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New York Philharmonic Experience the music and meet the artists you'll be hearing at your Philharmonic concerts. The producer-hosts are Peabody Award-winning broadcaster and New York's 96.3 FM WQXR host Elliott Forrest and Mark Travis, a producer for the WFMT Radio Network since 1999. Enhance your concert experience through these previews that include musical selections and insights from performers and music experts.
Format : Classical Music |
Kahane Conducts and Plays Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven Updated: 2011-11-04 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis speaks about Bach’s Concerto for Violin and Oboe with conductor, harpsichordist, and pianist Jeffrey Kahane, as well as with the Philharmonic musicians joining him in this “musical conversation” — Principal Associate ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Four Greats: Leonard Bernstein Updated: 2011-11-03 05:00:00 Description: This special podcast is designed especially to acquaint young listeners with the themes and music of the November 12, 2011 Young People's Concert. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Haitink Conducts Haydn and Bruckner Updated: 2011-11-02 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis explores the two symphonic works on this program: Haydn's Symphony No. 96 — one of the so-called "London" symphonies written by the composer during his first visit to the capital city — and Bruckner's Symphony No. 7, whic...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Don Quixote and the Pastoral Symphony Updated: 2011-10-20 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis speaks with New York Philharmonic Principal Cello Carter Brey and Principal Viola Cynthia Phelps, who portray the protagonists in Richard Strauss's tone poem Don Quixote. Mr. Travis illuminates the history behind Beethoven's ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Koyaanisqatsi Updated: 2011-10-13 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis, conductor Michael Riesman, Collegiate Chorale director James Bagwell, and author/radio producer William Berger discuss Philip Glass’s groundbreaking score for "Koyaanisqatsi," which the New York Philharmonic, Philip Glass ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Koyaanisqatsi Updated: 2011-10-13 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis, conductor Michael Riesman, Collegiate Chorale director James Bagwell, and author/radio producer William Berger discuss Philip Glass’s groundbreaking score for "Koyaanisqatsi," which the New York Philharmonic, Philip Glass ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Masur Conducts Schubert and Shostakovich Updated: 2011-10-11 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis introduces Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony, a work that wasn’t premiered until nearly four decades after the composer’s death, and Director of Education Theodore Wiprud discusses Schubert’s melodic approach to the comp...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Masur Conducts Schubert and Shostakovich Updated: 2011-10-11 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis introduces Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony, a work that wasn’t premiered until nearly four decades after the composer’s death, and Director of Education Theodore Wiprud discusses Schubert’s melodic approach to the comp...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Young People's Concert Podcast: Four Greats: Johann Sebastian Bach Updated: 2011-10-06 05:00:00 Description: This special podcast is designed especially to acquaint young listeners with the themes and music of the October 15, 2011 Young People's Concert. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Young People's Concert Podcast: Four Greats: Johann Sebastian Bach Updated: 2011-10-06 05:00:00 Description: This special podcast is designed especially to acquaint young listeners with the themes and music of the October 15, 2011 Young People's Concert. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Maazel Conducts Strauss Updated: 2011-09-30 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Alan Gilbert talks about the astonishing talent of Lorin Maazel, whose return to the New York Philharmonic continues with an all-Richard Strauss program. Mr. Maazel expresses his "unbounded admiration" for the Orchestra, whom he will b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Maazel Conducts Strauss Updated: 2011-09-30 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Alan Gilbert talks about the astonishing talent of Lorin Maazel, whose return to the New York Philharmonic continues with an all-Richard Strauss program. Mr. Maazel expresses his "unbounded admiration" for the Orchestra, whom he will b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lorin Maazel Returns Updated: 2011-09-23 05:00:00 Description: Former Music Director Lorin Maazel, in his first return to the Orchestra since the end of his tenure, expresses his affection and respect for the Philharmonic and its musicians, including Philharmonic Principal Flute Robert Langevin and Harp Nancy Al...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lorin Maazel Returns Updated: 2011-09-23 05:00:00 Description: Former Music Director Lorin Maazel, in his first return to the Orchestra since the end of his tenure, expresses his affection and respect for the Philharmonic and its musicians, including Philharmonic Principal Flute Robert Langevin and Harp Nancy Al...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bach, Berg, and Brahms Updated: 2011-09-20 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Alan Gilbert discusses a program featuring what he calls "our version of the three Bs" — J.S. Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins, Berg’s Violin Concerto, and Brahms’s introspective Symphony No. 3. Podcast host Elliott Forrest disc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bach, Berg, and Brahms Updated: 2011-09-20 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Alan Gilbert discusses a program featuring what he calls "our version of the three Bs" — J.S. Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins, Berg’s Violin Concerto, and Brahms’s introspective Symphony No. 3. Podcast host Elliott Forrest disc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Music by Barber, Corigliano, and Dvorák Updated: 2011-09-14 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Alan Gilbert explains why he commissioned John Corigliano to create One Sweet Morning, and the American composer himself talks about why he selected “poetry from all ages and all nationalities” for his reflection on the decade sinc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Music by Barber, Corigliano, and Dvorák Updated: 2011-09-14 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Alan Gilbert explains why he commissioned John Corigliano to create One Sweet Morning, and the American composer himself talks about why he selected “poetry from all ages and all nationalities” for his reflection on the decade sinc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alan Gilbert Conducts Mahler's Resurrection Symphony Updated: 2011-09-13 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Alan Gilbert discusses Mahler's Symphony No. 2, Resurrection — a monumental work that he describes as having a "universal message of renewal and rebirth" — one of the three Mahler symphonies he will conduct in the Philharmonic's 20...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alan Gilbert Conducts Mahler's Resurrection Symphony Updated: 2011-09-13 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Alan Gilbert discusses Mahler's Symphony No. 2, Resurrection — a monumental work that he describes as having a "universal message of renewal and rebirth" — one of the three Mahler symphonies he will conduct in the Philharmonic's 20...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alan Gilbert Conducts Opening Night Updated: 2011-09-06 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Alan Gilbert discusses the program for Opening Night of the Philharmonic's 170th season. Podcast host Elliott Forrest speaks with the evening's soloist, Deborah Voigt, about the works she is singing and introduces the other works on th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alan Gilbert Conducts Opening Night Updated: 2011-09-06 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Alan Gilbert discusses the program for Opening Night of the Philharmonic's 170th season. Podcast host Elliott Forrest speaks with the evening's soloist, Deborah Voigt, about the works she is singing and introduces the other works on th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Janácek's The Cunning Little Vixen Updated: 2011-06-17 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis is your guide to Janácek’s opera The Cunning Little Vixen, a witty and poignant tale of a determined female fox and the humans and animals she encounters. Music Director Alan Gilbert discusses the underlying human message ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Janácek's The Cunning Little Vixen Updated: 2011-06-17 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis is your guide to Janácek’s opera The Cunning Little Vixen, a witty and poignant tale of a determined female fox and the humans and animals she encounters. Music Director Alan Gilbert discusses the underlying human message ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ludovic Morlot and Gil Shaham Updated: 2011-06-03 05:00:00 Description: Gil Shaham describes Walton’s Violin Concerto as a work that has “some of the most moving, soaring violin music ever written for violin” and one that he wants to go back to “again and again.” Artistic Administrator John Mangum discusses the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ludovic Morlot and Gil Shaham Updated: 2011-06-03 05:00:00 Description: Gil Shaham describes Walton’s Violin Concerto as a work that has “some of the most moving, soaring violin music ever written for violin” and one that he wants to go back to “again and again.” Artistic Administrator John Mangum discusses the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD David Robertson and Deborah Voigt Updated: 2011-05-27 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis and Philharmonic Director of Education Theodore Wiprud discuss the two Russian works on this program, exploring the appeal of Shostakovich’s youthful yet finely crafted First Symphony, and the context and character of Rachm...