Arguably the world's most celebrated orchestra opens Carnegie Hall's season with a short residency, and these are its two weekend programs. Saturday is Elgar's Enigma Variations and Tchaikovsky's Fourth; Sunday afternoon is Brahms's First Piano Concerto with Víkingur Ólafsson, then the famous sunrise of Also sprach Zarathustra. If you only see one classical concert this fall, make it one of these.
What to expect
Expect a full symphony orchestra under Petrenko in Carnegie's Stern Auditorium, a dressed-up but not formal crowd, and a hall that goes completely silent between movements. The Sunday matinee suits anyone who wants a daytime concert, and the Saturday evening program is the more traditional night out.
Good to know
- Take the N, Q, R or W to 57 St–7 Av; Carnegie Hall is at Seventh Avenue and 57th Street.
- Víkingur Ólafsson replaces the originally announced Daniil Trifonov in the Sunday Brahms.
- Seating in the upper tiers has steep stairs; ask about accessible seating when you book.
- Arrive early; latecomers wait for a pause in the music to be seated.
- The Sunday program ends with Also sprach Zarathustra, the famous fanfare from Kubrick's space epic.
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Common questions
What are the Berlin Philharmonic programs at Carnegie Hall this weekend?
Saturday: Elgar's Enigma Variations and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4. Sunday: Brahms's Piano Concerto No. 1 with Víkingur Ólafsson and Strauss's Also sprach Zarathustra.
Is Daniil Trifonov still performing?
The orchestra lists Víkingur Ólafsson as replacing Daniil Trifonov for the Sunday concert.
