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New York Philharmonic Opening Night Gala With Sir James Galway

The New York Philharmonic’s 2008-09 season opening night concert, live from Avery Fisher Hall, launches the philharmonic’s 167th season and Lorin Maazel’s last as the orchestra’s music director. The program will open with Berlioz’ “Roman Carnival Overture” and conclude with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4. Renowned flutist Sir James Galway will be the soloist in Ibert’s Flute Concerto.

Airs for SundayArts Sunday, September 21, 2008 at noon.

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9/15/08 :: 8:33 pm
howard green Says:

Is the OTA version of SundayArts available for review or streaming (live) viewing via the Web?
WIBN if you would? TIA Howard — in Cape Cod many weekends, alas

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