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Giacomo Puccini composed his Il trittico as a triptych of one-act plays in which shudder, sadness and laughter are successively evoked. The three short operas are now being performed together for the first time at Dutch National Opera and are the culmination of the three-year Puccini series by conductor Lorenzo Viotti and director Barrie Kosky .

Il trittico

National Opera & Ballet

**Yannick Conducts La bohème at the Philadelphia Orchestra**

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads the Philadelphia Orchestra in a theatrically enhanced performance of Puccini's La bohème. This romantic opera, which has enchanted audiences since its 1896 premiere, tells the story of love among young artists in Paris. Experience the ravishing melodies, soaring arias, and the full power of Puccini’s immortal score brought vividly to life.

**Performance Details:**
- **Dates and Times:**
  - Friday, June 7, 2024, at 8:00 PM
  - Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM
- **Location:** Verizon Hall
- **Conductor:** Yannick Nézet-Séguin
- **Opera:** Puccini's La bohème

This unique presentation combines the best elements of both concert and opera experiences. With acclaimed soloists in costume, creative props, and set pieces, the orchestra performs on stage, allowing the intricacies of the score to take center stage.

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- Ticket Sales: 215.893.1999
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Don't miss this theatrically inspired rendition of one of the most beloved operas. Secure your tickets now for an evening of exquisite music and storytelling.

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Yannick Conducts La bohème

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Having first dazzled Armory" class="css-u850">Armory audiences with her participation in the Lindemann Young Artist recital in 2019, soprano Leah Hawkins has gone on to perform career-defining roles on some of the world’s leading opera stages including the Metropolitan Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Dutch National Opera, and Opéra National de Paris. She returns to the Armory recital stage to showcase her global journey with a collection of folk songs and proverbs from various cultural and religious traditions, from American and Yiddish to Jamaican, Swahili, and others. The program features works by composers and arrangers including Jasmine Barnes, Peter Ashbourne, Robert De Cormier, and a thrilling world premiere.

Recital Series

Park Avenue Armory

Experience the monumental grandeur of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with The Philadelphia Orchestra at the historic Academy of Music. This iconic event, set to take place on May 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM, May 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and May 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM, promises an evening of unparalleled artistry within the walls of a venue where the Philadelphia Sound was born and perfected.

Under the baton of conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, with the talents of pianist Lara Downes, soprano Leah Hawkins, mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb, tenor Issachah Savage, and bass-baritone Ryan McKinny, the performance will begin with Florence Price's Piano Concerto in One Movement, showcasing the works of the great American composer. This piece, premiered by Price herself in 1934, was lost for decades before being rediscovered and reconstructed, offering a melodic journey that leaves audiences craving more.

The highlight of the evening, Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, known for its powerful choral finale "Ode to Joy," promises to deliver an experience filled with power, beauty, and a call for freedom, equality, and unity. This performance not only celebrates the timeless melodies of Beethoven but also the rich, lush sound that has become synonymous with the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Academy of Music.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a historic moment as we return to the Academy of Music for an unforgettable performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. For tickets and more information, visit EnsembleArtsPhilly.org or contact the ticket sales and subscriber services for assistance. Join us in experiencing the essence of the Philadelphia Sound in an evening that promises to uplift and inspire.

Beethoven’s Ninth at the Academy of Music

Join us for an unforgettable evening as The Philadelphia Orchestra presents "Ode to Joy: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9" at the newly rededicated Marian Anderson Hall, Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. This monumental performance, taking place on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM, promises to be a night of transcendent beauty and uplifting power.

Under the baton of esteemed conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the orchestra will be joined by an impressive lineup of soloists including pianist Lara Downes, soprano Leah Hawkins, mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb, tenor Issachah Savage, and bass-baritone Ryan McKinny. The evening will commence with Florence Price’s enchanting Piano Concerto in One Movement, leading into the grandeur of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, celebrated for its choral finale "Ode to Joy" – a timeless anthem of brotherhood and unity.

This performance is part of the 2024-25 Subscription Package, offering magnificent programming and exclusive subscriber benefits. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the power of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, a work that continues to inspire and move audiences around the world.

For tickets and subscription information, please visit EnsembleArtsPhilly.org or contact the box office at 215-893-1999. For additional assistance, subscriber services can be reached at 215-893-1955 and group sales at 215-893-1968.

Prepare to be uplifted by the sheer force of Beethoven’s masterpiece, performed by one of the world’s leading orchestras in the heart of Philadelphia.

Leah Hawkins

Soprano

Events

3 - 19 May, 2024

Il trittico · Nationale Opera & Ballet

7 - 9 Jun, 2024

Yannick Conducts La bohème · Philadelphia Orchestra

13 - 15 Sep, 2024

Recital Series · Park Avenue Armory

22 - 24 May, 2025

Beethoven’s Ninth at the Academy of Music · Philadelphia Orchestra

May 29, 2025

Ode to Joy: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 · Philadelphia Orchestra

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