Alan Gilbert and NY Philharmonic Release New Album of Haydn, and More

"Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic: 2011–12 Season" includes twelve live recordings of performances conducted by the music director, two of which feature guest conductors reflects the passion and curiosity that marks the Orchestra today.

Alan Gilbert's third season with the New York Philharmonic continues a voyage of exploration of the new and unfamiliar while reveling in the greatness of the past, in works that the music director has combined to form telling and intriguing programs. Every performance reveals the chemistry that has developed between Alan Gilbert and the musicians, whom he has praised for having "a unique ethic, a spirit of wanting to play at the highest level no matter what the music is, and that translates into an ability to treat an incredible variety of styles brilliantly." He feels that audiences are aware of this, adding, "I have noticed that at the end of performances the ovations are often the loudest when the Philharmonic musicians stand for their bow: this is both an acknowledgment of the power and beauty with which they perform, and of their dedication and commitment - and their inspiration - throughout the season."

These high-quality recordings of almost 30 works, available internationally, reflect Alan Gilbert's approach to programming which combines works as diverse as 'One Sweet Morning' - a song cycle by American master composer John Corigliano exploring the nature of war on the tenth anniversary of the events of 9/11 - with cornerstones of the repertoire, such as Dvor?ák's lyrical yet brooding Seventh Symphony. The bonus content includes audio recordings of Alan Gilbert's onstage commentaries, program notes published in each concert's Playbill, and encores given by today's leading soloists.

For more information about the series, visit www.nyphil.org/recordings. To buy these songs, visit http://nyphil.org/buy/estore/recordings2012.cfm.