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD David Robertson and Deborah Voigt Updated: 2011-05-27 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis and Philharmonic Director of Education Theodore Wiprud discuss the two Russian works on this program, exploring the appeal of Shostakovich’s youthful yet finely crafted First Symphony, and the context and character of Rachm...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alan Gilbert and Anne-Sophie Mutter Updated: 2011-05-13 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Elliott Forrest speaks with composer Sebastian Currier, whose Time Machines will be given its World Premiere by the Philharmonic and The Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence Anne-Sophie Mutter, for whom the work was written. Mus...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alan Gilbert and Anne-Sophie Mutter Updated: 2011-05-13 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Elliott Forrest speaks with composer Sebastian Currier, whose Time Machines will be given its World Premiere by the Philharmonic and The Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence Anne-Sophie Mutter, for whom the work was written. Mus...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alan Gilbert and Lisa Batiashvili Updated: 2011-04-14 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis provides a guide to the two works on the program: Bartók's Violin Concerto No. 2 and Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, Eroica. Music Director Alan Gilbert praises violinist Lisa Batiashvili, who in turn lauds Mr. Gilbert and expla...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alan Gilbert and Lisa Batiashvili Updated: 2011-04-14 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis provides a guide to the two works on the program: Bartók's Violin Concerto No. 2 and Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, Eroica. Music Director Alan Gilbert praises violinist Lisa Batiashvili, who in turn lauds Mr. Gilbert and expla...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alan Gilbert and Emanuel Ax Updated: 2011-04-11 05:00:00 Description: The season-long Focus on Mahler concludes with Mahler's Symphony No. 5, led by Music Director Alan Gilbert, who provides an overview of the works on this program. Pianist Emanuel Ax discusses his milestone 100th performance with the Orchestra — whi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alan Gilbert and Emanuel Ax Updated: 2011-04-11 05:00:00 Description: The season-long Focus on Mahler concludes with Mahler's Symphony No. 5, led by Music Director Alan Gilbert, who provides an overview of the works on this program. Pianist Emanuel Ax discusses his milestone 100th performance with the Orchestra — whi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Young People's Concert Podcast: The Ages of Music - Modern Updated: 2011-03-28 05:00:00 Description: This podcast is designed especially to acquaint young listeners with the themes and music of the April 2, 2011 Young People's Concert. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Kurt Masur, Cynthia Phelps, and Rebecca Young Updated: 2011-03-28 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Emeritus Kurt Masur discusses how great music can convey an important human message. In addition, Philharmonic Program Annotator James M. Keller discusses the "story" of Liszt's Les Préludes; Philharmonic President Zarin Mehta introdu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Young People's Concert Podcast: The Ages of Music - Modern Updated: 2011-03-28 05:00:00 Description: This podcast is designed especially to acquaint young listeners with the themes and music of the April 2, 2011 Young People's Concert. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Kurt Masur, Cynthia Phelps, and Rebecca Young Updated: 2011-03-28 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Emeritus Kurt Masur discusses how great music can convey an important human message. In addition, Philharmonic Program Annotator James M. Keller discusses the "story" of Liszt's Les Préludes; Philharmonic President Zarin Mehta introdu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Anne-Sophie Mutter, in Residence Again Updated: 2011-03-10 05:00:00 Description: Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, the New York Philharmonic's Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence, discusses Sofia Gubaidulina's In Tempus Praesens, a work that was written for her and which is receiving its New York Premiere in this program th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Anne-Sophie Mutter, in Residence Again Updated: 2011-03-10 05:00:00 Description: Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, the New York Philharmonic's Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence, discusses Sofia Gubaidulina's In Tempus Praesens, a work that was written for her and which is receiving its New York Premiere in this program th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Young People's Concert Podcast: The Ages of Music - Romantic Updated: 2011-03-07 05:00:00 Description: This podcast is designed especially to acquaint young listeners with the themes and music of the March 12, 2011 Young People's concert. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hungarian Echoes: A Philharmonic Festival, Program IV Updated: 2011-03-07 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen discusses the thematic link that ties the three composers whose works are performed on this program — Haydn, Bartók, and Ligeti — and explores Ligeti’s dreamlike and hypnotic Clocks and Clouds. New York Philharmonic...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Young People's Concert Podcast: The Ages of Music - Romantic Updated: 2011-03-07 05:00:00 Description: This podcast is designed especially to acquaint young listeners with the themes and music of the March 12, 2011 Young People's concert. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hungarian Echoes: A Philharmonic Festival, Program IV Updated: 2011-03-07 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen discusses the thematic link that ties the three composers whose works are performed on this program — Haydn, Bartók, and Ligeti — and explores Ligeti’s dreamlike and hypnotic Clocks and Clouds. New York Philharmonic...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hungarian Echoes: A Philharmonic Festival, Program III Updated: 2011-02-28 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen talks about the element of "shock-value" that binds together the music of Haydn, Bartók, and Ligeti, the three composers featured on the three-week Hungarian Echoes: A Philharmonic Festival. Podcast host Mark Travis descr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hungarian Echoes: A Philharmonic Festival, Program III Updated: 2011-02-28 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen talks about the element of "shock-value" that binds together the music of Haydn, Bartók, and Ligeti, the three composers featured on the three-week Hungarian Echoes: A Philharmonic Festival. Podcast host Mark Travis descr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hungarian Echoes: A Philharmonic Festival, Program I Updated: 2011-02-17 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis and Music Director Alan Gilbert introduce the three-week Hungarian Echoes: A Philharmonic Festival. Artistic Administrator John Mangum discusses Haydn's early masterful three-symphony cycle that binds the festival, beginning ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hungarian Echoes: A Philharmonic Festival, Program I Updated: 2011-02-17 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis and Music Director Alan Gilbert introduce the three-week Hungarian Echoes: A Philharmonic Festival. Artistic Administrator John Mangum discusses Haydn's early masterful three-symphony cycle that binds the festival, beginning ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Harding, Dicterow, and Milne Updated: 2011-02-14 05:00:00 Description: The season-long Focus on Mahler continues with Daniel Harding conducting Szymanowski's Violin Concerto No. 1, featuring Philharmonic Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow, and Mahler's Symphony No. 4, with Scottish soprano Lisa Milne. Program Annotator James ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Harding, Dicterow, and Milne Updated: 2011-02-14 05:00:00 Description: The season-long Focus on Mahler continues with Daniel Harding conducting Szymanowski's Violin Concerto No. 1, featuring Philharmonic Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow, and Mahler's Symphony No. 4, with Scottish soprano Lisa Milne. Program Annotator James ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Paavo Järvi and Janine Jansen Updated: 2011-02-04 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Paavo Järvi speaks about the various influences, including rock music, that lead to the accessibility of Aditus, composed by fellow-Estonian Erkki-Sven Tüür; the power and honesty that Janine Jansen brings to the Britten Violin Concerto;...