The Philadelphia Orchestra, Chief Conductor Charles Dutoit, and superstar pianist Lang Lang featured in live broadcast to movie theaters nationwide through NCM Fathom on October 22

In celebration of Franz Liszt’s 200th birthday, pianist Lang Lang joins Maestro Dutoit and the Orchestra as soloist in the composer’s fiery Piano Concerto No. 1; the Orchestra is highlighted in Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2

(Philadelphia, September 07, 2011)—Music lovers across the U.S. can experience the magic of the “Philadelphia Sound” as The Philadelphia Orchestra, Chief Conductor Charles Dutoit, and pianist Lang Lang are featured in a live broadcast to movie theaters through NCM Fathom on October 22. This special event includes live performances of two works by the legendary Franz Liszt—Piano Concerto No. 1 with Lang Lang and Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2—on the occasion of the composer’s 200th birthday. Prior to the live performances, moviegoers will also view special footage of Lang Lang from the 2011 iTunes Festival in London, including behind-the-scenes interviews, commentary, and exclusive musical performances.

The October 22 event will be offered in high definition across NCM Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network (DBN) in hundreds of locations. A re-broadcast of the performance will take place on Monday, October 24, 2011, in select movie theaters. Event and ticketing information will be announced at a later date.

Visit www.FathomEvents.com for more information about these broadcasts, including an up-to-date list of participating theaters.

Verizon Hall ticketholders: Please note that Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10 will now be performed in the evening’s first half. Faure’s Pavane, which was originally scheduled as part of this program, will no longer be performed. Patrons with questions about the program change may call 215.893.1955.

Lang Lang

Please visit http://www.langlang.com/us/biography to view Lang Lang’s biography.

The Philadelphia Orchestra

The Philadelphia Orchestra is among the world’s leading orchestras. Renowned for its artistic excellence since its founding in 1900, the Orchestra has excited audiences with thousands of concerts in Philadelphia and around the world.

With only seven music directors throughout more than a century of unswerving orchestral distinction, the artistic heritage of The Philadelphia Orchestra is attributed to extraordinary musicianship under the leadership and innovation of Fritz Scheel (1900-07), Carl Pohlig (1907-12), Leopold Stokowski (1912-41), Eugene Ormandy (1936-80), Riccardo Muti (1980-92), Wolfgang Sawallisch (1993-2003), and Christoph Eschenbach (2003-08). After 30 years of a celebrated association with The Philadelphia Orchestra, Charles Dutoit continues the tradition as chief conductor.

Since Mr. Dutoit’s debut with the Orchestra in July 1980 he has led hundreds of concerts in Philadelphia, at Carnegie Hall, and on tour, as artistic director of the Orchestra’s summer concerts at the Mann Center, artistic director and principal conductor of the Orchestra’s summer residency at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, and now as chief conductor. With the 2012-13 season, the Orchestra honors Mr. Dutoit by bestowing upon him the title conductor laureate. Yannick Nézet-Séguin assumed the title of music director designate in June 2010, immediately joining the Orchestra’s leadership team. He takes up the baton as The Philadelphia Orchestra’s next music director in 2012.

The Philadelphia Orchestra annually touches the lives of countless music lovers worldwide, through concerts, presentations, and recordings. Each year the Orchestra presents a subscription season at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, education and community partnership programs, and annual appearances at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center; it also regularly tours throughout the world. Its summer schedule includes performances at the Mann Center, free Neighborhood Concerts throughout Greater Philadelphia, and residencies at the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.