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For more than 50 years he has stood as one of the masters of our era. For the last six, he has stood before audiences as the leader of this famed Orchestra. He has taken it to new heights, and has exemplified the artistry and passion that is the New York Philharmonic.
He is Lorin Maazel, and this is his final season as our Music Director. Befitting the occasion, we present a truly extraordinary season that can best be described in one word: epic. A season filled with powerful, dramatic performances. The kind for which Lorin Maazel and the New York Philharmonic are so justly renowned.
It is a season to remember. A season like no other. And you’re invited.
Mahler's Symphony of a Thousand
More than 300 performers fill an expanded stage in the crowning performance of Lorin Maazel's acclaimed Mahler cycle. "Deeply impressive and continuously exciting,” wrote The New York Times of Maazel’s Mahler with the Philharmonic. “Clearly, he should keep the Mahler coming." June 24–27, 2009.
Richard Strauss’s Elektra
In the first Philharmonic performances of this searing drama in more than 40 years, Lorin Maazel leads an all-star cast featuring the leading Elektra of our time, Deborah Polaski, “a powerhouse voice” – The New York Times. December 4, 6, 9 & 13, 2008.
Falla’s La vida breve
This colorful all-Spanish production is complete with flamenco dancers and singers, the National Chorus of Spain, and a brilliant cast starring María Fernandez. The New York Philharmonic brings Manuel de Falla’s passionate love story to life under conductor Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos. October 16–21, 2008.
Britten’s War Requiem
An instant masterpiece when it premiered at the rebuilt Coventry Cathedral, the shattering impact of this unflinching cry against war is delivered in all its power by two orchestras, two choruses, a trio of exceptional soloists, Lorin Maazel, and the New York Philharmonic. June 11–13, 2009.
The Complete Brandenburg Concertos
Each a gem in its own right, Bach’s six Brandenburg Concertos are more than just masterpieces of the Baroque, they rank among the finest compositions of all time (even making it onto the Voyager spacecraft). Enjoy all six of these diverse and glorious works together in one season, performed by musicians from the New York Philharmonic in solo roles.
Premieres
Five of the most talented composers alive contribute new works to our season:
Steven Stucky, Rhapsodies for Orchestra - September 18–23: U.S. Premiere
Bernard Rands, CHAINS LIKE THE SEA - October 1 & 2: World Premiere
Avner Dorman, Spices, Perfumes, Toxins! - March 18-21: U.S. Premiere
Peter Lieberson, The World in Flower - May 7–9: World Premiere
Aaron Jay Kernis, New work for trumpet and orchestra - June 4–9: World Premiere
Celebrations of Handel and Mendelssohn
All-Mendelssohn concerts: February 4–7
Come celebrate Mendelssohn’s 200th birthday with Kurt Masur and Anne-Sophie Mutter.
All-Handel evenings: March 26–28
Conductor Nicholas McGegan and soprano Christine Schäfer commemorate the 250th anniversary of Handel’s death.
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