I enjoy all kinds of music, but even though I’m privileged to see so many different and extraordinary performers every season at the Kimmel Center, I still have my favorites. And here they are: my personal picks from our 2005/2006 Season. If you want to sample the best of our various music offerings, then I recommend you try this Verizon Hall concert package. You'll find complete descriptions of each of these events on their respective series pages. By the way, you’ll save money, too!

Friday, November 18, 2005, 8pm
Mellon Jazz Fridays
Philly All-Stars

I’ve learned what a great home for jazz this city is. Michael Brecker and Christian McBride prove it once again.

Sunday, January 15, 2006, 3pm
Sovereign Bank World Pop Mix
The Pipes, Drums and Highland Dancers of the First Battalion
The Black Watch
The Band of The Welsh Guards
My heritage is Scottish, and these sounds and sights still take my breath away. Years ago I learned to play the pipes, but this is the real thing.

Sunday, February 19, 2006, 3pm

Sovereign Bank World Pop Mix
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Vusi Mahlasela
This is music from the heart of South Africa, a wonderful evocation of its past, its present, and its hope-filled future.

Wednesday, April 5, 2006, 8pm
Great Orchestras on Tour
National Symphony Orchestra
Leonard Slatkin, Music Director
Emanuel Ax, piano
We’re delighted to help celebrate this orchestra’s 75th anniversary—particularly when Manny Ax, a great friend of Philadelphia, plays Beethoven with them.

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

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Select seating: First Tier Box Center ($277) First Tier Box Side ($248) Orchestra Box ($248) Orchestra Rows A-Y ($210) Orchestra Tier A-C ($210) Orchestra Tier D-K ($195) First Tier ($195) Second Tier Box Side ($155) Second Tier ($155) Conductor's Circle ($155) Second Tier Box Rear ($125) Third Tier Boxes ($125) Third Tier ($125)
See seating map of Verizon Hall at right. Please be advised that listed ticket availability is subject to change. All requests are subject to prior sale. > View full-size seating charts
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