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The Philadelphia Orchestra

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Philly Today: Philadelphia Orchestra Cancels China Plans Over COVID Policies

Philadelphia Orchestra Cancels Planned China Tour Over COVID Policies The Philadelphia Orchestra was hoping to tour China next May. It would be a momentous, historic […]

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Philly Today: After-School Shooting Surveillance Video Released, Krasner Impeachment

Check phillymag.com each morning for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking reporters, please send it […]

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It Happened Last Night: The Philadelphia Orchestra’s First-Ever Pride Concert

There was a special kind of celebratory energy in the Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall on Thursday night. The Philadelphia Orchestra was decked out not in […]

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Four — Yes, Four — Phones Went Off During Philadelphia Orchestra Opening Night with Yo-Yo Ma

Tuesday was a big day at the Kimmel Center. The seasonably mild evening marked opening night for the Philadelphia Orchestra and, more importantly, the first […]

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Where to Watch Free Philadelphia Orchestra Pop-up Concerts

Don’t miss out: Philadelphia Orchestra members will perform for free at 32 random locations in the region on Monday. The pop-up concerts are part of […]

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Your Dogs and Cats Can Now Listen to Yannick’s Epic Playlist for Pets

Philadelphia Orchestra music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin loves cats. He and his partner Pierre have three of their own (their names: Rodolfo, Melisande, and Rafa) inside […]

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Keep an Ear Out for Free Philadelphia Orchestra Concerts at SEPTA Stations

SEPTA riders are in for a surprise concert — by a Philadelphia Orchestra ensemble — during their afternoon commutes on Monday. The performances at SEPTA’s […]

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WATCH: Jason Kelce Plays Baritone Sax With the Philadelphia Orchestra

It’s the follow-up performance we’ve all been waiting for. Ever since our unforgettable Super Bowl parade in February, everyone knows you can always count on Jason Kelce to […]

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Palestinian Protest Leader Explains Why the Philadelphia Orchestra Should Stay Out of Israel

This article has been updated with a response from the Philadelphia Orchestra, which appears in its entirety at the bottom of the piece. We have […]

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The Eagles Super Bowl Win Will Now Be Accompanied By a Live Philadelphia Orchestra Concert

Since the Eagles won the Super Bowl way back on February 4th, we’ve watched the NFL Films footage of that Nick Foles Philly Special touchdown […]

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WATCH: The Philadelphia Orchestra Performs “Fly, Eagles, Fly”

If Carson Wentz‘s injury is bumming you out this morning (even after the Eagles’ win on Sunday), here’s something that might rekindle your hope for the […]

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Don’t Miss Out: The Philadelphia Orchestra Is Holding a Bunch of Pop-Up Concerts Today

Musicians from the Philadelphia Orchestra are holding free pop-up concerts across the city today after they called a strike before last Friday’s traditional Opening Night Gala.

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Want to See a Free Philadelphia Orchestra Concert This Thursday?

The Philadelphia Orchestra is throwing a free concert at the Kimmel Center this Thursday, and you’re invited.

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Review: Kristin Chenoweth Sings With the Philadelphia Orchestra

Toward the end of Kristin Chenoweth‘s set on Saturday evening with The Philadelphia Orchestra, she turned to the audience and said, “There’s only about 20 minutes […]

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REVIEW: Yannick and Angela Meade Ring in the New Year

If you heard some vocal fireworks before midnight on New Year’s Eve, it was Angela Meade at Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall. The remarkable soprano, who […]