- Philharmonic presents French-American Festival, directed by Lukas Foss. - World premiere of Bernstein's "Chichester Psalms" - World premiere of Cage's "Variations" - World premiere of Casadesus' "Concerto for Three Pianos" - World premiere of Ellington's "Golden Broom and Green Apple" - World premiere of Ives' "The Steeples and the Mountains" - World premiere of Messiaen's "Chronochromie" - World premiere of Wuorinen's "Orchestral and Electronic Exchanges" - Remodeling of Philharmonic Hall begins.