Kimmel Center Announces 2007-08 Season

The Kimmel Center in Philadelphia has announced its 2007-08 season, running September 16, 2007 - May 10, 2008.

Sixth Season Highlights Include:

- Season Opens with Johnny Mathis on September 16

- Great Orchestras on Tour Series, including La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra, Kirov Orchestra, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Orchestre National de France

- Master Musicians Series, including Christoph Eschenbach and Friends, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Farewell Tour, Yo-Yo Ma and Lang Lang

- Organ Recital Series returns with Dame Gillian Weir, Todd Wilson, and Hector Olivera performing on The Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ

- Mellon Jazz Fridays Series, including Dave Brubeck, Wayne Shorter Quartet, Nnenna Freelon, Djangofest, The Big River Project, and The Movie Music of Spike Lee and Terence Blanchard

- Mellon Jazz Up Close "Goes Global" Curated by Danilo Pérez

- World & Pop Series to Include Tango Buenos Aires, Salzburg Marionettes, Max Raabe and The Palast Orchester, Youssou N'Dour, Pablo Ziegler, Ladysmith Black Mambazo

- Expanded Movers and Shakers Dance Series Highlighted by Philadanco, Alvin Ailey 50th Anniversary Celebration, and Shen Wei Dance Arts

Visit www.kimmelcenter.org for more information.