Wed, Sep 16 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Gustavo Dudamel opens the Orchestra’s subscription season. Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5 — which marked Gustavo’s Philharmonic debut — glorifies the grandeur of the human spirit. This is prefaced by On the Transmigration of Souls, John Adams’s haunting memorial to those lost on September 11. A new work by Zosha Di Castri completes the program.
Wed, Sep 16 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Gustavo Dudamel opens the Orchestra’s subscription season. Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5 — which marked Gustavo’s Philharmonic debut — glorifies the grandeur of the human spirit. The concert opens with John Adams’s On the Transmigration of Souls, co-commissioned by the Philharmonic, the haunting reflection on the lives lost and changed by the September 11 attacks, which won a Pulitzer Prize and three Grammy Awards. A new work, Invisible House, by Zosha Di Castri completes the program. Encore Reception We will host a post-concert Encore reception with Philharmonic musicians and guest artists following the September 19 performance. This is a benefit for donors at the Supporting Patron level and above. With questions or to RSVP, contact membership@nyphil.org .
Thu, Sep 24 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Mahler’s Fifth, which holds a distinguished place in the Philharmonic’s history, charts a vast emotional landscape. The World Premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner Tania León’s exploration of sounds from across the Americas opens the concert. YNY Encore Reception We will host a post-concert YNY Encore reception with Philharmonic musicians and guest artists following the September 27 performance. This is a benefit for Young New Yorker donors. With questions or to RSVP, contact yny@nyphil.org . Due to great audience demand, we’re pleased to announce an additional performance of this program on Thursday, September 24.
Wed, Nov 4 · 9:45 AM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
The “superb pianist” (The New York Times) Jean-Yves Thibaudet joins Rafael Payare and the Orchestra for Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2, with its tender opening giving way to an extroverted role for the solo piano culminating in a fiery finale. With his final symphony, unfinished at his death, Bruckner pushes the boundaries of 19th-century harmony in this work of tremendous emotional power.
Wed, Nov 4 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
The “superb pianist” (The New York Times) Jean-Yves Thibaudet joins Rafael Payare and the Orchestra for Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2, with its tender opening giving way to an extroverted role for solo piano culminating in a fiery finale. With his final symphony, unfinished at his death, Bruckner pushes the boundaries of 19th-century harmony in this work of tremendous emotional power.
Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
FOR AGES 6+ Meet the colorful characters and the instruments of the orchestra that bring them to life in an adaptation of Prokofiev’s musical adventure. After the wolf is captured, we’ll bravely explore beyond the woodland and into the orchestra for exciting new sounds. YPC Overtures begin at 1:00 PM
Thu, Nov 19 · 9:45 AM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Concertmaster Frank Huang is the soloist in Felix Mendelssohn’s lyrical Violin Concerto. Roberto González-Monjas also conducts Korngold’s sumptuous orchestral Theme and Variations and colorful Straussiana, an homage to Viennese waltz luminary Johann Strauss II. The heart of Vienna also beats strongly in the lilting waltzes of Richard Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier Suite.
Thu, Nov 19 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Concertmaster Frank Huang is the soloist in Felix Mendelssohn’s lyrical Violin Concerto. Roberto González-Monjas also conducts Korngold’s sumptuous orchestral Theme and Variations and colorful Straussiana, an homage to Viennese waltz luminary Johann Strauss II. The heart of Vienna also beats strongly in the lilting waltzes of Richard Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier Suite. Prelude Reception We will host a pre-concert Prelude reception with Philharmonic musicians prior to the November 21 performance. This is a benefit for donors at the Benefactor level and above. With questions or to RSVP, contact membership@nyphil.org .
Wed, Nov 25 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
The seamless flow of beautiful melodies, spirited rhythms, and colossal scale make Schubert’s Great Symphony one of the milestones of the Romantic period. Principal Bassoon Judith LeClair performs the World Premiere of Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Kevin Puts’s Bassoon Concerto. Florence Price drew her inspiration from African American rhythms in her Dances in the Canebreaks. From Page to Stage On November 25 we will host a pre-concert From Page to Stage lecture exploring the artistic processes that shape the Philharmonic. This is a benefit for donors at the Affiliate level and above. With questions or to RSVP, contact membership@nyphil.org .
