A Concert for New York - New York Philharmonic and Alan Gilbert

Product Description The New York Philharmonic - Americas preeminent symphony orchestra - gave A Concert for New York to mark the tenth anniversary of the events of 9/11. What work could be better suited to the occasion than Mahlers Resurrection Symphony with its evocation of every aspect of life and its profound sense of hope, as the Philharmonics Music Director Alan Gilbert put it? This concert became an unforgettable event, a consistently impressive performance with gripping playing, magnificent soloists and an excellent chorus (The New York Times). Review Michelle DeYoung's lustrous Wagnerian instrument makes an undoubted impact in the 'Urlicht'...Gilbert follows that with a finale of extreme contrasts and genuine passion. No one is likely to feel short-changed by the time we reach the ecstatic close. The band itself contributes a certain pathos and a weight of tone that Chailly cannot muster in Leipzig...Dorothea Roschmann's heartfelt contribution is another definite plus...The chorus...is determined to give of its best. --Gramophone Magazine, David Gutman, January 2012 Gilbert continues to impress, and this is a dedicated performance by all concerned... it was a thrilling memorable concert in many ways and doubtless will attract many collectors. --ClassicalCDReview.com, Robert Benson, December 2011