Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra

The Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra performs a series of engaging and dynamic concerts in celebration of Renée and Robert Belfer Music Director Louis Langrée’s twenty-first and final year with the orchestra, and the phenomenal accomplishments they have achieved together. The orchestra will continue to be a special part of Lincoln Center summers for many years to come and, after this year, will be adopting a new name as part of a broader reimagining and new artistic vision.

The 2023 series honors Langrée's incredible accomplishments with several tributes and specially curated performances, celebrating his leadership with the Orchestra over the decades, and kicking off with a free outdoor concert in Damrosch Park as part of Summer for the City’s Korean Arts Week. Performances continue at the Wu Tsai Theater in David Geffen Hall with all tickets available at Choose-What-You-Pay prices.

Free tickets for outdoor performances

All outdoor performances are FREE with first-come, first-served General Admission. Advance reservations are not required; just show up and enjoy! Fast Track may also be available; check the dedicated event page.

Choose-What-You-Pay tickets

The performances at David Geffen Hall are available on a Choose-What-You-Pay basis, with a suggested ticket price of $35.00, and options to pay more or less. Learn more »

Upcoming Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra events

July 15 at 11:00 am

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Kids, Teens, and Families

Pre-show Family Workshop

Lincoln Center Presents

July 15 at 11:00 am

Grand Promenade, David Geffen Hall

Join an interactive, creative Pre-Show Family Workshop led by Lincoln Center Teaching Artists! Open to visitors of all ages and ability levels.

July 15 at 12:00 pm

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Kids, Teens, and Families

In Harmony

Lincoln Center Presents

July 15 at 12:00 pm

Hess Grand Promenade, David Geffen Hall

Students from music schools across the boroughs perform an interactive performance in the new David Geffen Hall.

July 22 at 7:30 pm

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Korean Arts Week

Tribute to Korea

Featuring Jasmine Choi Playing Mozart’s Concerto for Flute No. 2

Traditional Korean | Mozart | Lyuh | Beethoven
Lincoln Center Presents

July 22 at 7:30 pm

Damrosch Park

Louis Langrée conducts a free program in Damrosch Park as part of Summer for the City’s Korean Arts Week.

July 25 at 7:30 pm

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Louis Langrée Conducts Mozart's Mass

Featuring a world premiere by Amir ElSaffar

ElSaffar | Mozart
Lincoln Center Presents

July 25 at 7:30 pm

Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

Louis Langrée conducts an epic evening with Mozart's dazzling Mass in C minor in conversation with a new piece by Amir ElSaffar.

July 26 at 7:30 pm

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Louis Langrée Conducts Mozart's Mass

Featuring a world premiere by Amir ElSaffar

ElSaffar | Mozart
Lincoln Center Presents

July 26 at 7:30 pm

Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

Louis Langrée conducts an epic evening with Mozart's dazzling Mass in C minor in conversation with a new piece by Amir ElSaffar.

July 28 at 7:30 pm

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Classical to Neo-Classical

Featuring bass soloist Xavier Foley and Thomas Wilkins conducting Adolphus Hailstork’s Symphony No. 1

Cimarosa | Foley | Bottesini | Sowande | Hailstork
Lincoln Center Presents

July 28 at 7:30 pm

Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

Thomas Wilkins leads the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra in a riveting program featuring Hailstork’s First Symphony and virtuoso bassist/composer Xavier Foley.

July 29 at 7:30 pm

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Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra

Classical to Neo-Classical

Featuring bass soloist Xavier Foley and Thomas Wilkins conducting Adolphus Hailstork’s Symphony No. 1

Cimarosa | Foley | Bottesini | Sowande | Hailstork
Lincoln Center Presents

July 29 at 7:30 pm

Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

Thomas Wilkins leads the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra in a riveting program featuring Hailstork’s First Symphony and virtuoso bassist/composer Xavier Foley.

August 01 at 7:30 pm

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Gemma New Conducts Mozart's Prague Symphony

Featuring New York premieres by Sarah Gibson and Stewart Goodyear

Gibson | Goodyear | Mozart
Lincoln Center Presents

August 01 at 7:30 pm

Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

The trailblazing conductor Gemma New leads an inventive program that spans centuries—with works by Sarah Gibson, Stewart Goodyear, and W. A. Mozart.

August 02 at 7:30 pm

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Gemma New Conducts Mozart's Prague Symphony

Featuring New York premieres by Sarah Gibson and Stewart Goodyear

Gibson | Goodyear | Mozart
Lincoln Center Presents

August 02 at 7:30 pm

Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

The trailblazing conductor Gemma New leads an inventive program that spans centuries—with works by Sarah Gibson, Stewart Goodyear, and W. A. Mozart.

August 04 at 7:30 pm

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Jonathon Heyward Conducts Schumann's Rhenish Symphony

Featuring Simone Lamsma playing Barber's Violin Concerto

Montgomery | Barber | Schumann
Lincoln Center Presents

August 04 at 7:30 pm

Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

The acclaimed Jonathon Heyward returns to conduct a lyrical and vibrant program, with violinist Simone Lamsma.

August 05 at 7:30 pm

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Jonathon Heyward Conducts Schumann's Rhenish Symphony

Featuring Simone Lamsma playing Barber's Violin Concerto

Montgomery | Barber | Schumann
Lincoln Center Presents

August 05 at 7:30 pm

Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

The acclaimed Jonathon Heyward returns to conduct a lyrical and vibrant program, with violinist Simone Lamsma.

August 08 at 7:30 pm

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Randall Goosby Plays Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto

The Avery Fisher Legacy Concert

Coleman | Tchaikovsky | Mozart | Lully | Kodály
Lincoln Center Presents

August 08 at 7:30 pm

Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

Louis Langrée conducts the inaugural Avery Fisher Legacy Concert, featuring Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with the virtuosic Randall Goosby.

August 09 at 7:30 pm

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Randall Goosby Plays Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto

The Avery Fisher Legacy Concert

Coleman | Tchaikovsky | Mozart | Lully | Kodály
Lincoln Center Presents

August 09 at 7:30 pm

Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

Louis Langrée conducts the inaugural Avery Fisher Legacy Concert, featuring Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with the virtuosic Randall Goosby.

August 11 at 7:30 pm

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Louis Langrée Conducts Mozart's Final Symphonies

All-Mozart
Lincoln Center Presents

August 11 at 7:30 pm

Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

Louis Langrée conducts Mozart’s famous last three symphonies, a fitting finale for his final year.

August 12 at 7:30 pm

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Louis Langrée Conducts Mozart's Final Symphonies

All-Mozart
Lincoln Center Presents

August 12 at 7:30 pm

Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

Louis Langrée conducts Mozart’s famous last three symphonies, a fitting finale for his final year.

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