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Philadelphia Orchestra

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42 of 43(98%)customers would recommend this to a friend.

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5 / 5

Philadelphia Orchestra was terrific!

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- Sat, Aug 22, 2009 @

Posted 08/27/2009

by Piel

As always- the lush sound of the whole orchestra makes the entire concert so enjoyable- the strict rhythms used during the Ravel Bolero was exceptional! Just overall a terrific close to a wonderful season!

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Review 2 for Philadelphia Orchestra

4 / 5

Philadelphia Orchestra one of the world's best!

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- Sat, Aug 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Hearing Ravel's Bolero theme played by so many sections of the Orchestra @

Posted 08/23/2009

by dart51

Location: VT

The Philadelphia Orchestra in it's final summer performance at Saratoga Performing
Arts Center displayed its virtuousity with a diverse ranqe of offerings. Rossini, Rachmaninoff, Grieg. Falla and Ravel all received enthusiastic and skilled musicianship..
The sololsts are so gifted, and 'the Philadelphia sound' is so special.
Charles Dutoit, contuctor provided dynamic leadership throughout.
Appropriately the evening ended with a spectacular round of fireworks..

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- Sat, Aug 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Hearing Ravel's Bolero theme played by so many sections of the Orchestra @

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Review 3 for Philadelphia Orchestra

5 / 5

Philadelphia Orchestra

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Posted 08/23/2009

by Murky

Location: albany, NY

A wonderful night with the Philadelphia; playing at their best with emotion and enthusiasm. Always respectful of the audience who came to see them, mixing the popular with the more cerebral, the audience showed their appreciation with multiple ovations and calls for more.

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Review 4 for Philadelphia Orchestra

5 / 5

Wonderful Concert!

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Posted 08/22/2009

by SuePT

Location: Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Marvin Hamlisch conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra, playing piano, narrating autobiographical accounts of his life--all of it was wonderful. This was a very memorable evening. The orchestra was fantastic, the music selections were just great, soloist Mark McVey was terrific. I can't rave enough how enjoyable a concert this was.

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Review 5 for Philadelphia Orchestra

4 / 5

Good

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- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The violin concerto @

Posted 08/22/2009

by walker24

Location: New York

The Philadelphia Orchestra is one of the finest orchestras in the country, The concert was good. The violin concerto was played well. The Rocco Variations was also done well. The soloists were accomplished but neither soloist had any special flair. The audience was enthusiastic. Maestro Dutoit never does encores and does not seem connected to the audience. I prefer how Maestro Ormandy conducted the orchestra and connected with the audience. In spite of this I recommend programs of the Philadelphia Orchestra at the SPAC and I would certainly return again. It was a nice touch having enactors of the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War encamped on the grounds with ample opportunity to speak with them. They added cannon to the 1812 overture which adds real spice to that piece.

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- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The violin concerto @

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Review 6 for Philadelphia Orchestra

5 / 5

Yo-Yo Rules

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- Wed, Aug 12, 2009 @

Favorite moment: After sweating it out the entire concert (just a slight distraction) I made it to my truck and discovered I did not lock my keys in it...PRICELESS! @

Posted 08/22/2009

by Postmarked

Location: Adirondacks

I sat four rows away from the Rock Star of Cellodom. Never have I witnessed someone play with such passion and a obvious love for the actual instrument they are holding. Not to mention the the always impeccable precision of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Brilliant!

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- Wed, Aug 12, 2009 @

Favorite moment: After sweating it out the entire concert (just a slight distraction) I made it to my truck and discovered I did not lock my keys in it...PRICELESS! @

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Review 7 for Philadelphia Orchestra

5 / 5

Phil. Orchestra

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Posted 08/22/2009

by artman1

The soloists were amazing. The 1812 used to be even better when the local National Guard shot their Howitzer Canons off right on the beat.

