Philadelphia Orchestra visit to Ulaanbaatar is now definite for June 1-5, thanks to key support from MIAT, Rio Tinto, Khan Bank and USG www.nambc.org
Despite prior reports that it might be canceled because of budget austerity measures affecting Ulaanbaatar City and the Mongolian Government, the long-anticipated Ulaanbaatar visit of the world-famous Philadelphia Orchestra (PO) will definitely take place during June 1-5 as a major component of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of US-Mongolia relations. The Philadelphia Orchestra will be the first Western orchestra to perform in the country; the visit is part of the orchestra’s East Asia tour that also includes China and South Korea. The PO musicians will be accompanied by a group of 15 prominent Pennsylvania business leaders who are patrons of the PO.
The visit was rescued by generous support by Rio Tinto, Khan Bank, the US State Department, and MIAT Mongolian Airlines. Together with leading Mongolian soloists, a core Philadelphia Orchestra contingent (30 out of 115 orchestra members) will perform a special Children’s Week concert for young Mongolian students on June 3, as well as a larger public concert at a venue to be announced on the same day. The orchestra will jointly perform with Mongolian military bands at the National Defense University on June 2 and PO Vice President Ryan Fleur will meet with Mongolian arts leaders to discuss support mechanisms for the performing arts. This visit has been a special interest for Mongolia’s Ambassador to the US B. Altangerel and US Ambassador Jennifer Z. Galt, who will host a reception for the PO delegation during the visit.
Published Date:2017-05-19