Thu, Dec 3 · 9:45 AM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Chopin Piano Competition winner Bruce Liu returns, this time performing Tchaikovsky’s rarely heard Piano Concerto No. 2. Nielsen’s The Inextinguishable Symphony closes the concert with elemental force, raging with snarling brass and culminating in a thunderous duel of timpani. Conductor Ryan Bancroft makes his New York Philharmonic debut.
Thu, Dec 3 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Chopin Piano Competition winner Bruce Liu returns, this time performing Tchaikovsky’s rarely heard Piano Concerto No. 2. Nielsen’s The Inextinguishable Symphony closes the concert with elemental force, raging with snarling brass and culminating in a thunderous duel of timpani. Conductor Ryan Bancroft makes his New York Philharmonic debut. Prelude Reception We will host a pre-concert Prelude reception with Philharmonic musicians prior to the December 4 performance. This is a benefit for donors at the Benefactor level and above. With questions or to RSVP, contact membership@nyphil.org .
Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM
Merkin Hall, Kaufman Music Center · Upper West Side
FOR AGES 3–6 Music inspires our imaginations! Come and explore how music helps us to pretend and takes us to far-away places. Plus, families are encouraged to participate in interactive activities with New York Philharmonic musicians and teaching artists before and following the concert.
Wed, Dec 9 · 7:00 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Handel’s Messiah is always one of the holiday season’s high points. Handel tells a timeless biblical tale in music of tremendous power, including high-flying solo arias and dramatic choruses. Baroque specialist Jeanette Sorrell returns to conduct the Orchestra, a quartet of vocal soloists, and her chorus, Apollo’s Singers.
Fri, Dec 11 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Our festive family-friendly concerts return to brighten your holiday. Take a break from the December bustle to relax with musical confections and let the Orchestra make your holidays merry and bright. Artists and repertoire to be announced.
Thu, Dec 17 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Relive the film that started it all. Watch the wand choose the wizard while the Orchestra performs John Williams’s iconic score.
Sat, Jan 2 · 2:00 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Principal Clarinet Anthony McGill spotlights the swinging jazz flavors at the heart of Copland’s Clarinet Concerto, a work commissioned by jazz icon Benny Goodman. Framing it, Daniele Rustioni conducts two symphonies separated by centuries yet kindred in their genial spirit: Mozart’s Haffner and Prokofiev’s Classical.
Sat, Jan 2 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Joshua Bell leads the Orchestra and is the soloist in Vivaldi’s Four Seasons — a violinist’s tour-de-force — and Felix Mendelssohn’s joyful Italian Symphony.
Fri, Jan 8 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Finland’s natural beauty and national pride are evoked in Sibelius’s Fifth Symphony, especially in its breathtaking finale with a portrayal of swans soaring majestically over the landscape. Håkan Hardenberger, whom The Times of London called “the best trumpet player in the galaxy,” is the soloist in World Premiere of a new concerto by Unsuk Chin, in a program also featuring Tchaikovsky’s colorful Italian snapshot, Capriccio italien. Eva Ollikainen conducts. From Page to Stage On January 8 we will host a pre-concert From Page to Stage lecture exploring the artistic processes that shape the Philharmonic. This is a benefit for donors at the Affiliate level and above. With questions or to RSVP, contact membership@nyphil.org .
