Shostakovich 5

Please note due to the setup and preparation for the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) in the Kimmel Center lobby there have been changes made to the locations of the box office lines, subscriber services table and donor services table. The box office lines will form beginning at the box office near the Information Desk. There will be an Usher to assist in managing the box office line. The subscriber services table will be located in front of the staircase across from Door B. The eZseatU table will be located at the far end of the PECO bar across from the stairs by door C. The donor services table will be located in front of the staircase across from Door C.

Seventy-five years ago, under extreme political pressure, Shostakovich withdrew his Fourth Symphony and got to work on writing his now-legendary Fifth Symphony. The result was an appealing and triumphant score full of contradictions and hidden messages. Is it a tribute to the greatness of the Soviet virtues or a parody of its leadership? How could an artist create a work of such power and optimism under such harsh and restrictive conditions? The enigma of Shostakovich's message will unfold before your eyes in this dramatic presentation of the composer's life and world.

Meet and Mingle
Join us after the concert for a Meet and Mingle at The Capital Grille with Philadelphia Orchestra musicians, free appetizers, and drink specials.

The Capital Grille
1338 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Meet and Mingle support provided by The Capital Grille