NY Philharmonic Cancels All Performances Through June 2021

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — The New York Philharmonic announced Tuesday that it has canceled all of its scheduled concerts through June 2021.

The announcement comes after the orchestra already canceled all of its fall concerts in June.

"In compliance with New York State health regulations and on the advice of health officials, we regret that all previously scheduled concerts are canceled through June 13, 2021 due to COVID-19," the New York Philharmonic tweeted on Tuesday.

Like other art institutions in New York City, the New York Philharmonic is facing immense financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. For this reason, the orchestra is asking patrons not to request a refund, but instead donate the value of the ticket to help "serve our community and share our music."

You can either donate the ticket or value or request a refund on the New York Philharmonic's website.

In an interview with the New York Times, Deborah Borda, the orchestra's president and chief executive officer, said that the orchestra would have a deficit of roughly $10 million for the fiscal year if it ended in August. Additionally, she told the Times that the orchestra is anticipating a $20 million loss in ticket revenue from the 2020-21 season and has had to lay off around half of its administrative staff.

The New York Philharmonic will continue to provide digital performances through its NY Phil Plays On portal and provide live pop-up performances outdoors in different New York neighborhoods.

The orchestra plans to announce its 2021-22 season in the spring of 2021.

You can find out more about the New York Philharmonic, which performs in Lincoln Center on the Upper West Side, on its website.