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Three-Sixty examines topics of importance to the Philharmonic through photos, videos, Playbill articles, and more. This installment salutes those who attend the Orchestra's concerts. See A View from A Seat, experience One Unforgettable Night, and join The Continuum of audiences that spans the Philharmonic's 170 years and cross-continental appearances.
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"Classical Music Became Exciting!"

Vivienne and Paul Koreto, subscribers since 1959, reflect on the decades through the prism of the Philharmonic's performances.

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New Subscribers

New Subscribers Look Ahead

Patrick Tierney and Lauren Mueller explain why they chose to attend Philharmonic concerts after Alan Gilbert became Music Director.

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A View From A Seat

Audience Experience

Today's audience experiences an array of presentations, from opera to premiere, and contexts, from Avery Fisher Hall and CONTACT!'s smaller venues to New York's parks.

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Avery Fisher Hall

What Do You Love About Your Seat?

From the front row of the Orchestra section to the top of the Third Tier, audience members answer this question.

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Audience Clapping

What Brought You to This Concert?

Curious about why people attend Philharmonic concerts? The answers range from the composers to social schedules.

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911 Concert

Audience Reaction

Three audience members share their impressions of a program of Barber, John Corigliano, and Dvořák.

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911 Concert

A Concert for New York

The Philharmonic performed Mahler's Resurrection Symphony for the tenth anniversary of 9/11; a few attendees shared their reactions.

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The Public's Voice

The Public's Voice

Over the decades audiences have shared their reactions by writing to the Philharmonic, and can now interact immediately through social media.

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Pyongyang Concert

Bridge Building

The February 2008 concert in Pyongyang, DPRK, bridged long-separated cultures, with audience and orchestra waving to each other at the beginning of an eight-minute ovation.

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The Audience Over Time

The Audience Over Time

As 170 years have passed since the Philharmonic was founded the generations have evolved, but the love for music has remained.

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Young Composers

The Next Generation

New York Philharmonic education programs inspires enjoyment, understanding, and enthusiasm in tomorrow's audiences — and even cultivates future composers!

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