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- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

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Review 8 for Philadelphia Orchestra

4 / 5

Tchaikovsky Spectacular

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- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

Posted 08/22/2009

by Smitty52

Location: Hoosick Falls

A pleasant night out for dinner and then the concert, with my wife and son. We love all kinds of music, and I'm a musician myself for the past 40+ years. Other than a one-of-a- kind Frank Zappa show at UCLA's Royce Hall with a 75 piece orchestra, this was my first and only time I've heard a live orchestral performance. The players and soloists alike, were all excellent. I especially enjoyed Arabella Steinbacher. Amazing; with no sheet music, just pure heart, soul, speed and tone. I'd like to hear her again in 5 years!
Thank you players, sponsors (Skidmore) and SPAC, for a fine concert.

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- Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @

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Review 9 for Philadelphia Orchestra

5 / 5

phily orchestra with marvin hamlisch

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Favorite moment: Hamlisch hits @

Posted 08/21/2009

by Bubba47

Location: West Des Moines, IA

Outstanding evening of a variety of wonderful tunes by a superb pianist and a great orchestra

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Favorite moment: Hamlisch hits @

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Review 10 for Philadelphia Orchestra

5 / 5

First Timer will REPEAT

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Posted 08/21/2009

by MrsMoustache

Location: Waterford

This was my first time seeing an orchestrea perform live and I absolutely loved it. I am so happy that my introduction was made with Marvin Hamlisch. I really did not know what to expect and I really loved how he talked to the audience and incorporated little snippets of his life to progress the program. In addition, the fact that it was all American composers drawing from movie and show tunes I was able to instantly relate to the music and feel comfortable. I will be back next year.

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Review 11 for Philadelphia Orchestra

5 / 5

M. Hamilisch /Phil'a Orchestra

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Favorite moment: Chorus Line Overature @

Posted 08/21/2009

by Bammy

Location: SPAC

This was a totally enjoyable evening. The music was very well done, the personnal stories were very entertaining and the music was out og this world.

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Favorite moment: Chorus Line Overature @

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Review 12 for Philadelphia Orchestra

5 / 5

Charles Dutoit & The Fabulous Philadelphians

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- Wed, Aug 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: More great music than you can shake a stick at! @

Posted 08/20/2009

by MohawkView

I wish more people - and more younger people -- would take advantage of one of the area's most important venues and one of the world's most famous orchestras -- The Philadephia Orchestra at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

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- Wed, Aug 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: More great music than you can shake a stick at! @

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Review 13 for Philadelphia Orchestra

4 / 5

Popular Music at its best!

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- Fri, Aug 14, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Loved the music from West Side Story! @

Posted 08/18/2009

by Susie21

Location: Connecticut

A great performance of popular music and show tunes. The very best way to spend a warm Friday evening, and the families loved it.

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Favorite moment: Loved the music from West Side Story! @

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Review 14 for Philadelphia Orchestra

4 / 5

Philadelphia Orchestra ROCKED BROADWAY

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Favorite moment: too many to list @

Posted 08/18/2009

by jackie12boy

Location: upstate NY

The show was outstanding and in all my 20 + years of attending the orchestra I've never witnessed an encore...tonight that all changed and they played two. The conducter was making his debut and I think he should be the principal conductor. The only down side was the sound man didn't always know when to cue up the mics of the performers and they could've had a little more volume. Other than that STANDING OVATION

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- Fri, Aug 14, 2009 @

Favorite moment: too many to list @

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Review 15 for Philadelphia Orchestra

5 / 5

Great stand in conductor,amazing night of music

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- Fri, Aug 14, 2009 @

Favorite moment: hard to give just one moment, I enjoyed myself from beginning to end!!! @

Posted 08/17/2009

by LDB1

I was quite impressed with the entire evening. All who were involved with the show did a fantastic job.
The " guest " conductor was animated, while adding informative tidbits from time to time you could tell he was enjoying the evening.
The Philadelphia Orchestra was a sheer pleasure to the senses.
The chorus added such a wonderful element to the evening, they were amazing!!
The four broadway performers were a surprising and wonderful addition ( I did not know they would be there).
I would have been pleased with just t he orchestra and the chorus, they were outstanding.
Great touch though adding the broadway actors to the mix.
a little more work on the mikes would have helped the men were a bit difficult to hear.

