The New York Philharmonic is hosting a free event entitled “The 21st Century Orchestra,” featuring a conversation between Executive Director Matthew VanBesien and Music Director Alan Gilbert. The discussion, held on March 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center in New York, will focus on the role of the orchestra in light of recent economic and cultural shifts. Free seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. More information is available at atrium.lincolncenter.org.

Posted February 28, 2014