http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/02/arts/music/a-voyage-to-venice-a-nod-to-youth.html 2014-11-02 05:50:29 A Voyage to Venice, a Nod to Youth The mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato returns to Carnegie Hall for a solo recital on Tuesday with the pianist David Zobel. === Fresh from her The New York Youth Symphony, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, has a strong track record of high-level music making in a range of repertory. At the United Palace of Cultural Arts on Sunday, Joshua Gersen conducts a program including Beethoven’s “Egmont Overture” and Stravinsky’s “Firebird” Suite. The ensemble also has a regular commissioning program; here it offers the premiere of Cindy Giron’s “Nelumbo.” (5 p.m., 4140 Broadway, at 175 Street, Washington Heights;