Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a music librarian for the Philadelphia Orchestra?  You can listen to a fascinating talk with Steve Glanzmann here.

Retired Orchestra members and current members who support our retirees through the nonprofit P.O.R.F organization (Philadelphia Orchestra Retirees and Friends) will meet May 1st for the annual luncheon. For more information contact retired orchestra tubist Paul Krzywicki. Information is on the form below.

Orchestra musicians Kimberly Fisher, William Polk, John Koen, and Kerri Ryan recently traveled with Philadelphia Orchestra visiting composer Hannibal Lokumbe for visits to KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School and the Philadelphia Detention Center. Check out this article by Peter Dobrin in the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Orchestra bassist Rob Kesselman and violinist Elina Kalendarova are featured in the PBS program  Articulate with Jim Cotter, in a segment on stage fright. Check out the video below!

The orchestra's assistant conductor, Kensho Watanabe, recently made a big impression stepping in last minute for an ill Yannick Nézet-Séguin! See news items on Slipped Disk and Philly.com!