Young People’s Concerts

All concerts for the 2016–17 season of Young People's Concerts have ended. Please check back in early July for details on the 2017–18 season.

2016–17: THE AGES OF MUSIC

Ages 6–12 | Saturdays at 2pm

Four interactive concerts showcasing leading composers of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras. What’s the sound of each period? How does music reflect the cultures of different times, and the personal stories of composers? Discover the whole history of orchestral music in a single season of Young People’s Concerts!

YPC Overtures | 12:45–1:45 PM
The hall comes alive! Come early to meet Philharmonic musicians, try out orchestral instruments, and enjoy a performance featuring some Very Young Composers.
FREE for Young People’s Concert ticketholders

Read TuneUp! Program Notes for The Ages of Music: “Baroque”
Read TuneUp! Program Notes for The Ages of Music: “Classical”
Read TuneUp! Program Notes for The Ages of Music: “Romantic”
Read TuneUp! Program Notes for The Ages of Music: “Modern”

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Subscription prices range from $56 to $160*. Subscribers receive a CD of music from the series in advance of the first concert.

Or call Customer Relations at (212) 875-5656. Our Customer Relations department is open Monday–Friday 10am–6pm; Saturday 1–6pm; Sunday 12–5pm.

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