Composer-conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen returns to the New York Philharmonic to lead the New York Concert Premiere of his Violin Concerto.

From Sands Point Preserve on Long Island, a look at “Titans of Business & the Best of Design,” on view at the historic Hempstead House through November 24th. Hurricane Sandy remembered through projects at Westbeth Gallery and at the Museum of the City of New York. At the Joyce Theater, two New York premieres of works by Marie Chouinard. The 10th anniversary of “Wicked” at the Gershwin Theater.

An interview with Susan Weber, founder and director of Bard Graduate Center, and co-curator of “William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain.” From Christie’s, the art auction house, a lesson on selecting exceptional wines. From Sands Point Preserve on Long Island, Christina Ha reports on “Titans of Business & the Best of Design” at the historic Hempstead House and on other arts and culture events.