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Music and community mark Year?of the Horse at Philharmonic Gala

By Bilin Lin in New York????|????chinadaily.com.cn????|???? Updated: 2026-02-27 12:12

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Soprano Kathleen Kim and baritone Andrzej Filonczyk perform with the orchestra during the New York Philharmonic's annual Lunar New Year concert at Wu Tsai Theater in David Geffen Hall on Wednesday. [Photo by Bilin Lin/China Daily]

Red dresses, Year of the Horse imagery and the sound of tuning strings filled David Geffen Hall on Wednesday as the New York Philharmonic opened its annual Lunar New Year concert and gala, drawing a diverse audience into a shared celebration.

The evening began with a red carpet and cocktail reception, where guests gathered for photos before taking their seats in the hall. Launched in 2012, the concert has grown into a fixture of the orchestra's calendar.

The concert was conducted by Yu Long, a renowned conductor from Shanghai who serves as artistic director of the China Philharmonic Orchestra, music director of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and principal guest conductor of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra.

Highlights of the evening included soprano Kathleen Kim and baritone Andrzej Filonczyk, who made his New York Philharmonic debut.

Millennial Hong Kong composer Elliot Leung presented Chinese Kitchen. He included selections titled Deep-Fried River Prawns, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Organic Vegetables in Soup, and Deep-Fried Sesame Balls. Leung told China Daily that food is closely associated with Chinese New Year celebrations, which inspired him to bring culinary imagery to the concert stage.

The program concluded with a performance by Hasibagen, who sang and played the Mongolian morin khuur, a horsehead-shaped string instrument. The piece paid tribute to the Year of the Horse, blending traditional sounds with Western orchestration in a symphonic finale.

Matias Tarnopolsky, president and CEO of the New York Philharmonic, told China Daily that the gala reflects the orchestra's long-standing relationship with China.

"We've been doing it for many, many years. Really, this is about celebrating the connection that we have with our friends in China for decades," he said.

"Ultimately what we're celebrating is the power of music to bring people together — sitting in a concert hall with people from all walks of life. … For us, it's a celebration of joy and connection."

He added that the event aligns directly with the Philharmonic's mission to connect international communities.

For many concertgoers, the evening represented more than a musical performance. Charlotte Forrest, who attended with her husband Jim Napoli, said their ties with the Chinese community brought them to the event. Napoli, a lawyer, frequently works with Chinese clients.

"When you learn about other communities and other cultures, then you have a sense of understanding and a sense of closeness towards that culture, and it just opens up your whole world," Forrest told China Daily. "Particularly with symphony and classical music … it's great that we can share in it and learn more."

Napoli echoed the sentiment, noting that the value of such events lies not only in performance but in participation.

"I think it's essential for cultural exchange. How else can you learn about anyone unless you learn about what they love and what they appreciate and what they aspire to?" he said. "To share in it is just a gift."

For others, the program offered a broader reflection on cultural participation.

Another attendee, Ashvin Boodhun, described the quality of the music as impressive and said he was pleasantly surprised to see instruments such as the morin khuur featured on stage.

"All cultures have an idea of what life is about. If you don't participate in different ones, you'll have a very limited view," he told China Daily.

"New York is the city where all cultures come together," Zach Obsniuk, another attendee, said. "Having a concert like this — for the Chinese New Year but including American songs, Korean folk songs and Mongolian music — just shows how being exposed to other cultures helps people understand and respect each other."

As the concert underscored artistic exchange, diplomats also emphasized the broader significance of such events.

Chen Li, Chinese consul general in New York, told media outlets that cultural exchange plays an essential role in fostering mutual understanding.

"Culture is a form of expression of the human spirit, and art — especially music — transcends national boundaries. It can be regarded as a shared language of humanity," Chen said. "Strengthening communication and cooperation in this field can enhance mutual understanding and deepen friendship."

He expressed hope that more such events will help build bridges between the peoples of the two countries.

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