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Photo Flash: New York Philharmonic Visits Istanbul, Zurich

By: May. 07, 2013
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Over the weekend Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic performed in Istanbul, Turkey. The Orchestra's first appearance there in 18 years also offered an opportunity to catch some of the colorful capital's local flavor. Then the New York Philharmonic Principal Brass Quintet launched the return to Zurich - home of Credit Suisse, the Orchestra's Global Sponsor - with a free performance.
Scroll down for photos from the philharmonic's trip overseas!

Photo Credit: Chris Lee

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View from the CS orchestra dinner part restaurant in Zurich, 10:05pm, 5/5/13. Photo by Chris Lee

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Irene Breslaw on behalf of the orchestra thanks Credit Suisse orchestra dinner host, Libby Hill with Karin Ebling for the chocolate gift, dinner and tour sponsorship at the restaurant Zunfthaus zur Zimmerleuten, Zurich.

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Sara Griffin poses for a picture by the Limmat River and the St. Peter clock tower in the background, Zurich.

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Huge crowds attended the Principal Brass concert at the Zurich Main Station.

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Matthew speaks to the audience, thanks the CS and introduces the Principal Brass at the Zurich Main Station.

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Traveler reading sign showing NYP Principal Brass performing.

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NYP Principal Brass doing sound check at the Zurich Main Station.

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Post concert CS reception with Simru Sonar San and Ugur Bayar in Istanbul.

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New York Philharmonic partons at CS post concert reception, Istanbul.

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NYP bowing at Istanbul

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Manny Ax receiving flowers from usher in Istanbul

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Alan Gilbert and Manny Ax makes a quick stop to greet the Sara Griffin and Larry Tarlow at the Libraian desk before going on stage.

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Tom Smith takes advantage of the nice climate to warm up outdoors of Haliç Congress Center, Istanbul.

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Proud father of Fora Baltacigil, Yaz Baltacigil is principal bass of the Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra poses for a picture with son at the foyer of the Haliç Auditorium.

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(l to r) Haeyoung Ham, Sheryl Staples, Maria Kitsopoulos, Lisa E. Kim, Rebecca Young, Hyunju Lee, Karen Dreyfus, Na Sun and Yoko Nozaki visits the Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey.

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Alan Glibert and Joshua Bell at rehearsal in Istanbul.

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Alan Gilbert greets US Ambassador of Istanbul and wife with Consul General and Mrs. Kilner in the maestro suite after concert in Istanbul.

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Alan Gilbert conducts New York Philharmonic in Musorgsky/Ravel Picture at an Exhibition in Istanbul.

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Alan Gilbert conducts the New York Philharmonic with Joshua Bell in Bernstein Serenade in Istanbul.

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Patrons entering the concert hall in Istanbul.

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Alan Gilbert is congratulated by the Mayor of Izmir after the concert.

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Alan Gilbert greets the Philharmonic Patrons after concert in the maestro suite.

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Standing ovation at Izmir, Turkey.

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New York Philharmonic concert Simulcast on the plaza of Ahmed Adnan Saygun Arts Center in Izmir, Turkey.

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Ambassador and Dr. Frank Ricciardone and wife poses photo with Alan Gilbert and Filiz Sarper, President of Izmire Foundation of Cuture during intermission, Ismir, Turkey.

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Emauel Ax performs Mozart Piano No. 25 with the New York Philharmonic in Izmir, Turkey.

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Matt Muckey poses for the camera at th balcony of the Artist's Lounge at the Izmir concert hall before concert.

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Front of the house before concert in Izmir.

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During rehearsal break, Fora B. chats with the school students and faculty on the balcony of the concert hall.

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Emauel Ax practices in his dress room while the orchestra is on stage rehearsing.

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Local musicians get to sit in for New York Philharmonic rehearsal.

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NYP Europe Tour 2013 Press conference at Izmirk Turkey

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Matthew VanBesien with board member Lizabeth A. Newman at patron dinner.

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Matthew and Credit Suisse executive and wife at the patrone dinner

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Mark Nuccio practicing Copland's Concerto for Clarinet which he will be performing next month in his hotel room.

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Tour members of the New York Philharmonic visit Ephesus on their free day.

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Maria Kitsopoulos leaving a message on the Wishing Wall on the ground of House of the Virgin Mary.

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