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Paavo Järvi and Janine Jansen Updated: 2011-02-04 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Paavo Järvi speaks about the various influences, including rock music, that lead to the accessibility of Aditus, composed by fellow-Estonian Erkki-Sven Tüür; the power and honesty that Janine Jansen brings to the Britten Violin Concerto;...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Andrey Boreyko and Branford Marsalis Updated: 2011-01-28 05:00:00 Description: Saxophonist Branford Marsalis — who makes his New York Philharmonic subscription debut with these concerts — talks about the jazz influence of Schulhoff's Hot-Sonate for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra, and shares his insights on rehearsing the work...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Andrey Boreyko and Branford Marsalis Updated: 2011-01-28 05:00:00 Description: Saxophonist Branford Marsalis — who makes his New York Philharmonic subscription debut with these concerts — talks about the jazz influence of Schulhoff's Hot-Sonate for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra, and shares his insights on rehearsing the work...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Nelsons and Biss Updated: 2011-01-20 05:00:00 Description: Pianist Jonathan Biss discusses Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3, which he describes as one of the composer's most dramatic works. Podcast host Mark Travis explores both the Beethoven concerto and the other work on this program, Shostakovich's Sympho...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Nelsons and Biss Updated: 2011-01-20 05:00:00 Description: Pianist Jonathan Biss discusses Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3, which he describes as one of the composer's most dramatic works. Podcast host Mark Travis explores both the Beethoven concerto and the other work on this program, Shostakovich's Sympho...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alan Gilbert and Karita Mattila Updated: 2011-01-10 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Elliott Forrest introduces the works on the all-Beethoven first half of this program: Symphony No. 8 and the concert aria "Ah, perfido." Music Director Alan Gilbert discusses his close relationship with Scandinavian music and the natural...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alan Gilbert and Karita Mattila Updated: 2011-01-10 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Elliott Forrest introduces the works on the all-Beethoven first half of this program: Symphony No. 8 and the concert aria "Ah, perfido." Music Director Alan Gilbert discusses his close relationship with Scandinavian music and the natural...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Young People's Concert Podcast: The Ages of Music - Classical Updated: 2011-01-07 05:00:00 Description: This podcast is designed especially to acquaint young listeners with the themes and music of the January 15, 2011 Young People's Concert. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Young People's Concert Podcast: The Ages of Music - Classical Updated: 2011-01-07 05:00:00 Description: This podcast is designed especially to acquaint young listeners with the themes and music of the January 15, 2011 Young People's Concert. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD More Brahms, and Dvorák Updated: 2011-01-04 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Christoph von Dohnányi shares his thoughts on Brahms's stormy Piano Concerto No. 1, which Radu Lupu performs with the New York Philharmonic, as well as on Dvorák's Symphony No. 8. Podcast host Mark Travis, composer/conductor Victoria Bond...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD More Brahms, and Dvorák Updated: 2011-01-04 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Christoph von Dohnányi shares his thoughts on Brahms's stormy Piano Concerto No. 1, which Radu Lupu performs with the New York Philharmonic, as well as on Dvorák's Symphony No. 8. Podcast host Mark Travis, composer/conductor Victoria Bond...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Widmann, Schumann, and Brahms Updated: 2010-12-23 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis speaks with Christoph von Dohnányi about the program he is leading, comprising the "Beethovenesque" Con brio, Concert Overture for Orchestra, by Jörg Widmann, as well as Schumann's Fourth Symphony and Brahms's Second Piano ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Widmann, Schumann, and Brahms Updated: 2010-12-23 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis speaks with Christoph von Dohnányi about the program he is leading, comprising the "Beethovenesque" Con brio, Concert Overture for Orchestra, by Jörg Widmann, as well as Schumann's Fourth Symphony and Brahms's Second Piano ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mozart, Mahler, and Adès Updated: 2010-12-17 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis shares the history and impact of Mozart's penultimate symphony, No. 40, and talks with baritone Thomas Hampson about Mahler's Kindertotenlieder, settings of poems Rückert wrote reacting to the death of his children. Philharm...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mozart, Mahler, and Adès Updated: 2010-12-17 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis shares the history and impact of Mozart's penultimate symphony, No. 40, and talks with baritone Thomas Hampson about Mahler's Kindertotenlieder, settings of poems Rückert wrote reacting to the death of his children. Philharm...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alan Gilbert and Philharmonic Soloists Updated: 2010-12-07 05:00:00 Description: Alan Gilbert discusses the program, which features New York Philharmonic musicians as soloists. Podcast host Elliott Forrest is joined by composers Aaron Jay Kernis — whose a Voice, a Messenger will receive its World Premiere, featuring Principal T...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alan Gilbert and Philharmonic Soloists Updated: 2010-12-07 05:00:00 Description: Alan Gilbert discusses the program, which features New York Philharmonic musicians as soloists. Podcast host Elliott Forrest is joined by composers Aaron Jay Kernis — whose a Voice, a Messenger will receive its World Premiere, featuring Principal T...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Labadie conducts Messiah Updated: 2010-11-23 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Elliott Forrest is joined by composer-conductor Joelle Wallach in a lively discussion of the operatic origins and secular traditions of Handel's Messiah, a perennial favorite that will be performed by the New York Philharmonic in five co...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Labadie conducts Messiah Updated: 2010-11-23 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Elliott Forrest is joined by composer-conductor Joelle Wallach in a lively discussion of the operatic origins and secular traditions of Handel's Messiah, a perennial favorite that will be performed by the New York Philharmonic in five co...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Young People's Concert Podcast Updated: 2010-11-22 05:00:00 Description: This special podcast is designed especially to acquaint young listeners with the themes and music of our December 4, 2010 Young People’s Concert - Ages of Music, which features Baroque music of the 17th and 18th centuries, including music by Bach a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Young People's Concert Podcast Updated: 2010-11-22 05:00:00 Description: This special podcast is designed especially to acquaint young listeners with the themes and music of our December 4, 2010 Young People’s Concert - Ages of Music, which features Baroque music of the 17th and 18th centuries, including music by Bach a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sir Colin Davis and Nikolaj Znaider Updated: 2010-11-18 05:00:00 Description: Violinist Nikolaj Znaider discusses Elgar's Violin Concerto, which he will be playing on the very instrument that was used at the work's premiere 100 years ago. Composer-conductor Victoria Bond travels back in time to explore what Mozart was doing wh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sir Colin Davis and Nikolaj Znaider Updated: 2010-11-18 05:00:00 Description: Violinist Nikolaj Znaider discusses Elgar's Violin Concerto, which he will be playing on the very instrument that was used at the work's premiere 100 years ago. Composer-conductor Victoria Bond travels back in time to explore what Mozart was doing wh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sir Colin Davis Conducts Beethoven and Mahler Updated: 2010-11-12 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Elliott Forrest explores the first work on this program, Beethoven's Symphony No. 2, and is joined by Philharmonic Director of Education Theodore Wiprud, who shares a letter Beethoven wrote at the time in which he reflected on his own in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sir Colin Davis Conducts Beethoven and Mahler Updated: 2010-11-12 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Elliott Forrest explores the first work on this program, Beethoven's Symphony No. 2, and is joined by Philharmonic Director of Education Theodore Wiprud, who shares a letter Beethoven wrote at the time in which he reflected on his own in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CONTACT! The New-Music Series of the New York Philharmonic Updated: 2010-11-09 05:00:00 Description: Alan Gilbert expresses his and the Orchestra's enthusiasm for presenting CONTACT!, the New York Philharmonic's new-music series, and discusses the experience of making musical contact with New York audiences in a less formal setting. Podcast host Ell...