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World Renowned Philadelphia Orchestra takes to the RiverStage at Penn's Landing  |
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After wowing international audiences as part of its recent Tour of Asia, The Philadelphia Orchestra has returned home to reaffirm its commitment to Philadelphia with the 2010 Free Neighborhood Concert Series. Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company, continues its commitment to The Philadelphia Orchestra’s Neighborhood Concerts as presenting sponsor for the seventh consecutive year. All Neighborhood Concerts are free and open to the public and the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is proud to welcome the Orchestra to the RiverStage at Penn’s Landing on July 3 at 8:00 p.m., as part of this special concert series.
“Each citizen of this great community should have the opportunity to experience the music of The Philadelphia Orchestra,” said Philadelphia Orchestra President and CEO Allison Vulgamore. “By expanding the concert experience beyond its traditional setting, we are bringing the Orchestra to your neighborhood for a casual summertime treat that you can make your own with family and friends. We are proud to call Philadelphia our home and each year we look forward to bringing our amazing musicians into the community to perform free concerts for longtime supporters and new listeners alike.”
“At Wachovia, we are proud of our long history supporting The Philadelphia Orchestra, one of Philadelphia’s world class institutions,” said Vince Liuzzi, Wachovia’s Regional President for Greater Philadelphia and Delaware. “As presenting sponsor of the Orchestra’s Free Neighborhood Concert Series for the seventh year, we are delighted to continue the tradition of bringing the Orchestra’s music to thousands of people. The concert series offers a wonderful opportunity for community residents to come together in their own neighborhood to enjoy a live performance by one of the world’s great classical music ensembles.”
On Saturday, July 3, at 8:00 PM, The Philadelphia Orchestra joins the citywide Wawa Welcome America Independence Day celebrations with a free Neighborhood Concert at the RiverStage at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. The program, led by the Orchestra’s assistant conductor, Danail Rachev, will feature beloved patriotic works. Following the concert there will be an exciting fireworks display, presented by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation. The Orchestra previously performed Neighborhood Concerts at Penn’s Landing in 2004 and 2006.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC), as Chair of the Programming Committee, I am proud to welcome The Philadelphia Orchestra to the spectacular new RiverStage on the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. The addition of this concert to the 2010 Summer Program expresses perfectly the capabilities of this new stage and our ability to bring the performing arts to Penn’s Landing and we are thrilled to be able to present a magnificent fireworks show as the perfect finale to this exciting evening,” said Diane Dalto Woosnam. “We hope this is just the beginning of new relationships with outstanding cultural organizations, such as The Philadelphia Orchestra, who will work with us to make the arts more accessible to all.”
“The sounds of a Philadelphia Orchestra concert on a warm summer night is music to all of our ears,” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter. “Everyone in the Philadelphia region should take some time to kick back, relax, and experience an amazing performance by this world class musical ensemble.”
The Philadelphia Orchestra’s Neighborhood Concert Series
The 2010 Neighborhood Concert Series continues The Philadelphia Orchestra’s commitment to celebrating the vitality of neighborhoods throughout the Philadelphia region, bringing the Orchestra into communities in a variety of settings, and introducing the world renowned ensemble to new audiences. The Orchestra revived its free Neighborhood Concerts in 2000 as part of its centennial celebrations as a tangible expression of the Orchestra’s gratitude to the people of Philadelphia for their 100 years of support. By bringing the gift of music into the communities where people live, the Orchestra has worked to break down perceived barriers that might separate it from many people in the community.
Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company, is proud to present The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2010 Free Neighborhood Concerts. Funding is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Additional funding is provided by the Annenberg Foundation, the Zisman Family Foundation, and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Printing is donated by Swift Mailing Services.
The Philadelphia Orchestra’s educational and outreach activities enrich the lives of over 35,000 youngsters and 140,000 adults in the Philadelphia region each year, through a variety of musical encounters, including subscription concerts, Sound All Around (for children ages 3 to 5), Family Concerts (for children ages 6 to 12), School Concerts, a School Partnership Program, Music Educator Workshops, Master Classes, Side-by-Side Rehearsals, Open Rehearsals, the Albert M. Greenfield Student Competition, free Neighborhood Concerts, and collaborations with conservatories and colleges.
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