Post on 02-Jan-2016
Brief History of the New Brief History of the New York PhilharmonicYork Philharmonic
Founded in 1842 by Ureli Corelli Hill
Oldest Symphony Orchestra in the United States and one of the oldest in the world.
Played over 14,000 concerts
About the AuthorAbout the Author Steve Smith
Slightly acclaimed music columnist
Written for papers and magazines such as the Washington Post, Billboard, and the New York Times
www.nightafternight.com/about.html
Specifics About the Specifics About the ArticleArticle
Focuses on two main people: Emanuel Ax and Alan Gilbert
Uses colorful descriptions pertaining to the performance
Overall positive impression of the performance
Discusses Gilbert’s influence on the Philharmonic
Emanuel AxEmanuel Ax
Critically acclaimed classical pianist
Received the 2009 Institute for the Arts and Humanities Medal along with Yo-Yo Ma and violinist Itzhak Perlman
Written recently about how audiences should clap more at classical music productions
Emanuel AxEmanuel Ax
The article says" Emanuel Ax played with his customary poise and effervescence, shaping unaccompanied lines with a flexibility that offered a dramatic contrast to the surging drive elsewhere.”
Alan GilbertAlan Gilbert
The newest Musical Director of the New York Philharmonic
Made his debut September 16, 2009
Studied music at Harvard, Juliard, The Curtis Institute of Music and The New England Conservatory of Music
Alan GilbertAlan Gilbert Conducted the Royal
Stockholm Philharmonic, Santa Fe Opera and now the New York Philharmonic
VideoVideo
This video shows Emanuel Ax playing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FnwnIzdiRw
Video of the NY Philharmonic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkOFU0XCdpI&feature=related