New York Philharmonic Returns to Verizon Hall
November 14, 2005
André Watts
The New York Philharmonic, conducted by Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos and with special guest pianist André Watts, returns to the Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall for their third visit on Friday, December 9, 2005 at 8pm.
The program includes Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (selections) and Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde; Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2; and de Falla’s Three Cornered Hat Suite Nos. 1 & 2.
This performance is the first in the series of Kimmel Center Presents’ Great Orchestras On Tour, bringing world renowned orchestras to Philadelphia. Upcoming performances include: Berlin Staatskapelle with Daniel Barenboim on February 8, 2006; Boston Symphony Orchestra with James Levine on March 10, 2006; National Symphony Orchestra with Leonard Slatkin on April 5, 2006; and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra with Manfred Honeck on May 25, 2006.
Tickets for New York Philharmonic are $40, $59, $74, $89, $109, and $126 and can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999, online or at the Kimmel Center Box Office, open daily from 10am to 6pm and later on performance evenings. (Additional fees may apply) For group sales call 215-893-5883.
André Watts has been a prominent figure in the music world for over 40 years, since his debut at the ripe age of 16 when Leonard Bernstein chose him to perform with the New York Philharmonic. Watts’ delicate skills with the piano have led him to perform with symphony orchestras all over the globe. The youngest person to ever receive an Honorary Doctorate from Yale University and a featured artist on the Great Pianists of the 20th Century, he continues to embrace new opportunities in the world of music. Most recently, Watts began teaching at Indiana University, filling the Jack I. And Dora B. Hamlin Endowed Chair in Music.
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos is regarded as one of the world’s leading and most respected conductors. He has worked with over 15 international symphony orchestras, including Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Spanish National Orchestra, London Philharmonic, Boston Symphony Orchestra, and even Philadelphia Orchestra. In Europe, Maestro Frühbeck de Burgos is the Permanent conductor of the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin and the recipient of the Grand Cross of Civil Merit from the German Federal Republic in 2001. Since his start as a conductor, he has made over 100 recordings and continues to delight audiences with tuneful, exotically scored masterpieces.
Founded in 1842 by a local group of musicians, the New York Philharmonic is the oldest symphony orchestra in America. Since its inception, the New York Philharmonic has been a significant contributor to the progression of classical music as we know it. The Philharmonic has been led by musical giants such as Tchaikovsky, Richard Strauss, Dvorak, Copland, Stravinsky and Leonard Bernstein. Celebrating its 160th anniversary in 2003, the Philharmonic has recorded nearly 2,000 albums and performed in 412 cities in 57 countries.
Tickets for New York Philharmonic are $40, $59, $74, $89, $109 and $126 and can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999, online or at the Kimmel Center Box Office, open daily from 10am to 6pm and later on performance evenings. (Additional fees may apply) For group sales call 215-893-5883.
A limited number of $10 tickets are available for all Kimmel Center Presents performances at the Kimmel Center. Tickets go on sale the day of the event and can be purchased 2.5 hours prior to evening performances and at 11:30am for matinees.
Sponsors of the 2005/2006 Kimmel Center Presents season include Mellon Financial Corporation, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Sovereign Bank, The American Express Company, and Verizon Foundation. Special Student Matinees at the Kimmel Center are generously supported by Merck & Co., Inc. American Airlines is the Official Airline of Kimmel Center Presents. In-kind support is generously provided by Deloitte and Southern Wine and Spirit.
KIMMEL CENTER PRESENTS
Great Orchestras On Tour
Friday, December 9, 2005 | 8pm
Verizon Hall
New York Philharmonic
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, conductor
André Watts, piano
Wagner, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (selections)
Wagner, Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde
Saint-Saëns, Piano Concerto No. 2
de Falla, Three Cornered Hat Suite Nos. 1 & 2
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