Sat, Jan 16 · 2:00 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
FOR AGES 6+ Enchanted forests, mythical creatures, and a mysterious sorcerer make up the enchanted world of Stravinsky’s Firebird. Stravinsky’s ballet thrilled audiences at its premiere more than 100 years ago, but does it still surprise us in new ways today? Join us and see. YPC Overtures begin at 1:00 PM
Thu, Jan 21 · 9:45 AM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Julia Hagen (an “exceptional musical talent,” according to Berlin’s Tagesspiegel ) is the soloist in Elgar’s elegiac Cello Concerto, a work memorializing the lost lives and a world forever changed by World War I. Shostakovich’s 14th Symphony conveys the plight of four suffering artists through the expressive power found of its superb text-setting and dramatic intensity. Roiling waves and emotional turmoil are vividly depicted in the Four Sea Interludes from Britten’s Peter Grimes.
Thu, Jan 21 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Julia Hagen (an “exceptional musical talent,” according to Berlin’s Tagesspiegel ) is the soloist in Elgar’s elegiac Cello Concerto, a work memorializing the lost lives and a world forever changed by World War I. Shostakovich’s 14th Symphony conveys the plight of four suffering artists through the expressive power found of its superb text-setting and dramatic intensity. Roiling waves and emotional turmoil are vividly depicted in the Four Sea Interludes from Britten’s Peter Grimes.
Thu, Jan 28 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Maxim Vengerov joins Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla and the Philharmonic for Brahms’s Violin Concerto, a lyrical work that culminates in a boisterous Hungarian dance-flavored finale. Haydn’s Le Midi features numerous solo opportunities for strings and winds, while Thomas Adès’s The Exterminating Angel Symphony closes the program with dark obsessive intensity. Yuja Wang, previously scheduled to perform Brahms's Piano Concerto No. 2, has withdrawn due to a scheduling conflict.
Thu, Jan 28 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Yuja Wang joins Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla and the Philharmonic for Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 2, a work of sweeping breadth and hushed intimacy. Haydn’s Le Midi features numerous solo opportunities for strings and winds, while Thomas Adès’s The Exterminating Angel Symphony closes the program with dark obsessive intensity.
Thu, Feb 4 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson joins composer-conductor John Adams in After the Fall, a brilliantly eclectic concerto Adams wrote especially for him. This all-Adams concert, marking the composer’s 80th birthday, also features The Chairman Dances and the monumental Harmonielehre, works that affirm his place among the definitive American voices of our time. YNY Encore Reception We will host a post-concert YNY Encore reception with Philharmonic musicians and guest artists following the February 4 performance. This is a benefit for Young New Yorker donors. With questions or to RSVP, contact yny@nyphil.org .
Thu, Feb 4 · 9:45 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson joins composer-conductor John Adams in After the Fall, a brilliantly eclectic concerto Adams wrote especially for him. This all-Adams concert, marking the composer’s 80th birthday, also features The Chairman Dances and the monumental Harmonielehre, works that affirm his place among the definitive American voices of our time.
Sat, Feb 6 · 12:00 PM
Merkin Hall, Kaufman Music Center · Upper West Side
FOR AGES 3–6 Instruments can play games too: musical chairs, follow-the-leader, tag ... you’re it! Together we’ll find out how music can be fun for everyone. Plus, families are encouraged to participate in interactive activities with New York Philharmonic musicians and teaching artists before and following the concert.
Thu, Feb 11 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
The New York Times called Leif Ove Andsnes “a pianist of magisterial elegance, power, and insight.” Andsnes brings all these qualities to the premiere of a new concerto by the innovative Missy Mazzoli, winner of the Kravis Prize for New Music. Daniel Harding also conducts music from Wagner’s opera Parsifal and ecstatic suites from Ravel’s ballet Daphnis et Chloé.
Thu, Feb 11 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
The New York Times called Leif Ove Andsnes “a pianist of magisterial elegance, power, and insight.” Andsnes brings all these qualities to the premiere of a new concerto by the innovative Missy Mazzoli, winner of the Kravis Prize for New Music. Daniel Harding also conducts music from Wagner’s opera Parsifal and ecstatic suites from Ravel’s ballet Daphnis et Chloé.
Thu, Feb 18 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Santtu-Matias Rouvali returns with Orff’s electrifying Carmina burana. As preface to that work’s primal power, Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks’s Distant Light, performed by violinist Vadim Gluzman, offers an ethereal meditation.
