The Philadephia Orchestra's Tour of Asia

The Philadelphia Orchestra embarks on its 2010 Tour of Asia on April 19, and continues through May 9. In his first international tour with the Orchestra, Chief Conductor Charles Dutoit leads the Fabulous Philadelphians in 11 performances in three countries—Korea, Japan, and China. Internationally acclaimed artists—Stewart Goodyear, David Kim, and Arabella Steinbacher—join Mr. Dutoit and the Orchestra as soloists throughout the tour.

The 2010 Tour of Asia features the Orchestra’s debut performances in three cities—Changwon, Korea; Gumi, Korea; and Miyazaki, Japan—as well as a center stage performance at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China. With this tour, The Philadelphia Orchestra proudly continues to serve as cultural ambassador for the city of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the United States.

Check back soon for more updates! In the meantime, follow the Orchestra’s journey across the world on the 2010 Tour of Asia website, on Facebook, and on Twitter.