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CONTACT! The New-Music Series of the New York Philharmonic Updated: 2010-11-09 05:00:00 Description: Alan Gilbert expresses his and the Orchestra's enthusiasm for presenting CONTACT!, the New York Philharmonic's new-music series, and discusses the experience of making musical contact with New York audiences in a less formal setting. Podcast host Ell...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos and Leonidas Kavakos Updated: 2010-11-04 05:00:00 Description: Joining podcast host Elliott Forrest is Spanish conductor Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, who discusses the thematic connection between the works on this mostly Russian program — from Glinka's boisterous Overture to Ruslan and Ludmila and Tchaikovsky's...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos and Leonidas Kavakos Updated: 2010-11-04 05:00:00 Description: Joining podcast host Elliott Forrest is Spanish conductor Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, who discusses the thematic connection between the works on this mostly Russian program — from Glinka's boisterous Overture to Ruslan and Ludmila and Tchaikovsky's...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Anne-Sophie Mutter in Residence Updated: 2010-10-28 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis spends time with violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, who discusses her role as the 2010–11 Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence and what she hopes the audience will find challenging and memorable experiences during her r...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Anne-Sophie Mutter in Residence Updated: 2010-10-28 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis spends time with violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, who discusses her role as the 2010–11 Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence and what she hopes the audience will find challenging and memorable experiences during her r...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gilbert Conducts Elijah Updated: 2010-10-20 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Alan Gilbert talks about his passion for Mendelssohn's oratorio Elijah, as well as the commitment required of singers in performing this dramatic work. Bass-baritone Gerald Finley, who sings the title role in these performances, discus...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gilbert Conducts Elijah Updated: 2010-10-20 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Alan Gilbert talks about his passion for Mendelssohn's oratorio Elijah, as well as the commitment required of singers in performing this dramatic work. Bass-baritone Gerald Finley, who sings the title role in these performances, discus...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gilbert and Zukerman Updated: 2010-09-23 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Alan Gilbert discusses this program, which both begins and ends with music based on the traditional form known as the passacaglia, with Webern's first published work opening the program. Mr. Gilbert also discusses the awe-inspiring art...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gilbert and Zukerman Updated: 2010-09-23 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Alan Gilbert discusses this program, which both begins and ends with music based on the traditional form known as the passacaglia, with Webern's first published work opening the program. Mr. Gilbert also discusses the awe-inspiring art...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gilbert Conducts Magnus Lindberg's Kraft Updated: 2010-09-16 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Alan Gilbert discusses the New York Premiere of the theatrical event that is Magnus Lindberg's Kraft. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gergiev on The Russian Stravinsky, Program IV Updated: 2010-04-28 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Elliott Forrest relays the tragic tale from mythology that inspired the ballet score for Orpheus, and Philharmonic Program Annotator James M. Keller discusses the powerful and monumental opera-oratorio Oedipus Rex. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gergiev on The Russian Stravinsky, Program III Updated: 2010-04-20 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Valery Gergiev explains how he hopes audiences will be enriched by the New York Philharmonic’s Russian Stravinsky festival and podcast host Mark Travis highlights the unusual Le Roi des étoiles and discusses the history and structure of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gergiev on The Russian Stravinsky, Program III Updated: 2010-04-20 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Valery Gergiev explains how he hopes audiences will be enriched by the New York Philharmonic’s Russian Stravinsky festival and podcast host Mark Travis highlights the unusual Le Roi des étoiles and discusses the history and structure of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gergiev on The Russian Stravinsky, Program II Updated: 2010-04-19 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Valery Gergiev talks with Music Director Alan Gilbert about Stravinsky's Russian identity; podcast host Elliott Forrest explores the composer's playful Jeu de cartes (Game of Cards) and spiritual Symphony of Psalms, featuring the Chorus of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gergiev on The Russian Stravinsky, Program II Updated: 2010-04-19 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Valery Gergiev talks with Music Director Alan Gilbert about Stravinsky's Russian identity; podcast host Elliott Forrest explores the composer's playful Jeu de cartes (Game of Cards) and spiritual Symphony of Psalms, featuring the Chorus of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gergiev on The Russian Stravinsky, Program I Updated: 2010-04-07 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Valery Gergiev explains why his three-week festival at the New York Philharmonic is titled The Russian Stravinsky and also expresses his enthusiasm for the "folkish" ballet-cantata Les Noces; and podcast host Mark Travis gives a sampling of...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gergiev on The Russian Stravinsky, Program I Updated: 2010-04-07 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Valery Gergiev explains why his three-week festival at the New York Philharmonic is titled The Russian Stravinsky and also expresses his enthusiasm for the "folkish" ballet-cantata Les Noces; and podcast host Mark Travis gives a sampling of...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Muti and Brey Updated: 2010-03-31 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis guides you through Mozart's brilliant and energetic Symphony No. 34; Philharmonic Principal Cello Carter Brey discusses the life and influence of Boccherini, as well as the pleasures of that composer's sunny Cello Concerto in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Pappano and Bell Updated: 2010-03-31 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Program Annotator James M. Keller discusses Mozart's charming Symphony No. 31, Paris; Bruch's use of traditional Scottish folk tunes in his Scottish Fantasy, featuring violinist Joshua Bell; and the inspiration behind Brahms's m...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Pappano and Bell Updated: 2010-03-31 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Program Annotator James M. Keller discusses Mozart's charming Symphony No. 31, Paris; Bruch's use of traditional Scottish folk tunes in his Scottish Fantasy, featuring violinist Joshua Bell; and the inspiration behind Brahms's m...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Muti and Brey Updated: 2010-03-31 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis guides you through Mozart's brilliant and energetic Symphony No. 34; Philharmonic Principal Cello Carter Brey discusses the life and influence of Boccherini, as well as the pleasures of that composer's sunny Cello Concerto in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Young People's Concert Podcast: Mozart’s Symphony No. 41, Jupiter Updated: 2010-03-22 05:00:00 Description: This podcast is designed especially to acquaint young listeners with the themes and music of the March 27, 2010 Young People's Concert. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Young People's Concert Podcast: Mozart’s Symphony No. 41, Jupiter Updated: 2010-03-22 05:00:00 Description: This podcast is designed especially to acquaint young listeners with the themes and music of the March 27, 2010 Young People's Concert. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Kahane's All-Mozart Program Updated: 2010-03-11 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis converses with pianist/conductor Jeffrey Kahane about the rewards and challenges of conducting from the keyboard as well as the all-Mozart program he will perform with the New York Philharmonic: the charming and youthful Pian...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Kahane's All-Mozart Program Updated: 2010-03-11 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis converses with pianist/conductor Jeffrey Kahane about the rewards and challenges of conducting from the keyboard as well as the all-Mozart program he will perform with the New York Philharmonic: the charming and youthful Pian...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Eschenbach and Zukerman Updated: 2010-03-10 05:00:00 Description: Composer Matthias Pintscher discusses drawing inspiration from ancient mythology for his work towards Osiris; violinist Pinchas Zukerman talks about the haunting qualities of Berg's Violin Concerto; and conductor Christoph Eschenbach shares his thoug...more... 