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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.
NEW! Special Young People's Concert Podcasts
(for ages 6-12)
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.
Remaining 2009-2010 Young People's Concerts
Saturday, March 6, 2010 | 2:00pm
Magnus Lindberg Feria
The Philharmonic's own Composer-in-Residence shares the influences and passions behind his thrilling 1997 orchestral tour de force, Feria. Find out how a composer sets a Spanish outdoor festival to music.
Saturday, March 27, 2010 | 2:00pm
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 41, Jupiter
In the finale of his last symphony, Mozart builds a simple musical phrase, familiar for centuries, into a sublime expression of humanity. Discover how a conductor approaches a work of such perfection.
Subscriptions for the 2009-2010 Young People's Concerts are sold out, but you can still buy single tickets for the individual concerts listed above.
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.
