As part of the NYPhil Biennial, the orchestra solicited pieces from little-known composers and will choose three to play.

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June 3, 2014 - New York, NY : Composer Max Grafe, right, works with mentor composer Robert Beaser during a rehearsal of Grafe's composition by the New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall on Tuesday. Three works by little-known composers, such as Grafe, will be selected for inclusion in the New York Philharmonic's Biennial. CREDIT: Karsten Moran for The New York Times

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June 3, 2014 - New York, NY : Composer Max Grafe, right, works with mentor composer Robert Beaser during a rehearsal of Grafe's composition by the New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall on Tuesday. Three works by little-known composers, such as Grafe, will be selected for inclusion in the New York Philharmonic's Biennial. CREDIT: Karsten Moran for The New York Times