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Muti and Repin Updated: 2010-02-19 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis shares the history and highlights of Beethoven's famous Violin Concerto, in which Vadim Repin will join the Orchestra, and New York Philharmonic Program Annotator James M. Keller and English Horn Thomas Stacy shed light on th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Muti and Repin Updated: 2010-02-19 05:00:00 Description: Podcast host Mark Travis shares the history and highlights of Beethoven's famous Violin Concerto, in which Vadim Repin will join the Orchestra, and New York Philharmonic Program Annotator James M. Keller and English Horn Thomas Stacy shed light on th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Muti and Schiff Updated: 2010-02-18 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Program Annotator James M. Keller discusses Hindemith's powerful yet rarely performed Symphony in E-flat, and podcast host Elliott Forest offers a brief guide through Brahms's popular, ultra-Romantic Piano Concerto No. 1, featur...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Muti and Schiff Updated: 2010-02-18 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Program Annotator James M. Keller discusses Hindemith's powerful yet rarely performed Symphony in E-flat, and podcast host Elliott Forest offers a brief guide through Brahms's popular, ultra-Romantic Piano Concerto No. 1, featur...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Robertson and Shaham Updated: 2010-02-02 05:00:00 Description: Conductor David Robertson explains the storytelling that lies behind this program, which includes two musical depictions of fairy tales: Ravel's enchanting Mother Goose Suite and Bartók's compelling The Wooden Prince. Mr. Robertson, podcast host Mar...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Robertson and Shaham Updated: 2010-02-02 05:00:00 Description: Conductor David Robertson explains the storytelling that lies behind this program, which includes two musical depictions of fairy tales: Ravel's enchanting Mother Goose Suite and Bartók's compelling The Wooden Prince. Mr. Robertson, podcast host Mar...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Robertson and Hodges Updated: 2010-01-29 05:00:00 Description: Pianist Nicolas Hodges discusses his favorite moment in Ravel's beautiful Concerto for the Left Hand, and conductor David Robertson talks about the dance theme of the concert as a whole, which includes George Benjamin's strikingly original Dance Figu...more... 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New York Philharmonic EUROPE / WINTER 2010 Tour: Special Video Podcast by Credit Suisse Updated: 2010-01-28 05:00:00 Description: Credit Suisse, Global Sponsor of the New York Philharmonic, spotlights Music Director Alan Gilbert and the Orchestra during their EUROPE / WINTER 2010 tour. Filmed in Barcelona and Zaragoza, Spain, the video documents the launch of the tour through p...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gilbert Leads Mozart and Rouse Updated: 2010-01-20 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Alan Gilbert shares his passion for Mozart's Jupiter Symphony; his pleasure in showcasing soloists from the Philharmonic's wind section in Mozart's Sinfonia concertante for Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, and Bassoon; and his admiration for the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gilbert Leads Mozart and Rouse Updated: 2010-01-20 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Alan Gilbert shares his passion for Mozart's Jupiter Symphony; his pleasure in showcasing soloists from the Philharmonic's wind section in Mozart's Sinfonia concertante for Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, and Bassoon; and his admiration for the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gilbert and Hampson Updated: 2010-01-08 05:00:00 Description: Philharmonic Artist-in-Residence Thomas Hampson discusses the hauntingly beautiful text by Walt Whitman in John Adams’s The Wound-Dresser, Director of Education Theodore Wiprud explores the dual nature of Haydn’s Symphony No. 49, La passione; and...more... 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mozart and Bruckner Updated: 2009-12-09 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow talks about performing Mozart's emotionally complex Sinfonia concertante with Principal Viola Cynthia Phelps, and Director of Education Theodore Wiprud discusses the meaning behind the subtitle of Br...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mozart and Bruckner Updated: 2009-12-09 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow talks about performing Mozart's emotionally complex Sinfonia concertante with Principal Viola Cynthia Phelps, and Director of Education Theodore Wiprud discusses the meaning behind the subtitle of Br...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Young People's Concert Podcast: Debussy’s La Mer Updated: 2009-12-04 05:00:00 Description: This podcast is designed especially to acquaint young listeners with the themes and music of the December 12, 2009 Young People’s Concert. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Young People's Concert Podcast: Debussy’s La Mer Updated: 2009-12-04 05:00:00 Description: This podcast is designed especially to acquaint young listeners with the themes and music of the December 12, 2009 Young People’s Concert. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Salonen and Fray Updated: 2009-12-02 05:00:00 Description: David Fray talks about the challenges of performing Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major, and New York Philharmonic Director of Education Theodore Wiprud discusses the Impressionist sensibilities of Debussy’s La Mer and the completely original idea ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Salonen and Fray Updated: 2009-12-02 05:00:00 Description: David Fray talks about the challenges of performing Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major, and New York Philharmonic Director of Education Theodore Wiprud discusses the Impressionist sensibilities of Debussy’s La Mer and the completely original idea ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Muti conducts Honegger and Beethoven Updated: 2009-11-20 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Program Annotator James M. Keller discusses Honegger's edgy but hopeful and beautifully crafted Symphony No. 2, and Director of Education Theodore Wiprud explains how Beethoven's revolutionary Eroica Symphony changed the course ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Muti conducts Honegger and Beethoven Updated: 2009-11-20 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Program Annotator James M. Keller discusses Honegger's edgy but hopeful and beautifully crafted Symphony No. 2, and Director of Education Theodore Wiprud explains how Beethoven's revolutionary Eroica Symphony changed the course ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Muti conducts Liszt, Elgar, and Prokofiev Updated: 2009-11-13 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Program Annotator James M. Keller discusses the famous opening passage of Liszt’s beautiful and fascinating tone poem Les Préludes, and Mark Travis talks about Elgar’s romantic In the South and selections from Prokofiev’s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Muti conducts Liszt, Elgar, and Prokofiev Updated: 2009-11-13 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Program Annotator James M. Keller discusses the famous opening passage of Liszt’s beautiful and fascinating tone poem Les Préludes, and Mark Travis talks about Elgar’s romantic In the South and selections from Prokofiev’s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Conversation with Alan Gilbert, Part I Updated: 2009-11-04 05:00:00 Description: In the first podcast of this two-part series (the second one will air in January), Music Director Alan Gilbert talks with host Mark Travis about the excitement of conducting on Opening Night, developing a unique sound with the Orchestra, the importan...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Conversation with Alan Gilbert, Part I Updated: 2009-11-04 05:00:00 Description: In the first podcast of this two-part series (the second one will air in January), Music Director Alan Gilbert talks with host Mark Travis about the excitement of conducting on Opening Night, developing a unique sound with the Orchestra, the importan...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Young People's Concert Podcast Updated: 2009-11-02 05:00:00 Description: This special podcast is designed especially to acquaint young listeners with the themes and music of our November 7, 2009 Young People’s Concert, which features Benjamin Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Zhang and Ohlsson Updated: 2009-11-02 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Xian Zhang discusses why she finds Haydn's symphonies — including his Symphony No. 95 — the most challenging to perform; pianist Garrick Ohlsson reflects on Martinu's emotional Incantation, Piano Concerto No. 4; and Elliott Forrest look...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Young People's Concert Podcast Updated: 2009-11-02 05:00:00 Description: This special podcast is designed especially to acquaint young listeners with the themes and music of our November 7, 2009 Young People’s Concert, which features Benjamin Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Zhang and Ohlsson Updated: 2009-11-02 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Xian Zhang discusses why she finds Haydn's symphonies — including his Symphony No. 95 — the most challenging to perform; pianist Garrick Ohlsson reflects on Martinu's emotional Incantation, Piano Concerto No. 4; and Elliott Forrest look...