Lunar New Year Celebration
Wednesday, January 28 at 7:30 PM
Celebrate Lunar New Year with The Philadelphia Orchestra! Ring in the Year of the Horse with a concert as spirited, bold, and adventurous as its namesake. This festive evening b lends together the rich traditions of East and West, showcasing a vibrant blend of classical favorites and the distinctiv...
Lunar New Year Celebration
Wednesday, January 28 at 7:30 PM·7:30 p.m.·Rittenhouse·Kimmel Center·300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Lunar New Year Celebration
Wed, Jan 28 • 7:30 p.m.
Kimmel Center
Rittenhouse
Celebrate Lunar New Year with The Philadelphia Orchestra! Ring in the Year of the Horse with a concert as spirited, bold, and adventurous as its namesake. This festive evening b lends together the rich traditions of East and West, showcasing a vibrant blend of classical favorites and the distinctive colors of Chinese music.
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Celebrate Lunar New Year with The Philadelphia Orchestra! Ring in the Year of the Horse with a concert as spirited, bold, and adventurous as its namesake. This festive evening b lends together the rich traditions of East and West, showcasing a vibrant blend of classical favorites and the distinctive colors of Chinese music.
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Lunar New Year Celebration starts at 7:30 p.m.
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