalis Awarded French Legion of Honor in NYC

Jim Luce | Posted 11.13.2009 | New York


Jim Luce

Wynton Marsalis received France’s highest distinction last week in New York – the insignia of chevalier of the Legion of Honor, an honor t...

Concert To End Polio: Itzhak Perlman And The New York Philharmonic

Causecast | Erica Liepmann | Posted 10.16.2009 | Impact


Featuring the New York Philharmonic and world-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman, the Concert to End Polio in New York City aims to eradicate polio globally.

Let the Philharmonic Play in Cuba

Alec Baldwin | Posted 10.06.2009 | World


Alec Baldwin

The embargo on Cuban travel should be lifted, at the very least, for cultural projects like the one by the Philharmonic that was just delayed by the U.S. Treasury. Who benefits from continuing this policy?

A Unifying Voice, or, a Recommendation for Barack Obama's iPod

Albert Imperato | Posted 10.05.2009 | New York


Albert Imperato

I know that listening to Copland's Third Symphony won't stop the monthly job losses, or clean up the financial mess. But hearing this amazing work will continue to keep my hope alive.

Blocked New York Philharmonic Trip To Cuba A Reminder That Relations Still Frosty (VIDEO)

GlobalPost | Nick Miroff | Posted 10.05.2009 | World


Nick Miroff HAVANA, Cuba -- Despite a recent thawing of relations between the U.S. and Cuba, the New York Philharmonic was reminded last week that ...

Cultural Diplomacy in the Caribbean: Why the New York Philharmonic Must Go to Cuba

Arlene M. Roberts | Posted 10.05.2009 | New York


Arlene M. Roberts

A visit by the New York Philharmonic, patrons included, would be a continuation of the improving trend in U.S.-Cuban relations.

The Proof of the Pudding is in the ... Performing?

Margarita Alarcon | Posted 10.02.2009 | World


Margarita Alarcon

Cubans in favor of a path to greater understanding and engagement will have have to welcome the New York Philharmonic on another date.

Alan Gilbert's Big Week

Albert Imperato | Posted 09.21.2009 | New York


Albert Imperato

The first concert of a new music director's tenure with an orchestra feels a little bit like Election Day: it doesn't happen very often, and when it does, emotions are running high

Henry R. Kravis Gives New York Philharmonic $10 Million Donation

AP | Posted 11.15.2009 | New York


NEW YORK — The New York Philharmonic says it will receive a $10 million gift from philanthropist Henry R. Kravis to endow its composer-in-reside...

Alan Gilbert: New York Philharmonic's Incoming Music Director

Wall Street Journal | BARRYMORE LAURENCE SCHERER | Posted 11.10.2009 | New York


"I'm feeling like a kid in a candy shop," says conductor Alan Gilbert to his wife, cellist Kajsa -William-Olsson. "A very privileged kid." We are walk...

Lenny Bernstein Is Buzzing Up There

Richard Laermer | Posted 09.26.2009 | Entertainment


Richard Laermer

Americans want to hear a verse, the hook, and then move on to the next cut. We don't make time to hear the sonata-allegro form develop.

Orchestra Icon Winds Up 60-Year Gig

New York Times | Daniel J. Wakin | Posted 07.06.2009 | Local


Stanley Drucker, 80, is set to give his final solo performances at Avery Fisher Hall, playing Aaron Copland's Concerto. He is also on tap for performa...

Kelli O'Hara on the Pleasures of Pregnancy

Jane Levere | Posted 06.19.2009 | Entertainment


Jane Levere

Pregnancy, she added, "does change you. Change can be for the better, because you can find little tricks that help you."

Alec Baldwin Heading To Hanoi - With The Philharmonic

AP | Posted 06.14.2009 | Entertainment


NEW YORK — Alec Baldwin says he'll travel to Hanoi with the New York Philharmonic when it makes its Vietnam debut in October. The star of NBC's...

New York's New Alice Tully Hall: A Harmonic Renovation

Alex Pasternack | Posted 03.18.2009 | Home


Alex Pasternack

So instantly classic is the building that concertgoers of the future could be forgiven for forgetting that it ever looked any different.

Alec Baldwin's New Job: Voice Of The New York Philharmonic

AP | MARTIN STEINBERG | Posted 02.13.2009 | Entertainment


NEW YORK — The New York Philharmonic will perform for the first time in Hanoi and Abu Dhabi next season and is getting Alec Baldwin to host its ...

North Korea and The New York Philharmonic: The "Why" Question Gets Answered

Ben Rosen | Posted 08.05.2008 | Politics


Ben Rosen

My answer: To initiate a dialog between the people of two adversaries, the first of such talks in 58 years.

Tonight's Program: Axis Of Evil In D-Minor

23/6 | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home


The New York Philharmonic has accepted an invitation to visit the North Korean capital of Pyongyang for a concert in February, marking the first signi...