The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Returns to the Verizon Hall Stage February 13
January 23, 2004
Soon after the Royal Concertgebouw’s establishment in 1888, the orchestra developed into one of the best orchestras in Europe. Granted the Royal status in 1988, the Royal Concertgebouw has made more than a thousand recordings and is regarded worldwide as one of the most prestigious symphony orchestras. While known for its unprecedented interpretation of the romantic repertoire, the orchestra earned equal acclaim for its performances of contemporary music under the direction of Riccardo Chailly. With an impressive history of chief conductors, including Willem Kes, Willem Mengelberg, Eduard van Beinum, Bernard Haitink, and Riccardo Chailly, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra continues to win the praises of critics and audiences alike. The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra made its Kimmel Center debut in 2002.
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra will be led by guest conductor Herbert Blomstedt and will perform Symphony No.4 by Beethoven and Symphony No.4 by Tchaikovsky.
Tickets for the February 13 performance of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra are $32, $45, $58, $68, $78, $98 and $113.
Kimmel Center Presents Wachovia Classics: Great Orchestras on Tour continues with the 2003 Grammy-Award winning San Francisco Symphony conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas (March 24, 2004) and Zurich’s Tonhalle Orchestra (May 2, 2004).
Tickets for all Kimmel Center Presents performances are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999, online at www.kimmelcenter.org or at The Kimmel Center box office, open daily from 10am to 6pm and later on performance evenings. For group sales, call 215-790-5883.
A limited number of $10 tickets will be available for every Kimmel Center Presents performance. These $10 tickets go on sale the day of the event and can be purchased at the box office beginning at 5:30pm for evening performances and 11:30am for matinees. Limit one per person.
Kimmel Center Presents Wachovia Classic: Great Orchestras on Tour is generously supported by Wachovia. American Airlines is the Official Airline of Kimmel Center Presents. BMW is the Official Vehicle of Kimmel Center Presents.
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