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Järvi and Hampson Updated: 2009-10-29 05:00:00 Description: Baritone Thomas Hampson, the Philharmonic's Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence, talks about performing Zemlinsky's beautiful Lyric Symphony, which also features soprano Hillevi Martinpelto; Philharmonic Program Annotator James M. Keller di...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Järvi and Hampson Updated: 2009-10-29 05:00:00 Description: Baritone Thomas Hampson, the Philharmonic's Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence, talks about performing Zemlinsky's beautiful Lyric Symphony, which also features soprano Hillevi Martinpelto; Philharmonic Program Annotator James M. Keller di...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gilbert and Ax Updated: 2009-09-24 05:00:00 Description: Alan Gilbert discusses the beauty and importance of Ives's Symphony No. 2, and why Ives's compelling Unanswered Question and Beethoven's groundbreaking Piano Concerto No. 4 – performed by pianist Emanuel Ax – are kindred spirits. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gilbert and Ax Updated: 2009-09-24 05:00:00 Description: Alan Gilbert discusses the beauty and importance of Ives's Symphony No. 2, and why Ives's compelling Unanswered Question and Beethoven's groundbreaking Piano Concerto No. 4 – performed by pianist Emanuel Ax – are kindred spirits. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gilbert Conducts Brahms and Schoenberg Updated: 2009-09-17 05:00:00 Description: Alan Gilbert discusses leading his friend Frank Peter Zimmermann in Brahms's Violin Concerto — one of the greatest works in the repertoire — as well as conducting Schoenberg's beautiful and expressive tone poem Pelleas und Melisande. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gilbert Conducts Brahms and Schoenberg Updated: 2009-09-17 05:00:00 Description: Alan Gilbert discusses leading his friend Frank Peter Zimmermann in Brahms's Violin Concerto — one of the greatest works in the repertoire — as well as conducting Schoenberg's beautiful and expressive tone poem Pelleas und Melisande. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gilbert Conducts Mahler Updated: 2009-09-16 05:00:00 Description: Alan Gilbert shares his excitement about conducting Mahler's Symphony No. 3 – featuring mezzo-soprano Petra Lang, the Women of the Westminster Symphonic Choir, and The American Boychoir – in his first subscription concerts as the Orchestra's Musi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gilbert Conducts Mahler Updated: 2009-09-16 05:00:00 Description: Alan Gilbert shares his excitement about conducting Mahler's Symphony No. 3 – featuring mezzo-soprano Petra Lang, the Women of the Westminster Symphonic Choir, and The American Boychoir – in his first subscription concerts as the Orchestra's Musi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Opening Night Concert Updated: 2009-09-10 05:00:00 Description: Alan Gilbert — who begins his tenure as the Philharmonic's Music Director with this Opening Night Concert — talks about the unique sound he hopes to bring to the Orchestra this season; Composer-in-Residence Magnus Lindberg discusses the influence...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Opening Night Concert Updated: 2009-09-10 05:00:00 Description: Alan Gilbert — who begins his tenure as the Philharmonic's Music Director with this Opening Night Concert — talks about the unique sound he hopes to bring to the Orchestra this season; Composer-in-Residence Magnus Lindberg discusses the influence...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Maazel conducts Mahler Updated: 2009-06-17 05:00:00 Description: Lorin Maazel brings his tenure as Music Director of the New York Philharmonic to a grand finale with Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8, featuring sopranos Christine Brewer, Nancy Gustafson, and Jeanine De Bique; mezzo-sopranos Mary Phillips and Nancy Ma...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Maazel conducts Mahler Updated: 2009-06-17 05:00:00 Description: Lorin Maazel brings his tenure as Music Director of the New York Philharmonic to a grand finale with Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8, featuring sopranos Christine Brewer, Nancy Gustafson, and Jeanine De Bique; mezzo-sopranos Mary Phillips and Nancy Ma...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Maazel and Sibelius Updated: 2009-06-11 05:00:00 Description: Lorin Maazel, in his penultimate concerts as Music Director, talks about leading the New York Philharmonic in Sibelius's uplifting Second Symphony, as well as two of his own works – the march-like Monaco Fanfares and the apocalyptic symphonic movem...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Maazel and Sibelius Updated: 2009-06-11 05:00:00 Description: Lorin Maazel, in his penultimate concerts as Music Director, talks about leading the New York Philharmonic in Sibelius's uplifting Second Symphony, as well as two of his own works – the march-like Monaco Fanfares and the apocalyptic symphonic movem...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Maazel conducts Britten's War Requiem Updated: 2009-06-04 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Lorin Maazel talks about the message behind Britten's haunting War Requiem — with Lionel Bringuier conducting the chamber orchestra, and featuring soprano Nancy Gustafson, tenor Vale Rideout, baritone Ian Greenlaw, the New York Chora...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Maazel conducts Britten's War Requiem Updated: 2009-06-04 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Lorin Maazel talks about the message behind Britten's haunting War Requiem — with Lionel Bringuier conducting the chamber orchestra, and featuring soprano Nancy Gustafson, tenor Vale Rideout, baritone Ian Greenlaw, the New York Chora...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Drucker plays Copland Updated: 2009-05-28 05:00:00 Description: Principal Clarinet Stanley Drucker reflects on performing Copland’s soulful Clarinet Concerto as he ends his unprecedented 60-year tenure with the Orchestra; Music Director Lorin Maazel discusses featuring Philharmonic musicians as soloists in J.S....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Drucker plays Copland Updated: 2009-05-28 05:00:00 Description: Principal Clarinet Stanley Drucker reflects on performing Copland’s soulful Clarinet Concerto as he ends his unprecedented 60-year tenure with the Orchestra; Music Director Lorin Maazel discusses featuring Philharmonic musicians as soloists in J.S....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Zinman and Tetzlaff Updated: 2009-05-07 05:00:00 Description: Finnish conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen talks about how he went from disliking his fellow countryman, Sibelius, as a composer, to greatly admiring his work — including his masterful Symphony No. 5, in which David Zinman will lead the New York Philharmo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Zinman and Tetzlaff Updated: 2009-05-07 05:00:00 Description: Finnish conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen talks about how he went from disliking his fellow countryman, Sibelius, as a composer, to greatly admiring his work — including his masterful Symphony No. 5, in which David Zinman will lead the New York Philharmo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mahler and Lieberson Updated: 2009-05-01 05:00:00 Description: Mark Travis explores the tortured origins of Mahler's Blumine and Symphony No. 1; Peter Lieberson discusses the diverse literary and spiritual inspirations behind his New York Philharmonic Commission The World in Flower; and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDon...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mahler and Lieberson Updated: 2009-05-01 05:00:00 Description: Mark Travis explores the tortured origins of Mahler's Blumine and Symphony No. 1; Peter Lieberson discusses the diverse literary and spiritual inspirations behind his New York Philharmonic Commission The World in Flower; and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDon...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gilbert and Bell Updated: 2009-04-24 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller discusses Dvorák's tone poem The Golden Spinning Wheel and why Martinu's optimistic Symphony No. 4 is very much a work of our time, and Philharmonic D...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gilbert and Bell Updated: 2009-04-24 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller discusses Dvorák's tone poem The Golden Spinning Wheel and why Martinu's optimistic Symphony No. 4 is very much a work of our time, and Philharmonic D...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Muti conducts Verdi, Puccini, and Respighi Updated: 2009-04-09 05:00:00 Description: Mark Travis explores conductor Riccardo Muti's all-Italian program, which features Verdi's rarely heard Overture to Giovanna d'Arco and graceful Ballet of the Four Seasons, from Les Vêpres siciliennes; Puccini's gorgeous Preludio sinfonico; and Resp...more... 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Muti and Uchida Updated: 2009-04-03 05:00:00 Description: Matías Tarnopolsky, New York Philharmonic Vice President of Artistic Planning, expresses his excitement over virtuoso Mitsuko Uchida performing Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major – one of the masterpieces of the 20th century – and Theodore Wiprud...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dutoit and Batiashvili Updated: 2009-03-31 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Vice President of Artistic Planning Matías Tarnopolsky talks about Stravinsky's Bach-inspired Dumbarton Oaks Concerto in E-flat; Prokofiev's searching and mysterious Violin Concerto No. 2, featuring Lisa Batiashvili; and Tchaik...