The New York Philharmonic concert was simulcast to an audience in Lincoln Center's outdoor plaza.
The New York Philharmonic opened its 165th season on September 13 at Avery Fisher Hall. Over 930 guests enjoyed the elegant evening that raised a record breaking $3.15 million.
Under the direction of Music Director Lorin
Maazel,
with Emanuel Ax and
Yefim Bronfman at
piano, the New York Philharmonic performed Mozart's Concerto for Two Pianos in E-flat major, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, “Eroica.”
This year's celebration chairmen included:
Karen and Richard S. LeFrak, Heather and
Steven T. Mnuchin, Anne and Charles F. Niemeth,
and Lally Graham Weymouth.Co-chairmen were Elizabeth
and Thomas A. Renyi, and Mr. and Mrs. Joel E. Smilow.
Music Director Lorin Maazel and his wife Dietlinde.
NY Philharmonic president and executive director Zarin Mehta and his wife Carmen.
Board chairman Paul Guenther and his wife Diane.
Anne and Charles F. Niemeth.
Joseph Cohen and Lally Graham Weymouth.
Edward Pantzer, Heather and Steven T. Mnuchin and Pamela Pantzer.
