Witness the historic debut of the Kimmel Center Organ when its 6,938 pipes fill the hall with music. It's a two week inaugural festival as the undisputed "king of instruments" lends its thrilling voice to recitals, silent films, orchestra concerts, and fun events for the whole family.

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Saturday, May 13, 2006, 1pm
An Afternoon Organ Recital Marathon

Enjoy the King of Instruments played by some of the Delaware Valley’s leading organists in an afternoon of continuous recitals.

Sunday, May 14, 2006, 3pm
The Philadelphia Singers
David Hayes, conductor
Mannes College of Music Orchestra

  • Raskin: A Song after Sunset
  • Beethoven: Missa Solemnis

    • Saturday, May 20, 2006, 11am


    Peter Conte
    Organ Family Concert
    Organist Peter Conte
    Mum Puppettheatre
    A program for all ages including The Sorcerer’s Apprentice by Paul Dukas and Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. Mum Puppettheatre is "one of Philadelphia’s top attractions for kids!" —Fodors

    Sunday, May 21, 2006, 3pm and 7pm
    Golden Age Film Classics with Organ
    Charlie Chaplin in The Gold Rush, 3pm
    Douglas Fairbanks in The Mark of Zorro, 7pm
    Music fans and movie buffs alike will love these two programs featuring organist Tom Trenney improvising accompaniment to masterpieces of the silent era. One ticket gains entry to both films.


    Manfred Honeck
    Thursday, May 25, 2006, 8pm
    Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
    Manfred Honeck, conductor
    Jeffrey Brillhart, organ
  • Mozart: Symphony No. 40

  • Poulenc: Organ Concerto

  • Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5



    • Due to the nature of this series, same seats cannot be guaranteed for all performances.

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