Chamber Orchestra Of Philadelphia Announces 2018-19 Season

The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia announces the Chamber Orchestra's 54th season: Migrations. Migrations spotlights instruments and music from a wide and varied spectrum of cultures and traditions representing distinct regions of the world and diverse communities that immigrated to and reside in the city of Philadelphia. Through performances, the creation of new works, discussions, forums, and workshops, we will highlight connections, celebrate the differences, and develop a greater appreciation for, and understanding of, the rich variety and sophistication of diverse musical cultures, using the western classical music as a springboard for exploration and discovery. From September 2018 through May 2019, the Chamber Orchestra will perform 5 series concerts in the Perelman Theater.

"I am thrilled to present such a multi-faceted and fascinating musical journey around the world," says Maestro Brosse?. "The Chamber Orchestra and I are proud to spotlight the rich panoply of communities that create the fabric of Philadelphia." Philadelphia's history is rich in cultural diversity, and highlighting how these cultures make up the identity of our society as a whole is paramount to the Chamber Orchestra's Migrations season. The Chamber Orchestra has partnered with Global Philadelphia to ensure every community has access to our performances and programs city-wide. At a time of increasing tensions and xenophobia, the Chamber Orchestra will provide a nexus for diversity, acceptance, and inclusivity, through world-class performances and transformative musical experiences to all residents.

The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia's dynamic and innovative programming defines COP's unique identity and presence as resident company of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and within the broader landscape of the greater Philadelphia region. To build a firm foundation for stability, and to position the Chamber Orchestra for a strong 2019/2020 season, COP will present a five-program / ten-concert series at the Kimmel Center this year.

2018-2019 Season

AFRICA: Schubert, Arriaga & Jegede

Sunday, October 7, 2018 | 2:30 PM Monday, October 8, 2018 | 7:30 PM

Dirk Brosse?, Conductor Tunde Jegede, Kora

Schubert - Overture in the Italian Style, D. 590 Arriaga - Symphony in D
Fela Sowande - African Suite for String Orchestra Tunde Jegede - Interlude: Solo Kora

Jegede - Cycle of Reckoning for Kora and Chamber Orchestra* *U.S. Premiere

ASIA: Mozart, Dvor?a?k & Harrison

Sunday, December 9, 2018 | 2:30 PM Monday, December 10, 2018 | 7:30 PM

Dirk Brosse?, Conductor Wu Man, Pipa

Mozart - Divertimento, K. 138
Dvor?a?k - Serenade for Strings, Op. 22
Dirk Brosse?/Traditional - Mu yang Gu-niang
Wu Man - Interlude: Solo Pipa
Lou Harrison - Concerto for Pipa and String Orchestra

EUROPE: Bach, Vivaldi & Corelli

Sunday, February 24, 2019 | 2:30 PM Monday, February 25, 2019 | 7:30 PM

Caterina Lichtenberg, Mandolin

Riccardo Broschi - Overture to La Merope J.S. Bach - Air on the G string

Caterina Lichtenberg - Interlude: Solo Mandolin Domenico Gaudioso - Concerto for Mandonlin Caldara - Sinfonie a Quattro
Vivaldi - Concerto for Mandolin

Corelli- Suite for String Orchesrtra

THE AMERICAS: de Falla, Villa-Lobos & Clearfield

Sunday, March 31, 2019 | 2:30 PM Monday, April 1, 2019 | 7:30 PM

Dirk Brosse?, Conductor
Jordan Dodson, Guitar Astral Spotlight Artist

Manuel De Falla - El Amor Brujo Suite
Villa-Lobos - Concerto for Guitar
Chabrier - Haban?era
Steven Gerber - Homage to Dvor?a?k, from Spirituals for String Orchestra Jordon Dodson - Interlude: Solo Guitar

Andrea Clearfield Steven R. Gerber Composer in Residence- New Work for Electric Guitar and Chamber Orchestra*

*World Premiere

MIDDLE EAST: Mozart, Saint-Sae?ns & Shaheen

Sunday, May 19, 2019 | 2:30 PM Monday, May 20, 2019 | 7:30 PM

Dirk Brosse?, Conductor Simon Shaheen, Oud

Franc?ois-Adrien Boi?eldieu - Overture to Le Calife de Bagdad

Mozart - Symphony No. 36 "Linz" K. 425

Saint-Sae?ns - "Bacchanale" from Samson and Delilah
new arrangement by Andrea Clearfield, Steven R. Gerber Composer in Residence

Simon Shaheen - Interlude: solo oud
Shaheen - Concerto for Oud and Chamber Orchestra

Philadelphia Premiere

Artists, Dates, and Programs subject to change

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Single tickets will go on sale August 14, 2018 and range from $28 - $98.
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