Classical Notes: Something new when the Philly Orchestra comes to town (Times Union)

by Joseph Dalton

The Philadelphia Orchestra’s SPAC season lasts only four nights this summer (Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 11-14), but that’s enough time to see a dramatic new programming direction for the ensemble. To honor tradition and hopefully sell oodles of tickets, there are still symphonies and concertos by Bach, Mozart and Brahms plus the final night features the Beethoven Violin Concerto with superstar soloist Joshua Bell performing his own original cadenza. Music director Yannick Nezet-Seguin will be at the podium for the duration.

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