Philadelphia Orchestra's Choral Triumphs: A Musical Journey Through Handel, Mahler, and Mozart
The Philadelphia Orchestra brings a captivating series of choral masterpieces to life with three monumental events. From Handel's beloved 'Messiah' with its tender warmth, to the grandeur of Mahler's 'Resurrection' Symphony, concluding with Mozart's intense 'Requiem' and dynamic Symphony No. 40, this season's performances promise a profound musical experience. Conducted by the highly acclaimed Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Jane Glover, and featuring renowned soloists, these concerts are set to enchant music lovers at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
The beloved tradition returns! Handel’s Messiah beautifully unfolds in Yannick’s interpretation, with “all the fanfare and glorious music” made even more affecting by “a notably warm and dear sound that was remarkably tender” (Philadelphia magazine). Subscribers have access to the best seats!
12 - 14 Dec, 2025
Philadelphia Orchestra
Philadelphia, PA · Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Yannick continues the Orchestra’s exploration of Mahler with one of the composer’s most enduring classics. Shaking the heavens, Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony is a vast, spectacular work requiring a large orchestra as well as organ, chorus, two soloists, and multiple offstage musicians. In its sublime ending, majestic and awe-inspiring, a heavenly choir sings and in that moment, Mahler wrote, “a feeling of overwhelming love fills us.”
6 - 8 Mar, 2026
Philadelphia Orchestra
Philadelphia, PA · Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
A pair of masterworks from a prodigiously gifted composer who shaped the music of his lifetime and centuries thereafter. Bold and brilliant, Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 is a cyclone of dramatic energy that leaves listeners on the edge of their seats. In his Requiem, Mozart summoned all the fire and brimstone hell could hold, making ominously real the awful majesty of death and the miracle of redemption.
10 - 12 Apr, 2026
Philadelphia Orchestra
Philadelphia, PA · Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
The Philadelphia Orchestra's upcoming choral series is a captivating journey through some of the most profound classical works. From Handel's uplifting 'Messiah' to the transformative power of Mahler and Mozart, these performances are set to resonate with audiences long after the final note. With world-class soloists and skillful conducting by Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Jane Glover, this series is not only a tribute to the timeless appeal of these compositions but also a compelling reminder of music's universal language.
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