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Witness to History

Musicians Booker Rowe and Renard Edwards on Early Exposure to Classical Music in Philadelphia

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Several musicians of The Philadelphia Orchestra are Philadelphia natives who gained early exposure to classical music through school programs and partnerships with the Orchestra. Former violinist Booker Rowe and violist Renard Edwards reflect on their first introductions to the Orchestra and how it impacted their careers.  

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.