Dr. Phillips Charities Hosts 2nd Annual Holiday Pops Concert at Della Phillips Pavilion Featuring Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
ORLANDO, Fla. – [December 18, 2024] – On December 14th at 6:00 p.m., Dr. Phillips Charities and The Orlando Philharmonic hosted their 2nd annual free outdoor concert, “Holiday Pops”, at Della Phillips Pavilion in The Packing District. The festive event honored Della Phillips, an accomplished musician and arts philanthropist, and offered the community a chance to come together and celebrate the season with live music. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director, Eric Jacobsen, performed holiday favorites including The Nutcracker Suite, Home for the Holidays, Carol of the bells, White Christmas, and Sleigh Ride, creating a memorable experience for all ages.
The free outdoor concert provided a unique opportunity for individuals of all ages to experience world-class music in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. The evening also included sweet treats from Kelly’s Ice Cream and a preview of the new High Point Climbing Fitness Gym in the Packing District.
“Dr. Phillips Charities is delighted to welcome the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra to the Della Phillips Pavilion for the second consecutive year, celebrating the holiday season and honoring the legacy of Della Phillips, an accomplished musician with a deep passion for sharing the arts with the Central Florida community,” said Ken Robinson, President and CEO of Dr. Phillips Charities.
This concert is part of Dr. Phillips Charities’ ongoing commitment to enriching Central Florida’s cultural landscape, making the arts accessible to individuals and families across the region and ensuring that the joy of live music and cultural experiences remains a vital part of the community for years to come.
Concert information can be found at: https://orlandophil.org/
About Della Phillips
Della Phillips was married to Dr. P. Phillips for 58 years. Together they raised two sons, built a successful citrus and commercial real estate business, and contributed significant time, talent, and resources to the Orlando community. Mrs. Phillips was an accomplished musician, classically trained in piano and music theory. She shared her love for the arts with family and friends, believing classical music and performance provided not only entertainment, but also intellectual stimulation. Dr. and Mrs. Phillips regularly invited world-class artists to perform at their home on Lake Lucerne in downtown Orlando to which they added a carriage house with living quarters designed to accommodate musicians and a second-floor ballroom to entertain guests and host performances. Della Phillips was a co-Founder and supporter of the Mendelssohn Society, a precursor to today’s Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.
About Dr. Phillips and Dr. Phillips Charities
Dr. P. Phillips was a visionary whose charitable contributions and entrepreneurship helped create a vibrant, thriving community in Central Florida. The Dr. Phillips name has been a major economic and philanthropic presence in the Central Florida community since the turn of the 20th century. Dr. Phillips Charities (Dr. Phillips Inc. and The Dr. P. Phillips Foundation) uses the earnings from its investment and real estate income to give financial assistance to hundreds of charities serving primarily in Orange and Osceola counties. Dr. Phillips has contributed more than $257 million in grants, pledges and program-related investments to Central Florida charities responding to the needs of the community and directly touching the lives of thousands of children and families. Learn more at www.DrPhillips.org.
About the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
Celebrating its 32nd Season, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra is led by Music Director Eric Jacobsen and is comprised of creative musicians and artists from around the world. The Philharmonic annually presents the 10-concert Classics Series and Pops Series in Steinmetz Hall as well as its Focus Series and Symphony Storytime Series at The Plaza Live, a historic Central Florida venue. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra’s vision is to enrich and inspire through the transformative power of live music as Central Florida’s premiere professional orchestra and it presents more than 170 live concerts and impacts more than 70,000 children, youth, and families annually through its Young People’s Concerts, Symphony Storytime Series, Notes in Your Neighborhood program, and free outdoor community concerts. A resident company of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the Philharmonic is proud to perform in the new Steinmetz Hall, one of the finest venues for acoustic music in the country. The Orlando Philharmonic is a Partner Organization of the National Alliance for Audition Support, an initiative to increase diversity in American Orchestras. Learn more at orlandophil.org.
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Eric Jacobsen Bio: https://orlandophil.org/people/eric-jacobsen/
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