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The New York Philharmonic with music director Jaap van Zweden (Photo: Chris Lee)
From Lincoln Center, hear one of the country's most celebrated orchestras.
The New York Philharmonic This Week, hosted by Alec Baldwin, features recent performances and commercial recordings, complimented by interviews with the artists highlights from the NY Phil’s archives. The nationally syndicated program has garnered numerous awards and reaches millions of listeners every year.
Brahms & Schumann
Christoph von Dohnányi has been a frequent collaborator with the New York Philharmonic, leading the orchestra in over 60 concerts over the years. Tonight features two of his recordings with the ensemble. Also featured: acclaimed pianist Paul Lewis.
Messa da Requiem
While many composers have set the Catholic funeral mass to music, rare are the ones who have dedicated entire requiems to a fellow artist. Verdi was inspired to write his requiem after the death of Italian writer Alessandro Manzoni in 1873. The resulting work is in 7 parts and features multiple soloists throughout. It even includes parts for female singers ...
