In February through early March 2025, the New York Philharmonic performs orchestral concerts featuring notable debuts, returns, and the World Premiere of an NY Phil commission; presents performances as part of continuing series; and continues its series for children and their families.
The following New York Philharmonic concerts take place at the Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall:
- On the Lunar New Year Concert and Gala, conductor Tianyi Lu and violinist Inmo Yang make their NY Phil debuts in a program featuring works by Li Huanzhi, Unsuk Chin, Casella, Chen Yi, and Bizet; February 11 at 7:00 p.m.
- Karina Canellakis leads Saariaho’s Lumière et pesanteur; Berg’s Violin Concerto, featuring Veronika Eberle (NY Phil subscription debut) as soloist; Messiaen’s Les Offrandes oubliées; and Debussy’s La Mer; February 13, 15, and 18.
- Santtu-Matias Rouvali conducts Selections from Shostakovich’s Moscow Cheryomushki Suite, arranged by Andrew Cornall; Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2, featuring Seong-Jin Cho as soloist; and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 15; February 20–22.
- Herbert Blomstedt leads Schubert’s Symphony No. 6 and Brahms’s Violin Concerto, featuring Hilary Hahn as soloist; February 26, 27, March 1, and 2.
- Marin Alsop conducts Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3; the World Premiere of Nico Muhly’s Violin Concerto, commissioned by the NY Phil and featuring Renaud Capuçon as soloist; Brahms’s Variations on a Theme by Haydn; and the 1919 version of Stravinsky’s The Firebird Suite; March 6–8.
The following Philharmonic concerts feature New York Philharmonic musicians and guest artists, and are all parts of continuing series:
- Soprano Renée Fleming and pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet perform together on the Artist Spotlight series at the Wu Tsai Theater, performing music by composers including Fauré, Messiaen, Hahn, Richard Strauss, and Alan Fletcher; February 14 at 7:30 p.m.
- On the fifth of the season’s six concerts in the New York Philharmonic Ensembles series — which takes place at Merkin Hall, Kaufman Music Center — Musicians from the New York Philharmonic perform Kodály’s Serenade, Robert Schumann’s Piano Quartet, and Brahms’s Piano Trio No. 1; February 16 at 3:00 p.m.
- On the final Kravis Nightcap performance of the season, New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck, who serves as choreographer / ballerina, is joined by violinist Hilary Hahn and Musicians from the New York Philharmonic in a concert exploring the intersection of music and movement; February 27 at 10:00 p.m. The program for this concert, which takes place at the Wu Tsai Theater, will be announced at a later date.
The following performances continue NY Phil series for children and their families:
- On the Young People’s Concert: The Future Is Innovation, Jerry Hou conducts and co-hosts, along with Justin Jay Hines, music by Beethoven; Missy Mazzoli (a recent Kravis Prize recipient), who is also a speaker on the concert; and NY Phil Very Young Composers Aayan Mendy and Kai Lin. Doug Fitch serves as director / designer of the concert, which takes place at the Wu Tsai Theater; February 8 at 2:00 p.m. This concert is a Relaxed Performance.
- On the Very Young People’s Concerts: Allegro and Adagio, Musicians from the New York Philharmonic perform a program that explores the use of tempo in music through selections from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. NY Phil Associate Principal Viola Rebecca Young is the host, and Doug Fitch serves as director / designer. These concerts (both Relaxed Performances) take place at Merkin Hall, Kaufman Music Center; February 22 at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
- On the Young People’s Concert: The Future Is Female, Lina González-Granados conducts works by Lili Boulanger, Brahms, Gabriela Ortiz, Martines, Luna Composition Lab Alumna Haeon Lee, and Gabriela Lena Frank. Kirya Traber serves as scriptwriter / director for this concert, which takes place at the Wu Tsai Theater; March 8 at 2:00 p.m.
For a complete chronological listing of events, click here.