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The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert presents a program of German Romantic masters. Tugan Sokhiev leads two works by Strauss, the Prelude to Wagner’s opera Tannhäuser, and a Liszt Piano Concerto featuring Haochen Zhang.
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Pete Checchia/The Philadelphia OrchestraJoin us on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you an all-Beethoven program from the 2024/2025 season, featuring the German master’s towering Piano Concerto No. 5 (“Emperor”) and Symphony No. 4. At the podium is guest conductor Tugan Sokhiev, joined by soloist Garrick Ohlsson. -
Jeff Fusco/The Philadelphia OrchestraJoin us on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you a program of Ravel, Holst, and Alfredo Casella from the 2024/2025 season.
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