Philadelphia Youth Orchestra to Join Indigo Girls at Kimmel Center, 4/12

The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO) will take to the stage for a dynamic performance as they collaborate with Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of the Grammy Award-winning American folk rock group The Indigo Girls. As part of The Kimmel Center Presents offerings, the concert will take place on Sunday, April 12, 2015, at 7:30 p.m., in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Maestro Louis Scaglione, President and Music Director of PYO, will conduct this exciting performance. Tickets are available from $46-$70. Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999, online at kimmelcenter.org, at the Kimmel Center box office at Broad & Spruce Streets (open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.).

With a legacy of hit releases and thousands of touring miles behind them, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have forged their own musical path. Selling more than 14 million records, the Indigo Girls are the only duo with top-40 titles on the Billboard 200 chart in each of the past four decades.

They return to Philadelphia, shedding new light on their favorite songs and look forward to performing with these young musicians. While they have performed with orchestras and symphonies in the past, this is their first time with a youth orchestra. Two artists who met as youngsters in elementary school, they understand fully the significance music plays in young lives. Emily Saliers said, "We are really looking forward to playing with the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra. This will be our first full-length orchestra show with a youth orchestra, and we can't think of a better choice than the PYO! We are always inspired by the passion and gift of young artists."

Maestro Scaglione looks forward to conducting this concert and bringing such a unique experience to the student musicians in PYO. He said, "We are honored to be invited by the Kimmel Center to perform with this legendary performing group. It's a wonderful compliment to our orchestra, especially this year as we celebrate the orchestra's 75th Anniversary. This is truly the icing on the proverbial cake!"

Anne Ewers, President and CEO of The Kimmel Center, initiated this invitation at the suggestion of her team, understanding the talent associated with the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra. She said, "When we were told The Indigo Girls were seeking an orchestra, we thought of this opportunity for PYO. This will be a reimagining from their typical classical repertoire, an experience I am sure they will relish."