| American orchestra founded in 1900; it was first conducted by Fritz Scheel. Under Leopold Stokowski (1912-41) it became one of the world's leading orchestras and was widely known through broadcasts and recordings; tours and outdoor summer seasons began in the 1930s. Subsequent conductors include Ormandy (1938-80) and Muti (1980-92). Its homes are the Academy of Music (opened 1857, cap. 2900) and the summer festivals at Mann Music Center and Saratoga (NY). Find Philadelphia Orchestra cds and Philadelphia Orchestra records on Emi Angel Records. |
