LINCOLN CENTER

Avery Fisher Hall
New York Philharmonic

Rehearsal

Rehearsals are much like performances.  Ushers are there and programs are handed out.  The only ones we've attended were conducted by Alan Gilbert.  So, we know his style but not others.

The rehearsal starts promptly at 10:00 AM.  Avery Fisher Hall is about 2/3s full.  There is little talking between Gilbert and the musicians before playing.  They play completely through the piece with no interruptions.  At the end of the piece there is about 5 minutes of discussion and a few minor "play-throughs" of a few areas.

On the way home we rode the subway.  Our car had a school class of young people taking a field trip.  No buses, no cars.  They herd 20+ kids on and off a subway.