Two Nights Remain For New York Philharmonic Concerts In The Parks, 7/16, 7/17
By: Ali Leskowitz Jul. 16, 2009
New York Philharmonic has launched the 2009 Concerts in the Parks, led by music director designate Alan Gilbert. Remaining concerts are July 16 and 17.
On July 14, 2009, the New York Philharmonic opened the 2009 Concerts in the Parks, Presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer, Sponsored by Target and MetLife Foundation, with works by Mozart and Beethoven performed on the Great Lawn of Central Park before an estimated crowd of 80,000. Music Director Designate Alan Gilbert was at the helm.
Bring your phone to the park! While you are there, text the word NYP followed by your selection 1 or 2 to 72648 (encore choices will be revealed at the event). All votes must be in by the end of intermission. Then sit back and enjoy the rest of the concert. The encore with the most votes will be heard at the end of the concert.
The 2009 New York Philharmonic's Concerts in the Parks - all of which will be conducted by Alan Gilbert, the Orchestra's Music Director Designate - will take place July 16 in Van Cortlandt Park, The Bronx and July 17 in Central Park.
There are additional Free Indoor Concerts on July 18 in Staten Island and July 20 in Queens; for information visit nyphil.org/summer.
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