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Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and Gustavo Dudamel Kick Off Final Weeks of Leonard Bernstein Festival
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CARNEGIE HALL AND NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC PRESENT
BERNSTEIN: THE BEST OF ALL POSSIBLE WORLDS
A CITYWIDE FESTIVAL CELEBRATING LEONARD BERNSTEIN
September 24 to December 13, 2008
www.BernsteinFestival.org
GUSTAVO DUDAMEL CONDUCTS
THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 AT CARNEGIE HALL BEGINNING
FINAL WEEKS OF CITYWIDE LEONARD BERNSTEIN FESTIVAL
Other Highlights of Festival’s Closing Weeks:
On the Town Presented as Part of New York City Center Encores! November 19–23
The Juilliard Orchestra and Conductor Alan Gilbert Presented by the
New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall on November 24
Bill Charlap Trio Performs Jazz Versions of Bernstein Songs
in Zankel Hall on December 10
Festival Closes with Robert Spano, Susan Graham, Rod Gilfry,
Ricardo Morales, Jeremy Denk, and Members of the
Brooklyn Philharmonic in a Program of Songs and Chamber Music,
Leonard Bernstein: Arias, Barcarolles, A Sonata and Riffs
in Zankel Hall on December 13
On November 16, Gustavo Dudamel conducts the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, beginning the closing weeks of programs in the citywide festival Bernstein: The Best of All Possible Worlds. The festival, presented by Carnegie Hall and the New York Philharmonic, honors one of the most important international musicians of the 20th century and a quintessential New Yorker—Leonard Bernstein—in commemoration of the 90th anniversary of his birth, the 50th anniversary of his appointment as the Music Director of the New York Philharmonic, and the 65th anniversary of his famous 1943 debut with the Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall. Events during the festival’s closing weeks celebrating this remarkable conductor, composer, musician, advocate, and educator include concerts at Carnegie Hall and Avery Fisher Hall, as well as a semi-staged revival of Bernstein’s seminal musical On The Town.
At Carnegie Hall
On Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage rising-star conductor Gustavo Dudamel leads the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in a program of Bernstein’s Halil with flutist Eyal Ein-Habar and his Concerto for Orchestra, "Jubilee Games," with baritone David McFerrin; as well as Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36, a Bernstein favorite. Both Bernstein works on the program were written for and premiered by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, with which Bernstein had a long relationship and which gave him the title Laureate Conductor in 1988.
On Wednesday, December 10 at 8:30 p.m. in Zankel Hall, modern jazz pianist Bill Charlap leads his trio—featuring drummer Kenny Washington and bassist Peter Washington—through unique interpretations of the Leonard Bernstein songbook in a program titled Somewhere: The Songs of Leonard Bernstein. This concert is presented in partnership with Absolutely Live Entertainment, LLC. The trio’s Grammy Award-nominated album Somewhere: The Songs of Leonard Bernstein is part of Charlap’s continued exploration of American composers and features jazz reworkings of “Cool” and “America” from West Side Story as well as selections from On the Town, Wonderful Town, Fancy Free, and Candide.
The closing concert of the citywide Bernstein festival will be presented on Saturday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Zankel Hall. Entitled Leonard Bernstein: Arias, Barcarolles, A Sonata and Riffs, the program features conductor and pianist Robert Spano leading Members of the Brooklyn Philharmonic and soloists including mezzo-soprano Susan Graham, baritone Rod Gilfry, clarinetist Ricardo Morales, and pianist Jeremy Denk. The program includes Bernstein’s Sonata for Clarinet and Piano; Prelude, Fugue and Riffs; vocal selections from La bonne cuisine, Songfest, On the Town, and Mass; and Bernstein’s arrangement of Aaron Copland’s El salón México.
On The Town at New York City Center
From Wednesday, November 19 to Sunday, November 23, New York City Center presents a semi-staged production of Bernstein’s breakthrough 1944 musical On the Town as part of its Encores! series. With music by Bernstein and book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green based on an idea by Jerome Robbins, several popular and classic songs emerged from the musical, including, “New York, New York,” “Lonely Town,” “I Can Cook Too,” and “Some Other Time.” Cast includes Tony Yazbeck (Gabey), Christian Borle (Ozzie), Justin Bohon (Chip), Jessica Lee Goldyn (Ivy), Leslie Kritzer (Hildy Esterhazy), Jennifer Laura Thompson (Claire DeLoone), Andrea Martin (Madame P. Dilly), Michael Cumpsty (Pitkin W. Bridgework), and Julyana Soelistyo (Lucy Schmeeler). The production will be directed by John Rando, with choreography by Warren Carlyle, sets by John Lee Beatty, costumes by Martin Pakledinaz, lighting by Clifton Taylor, and sound by Tom Morse. For more information, please visit nycitycenter.org.
