Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Former Music Director Riccardo Muti is a fervent believer in the power of music and arts education to create joy, connection, and positive change. His motto for decades has been, “to sing and make music belongs to the person that is able to love." Hear directly from Maestro Muti about the importance of music in today’s world.
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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Former Music Director Riccardo Muti is a fervent believer in the power of music and arts education to create joy, connection, and positive change. His motto for decades has been, “to sing and make music belongs to the person that is able to love." Hear directly from Maestro Muti about the importance of music in today’s world.
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
