The European Classical Music Awards Annual Grand Prix 2025 has recognized in David Bernard something the musicians of the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony have long known: that this is a conductor of exceptional gifts, whose accomplishments are inseparable from the community of musicians he has gathered, shaped, and — in Bernstein’s word — made them want to play.
Stardust: From Tin Pan Alley to Broadway is a radiant, richly intelligent celebration of America’s greatest musical heritage. Kathleen Marshall’s brilliant direction fuses history, humor, and heartbreak into an evening of pure theatrical joy, anchored by six extraordinary performers and a superlative band. Do not miss remaining performances — and watch eagerly for future iterations of this landmark Lyrics & Lyricists series. The Great American Songbook has rarely sounded this magnificently, movingly alive.
The Park Avenue Chamber Symphony’s “Sublime Schubert” concert was a transcendent evening of immersive orchestral artistry. Under David Bernard’s visionary leadership and the InsideOut Concert format, audiences experienced Schubert’s Eighth and Ninth Symphonies from inside the orchestra—an unforgettable journey of beauty, intellect, and communal joy. Explore their 2025–2026 season and discover why PACS is redefining the concert experience.
