The NY Phil premieres Kate Soper and takes percussion to Glass

Kate Soper, Gustavo Dudamel and the New York Philharmonic

Gustavo Dudamel conducts the New York Philharmonic

Por Kurt Gottschalk, 25 mayo 2025

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“Soper... could sell a lyre to the devil”

Crítica hecha desde Lincoln Center: Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall, Nueva York el 22 mayo 2025

Stravinsky, Symphony in Three Movements

Soper, Orpheus Orchestra Opus Onus (World premiere)

Glass, Symphony no. 11

Kate Soper, Soprano

New York Philharmonic

Gustavo Dudamel, Dirección

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Kurt Gottschalk

Kurt Gottschalk is a journalist and author based in New York City. His writings on contemporary and classical music, jazz and improvisation have been published in outlets throughout Europe and America and he has two volumes of short fiction to his name. He produced and hosted the Miniature Minotaurs radio programme on WFMU and currently hosts Afternoon New Music on WKCR.

The NY Phil premieres Kate Soper, revisits Stravinsky and takes percussion to Glass