Making Of: Concerts in the Parks

Ever wonder what goes into putting on a Philharmonic-scale outdoor performance in an iconic location like Central Park for thousands of fans? Central Park Conservancy gives you a backstage pass with Music in the Making; a photo documentary that shines some light on all of the preparation and hard work that goes into orchestrating these events.

Talk a walk backstage (and watch out for the wires!).

Check out what Philharmonic fans had to say about the 2012 Concerts in the Parks, presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer:

Share Your Summer Stories

Do you have a great story from one of the New York Philharmonic’s Concerts in the Parks — like violinist James Ehnes (set to perform Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in the Parks July 12, 16, and 17), who proposed to his then-girlfriend following his 2003 Parks performance and Philharmonic debut? (The happy couple married the next summer and recently had their first child.) We want to hear your stories! Post them on the wall of the NY Philharmonic’s Facebook timeline.

And while you’re there, enter our ticket giveaway for the chance to win four VIP lawn tickets for the July 13 and 16 concerts in Central Park.

Check out what Philharmonic news had Twitter a-buzz this week and what’s on the horizon:

Check out what Philharmonic news has had Twitter a-buzz this past week: