The Philharmonic Orchestra

RI Philharmonic Orchestra

2013-2014 Season

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra is entering its 69th Season; the 2013-2014 Season is Music Director Larry Rachleff’s 18th with the Orchestra.

This season the Orchestra performs an eight-concert Classical Series with a roster of world-renowned guest artists, that includes pianists Cecile Lilad, Jean-Philippe Collard, Robert Levin & Alon Goldstein, violinists Jennifer Frautschi & Philippe Quint, cellist Colin Carr, guest conductor Michael Christie. All Classical Series concerts take place at the Vets, located at 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence, RI.

     In addition to the Saturday night Classical concerts, we have the Amica Rush Hour Series that takes place on four early Friday evenings throughout the season. The Amica Rush Hour Series presents short, informal, accessible classical concerts with repertoire from the subsequent Saturday's Classical concert. The Philharmonic also presents four Open Rehearsals during the season that offer audience members insight into the collaboration between the conductor, guest artists and orchestra musicians as they prepare for the upcoming classical concert.

Subscriptions are available for the Classical & Amica Rush Hour Series by calling 401.248.7000. Take a look at the 2013/2014 Season at a Glance to see the complete schedule for next season. Single Tickets (On Sale August 5th) for all concerts can be purchased online, by phone at 401.248.7000 or in person Monday through Friday from 9am - 4:30pm at the Philharmonic Box Office; located at 667 Waterman Avenue, East Providence RI.

We are joined by the Providence Singers again this season for a performance of the Holiday Classic: Handel's Messiah on December 7th, 2013 and the Women of the Providence Singers for our Season Finale concert on May 10, 2014 at the Vets. Resident Conductor Francisco Noya conducts our Education Concerts and our Summer Pops Concerts.
“. . .Right from the opening hammer blow, it was obvious this was going to be a glorious [Beethoven's] Fifth. Conductor Larry Rachleff got the players fired up, and they just kept giving and giving, right through the triumphant finale. . .When Rachleff laid down the final bars of the score, the hall erupted in the most enthusiastic ovation I think I’ve ever heard from a Philharmonic audience.”
-  Providence Journal (April ‘13)

2013/2014 Season at a Glance

Subscriptions available NOW at the Philharmonic Box Office (401) 248-7000

Single Tickets are on sale August 5th. Purchase by calling 401.248.7000, online, or in person at the Philharmonic Box Office at 667 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914