The New York Philharmonic is one of the world's longest-running and most celebrated orchestras. This weekly radio program presents concerts from the orchestra's subscription season, along with selections from the Philharmonic's tours, Summertime Classics, and residency at the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival in Colorado. There are also occasional thematic programs and encore presentations that explore the breadth and depth of the Philharmonic's extensive library of commercial and archival recordings. Hosted by Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin, the New York Philharmonic This Week has been the recipient of numerous broadcasting awards.
Bruno Walter and Kurt Masur, conductors
Nathan Milstein, violin
Christine Brewer, soprano; Florence Quivar, mezzo-soprano; Anthony Rolfe Johnson, tenor; Peter Rose, bass; Glenn Dicterow, violin
New York Choral Artists
American Boychoir
Felix Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor Op. 64
Ludwig van Beethoven: Mass in D Major, Op. 123 "Missa solemnis"
Alan Gilbert, conductor
Julianna Di Giacomo, soprano; Kelley O’Connor, mezzo-soprano; Russell Thomas, tenor; Shenyang, bass
Manhattan School of Music Symphonic Chorus
Mark-Anthony Turnage: Frieze
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125