A big night for Polish music with David Robertson and the NY Phil

Leila Josefowicz, David Ronertson and the New York Philharmonic

David Robertson conducts the New York Philharmonic

Por Susan Stempleski, 28 septiembre 2025

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“Josefowicz... conveyed its ebullient, rebellious spirit”

Crítica hecha desde Lincoln Center: Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall, Nueva York el 27 septiembre 2025

Bates, Devil’s Radio (NY premiere)

Szymanowski, Concierto para violín núm. 2, Op.61

Salonen, Lachen verlernt (excerpt)

Lutosławski, Concierto para orquesta

Leila Josefowicz, Violín

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David Robertson, Dirección

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Susan Stempleski

Based in New York City, Susan is a retired specialist in second and foreign language teaching and the author/editor of several professional books for language teachers and many widely used textbooks for English language learners around the world. An avid concertgoer, she spends her time attending operas and other classical music events in New York and Paris. Since 2002, she has regularly published reviews on Classical Source. A keen Francophile, she has a particularly strong interest in French music, literature and film.

A big night for Polish music with David Robertson and the New York Philharmonic