Fleur Barron, Nicholas Phan, Golda Schultz & Barbara Hannigan Lead New York Philharmonic 2025-26 Season

(Credit: Chris Lee) The New York Philharmonic has announced its 2025-26 season. Here are the vocal performances. Jeannette Sorrell conducts soloists Sonya Headlam and Anthony McGill in a program that includes Mozart and Bologne. Performance Dates: Oct. 15-21, 2025 Jane Glover conducts Händel’s “Messiah” with Amanda Forsythe, John Holiday, Nicholas Phan, and Kevin Deas. Performance Dates: Dec. 10-13, 2025 Thomas Adès conducts {…}

Mar 11, 2025

The Unsung Collective & NY Philharmonic 2025 Review: ‘An Unsung Symphony: Simon & Brahms’

(Credit: Dario Acosta) There are many things to mention about this important performance under review. Let’s start by acknowledging the dramatic and historic setting of the venue – the amazing Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, where world-renowned Black leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Barack Obama, and Nelson Mandela have talked and sermonized. Then, there were the arrayed forces. {…}

Jan 3, 2025

New York Philharmonic Announces Jean-Yves Thibaudet & Renée Fleming Concert

The New York Philharmonic has announced that pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet will join soprano Renée Fleming in a performance on Artist Spotlight. The performance will be held on Feb. 14, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall. The two superstars will perform selections from Fauré’s “Verlaine settings” and Messiaen’s “Poèmes pour Mi.” The concert will also {…}

Dec 2, 2024

New York Philharmonic Announces New CEO & President

(Credit: Jeff Fusco) The New York Philharmonic has named Matías Tarnopolsky its next President and CEO. He will begin on Jan. 1, 2025. In a statement, Tarnopolsky said, “We will rededicate ourselves to the New York Philharmonic’s contemporary place in the cultural and civic life of New York, for all New Yorkers, to create an inclusive, expansive, and joyful musical {…}

Nov 16, 2024

New York Philharmonic Announces Marie-Josée Kravis Prize Winners

The New York Philharmonic has announced The Marie-Josée Kravis Prize for New Music. The prize recognizes extraordinary artistic endeavors in the field of new music and this year the award is going to American composers David Lang and Missy Mazzoli. The Kravis Prize includes $200,000 and a commission for a work that the New York Philharmonic will premiere. Lang’s new {…}

Nov 5, 2024

New York Philharmonic Fires Two Musicians Accuses of Sexual Assault Following Internal Investigation

The New York Philharmonic has fired principal oboist, Liang Wang and associate principal trumpet Matthew Muckey after their union decided not to contest the decision. The orchestra said on Nov. 4 that it issued a notice of non-reengagement to the two effective Sept. 21, 2025. Regarding the Philharmonic’s latest investigation, executive adviser Deborah Borda said, “It found that both gentlemen had {…}

Sep 6, 2024

Gustavo Dudamel Hopes for Joint Projects Between L.A. Philharmonic & New York Philharmonic

(Photo by Danny Clinch) Gustavo Dudamel hopes to do a joint project between the L.A. Philharmonic and the New York Philharmonic. The conductor told the L.A. Times that as he ends his tenure with the LA Phil and begins his new one in New York, he has proposed “joint projects between the L.A. Phil and the New York Philharmonic, just {…}

Sep 6, 2024

New York Philharmonic Releases 2022 Tax Returns

The New York Philharmonic has released its 2022 Tax returns, which covers the first season back at David Geffen Hall. The returns noted that the orchestra’s ticket revenue went up to $29.76 million from $11.18 million in the prior fiscal year when the orchestra was forced to present a shorter schedule and performed at several New York venues. The returns {…}

Jul 12, 2024

New York Philharmonic President & CEO Resigns

On Thursday, July 11, 2024, Gary Ginstling, the New York Philharmonic’s president and chief executive resigned. The resignation came as a surprise as he had been on the job for a year. In a statement, Ginstling said, “The New York Philharmonic is an extraordinary institution, and it has been an honor to be a part of it. However, it has {…}

May 23, 2024

New York Philharmonic Oboist Liang Wang Sues Vox Media Over New York Magazine Article

Liang Wang, principal oboe of the New York Philharmonic since 2006, has sued Vox Media, publisher of New York Magazine, and freelance reporter Sammy Sussman for defamation. According to a press release, the oboist is suing due to accusations published in an article published by the magazine’s online “Vulture” section. The suit alleges that the defendants knew or were reckless {…}

May 2, 2024

New York Philharmonic Sued By Matthew Muckey & Liang Wang Following New York Magazine Report

Associate principal trumpet, Matthew Muckey, and Principal oboist, Liang Wang have sued the New York Philharmonic and its union Local 802 for breach of contract. The New York Post is reporting that the two musicians, who were put on leave of absence for a New York Magazine exposé that alleges the two musicians sexually abused another musician, have filed a {…}

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