Our 2022–23 season marks our return to a newly reimagined David Geffen Hall. We begin the season by examining the notion of home and what it is to belong to a community. From there, we explore together those things that unite us in our shared humanity: the triumphs of the human spirit, our quests for liberation, and the urgent fragility of our earth.



Earth

Two weeks of concerts address our ecological emergency and how we might survive on planet Earth.

June 1–3

Julia Wolfe’s unEarth

The World Premiere of unEarth, a multimedia event by Julia Wolfe that “digs deep into the stories and science of our planet … singing our fears and hoping for a way forward.”

June 8–10

From Water to Desert

John Luther Adams’s Become Desert dramatizes one of the many ramifications of human activity on our planet.

April 29

Bronx Arts Ensemble + NY Phil in the Gardens

The Bronx Arts Ensemble Wind Quintet joins a quartet of New York Philharmonic string players to perform works inspired by nature and our environment.

June 10

Music and Meditation Project

Oneika Mays, yoga and mindfulness coach, partners with saxophonist Steven Banks and musicians from the New York Philharmonic for an experience that combines music and meditation.

Spirit

Through time and across cultures, music seeks to express the trials and triumphs of the human spirit. This series features Baroque and Modernist masterpieces, a music and mental health workshop, and a Paul Robeson tribute.

March 7

Artist Spotlight: Hilary Hahn

The virtuoso plays three of J.S. Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin — some of the most fundamental and profound works in the instrument’s repertoire.

March 17–19

Jaap van Zweden Conducts Turangalîla-Symphonie

An extravagant piece that celebrates humanity’s place in the natural and spiritual realms. Featuring pianist Jean- Yves Thibaudet and ondes Martenot soloist Cynthia Millar.

March 18

Nightcap: Gamelan Dharma Swara

Join us for an evening with Gamelan Dharma Swara, one of the leading Balinese gamelan ensembles in the United States.

March 23–25

St. Matthew Passion

A work of startling depth, Bach’s St. Matthew Passion showcases the composer’s musical language while expressing his personal faith. Tenor Nicholas Phan performs as the Evangelist, and Davóne Tines as Christus.

March 19

Authentic Healing, with Kendall Johnson-Smith

Wellness coach and licensed therapist Kendall Johnson-Smith explores how cycles of stress impact our mental health.

April 1–2

Here I Stand: Paul Robeson’s 125th Birthday

Multidisciplinary artist Helga Davis hosts this musical tribute to the great Paul Robeson, performed by a selection of orchestra members from the New York Philharmonic and sung by the Grammy Award-winning operatic bass-baritone Mark S. Doss.

Liberation

We explore the intersection of music with questions of racial justice and the struggle for liberation through interdisciplinary orchestral works, a panel discussion, and a musical meditation experience.

March 2–4

The March to Liberation

Leslie B. Dunner conducts Still’s Symphony No. 2, Song of a New Race; Hailstork’s Done Made My Vow, in a new staging directed by Tazewell Thompson and video artist Rasean Davonte Johnson; and a World Premiere by composer Courtney Bryan featuring Thompson’s new libretto.

March 3

Interlochen Arts Academy + NY Phil: मुक्ति : MUKTI

This performance begins with an original interdisciplinary work by Interlochen Arts Academy students, followed by a side-by-side performance with NY Phil musicians. Leslie B. Dunner conducts.

March 1

Unanswered Questions: What Does It Mean to Be Free?

A look at representations of liberation and self in music by Black composers, featuring composer and musician Courtney Bryan.

March 4

Music and Meditation Project

Oneika Mays, yoga and mindfulness coach, partners with saxophonist Steven Banks and Interlochen Arts Academy students for an experience that combines music and meditation.

Home

Celebrate with us in our new home, the reimagined David Geffen Hall. More information about special community events, including our Open House Weekend with Lincoln Center, will be announced at a later date.

October 12–18

NY Phil Returns Home

Music Director Jaap van Zweden inaugurates our new home with the World Premiere of Marcos Balter’s Oyá plus works by Respighi, John Adams, and Tania León, whose Pulitzer Prize-winning Stride returns.

October 20–23

Price, Shaw, and Debussy

The musical celebration of our new hall continues with a World Premiere by Pulitzer Prize–winner Caroline Shaw, featuring the versatile vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth.

2023–24 Events

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Opening Gala

Jaap van Zweden conducts this special, one-night-only event, featuring beloved cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Fun at the Phil: Family Benefit

Join us for a family-friendly afternoon following the Young People’s Concert: Time Capsule.

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Young New Yorkers Winter Benefit

Enjoy a spectacular evening of music, cocktails, and festivities with our young leaders and musicians.

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Lunar New Year

Welcome the Year of the Dragon in a celebration of cultural heritage, new beginnings, and music's capacity to transcend borders.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Spring Gala

Gustavo Dudamel leads the Orchestra in a program that celebrates the past, present, and future of music education.

Saturday, October 29, 2022

Open House Weekend: Saturday

Come explore the new David Geffen Hall as hundreds of world-class artists animate every corner of the completely renovated building!

Sunday, October 30, 2022

Open House Weekend: Sunday

Our free Open House Weekend continues with Family Day! Lincoln Center and the NY Phil invite New Yorkers of all ages to discover how the new David Geffen Hall can be your home for music and fun.



Liberation is presented by Judith and Stewart Colton.

SPIRIT is presented by an anonymous donor.