Gustavo Dudamel, Sheku Kanneh-Mason & Ellen Reid
About This Event
Event: Gustavo Dudamel, Sheku Kanneh-Mason & Ellen Reid Venue: David Geffen Hall Genre: Classical Gustavo Dudamel will conduct the Orchestra alongside cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who will perform Bloch’s Schelomo, depicting the emotional journey of King Solomon through the cello. The program also includes Stravinsky's Firebird Suite and Earth Between Oceans, a new composition by Pulitzer Prize winner Ellen Reid.
About Schelomo(concerto)
Ernest Bloch’s *Schelomo* (1916) is a rhapsody for cello and orchestra that treats the soloist as a speaking voice, shaped as King Solomon’s interior monologue. The music moves between cantorial inflection and late-Romantic weight, with the orchestra often answering like a public chorus. In New York, the score entered the repertory early through the city’s major orchestras and remains a touchstone for Jewish concert music in American life. One clear strength is its refusal to resolve cleanly, leaving wisdom and doubt in the same frame.
About the Artists
Sheku Kanneh-Mason
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, a captivating force in the classical music scene, enchants audiences with his profound cello performances. Known for his expressive artistry and technical brilliance, Sheku has graced New York City's iconic David Geffen Hall, collaborating with luminaries like Gustavo Dudamel and the New York Philharmonic.
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.
Gustavo Dudamel
Gustavo Dudamel is a Venezuelan conductor and violinist, recognized for his dynamic conducting style and leadership of major orchestras, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
New York Philharmonic Chorus Malcolm J. Merriweather, director
The New York Philharmonic Chorus is a choral ensemble associated with the New York Philharmonic, directed by Malcolm J. Merriweather, and performs a variety of choral repertoire.
Ellen Reid
Ellen Reid is an American composer recognized for her innovative compositions and contributions to the field of contemporary music.