Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

The 2011/12 Season


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Joyce DiDonato
Great Orchestras

Fri, Feb 24, 2012 | 8pm | Verizon Hall
New York Philharmonic
Alan Gilbert, conductor
Joyce DiDonato, mezzo-soprano

Mon, Apr 16, 2012 | 7:30pm | Verizon Hall
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Joshua Bell, director and solo violin

The lights go up, the crowd quiets, and the conductor raises his baton…Experience the world’s most distinguished orchestras in Verizon Hall. Featuring classical music's best-known vocal and instrumental soloists, programmatic content spanning generations, and Maestros who weave intricate instrumentation into awe-inspiring melodies, this season offers an orchestral lineup not to be missed!



Danilo Perez
Jazz Up Close Celebrates
Philly's Jazz Legacy


Sat, Feb 25, 2012 | 7:30pm | Perelman Theater
Jazz Up Close Celebrates Lee Morgan
Featuring the Terell Stafford Quintet

Sat, Apr 14, 2012 | 7:30pm | Perelman Theater
Jazz Up Close Celebrates McCoy Tyner
Featuring Danilo Perez and Friends

Join Jazz Up Close in celebrating the remarkable legacy of Philadelphia’s native jazz musicians. Transcending time, spirit, and tradition, these artists embody the culmination of decades of late-night jam sessions and innovations that challenged traditional jazz practice.


Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Series

Sat, Mar 10, 2012 | 3pm | Verizon Hall
The Canadian Brass with Jeffrey Brillhart

Sat, Apr 21, 2012 | 3pm | Verizon Hall
John Weaver

Witness the awe-inspiring power of the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ with a diverse line-up of virtuosi. From expert and expressive solo recitals to the exuberant sounds of the Canadian Brass, the series is packed with programs that will delight organ enthusiasts and families alike.



Jeffrey Siegel
Keyboard Conversations®
with Jeffrey Siegel

Mon, Apr 9, 2012 | 7:30pm | Perelman Theater
The Power and Passion of Brahms

Innovative Dialogue. Masterful Performances. Enrich your understanding of major classical works with the Keyboard Conversations’ unique "concert-plus-commentary" format. Celebrated Steinway pianist Jeffrey Siegel artfully infuses masterful solo piano performances with insightful discussions about great composers and their works.


Broadway

Mar 20 - 25, 2012 | Academy of Music
Fela!

Mar 27 - Apr 8, 2012 | Academy of Music
West Side Story

May 11 - 13, 2012 | Merriam Theater
Riverdance

Jun 5 - 10, 2012 | Academy of Music
Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Struggle. Passion. Revolution. This Broadway season overflows with a variety of revolutionary blockbusters addressing contemporary issues and revisiting radical times. From protest to hair bands, rebellion to rock stars, the 2011/12 season is a journey through the passage and triumph of the human condition.


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