Sounds of the Season
About This Event
Sounds of the Season at David Geffen Hall brings together violinist Frank Huang, conductor Naomi Woo and actor Wendell Pierce. Huang, the New York Philharmonic concertmaster and frequent soloist, and Woo, a Canadian conductor known for work with various orchestras, provide the musical leadership; Pierce's career in television and stage brings a theatrical element to the program.
About Sounds of the Season
“Sounds of the Season” arrives at David Geffen Hall as a live, in-person program built around classical music’s winter repertory and its newer offshoots. Naomi Woo leads the ensemble with a conductor’s attention to pacing and atmosphere, while Wendell Pierce and Frank Huang lend spoken and instrumental presence that shifts the evening between concert and narration. In a city where holiday programming often leans on spectacle, this setting keeps the focus on structure, tone, and communal listening. If there is an argument here, it is that tradition survives by being reinterpreted in public.
About the Artists
Naomi Woo
Naomi Woo is a Canadian conductor known for her work with various orchestras and ensembles, specializing in classical music.
Wendell Pierce
Wendell Pierce is an American actor recognized for his roles in television series such as 'The Wire' and 'Treme', as well as in various stage productions.
Frank Huang
Frank Huang is a prominent violinist known for his role as concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic and has performed as a soloist with various orchestras.