The Juilliard Orchestra Presented by the New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall
On Monday, November 24 at 7:30 p.m., the New York Philharmonic presents the Juilliard Orchestra led by New York Philharmonic Music Director Designate Alan Gilbert. The orchestra is joined by soprano Jennifer Zetlan, speaker Samuel Pisar, the Oratorio Society of New York, and the Young People’s Chorus of New York City for a performance of Bernstein’s Symphony No. 3, "Kaddish," paired with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, "Eroica". For more information, please visit nyphil.org.
Bernstein: The Best of All Possible Worlds
Presented by Carnegie Hall and the New York Philharmonic—Bernstein: The Best of All Possible Worlds, September 24–December 13, 2008—celebrates a quintessential New Yorker and one of the most important musicians of the 20th century. Renowned nationally and internationally as a leading musical figure in his own lifetime, most notably as Music Director of the New York Philharmonic from 1958 to 1969 and Laureate Conductor from 1969 to 1990, Leonard Bernstein brought his own particular New World sensibility to classical music. Equally at home in a Broadway theater (in such legendary musicals as West Side Story) or the concert hall, Bernstein—who performed at Carnegie Hall over 400 times and with the New York Philharmonic more than 1,200 times during his career—had an enthusiasm for and understanding of music far beyond the classical realm, extending into jazz, world music, American song, and 1960s pop and rock. His charismatic personality and remarkable communication skills through both words and music made him a natural ambassador for music as well as an international celebrity. Through television, Bernstein influenced millions of viewers, sparking excitement and love for classical music that remains with them to this day. With this festival, Carnegie Hall and the New York Philharmonic honor an extraordinary artist, revered as conductor, composer, educator, advocate, and media pioneer.
A number of New York cultural partners will broaden the reach of the festival, presenting Bernstein-themed performances, film screenings, and panel discussions. Joining Carnegie Hall and the New York Philharmonic in these special festivities are Church of St. Ignatius Loyola; The Jewish Museum; Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts; New York City Center; The Paley Center for Media; Thirteen/WNET, which will nationally broadcast Carnegie Hall’s all-Bernstein Opening Night Gala concert on Great Performances on PBS October 29; and WNYC, which presents “Our Lenny,” an 13-day multiplatform festival from September 24 to October 6 that celebrates the radio station’s unique and long-standing relationship with the maestro.
For complete festival program information, please visit www.bernsteinfestival.org. This online companion to Bernstein: The Best of All Possible Worlds features up-to-date information on the citywide events, press releases, and a multimedia survey of Leonard Bernstein’s musical life, including interactive timelines, slide shows, audio clips, and video featuring Bernstein, his family, colleagues, and friends.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
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At Carnegie Hall
Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall
ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Gustavo Dudamel, Conductor
Eyal Ein-Habar, Flute
David McFerrin, Baritone
LEONARD BERNSTEIN Halil
LEONARD BERNSTEIN Concerto for Orchestra, "Jubilee Games"
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36
This concert is made possible by the generous support of Nash Family Foundation.
This concert is also made possible by a generous gift from Linda and Stuart Nelson.
Tickets: $41, $50, $65, $90, $117, $129
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 8:30 p.m.
Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall
BILL CHARLAP TRIO
Bill Charlap, Piano
Kenny Washington, Drums
Peter Washington, Bass
SOMEWHERE: THE SONGS OF LEONARD BERNSTEIN
One of the finest pianists in modern jazz, Bill Charlap leads his acclaimed trio through unique interpretations of the Leonard Bernstein songbook.
Presented by Carnegie Hall in partnership with Absolutely Live Entertainment LLC.