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- Fri, Aug 14, 2009 @

Favorite moment: hard to give just one moment, I enjoyed myself from beginning to end!!! @

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Review 16 for Philadelphia Orchestra

5 / 5

The Best of Shostakovich

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Posted 08/17/2009

by drs17

Location: State College, PA

Dmitri Shostakovich died on August 9, 1975. Thirteen days later the Philadelphia Orchestra performed his Fifth Symphony. Ormandy and the orchestra were excellent as always, and the program contained a black-bordered tribute to the great composer that made the evening especially meaningful. But the 1975 performance was exceeded by Dutoit's last Thursday. The fifth is a symphony that can stall in the slow parts or get out of control in the fast parts, but neither was a problem. Dutoit led the orchestra past these hazards in what was the best performance of Shostakovich's Fifth I have ever heard.

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Review 17 for Philadelphia Orchestra

4 / 5

Yo Yo Ma

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Posted 08/17/2009

by Andrew500

Location: Rhode Island

Great performance - although air traffic to ALB airport should be diverted around venue during concert. Made it difficult to hear at times.

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- Wed, Aug 12, 2009 @

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Review 18 for Philadelphia Orchestra

5 / 5

Philadelphia Orchestra brought tears to my eyes.

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- Sat, Aug 15, 2009 @

Posted 08/17/2009

by reneeliberte123

This concert was so beautiful it made me cry! It was sad to see so many empty seats - people are missing out on a fantastic evening of incredible music under the stars!

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- Sat, Aug 15, 2009 @

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Review 19 for Philadelphia Orchestra

5 / 5

Degas & Philadelphia Orchestra were wonderful

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- Sat, Aug 15, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The violin soloist was unbelievable! @

Posted 08/16/2009

by Nisky

Location: Albany, NY

Collaboration between The Hyde Collection and SPAC was truley groundbreaking. Seeing the images of Degas while listening to a trulry great performance by The Philadelphia Orchestra was amazing and brought vividly to life the connection between the music and the artistic creations of Degas. Our guests who are regulars at the Orchestra were extremely complimentary. The comments by Richard Kendall and Jill De Vonyar added greatly to understanding of the influence of music on the work of Degas.

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- Sat, Aug 15, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The violin soloist was unbelievable! @

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Review 20 for Philadelphia Orchestra

1 / 5

Broadway and the Philadelphia Orch was terrible!!!

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Favorite moment: West Side opening, ABBA song, Jersey Boys songs were not favorites but a relief. @

Posted 08/16/2009

by Lynbob

Location: Dutchess County New York

We drive a 5 hour roundtrip in one day to attend events at The Saratoga Performing Arts Center and the Little Theater and have never been disappointed until now.
We could find little that was redeemable in the performace of the singers or how the orchestra, which should have been the back up for the singers, was conducted. The orchestra played wonderfully at the opening with a medley of West Side Story songs but then was in direct competition with the inept performance of the ill chosen singers. The chorus was not visible and could or should have been on risers so that they could project more as they were commendable in their performance.
The sound system was horrible. The orchestra was too loud for the two inexperienced male singers and one of the female singers screaming performance was extremely difficult on ones eardrums.
All and all my husband and I later agreed that we did consider leaving and wished we had at intermission. The fact that they ended with an ABBA song that could not be destroyed and performed some Jersey Boy's songs with the orchestra more subdued gave us some relief from this disaster.

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Favorite moment: West Side opening, ABBA song, Jersey Boys songs were not favorites but a relief. @

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