Gustavo Dudamel’s arrival at the New York Philharmonic has sparked excitement across the city’s classical music world—especially among the talented young musicians at the Juilliard School, who are pictured here with some of the Philharmonic’s main players.
In this story: hair by Esther Langham; makeup by Aaron de Mey; manicurist, Dawn Sterling; tailor, Lyndsea LaMarr. Produced by Partner Films. Set design by Julia Wagner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs about the event Making Music Young Virtuosos from the Juilliard School and the New York Philharmonic Create a Fashion Masterpiece
General Questions
1 What exactly is this event
Its a live performance where young musicians from Juilliard and the New York Philharmonic play classical music while fashion models walk the runway The goal is to blend the energy of a concert with the visual drama of a fashion show
2 Is this a concert or a fashion show
Its a bit of both Its a unique hybrid experienceyoull hear live orchestral music but watch it unfold through the lens of high fashion and choreography
3 Who are the performers
The performers are Young Virtuososhighly talented students and recent graduates from the Juilliard School and members of the New York Philharmonics younger training ensembles
4 Where does this event take place
It is typically held at a large venue in New York City such as Lincoln Center or a similar iconic performance hall Check the specific event listing for the exact location
5 Do I need to know a lot about classical music to enjoy it
Not at all The event is designed to be accessible The visual elements and fashion make it easy for newcomers to enjoy while classical music fans will appreciate the highlevel musicianship
The Music The Fashion
6 What kind of music do they play
The repertoire varies each year but it usually includes a mix of wellknown classical pieces modern compositions and sometimes improvisational works that match the tempo and mood of the clothing being shown
7 What does fashion have to do with the music
The designers create outfits inspired by the music or the choreography is set to the music The idea is to create a masterpiece where the rhythm of the music dictates the movement of the models and the flow of the fabrics
8 Who designs the clothes
Usually the event features upandcoming fashion designers or students from design schools who collaborate with the musicians Sometimes established designers are invited to create pieces specifically for the show
9 Is the music played live or is it prerecorded
It is 100 live The musicians perform in realtime