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    Celebrating 100 Years of Rhapsody in Blue 03/04/2024 In Symphony News

    We commemorate the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.

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    Masterworks 5: Discover Gershwin Program Notes 02/28/2024 In Symphony News

    Read about the music and composers featured in Masterworks 5: Discover Gershwin on March 9 & 10, 2024.

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    Best John Williams Film Scores 02/16/2024 In Symphony News

    Lights, camera, action, music! Read about John Williams’s best film scores.  

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  • Meet composers Valerie Coleman & Carlos Simon 02/14/2024 In Symphony News

    One of the ways we aim to increase diversity in the arts is through programming. Black composers write great music. In fact, when Dvorak visiting America to capture it's sound, he told journalist James Creelman that “I am now satisfied that the future music in this country must be founded upon what are called negro melodies. This must be the real foundation of any serious and original school of composition to be developed in the United States.” In our upcoming programs, you'll hear pieces by two fantastic black composers, Valerie Coleman and Carlos Simon. Learn more about these two living black composers and discover new voices this season!

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    Meet pianist Michelle Cann 02/10/2024 In Symphony News

    Lauded as “exquisite” by The Philadelphia Inquirer and “a pianist of sterling artistry” by Gramophone, Michelle Cann has become one of the most sought-after pianists of her generation. Learn more about our upcoming soloist!

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    How Classical Music Improves Mental Health 02/08/2024 In Symphony News

    In the hectic world we live in, it is incredibly important to prioritize our mental health. Classical music offers profound and accessible ways to enhance our emotional well-being. From stress reduction and mood enhancement to cognitive benefits and improved sleep, classical music sends us on a path of emotional healing and growth.  

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    Child Prodigies in Classical Music 01/24/2024 In Symphony News

    Throughout history, the world of classical music has been graced by the remarkable presence of child prodigies. Explore four renowned classical music child prodigies who have left a mark on the world of music.

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    History of the Symphony 01/10/2024 In Symphony News

    Symphony orchestras have been around for centuries, but not forever!

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    Cirque de la Symphonie - About the Performers 12/28/2023 In Symphony News

    Learn more about the talented performers you'll see on stage with the Symphony on December 31st.

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    Last-Minute Gifts (Without Leaving Home!) 12/22/2023 In Symphony News

    Still a few names on your nice list? Check out these last-minute gifts that will bring joy to any recipient.

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