Philadelphia Orchestra cellist Udi Bar-David and renowned Native-American flutist R. Carlos Nakai explain their cross-cultural collaboration through music, which will be featured in the Orchestra's upcoming Family and Access concerts with the Intercultural Journeys ensemble.
Pianist Stewart Goodyear talks to Jim Cotter about his decision to improvise his cadenzas in Mozart concertos, and what this unusual approach brings to the music.
Michael Tilson Thomas, who recently conducted the Orchestra in performances of Mahler's Fifth Symphony, discusses his passion for mentoring young professional musicians, and how new media can enrich their careers.
As part of The Philadelphia Orchestra's celebrations this week for Krzysztof Penderecki's 75th birthday, Chief Conductor and Artistic Adviser Charles Dutoit and Orchestra cellist John Koen discuss the music of Penderecki and his long relationship with the Orchestra
Concertmaster David Kim shares his thoughts on his 10th anniversary with the Orchestra, including his favorite stories and what he has learned from the experience
Ayden Adler, director of Education and Community Partnerships, tells us how a generous donation from the pianist and singer-songwriter Billy Joel has enabled The Philadelphia Orchestra to bring local schoolchildren closer to its music
Philadelphia Orchestra President and CEO James Undercofler looks forward to the opening of the 2008-09 season, Charles Dutoit's first in his new role as chief conductor and artistic adviser, and tells us what audiences can expect.
Orchestra Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations J. Edward Cambron discusses the new eZseat membership program, which allows concertgoers to select their seats, purchase tickets, and even print out their tickets at home.
Elisabeth Madeja, marketing manager, audience development, talks about the exciting new student membership program eZseatU, which kicks off with a free college student performance on Thursday, September 25, 2008.
Organist Peter Richard Conte shares his thoughts about an upcoming appearance with the Orchestra in a special concert celebrating Macy's 150th anniversary at Macy's Center City Philadelphia store: the home of the Wanamaker Organ.
Philadelphia Orchestra President and CEO James Undercofler tells us why the Orchestra stays so busy during the summer.
Double bassist Robert Kesselman talks about the Orchestra's participation in the Bravo! VailValley Music Festival.The Orchestra performs at the festival July 6 through July 14.
Cellist Richard Harlow discusses the Orchestra's summer series at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts.The Orchestra's season at the Mann runs from June 30 until July 24.
Director of Education and Community Partnerships Ayden Adler tells us about the Orchestra's free summer Neighborhood Concerts.The next Neighborhood Concert will be held on July 25 in the Gordon Theater at Rutgers University - Camden.
Cellist Ohad Bar-David talks about the Orchestra's three-week long residency at SaratogaPerformingArtsCenter.The Orchestra's concerts in Saratoga run from August 6 through August 23.
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Maestro Christoph Eschenbach discusses his tenure as music director of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
Co-Principal Harpist Margarita Montanaro, Associate Principal Percussionist Anthony Orlando, and violinist Jerry Wigler remember the Orchestra's previous tours to Asia. The Orchestra's 35th anniversary of its historic 1973 trip to China takes place in May and June.
Associate Conductor Rossen Milanov talks about the Orchestra's series of "Best of ..." concerts that he will conduct June 24-26. These concerts feature the music of Czech, Eastern European, Russian, and American composers.
Find out more about the "Best of ..." concerts that the Orchestra will perform June 24-26.
Philadelphia Singers Chorale Music Director David Hayes talks about Bernstein's "Kaddish" Symphony, which the Orchestra will perform April 18 and 20.
David Hayes also discusses Mahler's monumental Symphony No. 8, which the Orchestra will perform April 30 - May 3.
Philadelphia Orchestra Bass Clarinet Paul Demersdiscusses his experiences giving master classes and being a part of master classes as a student.
Philadelphia Orchestra Associate Conductor and Artistic Director of the Orchestra at the Mann Center Rossen Milanovtalks about the Orchestra's summer season at the Mann Center.
Several Philadelphians share their thoughts on summer performances at the Mann Center.
Find out more information about the Orchestra's upcoming performances of Bernstein's Symphony No. 3 ("Kaddish").
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Find out more information about Paul Demers's upcoming Master Class.
View the time-lapsed video of building out the stage for Mahler's Symphony No. 8 ("Symphony of a Thousand").
Incoming Chief Conductor and Artistic Adviser Charles Dutoit discusses some of the highlights of the 2008-09 season.
Vice-President of Marketing and Public Relations J. Edward Cambron talks about the Orchestra's new Concert Collections.
Leonard Slatkin discusses Alberto Ginastera's Popol vuh: The Creation of the Mayan World, which he'll be conducting March 27-29.
Maestro Slatkin also discusses Musorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, which he'll conduct in an Access Concert on March 26. The piece will also be performed March 27-29.
UBS representative Peter Dillon talks about the Virtual Maestro, which gives audience members the chance to conduct a computer-generated orchestra. The Virtual Maestro is currently installed in the Kimmel Center's Commonwealth Plaza.
Minnesota Orchestra Assistant Conductor Sarah Hatsuko Hicks discusses her experience with the Virtual Maestro.
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Find out how the Orchestra is using Internet2 technology to produce concerts that are sent to audiences around the world. President and CEO James Undercofler, consulting producer Dominic Best, and on-air host Margie Smith share their thoughts on the Orchestra's Global Concert Series.
Interim Vice President of Artistic Planning Bret Dorhout talks about Leos Janacek's Sinfonietta, which the Orchestra will perform February 15-19.
Principal Horn Jennifer Montone discusses Janacek's Sinfonietta and Strauss's An Alpine Symphony, which the Orchestra will perform February 21-23.
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Philadelphia Orchestra Associate Conductor Rossen Milanov, who conducts the final week of the Orchestra's Bernstein Festival in late January, discusses Leonard Bernstein's legacy and his continued influence on today's conductors.
Orchestra Principal Trumpet David Bilgerand First Associate Concertmaster Juliette Kangtalk about what they are looking forward to in 2008.
Music critic Barrymore Scherer discusses Carl Nielsen's Symphony No. 2, which the Orchestra will be performing February 7-9.
Find out moreinformation about the Orchestra's upcoming Bernstein Festival.