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A Symphony of Stars: Philadelphia Orchestra's 2025 Concert Season
Dive into the captivating 2025 concert season of the Philadelphia Orchestra, featuring a blend of classical masterpieces and eclectic performances. From Wagner's iconic opera 'Tristan and Isolde' to the exhilarating 'Star Wars: A New Hope' live concert, the orchestra promises a diverse array of experiences for music enthusiasts. With world-class artists such as Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Cynthia Erivo, and Joe Hisaishi, each event offers a unique narrative, blending timeless music with contemporary interpretations. Join us as we explore these musical events that are set to captivate audiences and enrich the cultural tapestry of Philadelphia and beyond.
Jun 6, 2025
Share1. Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde
The unbridled passion and cold-hearted revenge of Wagner’s scandalous yet influential opera in a rare concert performance, as Yannick leads the Orchestra and a cast of world-class singers, bringing every detail and nuance of this richly harmonic score to life.
1 - 8 Jun, 2025
Philadelphia Orchestra
Philadelphia, PA · Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
2. The Grand Finale
The dazzling Sheku Kanneh-Mason, “technically superb and eloquent in his expressivity” (The Guardian), performs Shostakovich’s First Cello Concerto, renowned for its virtuoso fireworks.
6 - 7 Jun, 2025
Philadelphia Orchestra
Philadelphia, PA · Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
3. Beethoven’s Fifth
Pack a picnic and join us for a night of Beethoven’s music under the stars as The Philadelphia Orchestra, led by Lina Gonzalez-Granados, returns to TD Pavilion at the Mann on June 17. The evening will begin with Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture, which is inspired by the story of Roman general Coriolanus and was written for Austrian dramatist Heinrich Joseph von Collin’s tragedy, Coriolan.
Jun 17, 2025
Philadelphia Orchestra
The Mann Center
4. Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert
The Mann is thrilled to present Star Wars: A New Hope live in concert on June 20. The Philadelphia Orchestra will play Oscar®-winning composer John Williams’s musical score live as the film is projected on three giant screens. Pack a picnic and join us for a perfect summer night under the stars!
Jun 20, 2025
Philadelphia Orchestra
The Mann Center
5. Cynthia Erivo with The Philadelphia Orchestra
Join us for a magical evening as GRAMMY® Award winner Cynthia Erivo takes the stage with the GRAMMY Award–winning Philadelphia Orchestra on June 21 at TD Pavilion at the Mann! Her appearance promises an evening of unparalleled artistry as she gives voice to music made famous by the greatest female singers of all time, including an array of beloved Broadway hits and soul-stirring standards.
Jun 21, 2025
Philadelphia Orchestra
The Mann Center
6. The Music of Joe Hisaishi
Legendary composer Joe Hisaishi, known for his enchanting scores for all Hayao Miyazaki’s critically acclaimed Studio Ghibli films, leads the Orchestra in a celebration of his masterpieces, including his orchestral suite from Spirited Away.
25 - 27 Jun, 2025
Philadelphia Orchestra
Philadelphia, PA · Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
7. Mozart Violin Concerto
Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Guest Conductor Marin Alsop is convinced that music has the power to change lives. She’s also enormously entertaining to watch, as you’ll see in this program that features Mozart’s charming Violin Concerto No. 3. Performing this bravura display of the instrument’s range is the astonishing young violinist Randall Goosby, who “plays like an angel with nothing to prove” (Los Angeles Times).
Jul 6, 2025
Philadelphia Orchestra
Vail, CO · Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
8. Alsop Conducts Shostakovich
Written in 1937, in the midst of Stalin’s cruel artistic purges, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 shows little of the terrible strain the composer and his compatriots felt. The government defined truth and beauty, and the consequences of coloring outside those lines were dire. Seemingly on a whim, an artist’s work could be condemned, and the artist himself banished. Despite the overriding climate of fear, his Fifth was a triumph; the Leningrad premiere received an ovation that lasted more than half an hour. It remains an extraordinary tribute to inspiration that defies restraint.
Jul 7, 2025
Philadelphia Orchestra
Vail, CO · Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
9. Vivaldi The Four Seasons
Audience favorite violinist Gil Shaham leads the Orchestra and takes center stage in this program of instrumental virtuosity. At the heart of the program is Antonio Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons." Composed just before his move from Italy to Vienna, tthese four spectacular violin concertos stand as the pinnacle of Baroque music.
Jul 10, 2025
Philadelphia Orchestra
Vail, CO · Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
10. Berlioz Symphonie fantastique
In this enchanting program, French conductor Stéphane Denève and Spanish guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas make an indelible connection with romance and Spanish dances. Berlioz’s most famous work, his Symphonie fantastique, conjures up a dark tale of love and madness, while Rodrigo’s virtuosic Fantasía para un gentilhombre is a boldly exuberant, brilliantly colored work—the perfect showcase for a soloist who has "ascended to the upper echelon of successful classical guitarists." (acousticguitar.com)
Jul 11, 2025
Philadelphia Orchestra
Vail, CO · Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Conclusion
The Philadelphia Orchestra's 2025 concert season is a testament to the power of music to transcend time and culture. With a lineup that includes both timeless classics and modern masterpieces, each performance offers a unique narrative, inviting audiences to embark on a journey of discovery. From the grandeur of Wagner to the iconic melodies of 'Star Wars', the season promises to engage, inspire, and resonate with listeners. As we look forward to these performances, the orchestra reaffirms its role as a beacon of artistic excellence and cultural enrichment.
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