Tickets to this event will go on sale Monday, August 11, 2025 at 12pm. Experience the magic of The Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Principal Guest Conductor Marin Alsop, a pioneering force in classical music who inspires with every gesture. At The McKnight Center, she'll lead two unique programs that promise to captivate both longtime fans of classical music and those new to classical world. The "Stories in Sound" performance begins with The Rock You Stand On, a stirring tribute to resilience and connection by composer John Adams. Rising star Hayato Sumino then takes the stage for Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F, a sparkling fusion of classical elegance and jazz-inspired flair. To close, selections from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet bring Shakespeare’s timeless tale to life through music filled with passion, drama, and beauty. On the program: Adams, The Rock You Stand On Gershwin, Piano Concerto in F Prokofiev, Selections from Romeo and Juliet