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One of the biggest takeaways for Riccardo Muti from his tenure as music director of The Philadelphia Orchestra was the importance of a well-organized music library. In fact, when Muti left Philadelphia, he took the Orchestra’s library practices with him to La Scala!
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.
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One of the biggest takeaways for Riccardo Muti from his tenure as music director of The Philadelphia Orchestra was the importance of a well-organized music library. In fact, when Muti left Philadelphia, he took the Orchestra’s library practices with him to La Scala!
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.
Courtesy of riccardomutimusic.com
