CONTENTS Reflections on the Season, from the Leadership 3 The Benefactors 41 Credit Suisse, Global Sponsor 41 Our Audiences: Concerts and Attendance 4 Galas 42 New York Philharmonic, 2013–14 Season 5 Some of Our Generous Donors 43 The Musicians 5 Lifetime Gifts 44 The Board of Directors 8 Leonard Bernstein Circle 45 In Memoriam 9 Annual Fund 46 The Administration 10 Education Donors 53 Heritage Society 54 Partners on the Stage 11 Gifts in Honor and in Memory of Others 55 Endowment Fund 55 Communities 12 Volunteer Council 56 Education 14 Independent Auditor’s Report 57 The Digital Philharmonic 17 Statements of Financial Position 58 The Archives 18 Artistic Collaborations 20 The Marie-Josée Kravis Composer-in-Residence Christopher Rouse, 20 and CONTACT! The Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence Yefim Bronfman, 21 and The Beethoven Piano Concertos The Marie-Josée Kravis Prize for New Music 22 NY PHIL BIENNIAL 23 Tour and Residencies 26 The Season’s Programs 27 New York Philharmonic Annual Report 2013–14 2 REFLECTIONS ON THE 2013–14 SEASON FROM THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC’S LEADERSHIP These are dynamic times at The 2013–14 season was My fifth New York the New York Philharmonic. immensely gratifying, Philharmonic season: what In the 2013–14 season the thanks to Alan Gilbert and we’ve accomplished in that Orchestra’s musicians the Orchestra’s magnificent brief time! The 2013–14 played as magnificently as performances, our organiza- season revealed that many ever — the concerts and the tion’s educational impact in of the ideas we introduced organization’s expanded New York City and around when I arrived have become outreach efforts were all made possible by the magnanimity the world, and a breathtaking variety of composers, guest anticipated elements of New York’s musical scene. The Mary of donors who share the belief in both the Philharmonic’s artists, and projects. Many of our highest aspirations were and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence Yefim Bronfman treasured history and in its force as a dynamic resource for achieved through cross-institutional collaboration and a gave expressive and insightful concerto performances at future generations. strong commitment to preserving our heritage while boldly home and in Asia, joined the musicians in CONTACT!, Digital projects included our international broadcast pursuing innovation. This approach to presentation and and was the cornerstone of our three-week Beethoven series, supported by the Kaplen Brothers Fund, and the education was essential in creating acclaimed initiatives festival. Our growing connection with The Marie-Josée completion of the digitization of the Archives, thanks to the such as the NY PHIL BIENNIAL and our activities in Santa Kravis Composer-in-Residence Christopher Rouse elevated Leon Levy Foundation. We served our community through Barbara and Shanghai. Also crucial, of course, was the performances of his works. Acclaim for our past free performances, including the Concerts in the Parks, affirmation and dedication of the Orchestra’s musicians, the theatrical presentations led us to pull out all the stops Presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer, and the Free Annual Board and Staff, and our remarkable Patrons. for Sweeney Todd. The consistent warmth with which our Memorial Day Concert, again supported by The Anna-Maria In our determination to establish a solid financial base audience received our ideas emboldened us to invite cultural and Stephen Kellen Foundation; we underscored this com- without sacrifices to our art or our contributions to the peers from around the city to join with us to introduce the mitment by announcing our Share the Music! campaign. community, the Philharmonic established a plan for a NY PHIL BIENNIAL, which more than achieved the goal of The inaugural NY PHIL BIENNIAL cemented our role as a healthier economic future. In 2013–14 we exceeded that offering a multifaceted exploration of today’s music. New York City cultural leader, supported in large part by a plan, resulting in an operating deficit of $2.1 million — $1.35 Still, perhaps my most powerful impression of 2013–14 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. And we built million less than originally projected — improving on the was of the musicians’ commitment in delivering compelling on our legacy of world tours — including ASIA / WINTER plan through excellent fund-raising, record-setting ticket performances, whether of challenging contemporary pieces 2014, under the aegis of Credit Suisse — with exciting proj- sales, and impressive cost-efficiencies. or in fresh interpretations of the canon of the repertoire. We ects in Shanghai and California that hold great promise. There are numerous challenges yet to overcome, but also said farewell to players who were magnificent partners, and I congratulate President Matthew VanBesien and thank incredible opportunities here and abroad. By delivering welcomed new colleagues into this remarkable ensemble. the Board for laying a firm foundation to strengthen this inspiring programs and adhering to fiscal discipline, accom- The Orchestra is evolving, and will continue to perform with great organization’s