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Fresh Ink, 2008-09 Season

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts received Center support for the sixth season of Fresh Ink, a concert series highlighting the work of contemporary composers and performing artists. The season featured Grammy-nominated wind quintet Imani Winds with a world-premiere performance by Jason Moran; Bang on a Can All-Stars with special guest drummer Glenn Kotche from Wilco; and the Philadelphia debut of 20-member band Alarm Will Sound with a program featuring Berio, The Beatles, Aphex Twin, and David Lang.


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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is one of the most well-attended cultural venues in Philadelphia. Resident companies at the Kimmel include The Philadelphia Orchestra, Opera Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, and Philadelphia Ballet.

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