BREAKING: Brett Mitchell Steps In at the New York Philharmonic

NEW YORK — Stepping in for an indisposed Juanjo Mena, Brett Mitchell will make his subscription debut with the New York Philharmonic this weekend, the orchestra has announced.

On the first half of the program is Kevin Puts’s The Brightness of Light, featuring soprano Renée Fleming and baritone Rod Gilfry. Mr. Mitchell was a co-commissioner of this work during his tenure as Music Director of the Colorado Symphony.

On the second half, Mr. Mitchell and the orchestra will be joined by the New York Philharmonic Chorus for a performance of the complete score of Maurice Ravel’s ballet Daphnis et Chloé.

Three performances will be presented in the Philharmonic’s home of the Wu Tsai Theater at David Geffen Hall:

• Friday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m

• Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m.

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Composer Kevin Puts, soprano Renée Fleming, conductor Brett Mitchell, and baritone Rod Gilfry after performing The Brightness of Light with the Colorado Symphony in November 2019