Yefim Bronfman Plays Brahms’ 1st Piano Concerto with the New York Philharmonic

Tonight at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on WILL-FM, 90.9 it’s “The New York Philharmonic This Week”.  Yefim Bronfman is the piano soloist in Brahms’ 1st Piano Concerto with the New York Philharmonic. Also on the program, Maestro Maazel’s interpretation of Sibelius’ 2nd Symphony. You'll also find details on next week's broadcast of "The New York Philharmonic This Week" by clicking the 'continue' button.

Thursday July 17:  The New York Philharmonic This Week (#14-41)

Lorin Maazel, conductor; *Yefim Bronfman

*BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No. 1            

SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2

Here's what's coming next Thursday night, July 24 on "The Evening Concert"

As many of you may know, Lorin Maazel passed away this weekend at the age of 84. Maestro Maazel served as Music Director of the New York Philharmonic from 2002-2009 and was an important figure on and off the stage. To commemorate his legacy, the New York Philharmonic will be airing a program that was originally aired on the occasion of Maazel’s 75th birthday. The program features works composed and conducted by Maestro Maazel, with an incredible lineup of soloists.

Thursday July 24:  The New York Philharmonic This Week (#14-42)

Lorin Maazel, conductor

Dietlinde Turban, narrator; Jeremy Irons, narrator ;James Danner, treble ;

Dylan Baker, narrator; Brooklyn Youth Chorus;Dianne Berkun, director

LORIN MAAZEL  Monaco Fanfares (New York Premiere)

LORIN MAAZEL  Music for Cello and Orchestra (Han-Na Chang, cello)

LORIN MAAZEL  The Giving Tree (New York Premiere)

LORIN MAAZEL  The Empty Pot (New York Premiere)

LORIN MAAZEL  Irish Vapours and Capers (New York Premiere) [Sir James Galway, flute]