Philharmonic Insights at the Atrium An Evening with Leonidas Kavakos

The Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence, Leonidas Kavakos, is joined by composer Lera Auerbach to discuss the challenges and rewards of creating a new musical work. Discover the backstory of Auerbach’s violin concerto—a New York Philharmonic commission—and step into a performer’s mind days before he gives the world premiere.

Lera Auerbach and Leonidas Kavakos, speakers

Edward Yim, moderator

Presented in collaboration with the New York Philharmonic

Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.