A recent reflection by the veteran Philadelphia critic Michael Caruso.
“With the final series of concerts of the 2019-20 season of both the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia cancelled due to coronavirus and the lockdown in place to curb its spread, local classical music lovers are left looking longingly toward the recently announced 2020-21 season of both ensembles. While the fall resumption of major public performances in large concert halls is far from certain, it remains a hope many of us do not want to abandon.”