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The New York Philharmonic: Live From North Korea

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The New York Philharmonic: Live From North Korea

Biography: Lorin Maazel

Lorin Maazel, who has led more than 150 orchestras in more than 5,000 opera and concert performances, became music director of the New York Philharmonic in September 2002. His appointment came 60 years after his debut with the orchestra at Lewisohn Stadium, then the orchestra's ...

The New York Philharmonic: Live From North Korea

About the Orchestra

Chris Lee The New York Philharmonic, founded in 1842 by a group of local musicians led by American-born Ureli Corelli Hill, is by far the oldest symphony orchestra in the United States, and one of the oldest in the world. It currently plays some 180 ...

The New York Philharmonic: Live From North Korea

Introduction

The New York Philharmonic's historic concert in North Korea's capital city Pyongyang premieres via satellite, with Music Director Lorin Maazel leading the orchestra in Wagner's Prelude to Act III of "Lohengrin," Dvorák's "Symphony No. 9" ("From the New World"), and Gershwin's "An American in Paris." ...

Organizers for Students

The following link will pop up a new window. The new window will contain a Student Organizer or Activity sheet for you to print out. Anticipation Guide Gathering Points of View

Overview

Grades: 9-12 Overview: "COMPANY" centers on the life of Bobby, a confirmed bachelor who is celebrating his 35th birthday with his 10 closest friends, who happen to be five couples. The musical examines marriage and relationships and the reasons people come together, divorce, and stay ...

Procedures for Teachers

INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITIES: Time Allotment: 30 minutes 1. Distribute the Anticipation Guide and review the directions. Provide the students with five to seven minutes to complete the activity. 2. Facilitate a class discussion using the statements from the Anticipation Guide. Explain that the musical's focus is ...