Concert at the Park Avenue Armory by the New York Philharmonic

The concert included spatial music by Boulez and Stockhausen and the finale of the first act of Don Giovanni.   (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

Alan Gilbert conducts the “Philharmonic 360” concert.   (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

The audience is seated on the floor in the center circle surrounded by numerous stages.  (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

Alan Gilbert conducts.  (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

Alan Gilbert has been the Phil’s music director since 2009.   (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)