Musicians’ Choice
Thursday, May 7
Experience a concert featuring music selected by the musicians of The Philadelphia Orchestra. The program features new discoveries from the repertoire, works adored by Orchestra musicians, and varied scores that bring out the best of the signature “Philadelphia Sound.” Musicians will speak from sta...
Musicians’ Choice
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Musicians’ Choice
Thu, May 7
Kimmel Center
Rittenhouse
Experience a concert featuring music selected by the musicians of The Philadelphia Orchestra. The program features new discoveries from the repertoire, works adored by Orchestra musicians, and varied scores that bring out the best of the signature “Philadelphia Sound.” Musicians will speak from stage to share more about the fascinating backstories of the music. These concerts are part of the Ellenberg Philadelphia Orchestra Soloist Spotlight Series.
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Experience a concert featuring music selected by the musicians of The Philadelphia Orchestra. The program features new discoveries from the repertoire, works adored by Orchestra musicians, and varied scores that bring out the best of the signature “Philadelphia Sound.” Musicians will speak from stage to share more about the fascinating backstories of the music. These concerts are part of the Ellenberg Philadelphia Orchestra Soloist Spotlight Series.
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