Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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The Philadelphia Orchestra turns 125 on Sunday, November 16! To celebrate, we asked musicians and staff to share some of their favorite Orchestra memories with us. Violinist Paul Arnold’s first day with the Orchestra is one he’ll never forget. Though, maybe not for the right reasons! Hear about his very first interaction with the late Eugene Ormandy.

Share your memories with the hashtag #PhilOrch125 and learn more about the 125-year history of Your Philadelphia Orchestra at philorch.org/125years.