Philadelphia Orchestra tickets

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Fritz Sheel established the Philadelphia Orchestra in Philadelphia in 1900. He steered the direction of the group through 1907, and then Leopold Stokowski led the group from 1912 to 1936. He is credited with creating the sound the orchestra is known for today. He instituted recordings of the group's performances, concert tours and children’s concert programming. They premiered Sergey Rachmaninoff’s

Symphony No. 3 in A Minor

and

Fourth Piano Concerto

as well as Arnold Schoenberg’s

Violin Concerto

. In 1939, he and the orchestra performed on the soundtrack of Walt Disney’s film

Fantasia

. Today, the season for the orchestra takes place from September through June. The orchestra also holds summer concerts.

A Number of Achievements

The Philadelphia Orchestra is considered one of the most prestigious orchestras in the country. This could be due to the number of achievements they have amassed. In 1925, this group was the first symphony orchestra to make electrical recordings of their performances and music. In 1929 on NBC, it was the first orchestra to make a commercially sponsored radio broadcast. In 1948 on CBS, the orchestra was the first to appear on a television broadcast.

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Where is the Philadelphia Orchestra performing?

The majority of Philadelphia Orchestra performances take place at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Verizon Hall.

What can I expect from the Philadelphia Orchestra?

Those who attend a Philadelphia Orchestra performance can expect to witness an orchestra with over 100 years of musical excellence, innovation and commitment. During the 2019-2020 season, the orchestra will perform

All Mozart with Yannick

, Brahms's

Symphony No. 2

and

The Glorious Sound of Christmas

, an annual tradition.

How long is a Philadelphia Orchestra concert?

The length of a Philadelphia Orchestra performance varies. Generally, concerts are about two hours long and include one intermission.

Who are the members of the Philadelphia Orchestra?

Yannick Nezet-Seguin is the Music Director of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Stephane Deneve is the Principal Guest Conductor, and Erina Yashima is the Assistant Conductor. The first violins include Concertmaster David Kim, First Associate Concertmaster Juliette Kang and Associate Concertmaster Ying Fu.

Is the Philadelphia Orchestra coming to a city near me?

The Philadelphia Orchestra does go on tour, so it could be coming to a city near you. In 2017, the orchestra went on an Asian tour that included stops in Shanghai, Beijing and Seoul. In 2018, the orchestra visited Europe and Israel as well as the Midwest. In the Midwest, it performed in Iowa City, Kansas City and Ann Arbor. In early 2019, the group headed to Asia again to perform in Beijing, Tianjin and Hangzhou as well as Nanjing and Shanghai. The orchestra is also scheduled to appear at Carnegie Hall in March 2020.

What is the Philadelphia Orchestra's setlist like?

The setlist for a Philadelphia Orchestra varies. In March 2020, the group will be performing

BeethovenNOW: Symphonies 8, 4, & 7

. The setlist will include Beethoven's

Symphony No. 8

,

Symphony No. 4

and

Symphony No. 7

to celebrate the composer's 250th birthday.

What other performing arts like the Philadelphia Orchestra can I enjoy in Philadelphia?

There are several opportunities to enjoy more performing arts shows in Philadelphia, including the

Pennsylvania Ballet

. Broadway shows like

Rent

and

Come From Away

showcase their musicals in the city too at venues that include the Academy of Music, the

Merriam Theater

and the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.