Young People’s Concert: Shall We Dance?
About This Event
The New York Philharmonic presents Young People’s Concert: Shall We Dance? at David Geffen Hall, pairing orchestral works by Antonín Dvořák with dance and visual design. Domingo Hindoyan conducts; Daniel Ulbricht dances and Doug Fitch supplies visual staging, combining Dvořák’s folk‑inflected rhythms with precise choreography and a total‑environment approach to performance.
About Young People’s Concert: Shall We Dance?
At David Geffen Hall, the New York Philharmonic continues its Young People’s Concert tradition with “Shall We Dance?”, a program that uses classical music to examine how rhythm and movement travel between stage, ballroom, and everyday life. Led by conductor Domingo Hindoyan, the concert frames dance not as decoration but as structure, showing how composers build momentum, pulse, and phrasing. Music associated with Antonín Dvořák points to the long exchange between folk dance and concert music, a familiar New York story of imported forms becoming local language. The format makes a persuasive case for listening with the body as well as the ear.
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.
Domingo Hindoyan
Domingo Hindoyan is a Venezuelan conductor known for his work with various orchestras and opera companies.
Antonín Dvořák
Step into the world of Antonín Dvořák, a master composer whose melodies have resonated through the grand corridors of New York City's David Geffen Hall. Known for his vibrant blend of classical symphonic traditions with the rich textures of Bohemian and Moravian folk music, Dvořák's work captivates audiences with its dynamic rhythms and lyrical beauty.
Daniel Ulbricht
Daniel Ulbricht is a classical dancer whose New York City appearances include work at David Geffen Hall alongside the New York Philharmonic. He has been part of staged concert programs such as *Young People’s Concert: Shall We Dance?*, conducted by Domingo Hindoyan with visual design by Doug Fitch.
Ella Titus
Ella Titus: Inspired by Art. Made in Los Angeles Email: ella.titus.inquiries@gmail.com Follow: @ella.titus
Doug Fitch
Doug Fitch is an American visual artist and director whose practice moves easily between opera staging, drawing, sculpture, and theatrical design. In New York City he has appeared at David Geffen Hall in family-focused programs with the New York Philharmonic and musicians from the orchestra, including Philharmonic Families events introducing young listeners to brass, winds, and strings.