New York Philharmonic marks 'homecoming' after pandemic cancellationsFriday's concert by the New York Philharmonic was a 'homecoming' for musicians limited to live streams, one-off and outdoor shows for more than a yearNEW YORK - Following 556 days of pandemic-inflicted cancellations and unconventional concerts, the New York Philharmonic opened its new season Friday, a "homecoming" for musicians limited to live streams, one-off and outdoor shows for more than a year. The pandemic forced the famed symphony orchestra to cancel its 2020-21 season, resulting in more than $21 million in lost ticket revenues. Despite everything, Chris Martin, the orchestra's principal trumpet player, said the start of a fresh season "feels like coming home." "But to come back in this space... to have an audience again, that's the part that really feels like a homecoming." The pandemic, which dealt an early and particularly deadly blow to New York, hit in the middle of the violinist-turned-conductor's second season as music director.

Source: Bangkok Post September 18, 2021 03:33 UTC