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Alan Gilbert conducts the New York Philharmonic with Joshua Bell at Central Park, 6/17/15. Photo by Chris Lee
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Celebrating 50 Glorious Years of Concerts in the Park. In June, all five of New York City’s boroughs joined in marking music history

The New York Philharmonic made a victory lap through all five boroughs of the city, marking fifty wonderful years of summer concerts in the city’s parks. The free series was generously presented by philanthropists Oscar and Didi Schafer. The numbers are stunning: Fifty years, 70 concerts, 14 MILLION enthralled concertgoers. […]