OMG you guys
, I just saw the lineup for the Philly Orchestra's 2026-27 season and I'm DYING 
! Beethoven's Ninth Symphony on opening night is already giving me LIFE
, and the fact that they're premiering Joe Hisaishi's new work "Orbis" is like, totally exciting
! Did you know that Beethoven's Ninth was written in just 9 days? Mind. Blown.
And, oh man, the guest artists are insane
! Emanuel Ax and Yuja Wang are performing solo concerts, and Simon Rattle is back for the first time in a decade
! The season also has some awesome holiday programs, including Bach's "Christmas Oratorio"
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I'm also low-key excited about the Star Wars: A New Hope screening
. Who doesn't love a good ol' John Williams score? And, can we talk about the diversity of performances this year? From classical to pop culture, there's something for everyone
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Here are some fun stats to keep in mind:
* The Philadelphia Orchestra performs over 200 concerts per year
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* Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is one of the most performed symphonies in the world
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* The orchestra has a global following with concerts sold out worldwide
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I'm planning on getting tickets ASAP
! Who else is going? 
And, oh man, the guest artists are insane
I'm also low-key excited about the Star Wars: A New Hope screening
Here are some fun stats to keep in mind:
* The Philadelphia Orchestra performs over 200 concerts per year
* Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is one of the most performed symphonies in the world
* The orchestra has a global following with concerts sold out worldwide
I'm planning on getting tickets ASAP