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...Being appointed Music Director of the New York Philharmonic is much more than a dream come true—it is the realization of something I did not even dare to dream,” he said in the statement. “This is the orchestra I feel closest to in the world, these are the musicians for whom I have the highest regard in the world. To be given this vote of confidence is more than thrilling...
...when Gilbert assumes his new position, it won’t be the first time he prepares a program or leads an orchestra...
Gilbert’s contract will require him to conduct for 12 weeks each year for five years. He will also lead the orchestra on international tours and preside over its artistic progress...
Gilbert was also the music director and Conductor of the Bach Society Orchestra (BachSoc) during his senior year. Each season, an undergraduate leads BachSoc, selecting the repertoire, organizing practices, and conducting performances...
Gilbert also studied at Juilliard and the Curtis Institute of Music. Gilbert will briefly return to the Curtis Institute of Music in 2008, where he will lead the Curtis Symphony Orchestra on consecutive days in February at the Kimmel Center and Carnegie Hall...