New York Philharmonic Opening Gala with Itzhak Perlman
Season 37 Episode 2 | 1h 26m 46s
The New York Philharmonic celebrates its 2012 Season with violinist Itzhak Perlman.
Alan Gilbert leads the New York Philharmonic in a gorgeous rendition of Respighi's "Fountains of Rome" and "Pines of Rome." Featured violinist Itzhak Perlman joins the orchestra to perform five of his favorite pieces, including Massenet's Meditation from "Thaïs" and the Theme from "Schindler's List." We also spend some time with our Maestro and our soloist outside of Lincoln Center.
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Live From Lincoln Center is made possible with support from the Family of Robert Wood Johnson III, the Audrey and Martin Gruss Foundation, The Robert and Renée Belfer Family Foundation, Mercedes T. Bass, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
New York Philharmonic Opening Gala with Itzhak Perlman
Season 37 Episode 2 | 1h 26m 46s
Alan Gilbert leads the New York Philharmonic in a gorgeous rendition of Respighi's "Fountains of Rome" and "Pines of Rome." Featured violinist Itzhak Perlman joins the orchestra to perform five of his favorite pieces, including Massenet's Meditation from "Thaïs" and the Theme from "Schindler's List." We also spend some time with our Maestro and our soloist outside of Lincoln Center.
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Clip: S37 Ep2 | 1m 15s | Violinist Itzhak Perlman describes his early bout with polio. (1m 15s)
Clip: S37 Ep2 | 4m 12s | An intimate look at New York Philharmonic Music Director Alan Gilbert. (4m 12s)
Clip: S37 Ep2 | 4m 6s | Violinist Itzhak Perlman and wife Toby invite us to visit the Perlman Music Program. (4m 6s)
Clip: S37 Ep2 | 1m 22s | Conductor Alan Gilbert describes an "untimely" encounter with his mom at rehearsal. (1m 22s)
The Philharmonic Opening Gala with Itzhak Perlman - Preview
Preview: S37 Ep2 | 30s | Premieres Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. (30s)
Clip: S37 Ep2 | 54s | Violinist Itzhak Perlman describes why the "second date" is more important than the first. (54s)
Clip: S37 Ep2 | 1m 24s | Music Director Alan Gilbert talks about the past and present of the New York Philharmonic. (1m 24s)
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Live From Lincoln Center is made possible with support from the Family of Robert Wood Johnson III, the Audrey and Martin Gruss Foundation, The Robert and Renée Belfer Family Foundation, Mercedes T. Bass, and the National Endowment for the Arts.