New York Philharmonic Becomes First Orchestra With Its Own Apple iPhone Application
By: Reynard Loki Jun. 19, 2009
The New York Philharmonic has become the first orchestra with its own Apple iPhone application (app). Any iPhone or iPod Touch user now can download the app at the iPhone App Store or through iTunes, and have easy access to information about the Philharmonic — all free of charge. The features of the app, which has been developed by InstantEncore.com, include:
Concert listings
Links to ticket purchase
Program notes
News
Reviews from newspapers and journals
Audio clips of upcoming concerts
New York Philharmonic Podcasts
Blogs about the Philharmonic
Access to the Philharmonic’s Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, and Twitter pages
For complete information, visit nyphil.org/iPhone or sign up to become a fan of the New York Philharmonic at InstantEncore.com.
With a classical music-specific search engine, InstantEncore.com is designed to organize everything on the Internet about classical music in a simple, searchable way. InstantEncore.com’s classical music site provides tools for the classical music lover, concert presenter, ensemble, artist, composer, and educator to connect with, enhance, and extend the live concert experience.
Credit Suisse is the Global Sponsor of the New York Philharmonic.
Programs of the New York Philharmonic are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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