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Philadelphia Orchestra
Characterb. 1900 · Philadelphia, United States, United States
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The Philadelphia Orchestra is an American symphony orchestra founded in 1900 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It quickly rose to prominence under conductors such as Leopold Stokowski and Eugene Ormandy, becoming one of the “Big Five” U.S. orchestras. The ensemble is renowned for its lush, rich string tone and has recorded extensively for RCA, Columbia, and Deutsche Grammophon. It has premiered works by Rachmaninoff, Barber, and contemporary composers, and maintains a strong presence through regular Carnegie Hall appearances and international tours. The orchestra also operates community and education programs via its home at the Kimmel Center.
Popular tracks
- 13:50
Shostakovich: Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 2, Op. 50b: No. 2, Waltz
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- 26:22
Barber: Adagio for Strings, Op. 11
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- 312:38
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": I. Erwachen heiterer Empfindungen bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande. Allegro ma non troppo
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- 416:12
Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27: III. Adagio
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- 55:05
Suite bergamasque, L. 75: No. 3, Clair de lune (Arr. L. Caillet for Orchestra)
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- 69:33
Symphony No. 3 in C Minor: II. Andante ma non troppo
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- 72:43
Shostakovich: Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 1, Op. 38a: I. Waltz
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- 82:55
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation No. 18 Andante cantabile
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- 910:21
Dance of the Hours from Act III of "La Gioconda"
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- 100:51
Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 (Remastered): The Story Begins
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- 1119:16
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderato
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- 1211:47
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: II. Adagio sostenuto
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Albums
Saint-Saëns: Organ Symphony; Bacchanale; Danse Macabre; Carnaval des Animaux
Album · 1961
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 11 "The Year 1905", Jazz Suites & Tahiti Trot
Album · 1997
David Bowie narrates Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf & The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
Album · 1978
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral" & Leonore Overture No. 3
Album · 1988
Barber:Adagio /Copland: El Salon Mexico, Four Episodes from Rodeo & Appalachian Spring.
Album · 1999
Rachmaninoff: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3; Isle of the Dead
Album · 2023
Destination Rachmaninoff: Departure
Album · 2018
Florence Price: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3
Album · 2021
Tchaikovsky: Schwanensee (Highlights)
Album · 2010
Rachmaninov Variations
Album · 2015
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto & Sérénade mélancolique
Album · 1979
My American Story: North
Album · 2024