(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 {…}
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 {…}
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 {…}
(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 {…}
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 {…}
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 {…}
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 {…}
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 {…}
The New York Philharmonic has released a statement regarding allegations against Matthew Muckey and Liang Wang and has opened up an independent investigation. In a statement President and CEO, Gary Ginstling said “The details revealed in the New York magazine article are horrifying to me personally, and, while not yet a year into my tenure as President and CEO of {…}
(Photo Credit: Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office) New York Philharmonic board member Roy “Trey” Farmer III has been arrested for alleged possession of child pornography. The prominent figure in the arts was arrested on March 22 following investigations by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit. According to reports, the unit received information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited {…}
The New York Philharmonic has announced its 2024-25 season. Here are the vocal performances. Santtu-Matias Rouvali and Miah Persson lead a performance of music by Sibelius, Julia Wolfe, and R. Strauss. Performance Dates: Nov. 7-12, 2024 Ton Koopman conducts Händel’s “Messiah” with soloists Maya Kherani, Maarten Engeltjes, and Klaus Mertens. Performance Dates: Dec. 11-14, 2024 Kevin John Edusei and Isabel {…}