The Philadelphia Orchestra - historically one of the 'Big Five' orchestras

Founded in 1900, the Philadelphia Orchestra has long been cited historically as one of the United States' 'Big Five' orchestras and is noted for the distinctive 'Philadelphia Sound' developed under conductors such as Leopold Stokowski and Eugene Ormandy. The orchestra performs primarily at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and has an extensive history of recordings, premieres, and international tours. Its institutional legacy has had a significant impact on American orchestral performance and repertoire.