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Hear how one fax from Philadelphia to Munich led to Maestro Sawallisch’s tenure as music director of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
Witness to History is an oral history series in celebration of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 125th anniversary and the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Hear personal stories from the artists, leaders, and community members who helped to shape the ensemble’s legacy and paved the way for a bold future. Visit philorch.org/125years for more.
Hear how one fax from Philadelphia to Munich led to Maestro Sawallisch’s tenure as music director of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
Witness to History is an oral history series in celebration of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 125th anniversary and the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Hear personal stories from the artists, leaders, and community members who helped to shape the ensemble’s legacy and paved the way for a bold future. Visit philorch.org/125years for more.