financial footing. Because of their acu- panied by our donors’ generosity, we will continue to solid- power, passion, and dynamism. men, the dedication of the Philharmonic’s donors, and Mu- ify our business model while defining what it means to be The Philharmonic musicians’ artistry and dedication sic Director Alan Gilbert’s vision, this Orchestra’s virtuosity a leader among the world’s great orchestras, and of course, inspire me daily. I am grateful to be working with Matthew will enrich the lives of music lovers in New York and around the best resource we can be for the people of New York City. VanBesien, Gary W. Parr, and the Board, and for the enthu- the world well into the future. siastic support of our generous donors and our audience. With all best wishes Their belief in our vision challenges me to continue to aspire Kindest regards, even higher for the future of the New York Philharmonic. Matthew VanBesien Gary W. Parr President and Executive Director Chairman Alan Gilbert Music Director New York Philharmonic Annual Report 2013–14 3 OUR AUDIENCES CONCERTS AND ATTENDANCE In Performance CONCERTS Attendance 117 Subscription 261,105 5 CONTACT! 1,072 5 Summertime Classics 10,450 19 Non-Subscription 59,965 27 Open Rehearsals 34,986 1 Regional 1,745 1 Free Annual Memorial Day Concert 1,800 4 Young People’s Concerts 10,388 9 Very Young People’s Concerts 3,257 5 School Day Concerts 11,516 6 Ensembles at Merkin Concert Hall 2,373 9 on ASIA / WINTER 2014 Tour 17,783 4 Concerts in the Parks, 69,411* Presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer 6 in the 2014 Residency at Bravo! Vail 16,173 218 TOTAL 502,024 Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, home of the New York Philharmonic, inside (above) and exterior (left) * Two concerts cancelled due to weather New York Philharmonic Annual Report 2013–14 4 NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC 2013–14 SEASON THE MUSICIANS alan gilbert VIOLAS FLUTES TRUMPETS ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGER Music Director Cynthia Phelps Robert Langevin Philip Smith Carl R. Schiebler Case Scaglione Principal Principal Principal Assistant Conductor The Mr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Rose Chair The Lila Acheson Wallace Chair The Paula Levin Chair STAGE REPRESENTATIVE Joshua Weilerstein Rebecca Young* Sandra Church* Matthew Muckey* Joseph Faretta Assistant Conductor The Joan and Joel Smilow Chair Yoobin Son Ethan Bensdorf Leonard Bernstein Irene Breslaw** Mindy Kaufman Thomas V. Smith AUDIO DIRECTOR Laureate Conductor, 1943–1990 The Norma and Lloyd Chazen Chair Lawrence Rock Kurt Masur Dorian Rence PICCOLO TROMBONES Music Director Emeritus Mindy Kaufman Joseph Alessi Katherine Greene Principal * Associate Principal VIOLINS The Mr. and Mrs. William J. McDonough Chair The Gurnee F. and Marjorie L. Hart Chair OBOES ** Assistant Principal Glenn Dicterow Dawn Hannay Liang Wang Jörgen van Rijen++ *** Concertmaster Vivek Kamath Principal David Finlayson *** Acting Associate Principal The Charles E. Culpeper Chair Peter Kenote The Alice Tully Chair The Donna and Benjamin M. Rosen Chair + On Leave Sheryl Staples Kenneth Mirkin Sherry Sylar* ++ Replacement/Extra Principal Associate Concertmaster Robert Botti BASS TROMBONE The Elizabeth G. Beinecke Chair Judith Nelson Rémi Pelletier The Lizabeth and Frank Newman Chair George Curran The New York Philharmonic uses the revolving Michelle Kim The Daria L. and William C. Foster Chair seating method for section string players who are Assistant Concertmaster Robert Rinehart ENGLISH HORN listed alphabetically in the roster. The William Petschek Family Chair The Mr. and Mrs. G. Chris Andersen Chair TUBA Carol Webb CELLOS Alan Baer Yoko Takebe Principal Carter Brey CLARINETS HONORARY MEMBERS Stephen Williamson OF THE SOCIETY Quan Ge Principal TIMPANI The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Chair Principal Emanuel Ax The Gary W. Parr Chair The Edna and W. Van Alan Clark Chair Markus Rhoten Eileen Moon* Principal Pierre Boulez Hae-Young Ham The Paul and Diane Guenther Chair Mark Nuccio* The Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. George Chair The Carlos Moseley Chair Stanley Drucker Eric Bartlett The Honey M. Kurtz Family Chair Lisa GiHae Kim Pascual Martínez Forteza Kyle Zerna** The late Lorin Maazel Kuan Cheng Lu Maria Kitsopoulos Zubin Mehta PERCUSSION Newton Mansfield Elizabeth Dyson E-FLAT CLARINET The Edward and Priscilla Pilcher Chair Christopher S. Lamb The Mr. and Mrs. James E. Buckman Chair Mark Nuccio Instruments made possible, in part, by Kerry McDermott Principal Alexei Yupanqui Gonzales The Constance R. Hoguet Friends of the The Richard S. and Karen LeFrak Anna Rabinova BASS CLARINET Patrick Jee Philharmonic Chair Endowment Fund. Charles Rex Sumire Kudo Daniel Druckman* The Shirley Bacot Shamel Chair Qiang Tu The Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Ulrich Chair Fiona Simon BASSOONS Nathan Vickery Kyle Zerna Sharon Yamada Judith LeClair Ru-Pei Yeh Principal Elizabeth Zeltser The Credit Suisse Chair in honor of Paul Calello HARP The William and Elfriede Ulrich Chair The Pels Family Chair Wei Yu Kim Laskowski* Nancy Allen Yulia Ziskel Principal The Friends and Patrons Chair Roger Nye The Mr.