On March 10, 2026, the New York Philharmonic announced the lineup for their upcoming season. Beginning in September, this new season formally marks the beginning of their partnership with incoming Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Music & Artistic Director, Gustavo Dudamel.
The announcement also saw a media event where Dudamel was joined by company President and CEO Matias Tarnopolsky for a conversation to further discuss this momentous undertaking. The discussion was opened with brief remarks by Broadway’s own Lin-Manuel Miranda.
“Tonight feels like one of those uniquely New York nights, those moments where something new happens, nearly 200 years into the New York Philharmonic,” began Miranda. “This season, for the first time, the orchestra will be led by a Latino music director. This isn’t just the start of a new tenure, it’s the start of a new chapter for the philharmonic, an orchestra that belongs to all of New York, not just a concert hall but a whole city of artists, neighborhoods, collaborators, and more. And if you know Gustavo, you know what he brings everywhere he goes, joining curiosity and possibility.”
“As I begin this new chapter with the New York Philharmonic, I feel that every step of my life — as a student, as a teacher, as a musician, as a citizen — has led me to this moment,” said Dudamel. “This season is built on a single belief: that music, like this great city, can unite us across cultures, generations, and art forms, in a single, shared human experience. When we truly listen together, we can begin to imagine a better world. This season is an invitation to honor the past, embrace the present, and envision a future filled with more beauty — to remember not only who we are, but who we can become.”
“At last, the Gustavo era of the New York Philharmonic is here — and, with it, bold musical and artistic ideas that reach across the city, embrace communities, explore genres, and celebrate collaboration,” added Tarnopolsky. “As we’ve seen in Gustavo’s visits over the past year, the Orchestra is in beautiful form, ready for this dynamic partnership to take flight. The inaugural season of Gustavo Dudamel and the New York Philharmonic reflects the wonderful ideals we share: connection, creativity, and the conviction that music is for everyone.”
A complete breakdown of the season can be found here, with details subject to change. Among the highlights of this season are:
9/11 Memorial Concert in Lower Manhattan
Held at the Perelman Performing Arts Center, Dudamel and orchestra will be joined by the Soldiers Chorus of The U.S. Army Field Band for a program of works which will be announced in the coming months.
Performance Date: September 11, 2026.
Imágenes mestizas
This company commission from composer Tania Leon will receive its world premiere in a program alongside Mahler’s ‘Symphony No. 5.’
Performance Dates: September 25, 26, 27, 29, 2026.
Inaugural Gala
Dudamel’s tenure will be celebrated with a gala event, with artists and program to be announced later.
Performance Date: September 30, 2026.
European Tour
The company will embark on their first European tour in nearly a decade, with performances to be held at the Philharmonie de Paris, L’ Auditori in Barcelona, Philharmonie in Berlin, Musikverein in Vienna and other cities.
Performance Dates: October 9-22, 2026.
‘Tosca’ at Carnegie Hall
Dudamel will conduct Puccini’s ‘Tosca’ in a concert starring Marina Rebeka in the title role, Jonas Kaufmann as Vavaradossi, Ludovic Texier as Scarpia, among others.
Performance Dates: November 13, 15, 2026.
El Payador Perseguido
Dudamel will conduct the world premiere by Artist-In-Residence Gustavo Santaolalla.
Performance Dates: March 3, 4, 5, 6, 2027.
Hilary Hahn Concert
Renowned violinist Hilary Hahn will world premiere David Lang’s ‘Violin Concerto’ in this program conducted by Elim Chan.
Performance Dates: April 1, 2, 3, 6, 2027.
Bernstein’s ‘Mass’
The philharmonic will give their first performance of Bernstein’s spiritual work. Cast to be announced later.
Performance Dates: June 9, 10, 11, 12, 2027.