Spring Gala with Dudamel & Kissin
About This Event
Event: Spring Gala with Dudamel & Kissin Venue: David Geffen Hall Experience a concert marking the arrival of spring, featuring conductor Gustavo Dudamel and pianist Evgeny Kissin, who is performing with the New York Philharmonic for the first time in a decade. The program includes Shostakovich’s Jazz Suite, Scriabin’s Piano Concerto with Kissin as the soloist, and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite.
About Jazz Suite
At David Geffen Hall, the New York Philharmonic presents its Spring Gala program with Gustavo Dudamel on the podium and pianist Evgeny Kissin, returning to the orchestra after a decade away. The evening centers on Shostakovich, music shaped by Soviet public life and private unease, where celebration and critique can share the same bar. In New York, Shostakovich’s symphonic language has long served as a civic mirror for the 20th century, repeatedly re-heard in the city’s major halls. The pairing highlights how a gala setting can still accommodate ambiguity.
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.
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.
Evgeny Kissin
Evgeny Kissin is a Russian-born classical pianist and composer, celebrated for his interpretations of the piano repertoire and his performances of works by composers such as Chopin and Beethoven.