Charles Dutoit Conductor
Lang Lang Piano

Fauré Pavane
Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1
Shostakovich Symphony No. 10

A true mega-star of the musical world, Lang Lang celebrates the 200th birthday of Franz Liszt, performing his fiery Piano Concerto No. 1.

Yannick Nézet-Séguin Conductor
Dorothea Röschmann Soprano
Matthias Goerne Baritone
The Westminster Symphonic Choir
     Joe Miller Director

Mozart Symphony No. 40
Brahms A German Requiem

Brahms called this his "Human Requiem." He affirms a universal message of hope with some of his most glorious music as Yannick continues his exploration of the great requiems.

Marin Alsop Conductor
Ricardo Morales Clarinet

Barber Toccata festiva,
     for organ and orchestra
Copland Clarinet Concerto
Dvořák Symphony No. 9
     ("From the New World")

Jazz. Spirituals. Native-American rhythms. These sounds echo through the vibrant cities and across the vast landscapes of the Americas. Principal Clarinet Ricardo Morales is featured in the Copland Clarinet Concerto, originally written for Benny Goodman.

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.

Nicola Luisotti Conductor
Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg Violin

Bach/arr. Stokowski Chaconne,
   from Partita No. 2 for solo violin
Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1
Rimsky-Korsakov Sheherazade

The luminous orchestration of Sheherazade spins an ages-old Arabian tale. And an audience favorite since her Philadelphia Orchestra debut at age 10, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg performs the daring Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1, in Luisotti's Philadelphia Orchestra debut.

Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos Conductor
Pepe Romero Guitar

Turina Danzas fantásticas
Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez,
     for guitar and orchestra
Palomo Andalusian Nocturnes,
     for guitar and orchestra
Ravel Bolero

Spanish guitar, flamenco rhythms, and thrilling orchestral colors. Frühbeck uniquely induces rousing scenes from his homeland of Spain.

James Conlon Conductor

Mozart Overtures to Don Giovanni,
     Idomeneo, and The Marriage of Figaro
Mozart Symphony No. 38 ("Prague")
Dvořák Symphony No. 7

Mozart was inspired by the beauty and culture of Prague nearly 100 years before Dvořák composed his profound and melodious Symphony No. 7. James Conlon joins the Orchestra, continuing a close friendship for the past 35 years.

Gilbert Varga Conductor
Yefim Bronfman Piano

Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture
Bartók Piano Concerto No. 2
Stravinsky Petrushka

Stravinsky's virtuosic score colorfully illustrates the charming tale of a puppet that comes to life and falls in love. Bronfman takes on the towering Bartók Second Piano Concerto, a demanding work for soloist and orchestra alike.

Charles Dutoit Conductor
Maurizio Pollini Piano
The Philadelphia Singers Chorale
     David Hayes Music Director

Beethoven Overture to
     The Creatures of Prometheus
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1
Ravel Daphnis and Chloé (complete)

In his only American orchestral appearance this season, legendary master Maurizio Pollini honors Maestro Dutoit in an epic season finale. The sensual music of Ravel's Daphnis and Chloé brings a crescendo to the celebration of our revered Maestro. Only in Philadelphia!