"Visitors can regulate City Hall fountains and let their 'Sorcerer's Apprentice' spirit flow with the 'Water Orchestra' interactive installation"
The Philadelphia Orchestra is set to make history with its 150th season, introducing an innovative and interactive public art installation called 'Water Orchestra.' This project, active until October 3, is a collaboration between the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Center City District, in collaboration with Ottomata Studio.
The heart of 'Water Orchestra' lies in Dilworth Plaza at Philadelphia City Hall, where the splash fountains have been transformed into an orchestra pit. The waterspouts embedded in the concrete react to the body movements of passersby, allowing them to conduct the water like a project manager leading a team.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, CEO of the Philadelphia Orchestra, will lead a pop-up performance at 'Water Orchestra.' Mary Spencer of Abington, who had never conducted music before, found the experience extremely fun. However, it's worth noting that the system may be a bit clumsy and may not react as fast as a project team.
'Water Orchestra' was inspired by Disney's 'Fantasia,' for which the Philadelphia Orchestra performed the soundtrack in 1940. The performance of 'Fantasia' is scheduled for later this year at Marion Anderson Hall as part of the Philadelphia Orchestra's 150th season.
The 'Still & Bonds' concert, featuring works by William Grant Still and Margaret Bonds, is another significant part of the 'Water Orchestra' project. This concert, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Philadelphia Orchestra, will take place on August 29, 2025.
Liza Gonzales-Grenados, former Philly Orchestra Assistant Conductor, emphasizes that conducting is about connecting heart and hands. Anyone, regardless of age or background, can feel the power of making something happen by waving their arm through the air at 'Water Orchestra.'
The 'Water Orchestra' project is a testament to the Philadelphia Orchestra's commitment to innovation and community engagement. The website encourages readers to give financial support to help sustain this unique project.
Ryan Fleur, CEO of the Philadelphia Orchestra, shares that as a child, he wished he could conduct like Mickey Mouse. Now, he has the opportunity to lead an orchestra in a unique and interactive way, making music accessible to everyone.
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