Music

Join members of the Orchestra and special guest artists in the intimate setting of Perelman Theater, where the virtuosity of each musician shines. Through a wide range of ensembles and musical styles, encounter the Orchestra’s musicians as individuals, with their unique talents and musical personalities.

2.23 and 2.25 - 8 PM
2.24 - 2 PM

The Philadelphia Orchestra
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, Conductor
Emanuel Ax, Piano

Mozart - Serenade in D major ("Serenata notturna")
Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 25, K. 503
Brahms - Symphony No. 1

The classical and elegant stylings of Emanuel Ax draw out the finest textures of Mozart's impeccable writing. Frühbeck emphasizes the robust and full-bodied sounds of Brahms's lush orchestration. It's a perfect Philadelphia partnership of artists and music.

The Philadelphia Orchestra
Charles Dutoit, Conductor
Nikolaï Lugansky, Piano

Hindemith - Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber
Strauss - Also sprach Zarathustra
Rachmaninoff - Piano Concerto No. 2

There is no better showcase for "The Philadelphia Sound" than the music of Rachmaninoff. Two more orchestral masterpieces by Strauss and Hindemith spotlight every facet of this ensemble's unique musical character.

10 and 11:15 AM

The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents Sound All Around 3

10 and 11:15 AM

The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents Sound All Around 3

The Philadelphia Orchestra
Cristian Macelaru, Conductor
Classical Kids, Speaker

What happens when a "madman" moves upstairs? Embark on the story of young Christoph and discover the genius of master composer Ludwig van Beethoven, who has taken the upstairs apartment of Christoph's Vienna home. In letters exchanged with his uncle, Christoph recounts his experiences with the eccentric composer and comes to understand Beethoven's brilliance, the torment of his deafness, and the beauty of his music.