Conductor

Violinist

Gil Shaham’s virtuosity, warmth, and audience connection make him a favorite guest in Nashville, and to hear him perform Beethoven’s Violin Concerto is a rare opportunity. Strauss’s An Alpine Symphony uses the sheer force of the orchestra, fortified by extra winds, brass, and percussion, including cowbells plus a giant wind machine that depicts a huge storm.

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Beethoven Violin Concerto

Shermerhorn Symphony Center

Legendary violinist Gil Shaham joins Yannick and The Philadelphia Orchestra in the Bravo! Vail premiere of Mason Bate’s explosive Nomad Concerto in a program that includes Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2.

Yannick Conducts Rachmaninoff 2024

Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

Following the success of his performance in 2023, Gil Shaham returns to perform a new violin concerto by Mason Bates, one of today’s leading American composers. Led by Finnish conductor Dalia Stasevska making her SPAC debut, the evening closes with her fellow countryman Jean Sibelius’s Symphony No. 5.

Gil Shaham Performs Bates

Saratoga Spa State Park

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Verizon Hall as critically acclaimed film director, producer, and screenwriter M. Night Shyamalan hosts "Night After Night - PhilOrch," a celebration of the iconic collaboration between Shyamalan and the Emmy and GRAMMY-winning composer and nine-time Oscar nominee, James Newton Howard. This special event is set to take place on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 8:00 PM.

The performance will spotlight Howard's evocative scores that have become synonymous with eight of Shyamalan's most eerie and mind-bending thrillers, including "The Sixth Sense," "Unbreakable," "Signs," "The Village," "The Last Airbender," and more. Under Howard's leadership, Your Philadelphia Orchestra will be joined by special guests, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and violinist Gil Shaham, for a one-night-only event that promises to be as haunting as it is mesmerizing.

Subscribers to the Philadelphia Orchestra will receive priority access to enhance their packages with this exclusive event, ensuring the best seats to experience the magic of Howard's music and Shyamalan's storytelling. Don't miss this opportunity to secure your favorite seats and explore subscription packages for an evening that will captivate and thrill.

Please note that programs, artists, dates, prices, and availability are subject to change. For assistance or more information, contact our ticket and subscriber services. Join us at Verizon Hall for a night that celebrates the power of music and cinema, brought to life by the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Night After Night

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Experience the virtuosity of Gil Shaham as he brings Dvořák's Violin Concerto to life with the Philadelphia Orchestra. This captivating performance, under the baton of conductor Xian Zhang, promises to be a highlight of the musical season. Join us at Verizon Hall, now rededicated as Marian Anderson Hall, for a series of performances that will take place on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 7:30 PM, Friday, December 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM, and Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 8:00 PM.

Gil Shaham, celebrated for his intense sincerity and virtuosic skill, will navigate the emotional depths and joyous dances of Dvořák's masterpiece, culminating in a finale filled with the composer's beloved Slavonic dance rhythms. Alongside Dvořák, the program features Prokofiev's Symphony No. 6, a profound memorial to the tragedies of World War II, showcasing Zhang's ability to unveil new depths in classical music.

This performance is not just a concert but an exploration of bravery, defiance, and the human spirit, set against the backdrop of historical turmoil. It's an opportunity to witness a musical dialogue between the past and present, performed by masters of their craft.

Tickets are available now as part of the 2024-25 Subscription Package, offering not only magnificent programming but also exclusive subscriber benefits. Don't miss this chance to be part of a memorable musical journey with Gil Shaham, Xian Zhang, and The Philadelphia Orchestra. For more information on tickets and subscriptions, please visit our website or contact our ticket and subscriber services.

Gil Shaham Plays Dvořák

This Valentine’s weekend, fall in love with the intensity and driving pulse of Brahms’ last symphony, an exhilarating bouquet of heart-on-sleeve melodies and relentless passion. Violin virtuoso Gil Shaham brings his signature joy and pitch-perfect technique to Dvořák’s Violin Concerto and conductor John Storgårds returns, starting the program with the CSO premiere of music by Victoria Polevá.

Gil Shaham

Conductor, Violinist

Events

2 - 4 May, 2024

Beethoven Violin Concerto · Nashville Symphony

Jul 11, 2024

Yannick Conducts Rachmaninoff 2024 · Philadelphia Orchestra

Aug 14, 2024

Gil Shaham Performs Bates · Philadelphia Orchestra

Sep 20, 2024

Night After Night · Philadelphia Orchestra

5 - 7 Dec, 2024

Gil Shaham Plays Dvořák · Philadelphia Orchestra

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