Thu, Feb 25 · 9:45 AM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Emanuel Ax plays Beethoven’s lyrical Piano Concerto No. 4, a radiant work whose hushed opening gives way to an ebullient finale. Semyon Bychkov conducts George Walker’s solemn Lyric for Strings to open the program, which concludes with Musorgsky’s vivid Pictures at an Exhibition.
Thu, Feb 25 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Emanuel Ax plays Beethoven’s lyrical Piano Concerto No. 4, a radiant work whose hushed opening gives way to an ebullient finale. Semyon Bychkov conducts George Walker’s solemn Lyric for Strings to open the program, which concludes with Musorgsky’s vivid Pictures at an Exhibition. Encore Reception We will host a post-concert Encore reception with Philharmonic musicians and guest artists following the February 26 performance. This is a benefit for donors at the Supporting Patron level and above. With questions or to RSVP, contact membership@nyphil.org .
Wed, Mar 3 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Academy Award–winning Argentine composer and Wallach Artist-in-Residence Gustavo Santaolalla joins Gustavo Dudamel for a groundbreaking collaboration integrating music, lyrics by Argentine folk music legend Atahualpa Yupanqui, and imagery into a moving tribute to the human spirit. Alberto Arvelo’s iconic photographic imagery from Patagonia and beyond serves as a moving backdrop to the music.
Wed, Mar 10 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Artist-in-Residence Marina Abramović, an acclaimed performance art pioneer, brings her singular directorial vision to two musical tales — Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale and Falla’s El Amor brujo — with Latin vocal music icon Pasión Vega and conducted by Gustavo Dudamel.
Wed, Mar 10 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Wallach Artist-in-Residence Marina Abramović, an acclaimed performance art pioneer, brings her singular directorial vision to two musical tales — Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale and Falla’s El Amor brujo — with Latin vocal music icon Pasión Vega and conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. A collaboration among Gustavo Dudamel, Marina Abramović and Nabil Elderkin.
Sat, Mar 13 · 2:00 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
FOR AGES 6+ Experience the magic of music and visual images coming together. Since the first feature-length film with sound premiered a century ago, musicians and visual artists have enjoyed bold partnerships. Take a journey through the orchestra and onto the screen. YPC Overtures begin at 1:00 PM. Repertoire to be announced.
Fri, Mar 19 · 9:45 AM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Alexandre Kantorow, a “fire-breathing virtuoso” (Gramophone), performs Brahms’s monumental Romantic concerto, beloved for its central Adagio, which Brahms called “a gentle portrait” of Clara Schumann. Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream’s blend of comedy and romance is brilliantly captured in Mendelssohn’s music, from the braying donkey in the Overture, fairies in the Scherzo, to joyous newlyweds in the famous wedding march. Iván Fischer conducts.
Fri, Mar 19 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Alexandre Kantorow, a “fire-breathing virtuoso” (Gramophone), performs Brahms’s monumental Romantic concerto, beloved for its central Adagio, which Brahms called “a gentle portrait” of Clara Schumann. Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream’s blend of comedy and romance is brilliantly captured in Mendelssohn’s music, from the braying donkey in the Overture, fairies in the Scherzo, to joyous newlyweds in the famous wedding march. Iván Fischer conducts. YNY Prelude Reception We will host a pre-concert YNY Prelude reception with Philharmonic musicians prior to the March 20 performance. This is a benefit for Young New Yorker donors. With questions or to RSVP, contact yny@nyphil.org .
Thu, Apr 1 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Hilary Hahn premieres a new violin concerto by Pulitzer Prize–winning composer David Lang. Elim Chan also conducts a pair of 20th-century masterworks: Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun and Stravinsky’s Firebird.
