NY Phil: Beethoven's "Emperor," Schubert's "Unfinished," & Steve Reich

• Leif Ove Andsnes, piano
• Synergy Vocals
• Jaap van Zweden, conductor

Ludwig van Beethoven — Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 "Emperor" (Leif Ove Andsnes, piano)
Steve Reich — Jacob's Ladder (world premiere)
Franz Schubert — Symphony No. 8 in B minor, D. 759 "Unfinished"

Jaap van Zweden conducts a blockbuster program. Leif Ove Andsnes — known for his thoughtful, searching interpretations — is the soloist in Beethoven's majestic "Emperor" Concerto, and the Music Director also leads a world premiere by minimalist master Steve Reich, and Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony.

Runs Oct. 5-7.

About New York Philharmonic

https://nyphil.org/

About Leif Ove Andsnes, piano

With his commanding technique and searching interpretations, Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes has won acclaim worldwide, playing concertos and recitals in the world's leading concert halls and with its foremost orchestras.

http://leifoveandsnes.com

About Synergy Vocals

Specializing in close-microphone singing, Synergy Vocals has given concerts all over the world with orchestras and ensembles including the Boston, Chicago, St Louis, New World, and San Francisco Symphony Orchestras; Los Angeles, Brooklyn, and New York Philharmonic Orchestras; and Remix, Nexus, Steve Reich and Musicians, Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Asko ǀ Schönberg, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Ictus, London Sinfonietta, London Symphony Orchestra, and all five of the United Kingdom's BBC orchestras. They have also collaborated with dance companies including the Royal Ballet (in London) and Rosas (Belgium).

https://www.synergyvocals.com/

About Jaap van Zweden, conductor

https://www.jaapvanzweden.com/