New York Philharmonic In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the death of Johannes Brahms (died April 3, 1897). Note that the printed program, program notes, and New York Times review (Jan. 13, 1922, pg. 21) all refer to this performance of Emerson Whithorne's new work as "first time." Given that Whithorne lived in New York at the time, it is possible this performance was in fact the world premiere rather than simply the New York premiere. NEW YORK PREMIERE of Emerson Whithorne's IN THE COURT OF THE POMEGRANATES, OP. 26 symphony orchestra performance 1922-01-12T20:30:00