Sat, Apr 3 · 2:00 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
FOR AGES 6+ Symphonic poems tell unforgettable stories without words. In celebration of National Poetry Month, we’ll look at how composers craft musical notes and poets use words to evoke emotions, images, and ideas. YPC Overtures begin at 1:00 PM
Thu, Apr 8 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Former Music Director Zubin Mehta returns to join Yefim Bronfman in Mozart’s sublime Piano Concerto No. 24. Bruckner’s Romantic Symphony, an opulent work of sweeping majesty, anchors the program.
Thu, Apr 15 · 9:45 AM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Former Music Director Zubin Mehta returns to conduct Sibelius and Dvořák. The young Sibelius aspired to become a violin virtuoso, and his intimate knowledge of the instrument makes his concerto thrilling. The soloist takes flight with a daunting, virtuosic first movement cadenza in a work that seduces with its lush themes. A somber mood permeates much of Dvořák’s Seventh but is mitigated by a richly melodic slow movement and exuberant Czech folk dance-inspired Scherzo.
Thu, Apr 15 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Former Music Director Zubin Mehta returns to conduct Sibelius and Dvořák. The young Sibelius aspired to become a violin virtuoso, and his intimate knowledge of the instrument makes his concerto thrilling. Clara-Jumi Kang takes flight with a daunting, virtuosic first movement cadenza in a work that seduces with its lush themes. A somber mood permeates much of Dvořák’s Seventh but is mitigated by a richly melodic slow movement and exuberant Czech folk dance–inspired Scherzo.
Thu, Apr 22 · 9:45 AM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Beatrice Rana brings her incandescent virtuosity to Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Czech conductor Jakob Hrůša reveals the folk influences in countryman Janáček’s Taras Bulba and unleashes the blazing power in the rarely performed Sinfonietta.
Thu, Apr 22 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Beatrice Rana brings her incandescent virtuosity to Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Czech conductor Jakob Hrůša reveals the folk influences in countryman Janáček’s Taras Bulba and unleashes the blazing power in the rarely performed Sinfonietta. From Page to Stage On April 22 we will host a pre-concert From Page to Stage lecture exploring the artistic processes that shape the Philharmonic. This is a benefit for donors at the Affiliate level and above. With questions or to RSVP, contact membership@nyphil.org .
Thu, Apr 29 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
The Times of London praised the “easy grace and limpid flow” of Francesco Piemontesi’s playing. The Swiss pianist brings these gifts to Rachmaninoff’s luxuriously scaled, technically daunting, and hyper-Romantic Piano Concerto No. 3. Each movement of Hindemith’s colorful Mathis der Maler is inspired by Renaissance painter Matthias Grunewald’s religious art, while Ravel’s hypnotic La Valse vividly depicts a frenzied waltz. Joana Mallwitz conducts. Prelude Reception We will host a pre-concert Prelude reception with Philharmonic musicians prior to the April 29 performance. This is a benefit for donors at the Benefactor level and above. With questions or to RSVP, contact membership@nyphil.org .
Wed, May 5 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Richard Strauss’s heroic Don Juan was his first great triumph and a turning point in the young composer’s career. Also sprach Zarathustra was famously used in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey; its iconic opening, rapturous violin solo, stirring melodies, and vibrant orchestral color are thrilling. A superb fusion of lyricism and solo pyrotechnics makes Lindberg’s Violin Concerto a thrilling experience. Lisa Batiashvili, who premiered the work in 2006, is the soloist, and Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts. Encore Reception We will host a post-concert Encore reception with Philharmonic musicians and guest artists following the May 6 performance. This is a benefit for donors at the Supporting Patron level and above. With questions or to RSVP, contact membership@nyphil.org .
Wed, May 19 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Legendary pianist Mitsuko Uchida returns to join Gustavo Dudamel and the Philharmonic for Beethoven’s luminous Piano Concerto No. 2, alongside Mahler’s arrangement of Beethoven’s Serioso Quartet and the World Premiere of a song cycle by Gonzalo Grau on texts by Venezuelan poet Rafael Cadenas.
