Yankees Legend Bernie Williams to Make New York Philharmonic Debut on April 24

Doric SamJanuary 3, 2024

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New York Yankees fan-favorite Bernie Williams has enjoyed his second career as a musician, and he’s on the verge of a monumental performance.

Per the Associated Press (via ESPN), Williams will make his New York Philharmonic debut on April 24 as part of the orchestra’s spring gala led by future music director Gustavo Dudamel at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall.

The former center fielder is also a classically trained guitarist who began playing at the age of seven. He released two recordings in 2003 and 2009 and has performed around the world. He published a book titled Rhythm of the Game in which he said he “bared his soul” about the ties between music and sports.

Williams starred for the Yankees from 1991 to 2006 and earned five selections to the All-Star Game. He won the American League batting title in 1998 and helped lead New York to four World Series titles during his career.

The Yankees retired Williams’ jersey number, No. 51, in 2015.

In addition to Williams, Grammy Award-winning rapper Common will also be making his philharmonic debut in a program with soprano Hera Hyesang Park.