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(Philadelphia, September 14, 2010) – The Philadelphia Orchestra today announced that Renée Fleming
and Paul Simon will appear as its special guests for the Academy of Music 154th Anniversary Concert on
Saturday, January 29, 2011. Ms. Fleming, one of the world’s leading opera stars, will join the Orchestra for a
program including a selection of beloved arias, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Mr. Simon will
perform some of his best-known works with the Orchestra, and the Fabulous Philadelphians and their sound
will be showcased in familiar classical treasures, all as part of an evening of memorable music and exciting
surprises. New orchestrations of Mr. Simon’s classic songs are being specifically created for his first
performance with The Philadelphia Orchestra. Lester Holt, weekend anchor for NBC’s Today and Nightly
News, serves as host for the evening.
Additional guest artist and program information for the concert will be announced at a later date. The
Anniversary Concert is produced by Wayne Baruch and Charles F. Gayton, who have produced the Academy
Anniversary concerts since 2007.
Concert-only tickets, priced at $185 and located in the Amphitheatre level, go on sale on September 16.
Tickets can be purchased by calling 215.893.1999 or by visiting http://www.philorch.org/academyofmusic.
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