Gustavo Dudamel leads the New York Philharmonic at the World Trade Center on the 25th anniversary itself, in the hall that sits on the Ground Zero campus. The program pairs Barber's Adagio and Bernstein's 'Make Our Garden Grow' with a world premiere by Julia Adolphe set to words by Safiya Sinclair, sung with the Soldiers' Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band. Few concerts this fall carry this much weight in this exact place.
What to expect
A roughly two-hour afternoon memorial concert (3:30-5:30 PM) inside PAC NYC's hall at the World Trade Center. Orchestra and military chorus share the stage for a program of elegiac repertoire capped by a brand-new commissioned work. Expect a solemn, capacity house and heightened security around the WTC site that day.
Good to know
- 3:30 PM start on Friday afternoon — plan around workday timing and anniversary crowds downtown.
- Reservations/tickets were slated to open in summer 2026; check nyphil.org or pacnyc.org for availability.
- The 9/11 commemoration runs at the adjacent Memorial plaza that morning; allow extra time for street closures and security.
- PAC NYC is at 251 Fulton Street, directly served by the WTC Oculus transit hub.
- Program features the world premiere of Julia Adolphe and Safiya Sinclair's 'We the Living.'
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Common questions
Who is performing?
The New York Philharmonic conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, with the Soldiers' Chorus of The U.S. Army Field Band led by Capt. Jac'kel Smalls.
What is on the program?
Tchaikovsky, Barber's Adagio for Strings, Villa-Lobos, Beethoven arr. Bernstein, Bernstein's 'Make Our Garden Grow,' and the world premiere of Julia Adolphe's 'We the Living.'
How do I get tickets?
Through the NY Phil box office at nyphil.org or via PAC NYC; both listed reservations as opening in summer 2026.
How long is the concert?
The listing shows 3:30 to 5:30 PM, about two hours.