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dutoit and Batiashvili Updated: 2009-03-31 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Vice President of Artistic Planning Matías Tarnopolsky talks about Stravinsky's Bach-inspired Dumbarton Oaks Concerto in E-flat; Prokofiev's searching and mysterious Violin Concerto No. 2, featuring Lisa Batiashvili; and Tchaik...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD McGegan and Schäfer celebrate Handel Updated: 2009-03-20 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Nicholas McGegan discusses his upcoming all-Handel program with the New York Philharmonic, which features the composer's Concerto a due cori No. 3 in F major, soprano Christine Schäfer singing arias from three of his operas — Partenope, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD McGegan and Schäfer celebrate Handel Updated: 2009-03-20 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Nicholas McGegan discusses his upcoming all-Handel program with the New York Philharmonic, which features the composer's Concerto a due cori No. 3 in F major, soprano Christine Schäfer singing arias from three of his operas — Partenope, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Zubin Mehta and PercaDu Updated: 2009-03-06 05:00:00 Description: Composer Avner Dorman discusses his exciting work Spices, Perfumes, Toxins! – which is receiving its U.S. premiere and features dynamic percussion duo PercaDu – and the Philharmonic’s Vice President of Artistic Planning, Matías Tarnopolsky, ta...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Zubin Mehta and PercaDu Updated: 2009-03-06 05:00:00 Description: Composer Avner Dorman discusses his exciting work Spices, Perfumes, Toxins! – which is receiving its U.S. premiere and features dynamic percussion duo PercaDu – and the Philharmonic’s Vice President of Artistic Planning, Matías Tarnopolsky, ta...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Maazel conducts Mendelssohn, Telemann, Bruch, and Mussorgsky Updated: 2009-02-26 05:00:00 Description: Philharmonic oboe d'amorist Thomas Stacy discusses performing Telemann's virtuosic Concerto in A major under the baton of Music Director Lorin Maazel, Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow talks about the joys of playing Bruch's heart-melting Violin Concerto ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Maazel conducts Mendelssohn, Telemann, Bruch, and Mussorgsky Updated: 2009-02-26 05:00:00 Description: Philharmonic oboe d'amorist Thomas Stacy discusses performing Telemann's virtuosic Concerto in A major under the baton of Music Director Lorin Maazel, Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow talks about the joys of playing Bruch's heart-melting Violin Concerto ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Masur, Mutter, and Mendelssohn Updated: 2009-01-27 05:00:00 Description: Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter discusses her love of Mendelssohn's passionate and enduringly popular Violin Concerto, and Elliott Forrest explores Mendelssohn's fiery Overture to Ruy Blas and mysterious Die erste Walpurgisnacht (The First Walpurgis Nig...more... 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Muti and Lupu Updated: 2009-01-22 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Riccardo Muti discusses how Scriabin's own personality as well as his many influences can be heard in his masterful Symphony No. 2, and Matías Tarnopolsky, Vice President of Artistic Planning, expresses the Philharmonic's excitement over R...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Muti and Quasthoff Updated: 2009-01-13 05:00:00 Description: Bass-baritone Thomas Quasthoff talks about performing arias from Haydn's Armida and L'anima del filosofo ossia Orfeo ed Euridice; Matías Tarnopolsky, Philharmonic Vice President of Artistic Planning, discusses why he is delighted that the concerts w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Muti and Quasthoff Updated: 2009-01-13 05:00:00 Description: Bass-baritone Thomas Quasthoff talks about performing arias from Haydn's Armida and L'anima del filosofo ossia Orfeo ed Euridice; Matías Tarnopolsky, Philharmonic Vice President of Artistic Planning, discusses why he is delighted that the concerts w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dudamel and Zukerman Updated: 2009-01-12 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Director of Education Theodore Wiprud talks with Elliott Forrest about Oliver Knussen's colorful Violin Concerto, performed by Pinchas Zukerman, Mahler's emotional Symphony No. 5, and the return to the Philharmonic of the electr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dudamel and Zukerman Updated: 2009-01-12 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Director of Education Theodore Wiprud talks with Elliott Forrest about Oliver Knussen's colorful Violin Concerto, performed by Pinchas Zukerman, Mahler's emotional Symphony No. 5, and the return to the Philharmonic of the electr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Morlot and Mustonen Updated: 2009-01-05 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Ludovic Morlot and pianist Olli Mustonen talk about the French-inspired program, which features the U.S. Premiere of Tristan Murail's Gondwana, Messiaen's ingenious Oiseaux exotiques, and Debussy's evocative La Mer, in addition to Mozart's...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Morlot and Mustonen Updated: 2009-01-05 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Ludovic Morlot and pianist Olli Mustonen talk about the French-inspired program, which features the U.S. Premiere of Tristan Murail's Gondwana, Messiaen's ingenious Oiseaux exotiques, and Debussy's evocative La Mer, in addition to Mozart's...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Emanuel Ax plays Szymanowski and Strauss Updated: 2008-12-22 05:00:00 Description: James M. Keller, New York Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence, discusses the particular challenges of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, while Mark Travis explores Mussorgsky’s masterpiece Pictures at an Exhi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Emanuel Ax plays Szymanowski and Strauss Updated: 2008-12-22 05:00:00 Description: James M. Keller, New York Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence, discusses the particular challenges of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, while Mark Travis explores Mussorgsky’s masterpiece Pictures at an Exhi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Koopman conducts Handel's Messiah Updated: 2008-12-11 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller talks with Elliott Forrest about why Handel's 1741 masterpiece, Messiah, is an enduring favorite, and why audience members may leap to their feet durin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Koopman conducts Handel's Messiah Updated: 2008-12-11 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller talks with Elliott Forrest about why Handel's 1741 masterpiece, Messiah, is an enduring favorite, and why audience members may leap to their feet durin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bach, Prokofiev, Mozart, and Falla Updated: 2008-12-09 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Principal Horn Philip Myers discusses why Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 2 is always a treat for concertgoers; Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller talks about the mysterious second movement...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bach, Prokofiev, Mozart, and Falla Updated: 2008-12-09 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Principal Horn Philip Myers discusses why Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 2 is always a treat for concertgoers; Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller talks about the mysterious second movement...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Kaplan conducts Mahler Updated: 2008-12-03 05:00:00 Description: Gilbert Kaplan discusses leading the New York Philharmonic in Mahler's Symphony No. 2, Resurrection — featuring soprano Christiane Oelze, mezzo-soprano Janina Baechle, and the Westminster Symphonic Choir — on the one-hundredth anniversary of the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Kaplan conducts Mahler Updated: 2008-12-03 05:00:00 Description: Gilbert Kaplan discusses leading the New York Philharmonic in Mahler's Symphony No. 2, Resurrection — featuring soprano Christiane Oelze, mezzo-soprano Janina Baechle, and the Westminster Symphonic Choir — on the one-hundredth anniversary of the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Maazel conducts Elektra Updated: 2008-11-18 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Lorin Maazel talks about his incredible love for opera and how symphony orchestras love to wrestle with a great score like R. Strauss's Elektra, while Elliott Forrest explores the story behind the opera, based on the Greek tragedy by S...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Maazel conducts Elektra Updated: 2008-11-18 05:00:00 Description: Music Director Lorin Maazel talks about his incredible love for opera and how symphony orchestras love to wrestle with a great score like R. Strauss's Elektra, while Elliott Forrest explores the story behind the opera, based on the Greek tragedy by S...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Maazel conducts Bach, Mozart, and Schumann Updated: 2008-11-10 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller discusses the distinct personality of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 1; Music Director Lorin Maazel talks about how the Orchestra's season-long presen...