The Philadelphia Orchestra is set to captivate audiences with a lineup of exceptional choral performances in its upcoming 2025-2026 season. Featuring timeless works by Handel, Mahler, and Mozart, the season promises to be a grand celebration of musical genius. Under the baton of the acclaimed conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin and featuring world-class soloists, each piece will be brought to life with unparalleled artistry and emotion. Explore the highlights of these anticipated performances, set in the renowned Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

A Symphony of Choral Masterpieces: The Philadelphia Orchestra's Exquisite 2025-2026 Season

The Philadelphia Orchestra offers a remarkable musical journey with three choral masterpieces: Handel's 'Messiah', Mahler's 'Resurrection Symphony', and Mozart's 'Great and Glorious'. Under the baton of Yannick Nézet-Séguin, these concerts not only celebrate the genius of classical legends but also showcase the exceptional talents of world-renowned soloists. Held at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, audiences are invited to experience the profound beauty and power of these enduring works, each performance promising an unforgettable auditory feast.

The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents: A Choral Celebration with Handel, Mahler, and Mozart

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents an extraordinary lineup of choral masterpieces that promise to enchant music lovers. With Yannick Nézet-Séguin at the helm, audiences will be treated to Handel's Messiah, Mahler's Symphony No. 2, and Mozart's Great and Glorious works. Held at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, these events feature some of the finest talents in the classical music world, including singers Jakub Józef Orliński, Quinn Kelsey, and Joyce DiDonato. Experience the transcendent power of these timeless compositions as they come to life through the voices of incredible soloists and a magnificent choir.

A Symphony of Voices: Choral Masterpieces Unveiled by the Philadelphia Orchestra

Step into a world of choral grandeur as the Philadelphia Orchestra presents a series of captivating performances. Under the expert baton of Yannick Nézet-Séguin, audiences will be treated to Handel's cherished 'Messiah', Mahler's awe-inspiring 'Resurrection Symphony', and Mozart's dramatic masterpieces including his 'Requiem' and 'Symphony No. 40'. Featuring an ensemble of illustrious singers, these concerts promise a profound exploration of timeless choral works, offering both the thrill of musical exploration and the comfort of beloved classics.

Philadelphia Orchestra's Captivating Choral Odyssey: Handel, Mahler, and Mozart

Experience an unparalleled celebration of choral mastery as the Philadelphia Orchestra brings Handel's "Messiah," Mahler's "Symphony No. 2," and Mozart's masterworks to life. Under the expert baton of Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Jane Glover, these concerts promise a journey through time and emotion, featuring powerful performances from renowned vocalists. Held at the prestigious Kimmel Center, these performances are a must-see for music lovers seeking to dive into the realms of classical and choral genius.

A Symphony of Masterpieces: Handel, Mahler, and Mozart Graced by the Philadelphia Orchestra

Experience a truly captivating series of performances with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. The orchestra invites you to immerse yourself in the powerful choral traditions of Handel's 'Messiah', the grandeur of Mahler's 'Resurrection' Symphony, and the evocative genius of Mozart's masterworks. Conductors Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Jane Glover, along with a stellar lineup of vocalists, promise to deliver unforgettable renditions of these timeless pieces, creating an experience that resonates with the heart and soul.

A Melodic Journey Through Time: Handel, Mahler, and Mozart with the Philadelphia Orchestra

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.

Philadelphia Orchestra's Choral Triumphs: A Musical Journey Through Handel, Mahler, and Mozart

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!

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Handel's Messiah

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Bookended by two of Bruckner’s sacred choral works, the transcendent and unfinished Ninth Symphony, Bruckner’s last , will be performed by Yannick and the Orchestra as the composer wished it: with his soaring Te Deum as its finale. Bruckner considered the Te Deum his masterpiece, calling it “the pride of his life,” and Gustav Mahler, who treasured Bruckner’s score, said it was written “for the tongues of angels.” Savor the infinite beauty of the human voice in this joyful, majestic music, performed by the Philadelphia Symphonic Choir and a cast of acclaimed operatic soloists.

Yannick and Bruckner

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.”

Mahler’s Symphony No. 2

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.  

Philadelphia Symphonic Choir

6 - 8 Mar, 2026

Mahler’s Symphony No. 2

10 - 12 Apr, 2026

Mozart: Great and Glorious

12 - 14 Dec, 2025

Handel's Messiah

5 - 6 May, 2023

Yannick and Bruckner

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