 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 An interesting article here by Timothy Judd analyzing the "Philadelphia Sound."
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!
Local KYW/CBS news reports today about some of this week's orchestra outreach into the community and donating instruments to help nurture aspiring musicians at Esperanza Academy Charter School. Thanks to the Eastman Music Company in this collaboration!
 The Main Line Committee for the Philadelphia Orchestra is pleased to announce the Eighth Notable Kitchen Tour and Chef Showcase to be held Thursday November 2, 2017. Find out more information and buy tickets here.
 The Philadelphia Orchestra is now being featured regularly on Sirius XM Radio. Read coverage about it here in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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