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Maazel conducts Bach, Mozart, and Schumann Updated: 2008-11-10 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller discusses the distinct personality of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 1; Music Director Lorin Maazel talks about how the Orchestra's season-long presen...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Maazel conducts Bach, Penderecki, and Beethoven Updated: 2008-10-30 05:00:00 Description: Cellist Alisa Weilerstein reflects on the dark language in Penderecki's gripping but accessible Second Cello Concerto; New York Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller talks about J.S. Bach's buoyant ...more... 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Christoph Eschenbach conducts Beethoven and Bruckner Updated: 2008-10-17 05:00:00 Description: Elliott Forrest explores Bruckner's powerful and dramatic Ninth Symphony, which the composer was working on up until his death, while music commentator Charles Zachary Bornstein discusses how Beethoven, emerging from Mozart's shadow, asserts his own ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Christoph Eschenbach conducts Beethoven and Bruckner Updated: 2008-10-17 05:00:00 Description: Elliott Forrest explores Bruckner's powerful and dramatic Ninth Symphony, which the composer was working on up until his death, while music commentator Charles Zachary Bornstein discusses how Beethoven, emerging from Mozart's shadow, asserts his own ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD David Robertson conducts Copland, Carter, Bernstein, and Rouse Updated: 2008-10-14 05:00:00 Description: Conductor David Robertson returns to the New York Philharmonic to lead the Orchestra in works by four American composers: the ballet Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland; Of Rewaking, featuring mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung, by Elliott Carter — who...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD David Robertson conducts Copland, Carter, Bernstein, and Rouse Updated: 2008-10-14 05:00:00 Description: Conductor David Robertson returns to the New York Philharmonic to lead the Orchestra in works by four American composers: the ballet Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland; Of Rewaking, featuring mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung, by Elliott Carter — who...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD David Robertson conducts Mozart, Bartók, and Brahms Updated: 2008-10-03 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller discusses Mozart's dazzling Symphony No 34 – the last of the composer's Salzburg symphonies; music commentator Charles Zachary Bornstein explores the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD David Robertson conducts Mozart, Bartók, and Brahms Updated: 2008-10-03 05:00:00 Description: New York Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller discusses Mozart's dazzling Symphony No 34 – the last of the composer's Salzburg symphonies; music commentator Charles Zachary Bornstein explores the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Frühbeck conducts Falla's La vida breve Updated: 2008-09-30 05:00:00 Description: Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos leads the New York Philharmonic in two passionate and transporting Spanish masterworks: Albéniz's Suite española (featuring selections set to Frühbeck's own orchestrations), and Falla's opera La vida breve, presented her...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Frühbeck conducts Falla's La vida breve Updated: 2008-09-30 05:00:00 Description: Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos leads the New York Philharmonic in two passionate and transporting Spanish masterworks: Albéniz's Suite española (featuring selections set to Frühbeck's own orchestrations), and Falla's opera La vida breve, presented her...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Video Podcast: Rands' CHAINS LIKE THE SEA Updated: 2008-09-25 05:00:00 Description: From nature to poetry, composer Bernard Rands finds inspiration all around him. Learn more about his muse and what to expect of his CHAINS LIKE THE SEA. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Video Podcast: Rands' CHAINS LIKE THE SEA Updated: 2008-09-25 05:00:00 Description: From nature to poetry, composer Bernard Rands finds inspiration all around him. Learn more about his muse and what to expect of his CHAINS LIKE THE SEA. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Video Podcast: Bach's Brandenburg Concertos Updated: 2008-09-19 05:00:00 Description: Bach's six Brandenburg Concertos are among the greatest works of the Baroque era. The Philharmonic performs the entire cycle throughout the 2008–09 season, with all 24 solos played by musicians from the Orchestra. Learn about what makes these conce...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Video Podcast: Bach's Brandenburg Concertos Updated: 2008-09-19 05:00:00 Description: Bach's six Brandenburg Concertos are among the greatest works of the Baroque era. The Philharmonic performs the entire cycle throughout the 2008–09 season, with all 24 solos played by musicians from the Orchestra. Learn about what makes these conce...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alsop conducts Dvorák's New World Symphony Updated: 2008-09-18 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Marin Alsop discusses Bartók's adult fairy tale, The Wooden Prince Suite, Chopin's glorious Piano Concerto No. 2, featuring Rafal Blechacz in his New York Philharmonic debut, and Dvorák's evocative and always popular Symphony No. 9, From ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alsop conducts Dvorák's New World Symphony Updated: 2008-09-18 05:00:00 Description: Conductor Marin Alsop discusses Bartók's adult fairy tale, The Wooden Prince Suite, Chopin's glorious Piano Concerto No. 2, featuring Rafal Blechacz in his New York Philharmonic debut, and Dvorák's evocative and always popular Symphony No. 9, From ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Video Podcast: Steven Stucky's Rhapsodies Updated: 2008-09-12 05:00:00 Description: Composer Steven Stucky discusses how the limitations put on commissions can spur creativity. This video reveals the story behind his Rhapsodies for Orchestra, receiving its U.S. premiere in Philharmonic concerts on September 18-20 and 23, 2008. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Video Podcast: Steven Stucky's Rhapsodies Updated: 2008-09-12 05:00:00 Description: Composer Steven Stucky discusses how the limitations put on commissions can spur creativity. This video reveals the story behind his Rhapsodies for Orchestra, receiving its U.S. premiere in Philharmonic concerts on September 18-20 and 23, 2008. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Philharmonic premieres Bernard Rands's CHAINS LIKE THE SEA Updated: 2008-09-11 05:00:00 Description: Composer Bernard Rands discusses his new work, a Philharmonic Commission titled CHAINS LIKE THE SEA, inspired by the Dylan Thomas poem "Fern Hill"; Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller explores how...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Philharmonic premieres Bernard Rands's CHAINS LIKE THE SEA Updated: 2008-09-11 05:00:00 Description: Composer Bernard Rands discusses his new work, a Philharmonic Commission titled CHAINS LIKE THE SEA, inspired by the Dylan Thomas poem "Fern Hill"; Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller explores how...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Maazel conducts works by Philharmonic Music Directors Updated: 2008-09-05 05:00:00 Description: Lorin Maazel and others discuss the program of works by past Philharmonic Music Directors — Gustav Mahler’s Adagio from Symphony No. 10, Pierre Boulez’s Pli selon Pli: Improvisation II sur Mallarmé, and Leonard Bernstein’s Symphony No. 2, Th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Maazel conducts works by Philharmonic Music Directors Updated: 2008-09-05 05:00:00 Description: Lorin Maazel and others discuss the program of works by past Philharmonic Music Directors — Gustav Mahler’s Adagio from Symphony No. 10, Pierre Boulez’s Pli selon Pli: Improvisation II sur Mallarmé, and Leonard Bernstein’s Symphony No. 2, Th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bronfman performs Rachmaninoff Updated: 2008-08-28 05:00:00 Description: Mark Travis explores Rachmaninoff's passionate and jaw-dropping Piano Concerto No. 3, featuring Yefim Bronfman; Ravel's endearing Mother Goose Suite; and Bartók's lurid Miraculous Mandarin Suite, while Lorin Maazel – as he enters his valedictory s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bronfman performs Rachmaninoff Updated: 2008-08-28 05:00:00 Description: Mark Travis explores Rachmaninoff's passionate and jaw-dropping Piano Concerto No. 3, featuring Yefim Bronfman; Ravel's endearing Mother Goose Suite; and Bartók's lurid Miraculous Mandarin Suite, while Lorin Maazel – as he enters his valedictory s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Galway performs Ibert on Opening Night Updated: 2008-08-26 05:00:00 Description: Sir James Galway talks about Ibert's challenging Flute Concerto – with its gorgeous, requiem-like second movement – while Elliott Forrest discusses Berlioz's festive Roman Carnival Overture and music commentator Charles Zachary Bornstein provides...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Galway performs Ibert on Opening Night Updated: 2008-08-26 05:00:00 Description: Sir James Galway talks about Ibert's challenging Flute Concerto – with its gorgeous, requiem-like second movement – while Elliott Forrest discusses Berlioz's festive Roman Carnival Overture and music commentator Charles Zachary Bornstein provides...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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