NYPhilharmonic Rehearsal of Gershwin's RHAPSODY in BLUE - Just What NYC Needed

Today's NY Philharmonic was a jubilant concert highlighting the talents & indomitable spirit of New Yorkers.  The program was Bernstein & Gershwin under beloved maestro Alan Gilbert.  Bernstein's composition PRELUDE, FUGUE, and RIFFS (1949/55) featured phenomenal clarinetist Anthony McGill.  The composition resonated with Gershwin's energetic pulse.  The auditorium was packed.  New Yorkers came out to savor Gershwin's masterpiece RHAPSODY in BLUE (1924).  This classic which only gets better with time, captures the rhythm and energy of our great city.  Pianist Makoto Ozone was sensational.  Conductor Gilbert rehearsed the piece in its entirety.  There was no need to stop, it was perfection.  After the horrific attack on Tuesday, today was a wonderful way to embrace & appreciate great music that embodies the unflappability & resilience we share as a civilized, humane community.  BRAVO!