The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/new-york-philharmonic/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:29:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png New York Philharmonic | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/new-york-philharmonic/ 32 32 Zigman’s ‘Émigré’ oratorio, about Jews who fled Nazis for Shanghai, has US premiere https://www.timesofisrael.com/zigmans-emigre-oratorio-about-jews-who-fled-nazis-for-shanghai-has-us-premiere/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:16:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3236210 Performed by New York Philharmonic, Émigré evokes a World War II-era sound reminiscent of Rodgers and Hammerstein; organizers hope joint project can ease US-China ties

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]]> Musical tribute marks 100 years since Leonard Bernstein’s birth https://www.timesofisrael.com/musical-tribute-marks-100-years-since-leonard-bernsteins-birth/ Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:34:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1914425 Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and others cap a year of tributes to the 'West Side Story' conductor and composer with Tanglewood concert

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]]> 7 treasures from the Library of Congress celebration of Leonard Bernstein https://www.timesofisrael.com/7-treasures-from-the-library-of-congress-celebration-of-leonard-bernstein/ Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:41:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1831795 The larger-than-life Jewish conductor, composer and educator is honored in a bonanza of concerts, stage productions and programs marking the centennial of his birth

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]]> For centennial, huge Bernstein exhibit highlights conductor’s devotion to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-centennial-huge-bernstein-exhibit-highlights-conductors-devotion-to-israel/ Fri, 16 Mar 2018 13:55:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1810249 Ahead of his 100th birthday, Philadelphia's National Museum of American Jewish History opens show Friday to celebrate the renowned musician's pride of tribe

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]]> Boston kicks off a year of US tributes to Leonard Bernstein https://www.timesofisrael.com/boston-kicks-off-a-year-of-us-tributes-to-leonard-bernstein/ Thu, 21 Sep 2017 17:35:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1697930 2018 is Jewish composer and conductor's 100 year birth anniversary; New York Philharmonic to play tributes to its former director as well

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]]> In tense times, top conductor creates UN of orchestras https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-tense-times-top-conductor-creates-un-of-orchestras/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 04:46:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1640849 As he retires from NY Philharmonic, Alan Gilbert announces plans for Musicians for Unity to connect cultures through music

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]]> Famed German conductor Kurt Masur dead at 88 https://www.timesofisrael.com/famed-german-conductor-kurt-masur-dead-at-88/ Sun, 20 Dec 2015 01:56:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1305566 A key voice for German unification who rehabilitated the New York Philharmonic, Masur was honorary guest conductor of the Israel Philharmonic

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]]> NY Philharmonic chairman to donate $25 million to orchestra https://www.timesofisrael.com/ny-philharmonic-chairman-to-donate-25-million-to-orchestra/ Fri, 25 Sep 2015 18:28:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1256091 Oscar Schafer says he aims to 'set standard' for board of directors

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]]> Mehta and Perlman in harmony at a new-old home for Israel’s beloved orchestra https://www.timesofisrael.com/mehta-and-perlman-in-harmony-at-a-new-old-home-for-israels-beloved-orchestra/ Sat, 25 May 2013 12:53:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=520728 The Israel Philharmonic returns to its renovated Tel Aviv residence, its original fervor undimmed, now served by a world-class auditorium

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]]> Music master digs Freddie Mercury https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-maestro-who-digs-freddie-mercury/ Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:02:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=323776 Zubin Mehta chats about passionate Israelis, frustrating politics, his Israeli son and his love for Queen's lead singer

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]]> Turkish pianist on trial for insulting Islam on Twitter https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkish-pianist-on-trial-for-insulting-islam-on-twitter/ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:33:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=254046 Musician, who served as EU cultural ambassador, faces prison time for making jokes about alcohol

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]]> Turkish pianist accused of insulting Islam https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkish-pianist-accused-of-insulting-islam/ Fri, 25 May 2012 17:18:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=111834 Istanbul court to decide whether Fazil Say, who has played with world-class orchestras, is guilty of inciting hatred

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