Cubaverdad

Posted on Thursday, 07.09.09
NY Philharmonic to visit Cuba, maybe tour in fall
The Associated Press

NEW YORK — The New York Philharmonic is headed to Cuba to explore the
communist nation after being invited to perform there in the fall.

Orchestra president Zarin Mehta says he's part of a delegation traveling
to Havana on Friday. The delegation will examine Cuba's concert halls
and hotels.

The United States has restrictions on travel to Cuba. But orchestra
officials say the U.S. government has agreed to grant them travel
licenses for the tour.

The classical music orchestra could perform in Cuba at the end of
October. Incoming music director Alan Gilbert likely would conduct.

The Philharmonic played last year in the totalitarian state of North
Korea, a first for any major orchestra.

NY Philharmonic to visit Cuba, maybe tour in fall – Entertainment AP –
MiamiHerald.com (9 July 2009)
http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/AP/story/1135166.html