Academy of Music - home of the Philadelphia Orchestra and major conductors

The Academy of Music, opened in 1857–1858, is the oldest continuously used opera house in the United States and has served as the principal performance home for the Philadelphia Orchestra. Notable conductors associated with the orchestra and performances at the Academy include Leopold Stokowski and Eugene Ormandy, who led the ensemble during the 20th century. The building has hosted premieres, civic events, and significant musical figures in American cultural history.