The New York Philharmonic is one of the world's longest-running and most celebrated orchestras. This weekly radio program presents concerts from the orchestra's subscription season, along with selections from the Philharmonic's tours, Summertime Classics, and residency at the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival in Colorado. There are also occasional thematic programs and encore presentations that explore the breadth and depth of the Philharmonic's extensive library of commercial and archival recordings. Hosted by Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin, the New York Philharmonic This Week has been the recipient of numerous broadcasting awards.
Jaap van Zweden, conductor
Ying Fang, soprano; Matthias Goerne, baritone
Concert Chorale of New York
Johannes Brahms: A German Requiem, Op. 45
Kurt Masur, conductor
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21
Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 in E Major