CLASSICAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

Philadelphia offers numerous opportunities to experience world-class classical music.  Two of the best venues are the Philadelphia Orchestra and Philly Pops, which is conducted by a Grammy-winning pianist.  For your convenience, we've compiled some information on these two organizations to help you get your feet on the ground and take the necessary steps towards seeing it for yourself.

 

Philly Pops

The Philly Pops is an organization which develops amazing classical music performances which are showcased in the Academy of Music.  Peter Nero, who has won a Grammy for his skill on the piano, leads the orchestra, and the Spring 2000 calendar looks might impressive.  The two big performances will be "Hooray for Hollywood" with Maureen McGovern and "The Aristocrats of Swing" with Ann Hampton Callaway.  Both look to honor the past with appropriate tributes and musical styles, and we recommend giving them a shot.

 

Philadelphia Orchestra
260 South Broad Street, 16th Floor
(215)893-1900

Philadelphia Orchestra is a legendary company which is doing something very interesting for its 1999-2000 season.  To celebrate its 100-year anniversary, the company is presenting nothing but material that it has performed and made famous over the years.  This has never been done before and is definitely turning a few heads in the industry, as people are definitely receiving it very favorably.  Some of the highlights will include Rautavarra's Eighth Symphony, Gorecki's Symphony No. 3, and Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.  All of these performances will take place around April or May, and for more information just give them a call; they;ll take care of you.