The New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Sundays, 3 to 5 pm on WXXO-FM 91.5, WXXY 90.3, WXXO-FM/HD1 and online at wxxiclassical.org
Founded in 1842 by a group of local musicians led by American-born Ureli Corelli Hill, the New York Philharmonic is by far the oldest symphony orchestra in the United States, and one of the oldest in the world. The New York Philharmonic, a longtime media pioneer, began radio broadcasts in 1922, and is currently represented by The New York Philharmonic This Week — syndicated nationally 52 weeks per year?.
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Often referred to as the composer whose music best illuminates the American spirit and sound, Aaron Copland's opera The Tender Land takes place on the prairie during the Depression. Despite the fact that life was hard, Copland's beautiful work brings a wonderful optimism. -
The NYPO presents Messiah on Sun 12/15, and a winter holiday celebration on 12/29 @ 3:00pm -
Tao and van Zweden have worked together on several programs over the years and have developed a meaningful collaborative relationship; in a recent Playbill feature, Tao remarked, “When I think of Jaap, I’m struck by his understanding and love for tradition mixed with his instinctive openness to the current and the unfamiliar.” -
On Nov 17, 2016, violist Cynthia Phelps, with conductor Jaap van Zweden and The NYPO, premiered acclaimed American composer Julia Adolphe's newest work: 'Unearth, Release' (Concerto for Viola and Orchestra). -
We'll hear music by Mexican composers Carlos Chavez, Manuel Ponce and Spanish composer Manuel de Falla -
With the start of the 2000–01 season, Robert Langevin joined the New York Philharmonic as Principal Flute. Mr. Langevin is currently on the faculties of The Juilliard School, The Manhattan School of Music, and the Orford International Summer Festival. -
Many great conductors have lead the New York Philharmonic, but this month we'll hear a performance when Stravinsky conducted his own music with the New York Philharmonic.
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Alan Gilbert leads the New York Philharmonic a program of favorite works by Brahms and Beethoven. -
Is an Overture defined by the kind of music it contains or simply where it appears in a concert? The answer can change throughout history. -
Watch a video as composer Sebastian Currier talks about his Rock Band past, and how it influenced his classical compositions.
