Philadelphia Orchestra Cancels California Tour

By Francisco Salazar

The Philadelphia Orchestra has canceled its California tour.

The company said that “due to unforeseen circumstances, The Philadelphia Orchestra has canceled all scheduled appearances in California in spring 2024. The Philadelphia Orchestra was scheduled to tour with pianist Haochen Zhang under the direction of its principal guest conductor Nathalie Stutzmann. Instead, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra—for which Stutzmann serves as music director—has been secured to replace The Philadelphia Orchestra for the tour.”

Both Stutzmann and Zhang remain.

The concerts will include Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73, “Emperor” and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 in E minor, “From the New World.”

Ticketholders to the affected performance will automatically have their tickets moved to the new date.

In a statement, Thor Steingraber, The Soraya’s Executive and Artistic Director said, “The universe of touring orchestras continues to seek solid footing post-pandemic. Unfortunately, the Philadelphia Orchestra is canceling its California tour originally scheduled in spring 2024. We were so looking forward to their Soraya debut. For those who purchased the Classical Series or event package, this seems particularly disappointing, I’m sure. But there’s great news: we’ve confirmed a replacement. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, led by Nathalie Stutzmann, will join us. Yes – the same conductor, but with a new orchestra! It’s a coup. Stutzmann is the Music Director of the world-class ensemble from Atlanta.”

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