Tickets: $34, $44
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Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall
LEONARD BERNSTEIN: ARIAS, BARCAROLLES, A SONATA AND RIFFS
Robert Spano, Conductor and Pianist
Susan Graham, Mezzo-Soprano
Rod Gilfry, Baritone
Ricardo Morales, Clarinet
Jeremy Denk, Piano
Members of the Brooklyn Philharmonic
LEONARD BERNSTEIN Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
LEONARD BERNSTEIN “Civet à toute vitesse” from La bonne cuisine
LEONARD BERNSTEIN "Tavouk Gueunksis" from La bonne cuisine
LEONARD BERNSTEIN "What Lips My Lips have Kissed" from Songfest
LEONARD BERNSTEIN "Music I Heard with You" from Songfest
LEONARD BERNSTEIN "Lucky to Be Me" from On the Town
LEONARD BERNSTEIN "A Simple Song" from Mass
AARON COPLAND El salón México (arr. Bernstein)
LEONARD BERNSTEIN Prelude, Fugue and Riffs
LEONARD BERNSTEIN Arias and Barcarolles
Sponsored by American Express, dedicated to preserving cultural heritage
Additional funding provided by GWFF USA Inc., and Linda and Stuart Nelson.
Generous support has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Tickets: $45, $65
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At Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center:
Monday, November 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Avery Fisher Hall
NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS THE JUILLIARD ORCHESTRA
Juilliard Orchestra
Alan Gilbert, Conductor
Jennifer Zetlan, Soprano
Samuel Pisar, Speaker
Oratorio Society of New York
Kent Tritle, Music Director
Young People's Chorus of New York City
Francisco J. Núñez, Artistic Director
LEONARD BERNSTEIN Symphony No. 3, "Kaddish"
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 55, "Eroica"
Presented by the New York Philharmonic in Partnership with Carnegie Hall
Tickets: $10, $25
For more information please call 212-875-5656 or visit nyphil.org
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At New York City Center
November 19–23, 2008
New York City Center, 130 W. 55th Street
New York City Center Encores! Presents
ON THE TOWN
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Book and Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Based on a concept by Jerome Robbins
Directed by John Rando
Choreographed by Warren Carlyle
Sets by John Lee Beatty
Costumes by Martin Pakledinaz
Lighting by Clifton Taylor
Sound by Tom Morse
Cast:
Tony Yazbeck (Gabey)
Christian Borle (Ozzie)
Justin Bohon (Chip)
Jessica Lee Goldyn (Ivy)
Leslie Kritzer (Hildy Esterhazy)
Jennifer Laura Thompson (Claire DeLoone)
Andrea Martin (Madame P. Dilly)
Michael Cumpsty (Pitkin W. Bridgework)
Julyana Soelistyo (Lucy Schmeeler)
Ensemble: Lawrence Alexander, Andrea Beasom, Kristine Bendul, Tanya Birl, Angie Canuel, John Carroll, Rachel Coloff, Michael Cusumano, Susan Derry, Emilee Dupre, Autumn Hurlbert, Ryan Jackson, Mary MacLeod, Monica L. Patton, Adam Perry, Steve Schepis, Geno Segers, Charlie Sutton, Kevin Vortmann, Price Waldman, J.D. Webster and Ashley Yeater.
Reflecting Bernstein’s great contribution to American musical theater, New York City Center presents a semi-staged production of Bernstein’s breakthrough 1944 musical On the Town with book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Several popular and classic songs emerged from the musical, including “New York, New York,” “Lonely Town,” “I Can Cook Too,” and “Some Other Time.”
Tickets: $25, $50, $95
For more information please contact New York City Center at 212-581-1212 or www.NYCityCenter.org.
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Major funding for Bernstein: The Best of All Possible Worlds has been provided by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, The Alice Tully Foundation, American Express, Bob and Martha Lipp, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, Nash Family Foundation, and Mr. and Mrs. A. Alfred Taubman.
Additional funding provided by GWFF USA Inc., and Linda and Stuart Nelson.
Generous support has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Bank of America is the Proud Season Sponsor of Carnegie Hall.
Ticket Information
Carnegie Hall: Tickets are available at the Carnegie Hall Box Office, 154 West 57th Street, or can be charged to major credit cards by calling CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800 or by visiting the Carnegie Hall website, www.carnegiehall.org.
New York Philharmonic: Tickets may be purchased online at nyphil.org or by calling 212-875-5656, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. Tickets may also be purchased at the Avery Fisher Hall Box Office, Lincoln Center, Broadway at 65th Street. The Box Office opens at 10:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and at noon on Sunday. On performance evenings, the Box Office closes one-half hour after performance time; other evenings it closes at 6:00 p.m. To determine ticket availability, call the Philharmonic’s Customer Relations Department at 212-875-5656 (Ticket prices subject to change.)
New York City Center: Single tickets for New York City Center’s Encores! On the Town will go on sale September 8 at the New York City Center Box Office located on 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues, online at www.nycitycenter.org or by calling CityTix at 212-581-1212. |
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