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2024 China, November 7: Chengdu

November 8, 2024
Nov. 7, Chengdu: Tonight’s concert was held at Phoenix Hill Sports Park, a state-of-the art venue for major global sporting events and a public place where the community can gather throughout the year. Principal Percussion Christopher Deviney (left) and Associate Principal Percussion Charlie Rosmarin (right) get assistance from Stage Manager Dennis Moore, Jr., while setting up for the sound check and concert.

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Nov. 7, Chengdu: First Associate Concertmaster Juliette Kang arrives at the arena.

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Nov. 7, Chengdu: Principal Second Violin Kimberly Fisher warms up on stage.

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Nov. 7, Chengdu: Concertmaster David Kim runs through one of two proposed encores before the sound check begins.

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Nov. 7, Chengdu: Bass player Christian Gray tunes his instrument backstage.

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Nov. 7, Chengdu: The concert was livestreamed, so even the camera crew needed a rehearsal.

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Nov. 7, Chengdu: Pianist George Li joins Principal Guest Conductor Marin Alsop and the Orchestra in Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini during the sound check.

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Nov. 7, Chengdu: A view looking into the vast arena during the sound check.

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Nov. 7, Chengdu: Since there wasn’t enough time between the sound check and the concert to return to the hotel, dinner was provided at the arena. Violinist John Bian enjoys the meal and some stimulating conversation.

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Nov. 7, Chengdu: George, Marin, and Philadelphia Orchestra President and CEO Matías Tarnopolsky give a joint interview prior to the concert.

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Nov. 7, Chengdu: Assistant Principal Viola Kerri Ryan warms up backstage before the performance.

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Nov. 7, Chengdu: A princess enters the arena for the concert.

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Nov. 7, Chengdu: This full Philadelphia Orchestra concert marked the ensemble’s debut in Chengdu. The concert opened with the Paganini Rhapsody.

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Nov. 7, Chengdu: George, Marin, and the Orchestra acknowledge the enthusiastic applause at the end of the performance of the Rachmaninoff, a piece given its world premiere in 1934 by The Philadelphia Orchestra with the composer as soloist.

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Nov. 7, Chengdu: George graciously plays an encore for the throngs gathered for the concert.

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Nov. 7, Chengdu: Marin leads the Orchestra in Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 (“From the New World”).

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Nov. 7, Chengdu: A shot from the rafters showing English horn player Elizabeth Starr Masoudnia on a giant screen during her second-movement solo.

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Nov. 7, Chengdu: The concert was livestreamed, including on a screen on Chunxi Road and on WeChat. Through all streaming platforms, outdoor screenings, and the 5,000 in attendance at the Park, there were approximately one million viewers.
Nov. 7, Chengdu: The Orchestra on the specially built stage in the arena.

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Nov. 7, Chengdu: The concert was part of the 30th Autumn in Chengdu International Music Season.

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Nov. 7, Chengdu: Marin and the Orchestra stand at the end of the performance, taking in the applause from 5,000 adoring fans.

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Nov. 7, Chengdu: Backstage following the concert violinist MuChen Hsieh, on her first tour with the Orchestra, and Juliette take a selfie with George.

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Nov. 7, Chengdu: (L to r) Jiang Bin, director general of the Foreign Affairs Office of Chengdu Municipal People’s Government; Marin; Xiao Ying, head of the Chengdu Symphony Orchestra; and Matías pose following a gift exchange.

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