About
Former music director Zubin Mehta returns to the New York Philharmonic with pianist Yefim Bronfman for four performances at David Geffen Hall.
Mehta led this orchestra for thirteen years and every return is a homecoming with an audience that remembers. Bronfman is the Phil's most trusted piano partner, a powerhouse in Brahms, Prokofiev and Bartók. Two consecutive Mehta weeks make this the emotional center of the Phil's spring. With four performances including a Friday-morning matinee, it is one of the easiest big-name weeks to fit into a schedule.
What to expect
A full-length subscription program with intermission; the Friday 11am matinee is a Philharmonic tradition with an older, relaxed crowd.
Good to know
- Friday Apr 9 is an 11am matinee — a rare weekday-morning option
- Mehta's second week (Sibelius & Dvořák) runs Apr 15, 16, 17
- David Geffen Hall — 1 train to 66th St
- Program details are on the Phil's site
- Mehta is in his 90s — these appearances are increasingly rare
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
Which week should I pick?
Apr 8–13 has Bronfman as soloist; Apr 15–17 is a purely orchestral Sibelius/Dvořák program.
Are there discounts?
The Phil's rush, student and Young Patrons programs typically apply.