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The Philadelphia Orchestra's Latest World Premiere

WRTI Your Classical and Jazz Source

Published October 26, 2012 at 4:32 PM EDT

As The Philadelphia Orchestra performs the world premiere of Concertino Cusqueño, a new work by Gabriela Lena Frank, The Philadelphia Inquirer's David Patrick Stearns speaks with the Oakland-based composer of Lithuanian, Peruvian and Chinese descent. Ticket information for the October 25, 26, and 27 concerts at the Kimmel Center.

Music Features

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Leopold Stokowski: The Man, The Music and The Myths

David Patrick Stearns considers the great conductor Leopold Stokowski - the man, the music, and the myths - as The Philadelphia Orchestra prepares for its…
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The Philadelphia Orchestra Opens 2012/13 Season With Debut Of Eighth Music Director

Susan Lewis

Following in the footsteps of legends such as Leopold Stokwoski, Eugene Ormandy, and Riccardo Muti, Yannick Nezet-Seguin is set to conduct his inaugural…
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Philadelphia Orchestra Reboots With New Music Director

Jeff Lunden

The world-renowned orchestra is revitalized with the addition of 37-year-old music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin. He brings a youthful energy to the organization, which is just coming out of bankruptcy.