Philadelphia Orchestra

The Philadelphia Orchestra is a symphony orchestra based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. One of the "Big Five" American orchestras, it was founded in 1900. The orchestra's home is the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts where it performs its subscription concerts in Verizon Hall. From 1900 to 2001 the Philadelphia Orchestra gave its concerts at the Academy of Music. The orchestra continues to own the historic hall and retur... more

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  • The Philadelphia Orchestr,
  • The Philadelphia Orchestra
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