Summary: Alan Gilbert praises the work of New York Philharmonic Marie-Josée Kravis Composer-in-Residence Magnus Lindberg, whose EXPO opened Mr. Gilbert's first season as Music Director and whose Al largo, his second Philharmonic commission, is being premiered on these concerts. Mr. Gilbert also discusses how he is preparing for these performances of Beethoven's Missa solemnis, a piece of great spirituality that is close to his heart.
