The Philadelphia Orchestra's Latest World Premiere

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Published October 26, 2012 at 4:32 PM EDT

As The Philadelphia Orchestra performs the world premiere of Concertino Cusqueño, a new work by Gabriela Lena Frank, The Philadelphia Inquirer's David Patrick Stearns speaks with the Oakland-based composer of Lithuanian, Peruvian and Chinese descent. Ticket information for the October 25, 26, and 27 concerts at the Kimmel Center.

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