Conductor

Creative Partner David Robertson concludes his first season with us! No guitar celebration would be complete without Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, the most famous guitar concerto there is (you’ll recognize it immediately!)—and it’s performed by the South Korean guitarist and DJ so talented she only needs one name, Jiji. Altogether, seven sensational electric and acoustic guitarists take their moment in the spotlight with the symphony for arrangements of music by The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix, and works with influences from the Renaissance to rock. Everyone on stage synthesizes their talent in a fantastic Frank Zappa finale!

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Guitar Celebrations: JIJI Plays Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto

Salt Palace Convention Center

The vibrant and eclectic style of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Adams is paired with biblical verse, modern Spanish-language poetry, and more in this contemporary take on the Christmas story, uniquely told from a mother’s point of view. Experience the power of this spellbinding masterpiece, which in Adams’s words explores “what is meant by a miracle.”

Adams’s El Niño

Jones Hall

“He can roar, but he also can whisper,” said the Chicago Sun-Times about Yefim Bronfman’s performance of Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto. On either side of Bronfman’s astonishing performance, David Robertson leads symphonic works by Adolphus Hailstork and John Adams, two contemporary American composers who are currently shaping the orchestral world as we watch (and listen!).

Bronfman Plays Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4

Minnesota Orchestra

Conductor David Robertson, an American music visionary, returns to SPAC for the first time over a decade leading the orchestra in a dazzling evening of Tchaikovsky featuring the 1812 Overture with live canon fire and a brilliant fireworks display. Pianist and International Tchaikovsky Competition silver medalist George Li makes his Philadelphia Orchestra and SPAC debut performing the Piano Concerto No. 1.

Tchaikovsky Spectacular

Saratoga Spa State Park

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue with legendary jazz pianist Marcus Roberts and his trio alongside the Orchestra. The program continues with one of the Orchestra’s signature pieces, Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, written for and premiered by The Philadelphia Orchestra.

Rhapsody in Blue Celebrates 100

**Bernstein and Copland: A Musical Tribute by The Philadelphia Orchestra**

Join The Philadelphia Orchestra for an unforgettable musical journey celebrating two of America's most iconic composers: Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland. Under the baton of David Robertson and featuring the talented Nicolas Hodges on piano, this special event promises to be a highlight of the 2024-25 season.

**Event Dates and Times:**
- Friday, October 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM
- Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 8:00 PM
- Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM

**Venue:** Verizon Hall, soon to be rededicated as Marian Anderson Hall, the proud home of The Philadelphia Orchestra.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Jolas:** Lassus ricercare and bTunes, for piano and orchestra
- **Bernstein:** Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
- **Copland:** Appalachian Spring Suite

Experience the dynamic energy and emotional depth of Bernstein's "West Side Story" alongside Copland's serene and sublime "Appalachian Spring Suite." This program not only showcases the brilliant partnership between Bernstein and choreographer Jerome Robbins but also celebrates Copland's influential collaboration with Martha Graham, capturing the essence of American spirit and landscape.

**Subscription Packages:**
This performance is available as part of the 2024-25 Subscription Package, offering magnificent programming and exclusive subscriber benefits. Choose from Friday Matinee B, Saturday Evening C, Sunday Matinee A, or Create Your Own package for a personalized experience.

**Need Help?**
For ticket sales, subscription services, group sales, or donor services, please contact:
- Ticket Sales: 215.893.1999
- Subscriber Services: 215.893.1955
- Group Sales: 215.893.1968
- Donor Services: 215.893.3151

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the legacy of Bernstein and Copland through the power of music. Secure your tickets now and be part of a memorable season with The Philadelphia Orchestra.

Bernstein and Copland

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Severance Music Center is Cleveland’s home for symphonic music and other presentations, including Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall and Reinberger Chamber Hall. We are strongly committed to making everyone feel welcome. The doors to Severance open three hours prior to most performances.

David Robertson

Conductor

Events

19 - 20 Apr, 2024

Guitar Celebrations: JIJI Plays Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto · Utah Symphony

25 - 26 May, 2024

Adams’s El Niño · Houston Symphony

7 - 8 Jun, 2024

Bronfman Plays Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 · Minnesota Orchestra

Jul 31, 2024

Tchaikovsky Spectacular · Philadelphia Orchestra

Aug 1, 2024

Rhapsody in Blue Celebrates 100 · Philadelphia Orchestra

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