The Philharmonic welcomed its new music director, Jaap van Zweden, at the September 20 gala.
Daniil Trifonov performing with Music Director Jaap van Zweden and the New York Philharmonic
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The opening gala of the New York Philharmonic’s 177th season was held at David Geffen Hall September 20. The Philharmonic welcomed its new music director, Jaap van Zweden, at the gala event New York, Meet Jaap. The concert featured the world premiere of Ashley Fure’s Filament (commissioned by the Philharmonic for the occasion), Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, and Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major with Daniil Trifonov as soloist.
Flip through photos of the gala below:
See Alec Baldwin, Patricia Clarkson, and More at the New York Philharmonic’s Opening Night Gala
See Alec Baldwin, Patricia Clarkson, and More at the New York Philharmonic’s Opening Night Gala
The Philharmonic welcomed its new music director, Jaap van Zweden, at the September 20 gala.
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The Constellation Chor performing Filament by Ashley Fure
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Music Director Jaap van Zweden conducting the New York Philharmonic
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Daniil Trifonov performing with Music Director Jaap van Zweden and the New York Philharmonic
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Music Director Jaap van Zweden conducting the New York Philharmonic and Constellation Chor
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Alec and Hilaria Baldwin
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NY Philharmonic Chairman Oscar Schafer and Didi Schafer
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Marieje de Wild Propitius-van Buuren, Aaltje van Zweden, and Therese de Haan
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