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Kirill Petrenko leads the Berliner Philharmoniker and tenor Jonas Kaufmann in an all-Italian program that opens Carnegie Hall's season.
Carnegie Hall's season opener brings together the Berliner Philharmoniker under Kirill Petrenko and tenor Jonas Kaufmann for one night only. The all-Italian program runs from Verdi's overture to La forza del destino through tenor arias by Giordano, Leoncavallo and Cilea to two of Respighi's Roman tone poems, which makes for a big, colorful night of orchestral sound.
What to expect
Expect an evening in Carnegie Hall's main hall, the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage in Midtown, starting at 7 PM. The program mixes an opera overture and arias sung by Kaufmann with two of Respighi's orchestral tone poems about Rome.
Good to know
- The concert begins at 7 PM.
- It takes place in the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.
- Kirill Petrenko conducts the Berliner Philharmoniker.
- Ticket prices are not published in this listing.
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Common questions
When does the gala concert start?
The concert starts at 7 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Who is performing?
The Berliner Philharmoniker performs under Kirill Petrenko, with tenor Jonas Kaufmann as soloist.
What is on the program?
The all-Italian program includes Verdi, arias by Giordano, Leoncavallo and Cilea, and two Respighi tone poems.
Where is it held?
The concert is in the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan.