Philadelphia Orchestra Presented by Washington Performing Arts Society Friday, May 11, 2012 at 8:00 PM Music Center at Strathmore

Philadelphia Orchestra
Charles Dutoit, conductor
James Ehnes, violin

“Unquestionably one of the world’s greats -- the orchestra’s sound is thick and sweet, with rich string tone, weighty brass and booming timpani.” (Financial Times)

PROGRAM
Debussy Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5

This concert will run approximately 100 minutes with intermission.