New York Philharmonic

Young People's Concerts
Young People's Concerts

Young People's Concerts

For children 6 to 12 years of age.
All concerts begin at 2:00 p.m.

Children have a natural curiosity about music, and there's no better way to encourage their interest than by letting them experience live performances. This season, we're exploring The Ages of Music in concerts featuring compositions from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods. In only four concerts, kids will get to experience more than 300 years of symphonic tradition.

All Young People's Concerts are conducted by the Philharmonic's Assistant Conductor Daniel Boico and are hosted by Theodore Wiprud.


2009-2010 Season
NEW! Special Young People's Concert Podcasts

(for ages 6-12)

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Listen to podcast for the March 27th concert: Mozart's Symphony No. 41, Jupiter
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Listen to podcast for the March 6th concert: Lindberg's Feria
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Listen to podcast for the December 12th concert: Debussy's La Mer
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Listen to podcast for the November 7th concert: Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra

Young People's Concerts 2010-11: The Ages of Music

Saturday, December 4, 2010 | 2:00pm
Baroque
Here's where it all started – the extravagance, grandeur, and drama that is Baroque music. Experience it all with music of the 17th and 18th centuries, including music by Bach and Handel.

Saturday, January 15, 2011 | 2:00pm
Classical
Why is late-18th century music called Classical? Explore the music of a noble era, with its structure, clarity, and order. Music of Haydn, Mozart, and more.

Saturday, March 12, 2011 | 2:00pm
Romantic
The 19th century gave us some of the world's most expressive music. Discover a world driven by emotion, adventure, and imagination, including music by Berlioz and Musorgsky.

Saturday, April 2, 2011 | 2:00pm
Modern
How did music change during the 20th century and where is it heading today? Check out the most explosive period of musical development ever, with music of Bartók, Schoenberg, and more.

Subscribe to the 2010-2011 Young People's Concerts series.


Kidzone Live!

Each Young People's Concert is preceded by Kidzone Live! — an interactive music fair where kids can try out instruments, play musical games, and preview the theme of the day's concert. Bring your child to join the fun! 12:45-1:45pm


Major support provided by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, with additional support from
The Theodore H. Barth Foundation.

MetLife Foundation is the Lead Corporate Underwriter for the New York Philharmonic's Education Program.

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