David Geffen Hall - Opening Gala with Cécile McLorin Salvant
Mon, Aug 25
|David Geffen Hall
Celebrate the season in style at the NY Phil Opening Gala on September 25, featuring jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant and conductor Anthony Parnther.
Time & Location
Aug 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
David Geffen Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023, USA
About the event
Event Overview
On September 25, 2025, the New York Philharmonic welcomes the city’s cultural season with its Opening Gala—a vibrant evening of musical brilliance at David Geffen Hall. This year’s celebration stars Cécile McLorin Salvant, a three-time Grammy Award–winning jazz vocalist, joined by Anthony Parnther, one of the most compelling conductors of his generation.
Known for her eclectic storytelling and spellbinding voice, Salvant brings a genre-defying perspective that fuses jazz, vaudeville, theater, Baroque, and folk music, while Parnther's dynamic artistry promises an orchestral experience that is equally refined and electric. The program—yet to be announced—will reflect the night’s festive spirit and artistic innovation.
Whether you're attending as a longtime patron or a first-time guest, this gala sets the tone for the season ahead with style, creativity, and sonic celebration.
Performance Details
Title: Opening Gala with Cécile McLorin Salvant