December 31, 2024
7pm https://japanphilly.org/event/
Marian Anderson Hall, Kimmel Center
Ring in the New Year with a celebration of song and dance, featuring the phenomenal 13-year-old violinist Himari who is making her debut with The Philadelphia Orchestra. The program will include an exciting collection of beloved dance music, including the Viennese waltz, mambo, tango, the Charleston and more. The dancers of Caleb Teicher and Company will help bring the music to life, along with principal guest conductor Marin Alsop.
* Members and Subscribers receive discounted tickets using the special discount code sent in our December Newsletter. Additionally, a dedicated space will be provided at the concert hall for members of the Japan-America community to network before the performance.*
Himari started studying violin at the age of 3 under Koichiro Harada and Machie Oguri. By age 6 she had her first performance with a professional orchestra and in 2022 became the youngest student to enroll in the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. She has won numerous prizes in international competitions and has performed around the world with renowned conductors and orchestras. Click Here to learn more about her stunning career.
(photo by Hitoshi Iwakiri)
Strauss
Overture to Die Fledermaus
Kreisler
“La gitana,” for violin and orchestra
Waxman
Carmen Fantasy, for violin and orchestra
Bizet
Selections from Suite No. 2 from L’Arlésienne
Bernstein
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Strauss
“Voices of Spring” Waltz
Gardel
“Por una cabeza”
“Charleston”
Members and Subscribers
Don't forget to use the special discount code sent with our December Newsletter.
For more information or questions contact info@japanphilly.org
(The Philadelphia Orchestra Photo by Jeff Fusco)
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