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The Philadelphia Orchestra is gearing up for the holidays, and this season's line-up promises plenty of cheer for people of all ages-from classical music aficionados to traditional holiday music lovers alike. The most wonderful time of the year opens with three Glorious Sound of Christmas concerts, tonight, December 20-22; continues with Handel's Messiah, December 23; and concludes with the time-honored tradition of the Orchestra's annual New Year's Eve Concert on December 31, this year conducted by new Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin. All concerts take place in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County has announced a powerhouse concert by one of the world's greatest orchestras conducted by a Spanish national treasure, joining one of the most acclaimed American pianists of our time in the majestic Knight Concert Hall. On February 7, 2013, the Center's four-concert John S. and James L. Knight Masterworks Season - Sanford and Beatrice Ziff Classical Music Series, presents THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA conducted by RAFAEL FRÜHBECK DE BURGOS in Beethoven's grandest and most moving "EMPEROR" PIANO CONCERTO NO. 5, played by ANDRE WATTS. The program opens with the legendary Leopold Stokowski's orchestration of Johann Sebastian Bach's Cantata "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme" ("Sleepers Awake") and closes with Johannes Brahms's majestic Symphony No. 1.

Zubin Mehta returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his music directorship with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Thursday, December 13, at 8 pm, Friday, December 14, at 11 am, Saturday, December 15, at 8 pm and Sunday, December 16, at 2 pm. Mehta leads the orchestra in the colorful and varied program that inaugurated his tenure in 1962.

With the ardor of Anna Karenina in the air - and movie theaters - nothing celebrates romance more than the music of Russian composers, Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky. Russian Rapture: Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky, the second concert in Jeffrey Siegel's KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS series presented in Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center on February 4 at 7:30pm by Friends of Keyboard Conversations, will romance the audience with a pre-Valentine's Day program featuring "some of the most melodic, dramatic, enthralling and passionate music in the piano repertoire," says Siegel.

Philippe Entremont, H'83, internationally renowned pianist and conductor, is well-known throughout New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region for his exceptional career and his time spent as music director of the New Orleans Philharmonic Orchestra from 1980 to 1986. On Friday, Dec. 7, the maestro returns to New Orleans to perform the "Triple Concerto," one of Beethoven's most celebrated compositions, at Loyola University New Orleans.

The Philadelphia Orchestra is gearing up for the holidays, and this season's line-up promises plenty of cheer for people of all ages-from classical music aficionados to traditional holiday music lovers alike. The most wonderful time of the year opens with three Glorious Sound of Christmas concerts, December 20-22; continues with Handel's Messiah, December 23; and concludes with the time-honored tradition of the Orchestra's annual New Year's Eve Concert on December 31, this year conducted by new Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin. All concerts take place in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center.

Former LA Phil Music Director Zubin Mehta returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Tuesday, October 30, at 8 pm. Joining them is thrilling pianist Yuja Wang performing Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1. Also on the program of Romantic Symphonies is a rare performance of Schubert's Third Symphony as well as Brahms' First Symphony. The concert is the first of the LA Phil's Visiting Orchestras series of the 2012/13 season.

Internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel brings his poetry and breathtaking virtuosity to his celebrated Keyboard Conversations. By overwhelming popular demand the series returns to the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts' Perelman Theater.

Popular guest conductor Juanjo Mena will lead the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony on Friday, October 19 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, October 21 at 3 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, and Saturday, October 20 at 8 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore. Acclaimed Italian pianist Benedetto Lupo makes his BSO debut performing Bartok's Piano Concerto No. 3. Also on the program are selections from Dvorak's Slavonic Dances.

Internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel brings his poetry and breathtaking virtuosity to his celebrated KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS®. By overwhelming popular demand the series returns to the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts' Perelman Theater.

On the heels of his well-received series of lecture performances last season, tonight's August 24 Keyboard Conversation with distinguished pianist Jeffrey Siegel promises an exciting exploration of some of the best-loved works in the classical canon.

On the heels of his well-received series of lecture performances last season, the August 24 Keyboard Conversation with distinguished pianist Jeffrey Siegel promises an exciting exploration of some of the best-loved works in the classical canon.

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has announced the creation of The Florence Kopleff Choral Administrator Chair in perpetuity as a tribute to American Contralto Florence Kopleff who died on July 24, 2012. The impact of Miss Kopleff - once called the "greatest living alto" by Time magazine - on American music and the Atlanta Symphony will be felt for generations to come. Jeffrey Baxter, current Choral Administrator for the Atlanta Symphony, longtime member of the ASO Chorus, and a friend of Miss Kopleff, will be the first holder of the chair.

Musical America, now in its third century as the indispensable resource for the performing arts, today announced the winners of the annual Musical America Awards, recognizing artistic excellence and achievement in the arts.

Musical America, now in its third century as the indispensable resource for the performing arts, today announced the winners of the annual Musical America Awards, recognizing artistic excellence and achievement in the arts.

Music Director Designate Yannick Nézet-Séguin has stepped forward volunteering additional time and services to The Philadelphia Orchestra and its audiences in the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons.

Following a summer filled with North American appearances, The Philadelphia Orchestra begins its highly anticipated 2011 European Festivals Tour on August 25.

The Philadelphia Orchestra announced today major funding pledges from the William Penn Foundation, Wyncote Foundation, Gerry Lenfest, the Neubauer Family Foundation, and members of the Board of The Philadelphia Orchestra Association. With $11.2 million in outright gifts and pledges and an additional $16.3 million pledged as challenge grants to inspire philanthropic support from our community, this initial funding signals an important vote of confidence in the plan being launched by the Orchestra. To fully meet these challenge grants - and to fund the first three years of its plan - The Philadelphia Orchestra must secure an additional $17.5 million in contributions by the close of 2011. This effort will take place concurrently with the Orchestra's Annual Fund campaign.

The Philadelphia Orchestra, one of the leading orchestras in the world and renowned for its acclaimed performances, historic international tours, and best-selling recordings, today launched its 'Listen with Your Heart' initiative aimed at raising public awareness as well as funding for this celebrated ensemble.