This concert special led by the New York Philharmonic Music Director Jaap van Zweden inaugurates the newly renovated David Geffen Hall. Recorded October 28, the concert features a performance of “Ode to Joy” as the finale of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony along with a world premiere work by Puerto Rican composer Angélica Negrón celebrating the ritual of gathering around music and art. Presenting a celebratory look at the orchestra’s future, Great Performances: NY Phil Reopening of David Geffen Hall premieres Friday, November 4 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/gperf and the PBS Video app as part of Great Performances’ 50th anniversary season.
Musical Selections:
- “Ode to Joy” as the finale of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9
- “You Are the Prelude” – Composed by Angélica Negrón with text by Ricardo Alberto Maldonado
Notable Talent:
- Jaap van Zweden, NY Phil Music Director – Conductor
- Joélle Harvey – Soprano
- Kelley O’Connor – Mezzo-soprano
- Issachah Savage – Tenor
- Davóne Tines – Bass
- The New York Philharmonic Chorus (Director: Malcolm J. Merriweather)
Notable Facts:
- Angélica Negrón’s world premiere was commissioned by NY Phil.
- Bass Davóne Tines will be making his NY Phil debut in this concert.
- The October 2022 reopening of David Geffen Hall is taking place two years earlier than originally projected.