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Émigré: A Musical Drama with the NY Phil

Episode Season Great Performances Season 52 Episode 1 Premiered 20241025

Enjoy this semi-staged oratorio following the story of Jewish refugees in World War II Shanghai.

Enjoy this semi-staged oratorio with the New York Philharmonic and an international cast telling the story of Jewish refugees in World War II Shanghai set to music by Aaron Zigman with lyrics by Mark Campbell and additional lyrics by Brock Walsh.

Enjoy this semi-staged oratorio with the New York Philharmonic and an international cast telling the story of Jewish refugees in World War II Shanghai set to music by Aaron Zigman with lyrics by Mark Campbell and additional lyrics by Brock Walsh.

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