David Lang's "the public domain" On the hottest day of the year in August 2016, over 800 singers, ranging from professional vocalists and choral members to indefatigable volunteers from every walk of life, gathered together with over a thousand spectators around the iconic fountain of Lincoln Center for an unforgettable event celebrating the meaning of community. Watch the complete world-premiere performance of David Lang's monumental work, the public domain, conducted by Simon Halsey. High quality headphones or properly placed stereo speakers are recommended. Read what New York Times music critic Anthony Tommasini had to say about the public domain.

New York Philharmonic: Celebrating Sondheim

Aired Tuesday, December 31 at 8 PM (check local listings) The New York Philharmonic celebrates the dazzling orchestral world of Stephen Sondheim. Conducted by Alexander Gemignaniand hosted by Bernadette Peters, with special guest vocalist Katrina Lenk (2018 Tony Award™ winner for “The Band’s Visit”), the concert will feature several of Sondheim’s most beloved works, including suites from "Sunday in the Park with George," "Into the Woods," and "Sweeney Todd," performed with all the excitement and bold harmonic sophistication of one of the world’s great orchestras. Learn more about this performance in the Program Notes.

ODYSSEY: The Chamber Music Society in Greece

Friday, September 6 at 9 PM (check local listings) Ancient Greece – land of Homer, Aristotle, Sophocles and Plato – is commonly described as the birthplace of the Classical ideal. Celebrating this legacy, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) takes its world-class, high-spirited musicians to Greece, performing works that embody the essence