JUST RELEASED: Live From Lincoln Center presents “New York Philharmonic: Opening Gala with Itzhak Perlman” on Thursday, September 27, 2012, at 8 p.m. on PBS (check local listings).

Tune in to PBS on September 27 for Live From Lincoln Center’s telecast of the New York Philharmonic’s Opening Gala conducted by Music Director Alan Gilbert. The program will feature world famous violinist Itzhak Perlman performing personal favorites including Williams’ Theme from Schindler’s List and Massenet’s “Meditation” from Thaϊs, as well as works by Sarasate, Tchaikovsky and Rimsky-Korsakov. The broadcast, which features extended artist profiles, will also include Respighi’s celebrated Fountains of Rome and Pines of Rome.

to those who might attend:

Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Champagne Reception
7:30 p.m. Concert
The concert will be performed without an intermission.

A seated dinner follows in the Tent at Lincoln Center.

Black-tie

Alan Gilbert, conductor
Itzhak Perlman, violin

Respighi: Fountains of Rome

Showpieces for violin and orchestra including:
Massenet: Méditation from Thaïs
John Williams: Theme from Schindler’s List
Sarasate: Introduction and Tarantella

Respighi: Pines of Rome

Gala Co-Chairmen
SungEun Han-Andersen and G. Chris Andersen
Ronald and Christie Ulrich

Underwriters
BNY Mellon
Credit Suisse

http://nyphil.org/support/open….._about.cfm