Opening Gala with Cécile McLorin Salvant
About This Event
At David Geffen Hall, vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant joins the New York Philharmonic under conductor Anthony Parnther for an opening gala. Salvant’s work moves between jazz repertoire and classical collaboration; she sings in English and French and has recorded in Occitan and Haitian Kreyòl, with a performance style marked by narrative precision. Parnther has led orchestras in both classical and contemporary works, a background relevant to this crossover pairing.
About Being Alive(song)
“Being Alive,” written by Stephen Sondheim for *Company*, arrives as the show’s late turning point, when its central figure stops treating solitude as a philosophy and admits the risks of attachment. The song is closely tied to New York’s theater history: *Company* premiered on Broadway in 1970, and this number has since entered the city’s shared repertoire of modern musical writing. At David Geffen Hall, it is heard in a classical concert frame with the New York Philharmonic, conductor Anthony Parnther, and vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant. Its plainspoken structure makes its emotional argument hard to evade.
About the Artists
New York Philharmonic
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the New York Philharmonic, one of the world's most prestigious classical music ensembles. With its home at the iconic David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, this orchestra serves as a cornerstone of New York City's vibrant cultural landscape.
Anthony Parnther
Anthony Parnther is an American conductor who has worked with various orchestras and ensembles, specializing in classical music and contemporary works.
Cécile McLorin Salvant
Cécile McLorin Salvant is a French-American singer, songwriter, and composer whose work moves between jazz repertoire and classical collaborations. She is known for performances in English and French, and she has also recorded in Occitan and Haitian Kreyòl.