Philadelphia

1.19 and 1.21 - 8 PM
1.20 - 2 PM

The Philadelphia Orchestra
Herbert Blomstedt, Conductor
Leif Ove Andsnes, Piano

Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 3
Beethoven - Symphony No. 3 ("Eroica")

Blomstedt is a leading interpreter of the works of Beethoven, presenting the triumphal "Eroica" Symphony and the noble Third Piano Concerto. These mark his first appearances with the Orchestra since 2006.

Join members of the Orchestra and special guest artists in the intimate setting of Perelman Theater, where the virtuosity of each musician shines. Through a wide range of ensembles and musical styles, encounter the Orchestra’s musicians as individuals, with their unique talents and musical personalities.

The Philadelphia Orchestra
Robin Ticciati, Conductor - PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA DEBUT
Arabella Steinbacher, Violin

Beethoven - Violin Concerto
sibelius - Symphony No. 2

The youthful Robin Ticciati, already featured on the world's greatest stages, leads Sibelius's sweeping Second Symphony in his Philadelphia Orchestra debut. The elegance and beauty of Arabella Steinbacher's musicianship is featured in Beethoven's soaring Violin Concerto.

1.6 and 1.8 - 2 PM
1.7 - 8 PM

The Philadelphia Orchestra
David Zinman, Conductor
Choong-Jin Chang, Viola

Torke - Ash – FIRST PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCES
Walton - Viola Concerto
Beethoven - Symphony No. 5

Start your New Years celebration in style with The Philadelphia Orchestra. The concert ends in time for you to continue on with your own grand festivities.

The Philadelphia Orchestra
Jane Glover, Conductor - Philadelphia Orchestra Debut
The Philadelphia Singers Chorale (David Hayes, Director)

Handel - Messiah

This Baroque classic has become as integral to the American holiday season as Dickens's A Christmas Carol or the film It's a Wonderful Life. First performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra in 1958, Messiah has been an annual Orchestra tradition since 1961.