"No American orchestra sounds more alive.” – The New York Times

“The Philadelphia Sound is born of the deep musicality, the generosity of spirit, and the incomparable commitment to ensemble playing of our orchestra musicians,” says music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The ensemble’s rich sound and glowing string section will be on full display in Shostakovich’s defiant, monumental, and rarely-performed “Leningrad" Symphony.

This performance is made possible in part through the generous support of the Quebec Government Office.

Washington Performing Arts orchestral performances in the 2017/18 season are made possible through the generous support of Dr. Gary Mather and Ms. Christina Co Mather, the Abramson Family Foundation, Betsy and Robert Feinberg, and Morton and Norma Lee Funger.

NOTE: Some seating sections for this performance are not eligible for subscription discounts.