The Philharmonic will dedicate its 2006-07 season to celebrating Smith's tenure and searching for his successor.
"The musicians and the public will play a critical role in helping the Philharmonic choose its next music director," said board president Harvey Galloway. "We are looking for the complete package, from artistic excellence to a dynamic personality with strong public appeal. Ideally, we would like a music director that shares a love of Columbia and enjoys meeting with the public."
David Finckel and Wu Han, co-artistic directors of the Chamber Music Society, introduce the organization’s 2026–27 season.
The annual gala concert will be held April 27 at Carnegie Hall.
The quartet will be part of Carnegie Hall's United in Sound: America at 250 celebration.
Find out what’s happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene this week.
The beloved film composer of Star Wars and Indiana Jones dedicates the performance to his late wife Barbara Ruick.