Fri, May 28 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
While the Overture has long stood in the foreground, Beethoven’s complete incidental music to Goethe’s Egmont reveals the full scope of the composer’s vision. Gustavo leads this score of unyielding intensity, featuring an English text adaptation by playwright Jeremy O. Harris. It follows Beethoven’s String Quartet in C-sharp minor as arranged by former Philharmonic Music Director Dimitri Mitropoulos.
Thu, Jun 3 · 9:45 AM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Beethoven’s epic Ninth, with its muscular orchestral writing and choral finale, heralded a new age for the genre of the symphony and joyously affirmed our shared humanity. Gustavo Dudamel conducts the Ninth alongside Leonard Bernstein’s arrangement of Beethoven’s final String Quartet.
Thu, Jun 3 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Beethoven’s epic Ninth, with its muscular orchestral writing and choral finale, heralded a new age for the genre of the symphony and joyously affirmed our shared humanity. Gustavo Dudamel conducts the Ninth alongside Leonard Bernstein’s arrangement of Beethoven’s final String Quartet.
Sat, Jun 5 · 12:00 PM
Merkin Hall, Kaufman Music Center · Upper West Side
FOR AGES 3–6 Join the musicians and Philippe the Penguin on adventures around the city, Parks, museums, zoos, playgrounds ... where can music take us? Plus, families are encouraged to participate in interactive activities with New York Philharmonic musicians and teaching artists before and following the concert.
Wed, Jun 9 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Bernstein’s epic MASS finally receives its New York Philharmonic premiere under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel. Loosely inspired by Christian liturgy, this bold theatrical work — part prayer, part protest — represents Bernstein’s searing response to war and injustice, grappling with faith and doubt, and inviting audiences to imagine a better world to come.
Sat, Jun 26 · 7:30 PM
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Join a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community during Pride with a concert featuring the Orchestra and stellar guest artists conducted by Marin Alsop. Artists and repertoire to be announced.
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FREEFri, Aug 28 · 7:30 PM
Pier I · Upper West Side
Join host Nat Towsen (The Tonight Show, Nickelodeon) and some of New York’s most exciting comedians for a hilarious evening on Pier I.
soccerSat, Aug 29 · 7:00 AM
Morningside Park - 113th Street · Upper West Side
A soccer class for children ages 2.5 to 3 years old, held at Morningside Park near 113th Street. This registered program focuses on introductory soccer skills for young players in an outdoor setting.
Sat, Aug 29 · 7:00 AM
Spark Studio · Upper West Side
Parent and child yoga class led by Miss Liz and Miss Nikita. Move, stretch, breathe, and relax together in a playful and supportive environment.
Sat, Aug 29 · 8:00 AM
A la Mode (E. 55th St between 1st & 2nd) · Upper West Side
Full. A music and movement class for babies ages 3 to 18 months, held indoors at A La Mode on E. 55th St between 1st & 2nd. Sourced from Juliette & Ella's Play Date.
FREESat, Aug 29 · 10:00 AM
95th Street Compost Compound · Upper West Side
Visit the 95th Street Compost Compound for a behind-the-scenes look at the Conservancy’s diverse fleet of vehicles. Meet staff members, explore cars, trucks, and heavy equipment, and learn how they help advance the Conservancy’s sustainability initiatives.
soccerSat, Aug 29 · 10:00 AM
Morningside Park - 113th Street · Upper West Side
Soccer for 3-4 year olds at Morningside Park (113th Street) introduces young players to basic ball skills through play-based sessions. Designed for ages 3 to 4, this program is run by Stellar Soccer LLC and offers a structured introduction to the sport in an outdoor park setting.
Sat, Aug 29 · 10:00 AM
A la Mode (E. 55th St between 1st & 2nd) · Upper West Side
A drop-in music and movement class for toddlers ages 6 months to 3 years, held at A La Mode on E. 55th Street. Sessions incorporate songs and physical play within a studio setting.
musicFREESat, Aug 29 · 10:30 AM
Rock Climbing Wall Room · Upper West Side
STRONG Nation® combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move.