The New York Philharmonic’s Centennial Young People’s Concerts celebrated 100 years of music education with themed performances, young composers, and guest artists. Highlights included works by Mussorgsky, Bernstein, and emerging talents. Approaching this piece, I worked closely with stage director Doug Fitch to organize a program that blended formal orchestral lighting treatments with additional cueing and highlighting of different segments throughout the live production. Additionally, I focused on utilizing the newly renovated lighting system to optimize the architecture of the space and balance lighting levels for both the camera and the live audience. Balancing lighting for both camera and audience requires careful use of intensity, color temperature, and contrast to ensure a visually cohesive experience in-person and on-screen. The camera requires consistent light levels and proper exposure to avoid overexposure of highlights or loss of detail in shadows. To achieve this, I use cross focusing and softened key and fill to maintain natural skin tones and instrument highlights while reducing harsh contrast. This ensured performers remained well-lit without creating glare or distracting shadows. For the audience experience, subtle lighting transitions and dynamic cueing were employed to guide focus and enhance the emotional impact of each musical moment. The existing moving light systems were strategically positioned and programmed to shape the visual narrative while maintaining the integrity of the concert hall’s architecture. Feathered lighting intensities prevented hot spots, and careful metering ensured proper color fidelity, avoiding shifts that could impact both the audience’s perception and the camera’s color balance. This balance was critical to preserving the immersive atmosphere of a live orchestral performance while ensuring that the broadcast or recorded visuals retained depth, clarity, and an accurate representation of the stage.