We are pleased to present our 4th Annual Philadelphia Orchestra Musicians (POM) Audience Appreciation Day!
Free Concerts Throughout our Communities Monday, September 17, 2018 Click Here for more information.
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Musicians from the Philadelphia Orchestra offer Chamber Music Concert to Benefit our Philadelphia community of Syrian refugees. Monday, May 7, 6:00p.m.
Philadelphia Ethical Society on Rittenhouse Square Program to include works of Haydn, Mozart, Schubert and a piece composed by Orchestra violinist Philip Kates - dedicated to our newly settled neighbors - titled "Longing" . Musicians- Jennifer Montone, Horn Elizabeth Masoudnia, English Horn Ying Fu, violin Jason dePue and Philip Kates, violin/viola John Koen, Cello Admission: $20, adult. $10, student. Contributions of $50 or greater will receive mention in the program. Tickets available online through nationally acclaimed refugee and immigrant aid society, HIAS Pennsylvania. http://hiaspa.org/chambermusic Program length approximately one hour. ~ Reception to follow ~ Read our review in the Washington Post!
New Musician Feature: Nathaniel West, Bass
Hometown: Columbus, OH Orchestra member since: September 2017 What made you start playing the bass? --I started playing bass mostly to be different from my sister, who played violin. Who are your favorite composers to play in orchestra? --Bach is my favorite composer, but there sadly isn't a ton of orchestral repertoire of his. I would probably say Beethoven, Mozart, and Stravinsky. What are some of your hobbies? --I'm a huge sports fan. I'll follow just about whatever's going on any given time of year. I'm a huge Ohio State fan, but for pro sports I like the Chicago teams, especially Bears and Cubs. Do you have any favorite restaurants in Philly? --I have many favorite restaurants in Philly; there are really too many to choose from. Zahav, Han Dynasty, and Vedge are still probably at the top right now. Any programs you're particularly excited to play during your first season as a member of the orchestra? --I'm excited to play the entire West Side Story in concert. I'm also particularly looking forward to doing Tosca in May. December 3 3:00 PM Principal Bass Hal Robinson and friends at the Philosophical Society. With Erica Peel, flute/piccolo; Richard Woodhams, oboe; Ricardo Morales, clarinet; Juliette Kang, violin; Che-Hung Chen, viola; & Edgar Meyer, double bass
December 7, 7:30 PM Cellist Yumi Kendall with the Jasper Quartet, Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting. Concertmaster David Kim appears with Keith & Kristyn Getty: An Irish Christmas Dec 13 Kennedy Center, Washington DC Dec 14 Key Bank Center, Cleveland OH Dec 20 Carnegie Hall
Check out this short video highlight of our annual Audience Appreciation Concerts, 26 concerts in one day!
Many of the Philadelphia Orchestra Musicians fanned out throughout the region October 23rd to share music with our audiences where they live and work. We had a blast!
Check out the article in the Philadelphia Inquirer! CBS news featured more coverage of the orchestra's outreach efforts this week as part of the "HEAR" initiative, which strives to promote Health, champion music Education, eliminate barriers to Accessing the Orchestra, and maximize impact through Research. Check out musicians Daniel Han, Jason DePue, Kerri Ryan, Yumi Kendall, and Joseph Conyers in action!
![]() 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. ![]()
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