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New York Philharmonic Premieres Lewis, Features Soprano Schultz

4/10/2026

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The New York Philharmonic at David Geffen Hall presented a program featuring a world premiere by George Lewis and works by Samuel Barber and Stravinsky.
South African soprano Golda Schultz performed despite bronchitis, omitting one aria and delivering "No Word from Tom" from Stravinsky's The Rake’s Progress.
Conductor Kwamé Ryan led the orchestra in his subscription debut.
Barber's Knoxville showcased Schultz's warm voice, though her high notes were limited.

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The New York Philharmonic at David Geffen Hall presented a program featuring a world premiere by George Lewis and works by Samuel Barber and Stravinsky.
South African soprano Golda Schultz performed despite bronchitis, omitting one aria and delivering "No Word from Tom" from Stravinsky's The Rake’s Progress.
Conductor Kwamé Ryan led the orchestra in his subscription debut.
Barber's Knoxville showcased Schultz's warm voice, though her high notes were limited.