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The innovative and iconic Philadelphia Orchestra celebrates its 113th season. The Philadelphia A Sound photos (from left) by Jessica Griffin and chris lee/courtesy of the philadelphia orchestra t 37 years old, Yannick Nézet-Séguin has been hailed by the media as a young “up and coming” superstar. But the label “up and coming” doesn’t quite sound the right note for a conductor whose list of posts includes music director of the Rotterdam Philharmonic, principal guest conductor of the London Philharmonic, and artistic director and principal conductor of Montreal’s Orchestre Métropolitain, and who has made highly successful appearances with the Vienna Philharmonic and the Berlin Philharmonic, two of the world’s most revered ensembles. When his title ofﬁcially changes from music director designate to music director of The Philadelphia Orchestra in September, Nézet-Séguin will become just the eighth artistic leader in the ensemble’s 112-year history. “Yannick is not only a seasoned conductor, he brings with him to Philadelphia an astonishing range of musical talents and interests,” says Allison Vulgamore, The Philadelphia Orchestra’s president and CEO. “In the two years since his appointment he has made a remarkable connection with our musicians, and he has ignited our audiences with his passion and energy.” Celebrating Stokowski Beginning this month, and continuing through the 2012–13 season, The Philadelphia Orchestra Left: new Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Above: applause for The Philadelphia Orchestra By RoBin AndeRs usairwaysmag.com June 2012 107 http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - June 2012

US Airways - June 2012
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots
Hub Crawl
Adventure: Zip-line junkie
Adventure: Virginia’s Skyline Drive
Wine & Dine
Great Escapes
Gear Up
Behind-the-Scenes Baja
International Itinerary
Charlotte in 2012
Discover Columbia
Welcome to Philadelphia
Must Read
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace™
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - June 2012