Jefferson Night at the Orchestra: Philadelphia Voices

Mix and mingle with fellow Jefferson students during an evening at The Philadelphia Orchestra!

"MIT professor and inventor of new technology for music Tod Machover has been called “America's most wired composer.” In this crowd-sourced Philadelphia Orchestra commission, he creates a piece infused with sounds and voices contributed by today's Philadelphians. Inspired by the hundreds of thousands who sang in unison on the Parkway during the visit of Pope Francis in 2015, and reflecting the Orchestra's deep relationship with, and commitment to, its city and community, this work will represent Philadelphia Voices in the truest sense. The Chichester Psalms, setting psalms in their original Hebrew, is one of Bernstein's most overtly religious works and an exquisite choral plea for peace. We conclude with Musorgsky's Pictures from an Exhibition in Ravel's orchestration, a glorious showcase of the Philadelphia Sound.

Did you know that 2,325 texts and words, nine original poems, and one Eagles victory parade went into the composition of Philadelphia Voices? Learn more about the making of this concert from our infographic." (Source: Philadelphia Orchestra)

Jefferson students tickets include pre-concert reception and performance.

Faculty/staff concert tickets must be purchased separately. Use discount code TJUnight for up to 30% off at philorch.org. (Sections Orchestra 1 and Tier 1 are excluded from the promo code.)

7 PM - Private, pre-concert talk with Philadelphia Orchestra cellist Robert Cafaro

Cellist Bob Cafaro will share his personal story of recovery from multiple sclerosis. Listen to a profile of Mr. Cafaro on WRTI—Determined To Beat MS: Cellist Robert Cafaro Plays On!

8 PM - Concert at Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center for Performing Arts

Yannick Nézet-Séguin - Conductor

Westminster Symphonic Choir - Mixed chorus

PROGRAM

**Important note** In the event that you can no longer attend the performance, please inform the Office of Student Life and Engagement so your space may be made available to another student. Any cancellations after 5 p.m. one day prior or no shows will result in a $25 hold attached to your student account.

For more information, please contact the Office of Student Life & Engagement at 215-503-7743 or StudentLife@jefferson.edu.