For New York For New York For New York (Variations on Themes of Leonard Bernstein) (originally titled To Lenny! To Lenny!) is a one-movement orchestral composition by the American composer John Williams. Written as a tribute to fellow composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, the piece premiered on the last day of Bernstein's 70th birthday gala at Tanglewood on August 28, 1988. The premiere was performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Williams, who was then conductor of its sister orchestra, the Boston Pops. Music critic John Rockwell of "The New York Times" described the work as "feathery and flashy." "For New York" utilizes
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra at an Instrument Playground. Boston Philharmonic Orchestra The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra (not to be confused with the Boston Symphony Orchestra) is a semi-professional orchestra based in Boston, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1979 by conductor Benjamin Zander. The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra features student, professional, and amateur musicians. One of Boston's premier orchestras, the Boston Philharmonic follows a vision of "passionate music making without boundaries" by presenting "top-notch music in a manner that both music aficionados and the casual listener can enjoy". Conductor Benjamin Zander provides pre-concert talks for each concert. Zander has a unique approach to explaining classical music, and