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Robertson and Shaham

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 Mark Travis, and Philharmonic Director of Education Theodore Wiprud share additional insights on the history and challenges of Barber's Violin Concerto, and Mr. Robertson explains why Gil Shaham is the ideal soloist for this work.

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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 Figures, Debussy's evocative and one-time controversial Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, and Ginastera's Dances from the Ballet Estancia, which ends the concerts on an energizing high note.

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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 work of composer Christopher Rouse, whose Odna Zhizn, a Philharmonic commission, is being premiered in these concerts. Also, host Mark Travis talks with Mr. Rouse about the “code” he created for the work, as well as for his commitment to wri ...

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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 performances by the Orchestra and interviews with Alan Gilbert, Philharmonic musicians, and Philharmonic President and Executive Director Zarin Mehta.

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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 work of composer Christopher Rouse, whose Odna Zhizn, a Philharmonic commission, is being premiered in these concerts. Also, host Mark Travis talks with Mr. Rouse about the “code” he created for the work, as well as for his commitment to wri ...

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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 Music Director Alan Gilbert explains the direct line he sees between the works of Schubert and Berg.

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Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes talks about the contrasting emotions found in Mozart's extraordinary Piano Concerto No. 23; host Elliott Forrest looks at Webern's romantic-sounding Im Sommerwind (In the Summer Wind) and groundbreaking Symphony, Op. 21; and Music Director Alan Gilbert discusses the autobiographical elements in Schumann's beautiful Symphony No. 2, and why he chose to program the four works featured in these concerts.

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Music Director Alan Gilbert talks about how Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony reflect different sides of Russian music, as well as pianist Yefim Bronfman’s astounding musicianship, and podcast host Mark Travis sheds light on the early history of these works.

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Music Director Alan Gilbert talks about the timeless message of hope in Handel's masterwork, Messiah, and podcast host Mark Travis explores the work as a meditation on the salvation of humankind.

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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 Bruckner's popular Romantic Symphony.

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This podcast is designed especially to acquaint young listeners with the themes and music of the December 12, 2009 Young People’s Concert.

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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 behind Bartók’s Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta.

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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 of classical music history.

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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 passionate Romeo and Juliet

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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 importance of touring, and the role he hope the Philharmonic will play in the cultural life of his and the Orchestra's hometown, New York City.

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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 looks at the musical influences behind Sibelius's stirring Symphony No. 1.

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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.

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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 discusses Mozart's masterful Symphony No. 38, Prague; and Mark Travis explores Beethoven's high-spirited Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus.

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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.

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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.

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