Tickets Available for the Delaware County Symphony Orchestra at Longwood Gardens July 8th 


The Show will Features Virtuoso Violinist and Curtis Institute Alum Jennifer Koh.

Don't miss this July 8th performance, an evening of Mendelssohn and Brahms featuring the dazzling violinist Jennifer Koh. Known for her intense and commanding performances, Koh joins the Delaware Symphony Orchestra on Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64, one of the greatest violin concertos of all time and his last major orchestral work.

Born in Chicago of Korean parents, Ms. Koh began playing the violin by chance, choosing the instrument in a Suzuki-method program only because spaces for cello and piano had been filled. She made her debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at age 11. Ms. Koh is Musical America’s 2016 Instrumentalist of the Year, a winner of the Concert Artists Guild Competition, and a recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant. She has a Bachelor of Art degree in English literature from Oberlin College and studied at the Curtis Institute, where she worked extensively with Jaime Laredo and Felix Galimir.

Tickets are on sale now in Longwood’s Open Air Theatre or can be purchased at: More info & Tickets

About Longwood Gardens
In 1906, industrialist Pierre du Pont (1870-1954) purchased a small farm near Kennett Square, PA, to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber. Today, Longwood Gardens is one of the world’s great horticultural displays, encompassing 1,083 acres of dazzling gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ, and 4.5-acre conservatory. Longwood continues the mission set forth by Mr. du Pont to inspire people through excellence in garden design, horticulture, education and the performing arts. Longwood Gardens is on US Route 1 near Kennett Square, PA. For more information, visit longwoodgardens.org or call 610-388-1000.

Contact: Patricia Evans
610-388-5442
pevans@longwoodgardens.org

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Say “AMERICAN DREAM!” — Turkey Hill Wants to see Your Fourth of July Photos!



Nationally renowned  Turkey Hill Dairy, Located West of Delco -- is Giving Away a Year's Supply of Ice Cream to the best July 4th Patriotic Picture!

How do you celebrate the Fourth of July holiday? Turkey Hill Dairy wants to know — with a picture — and is giving away a year’s supply of Trio’politan Ice Cream to the best patriotic snapshot. 

“It can be a photo of your kids playing with sparklers in the backyard, your family watching fireworks at your local park or your husband decked out in his favorite American flag-themed barbecue apron,” said Turkey Hill President John Cox. “However you celebrate Independence Day, we want to see it.”

Turkey Hill’s new Trio’politan is inspired by Neapolitan and includes three unique flavors of ice cream in each container. The five-flavor line-up includes options like Triple Chocolate, Mint Cookie and the red, white and blue American Dream.

To enter, fans can email their Independence Day celebration photos to Turkey Hill Social 
The deadline for entries is July 8. 

To put fans in a patriotic mood — and to provide inspiration for a Fourth of July party treat — Turkey Hill has created the “American Dream Ice Cream Sandwich.”

The red, white and blue party favor features American Dream Trio’politan Ice Cream between two chocolate chip cookies, adorned with red and blue sprinkles. The result is a dessert that’s sure to be the grand finale at any Independence Day celebration.

PRESS CONTACT: DAVID SHOFFNER
Communications Manager
717-525-0055
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Largest Fountain Preservation Project of its Kind in the United States Receives 2018 Preservation Achievement Grand Jury Award

The architectural design team behind the revitalization of the Main Fountain Garden at Longwood Gardens was the recipient of a 2018 Preservation Achievement Grand Jury Award. 
Beyer Blinder Belle, a premier architectural firm specializing in historic preservation, joined Longwood to receive the honor from the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. The Alliance recognizes historic building projects that have been restored or renovated in an exemplary way. The five-year, $90 million restoration was the largest fountain preservation project of its kind in the United States.

The 80-year-old Main Fountain Garden is a hallmark of the Longwood experience visited by more than 1.5 million people each year. In 1931, Longwood’s founder Pierre S. du Pont debuted the Main Fountain Garden, which was inspired by 20th century technology from the world's fairs and the beauty of renowned European gardens. As Longwood embarked on preserving the Garden, the team looked to the future to honor his vision and ensure the continued enjoyment of the fountains with an original concept of “adaptive restoration” guiding thousands of design, restoration, and technology application decisions. 

The scope of Beyer Blinder Belle, whose portfolio includes Grand Central Terminal, Ellis Island Museum of Immigration, and the New York Botanical Garden, focused on the restoration of the original design; repair and improvements to mechanical and electrical systems; introduction of a series of new architectural elements such as the Grotto, Grand Stairs, and a series of subterranean service structures; and enhancements to the plantings, fountains, and visitor amenities.

Additional project highlights included a complete restoration of 4,000 pieces of limestone; improved guest access with enhanced pathways; an elaborate boxwood hedge and inviting alleés; and cutting-edge fountain technology, all making the revitalized Main Fountain Garden a truly unmatched visitor experience.

In addition to Beyer Blinder Belle, Longwood collaborated with more than 80 design teams and firms across the globe including West 8, a world-renowned landscape architecture firm; Fluidity Design Consultants, a water feature design and engineering firm; and L’Observatoire International, a lighting design firm.

Following the May 2017 return of the Main Fountain Garden, the project and its design teams have been the recipient of more than a dozen awards including a 2017 Best of Design Award from Architect’s Newspaper and 2018 Palladio Award from Traditional Building Magazine.  
Miriam Kelly, Senior Associate for Beyer Blinder Belle and Penny Person, Director of Construction Management at Longwood, accepted the 2018 Grand Jury Award during the Preservation Achievement Awards Ceremony held on June 6 in Philadelphia. The event was hosted by the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, who actively promotes the appreciation, protection, and revitalization of the Philadelphia region’s historic buildings, communities and landscapes.
For information about the Main Fountain Garden at Longwood visit longwoodgardens.org.

For more information contact Patricia Evans at 610-388-5442 or via email,
pevans@longwoodgardens.org

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Applications Now Open for Longwood Gardens 2019 International Organ Competition

The Longwood Organ is among the world’s largest concert organs, with 146 ranks and 10,010 pipes. After a seven-year restoration completed in 2011, the organ is restored to its original 1930 condition as well as incorporating innovative technology.   
Organists Compete for a $40,000 First Place Prize June 18-22, 2019
Longwood Gardens has announced that applications are now being accepted for its 2019 International Organ Competition, where-up-and-coming organists will compete on The Longwood Organ (pictured above) for a $40,000 first place prize, the largest cash prize of any organ competition in the world. 

Preliminary and final rounds will take place June 18-22, 2019 in their magnificent Ballroom.

Applications are available at Longwood Organ Competition Rules & Information and the competion is open to ages 18-30 years old. Only the first 60 applicants will be accepted. The application deadline is November 5, 2018.

A distinguished panel of experts will judge the competition including Peter Richard Conte, Grand Court Organist of the renowned Wanamaker Organ and Principal Organist at Longwood Gardens; Dr. Marnie Giesbrecht, Professor Emerita and University Organist at the University of Alberta and Adjunct Professor of Music at The King’s University, Edmonton as well as a an organ soloist and performer with Joachim Segger as Duo Majoya; Maggie Hamilton, Editor of Choir & Organ magazine and organist, choir director, and founder-director of Counterpoint, a world music partner project of Christian Aid; Thomas Heywood, the only professional concert organist in Australian history, and one of the world’s finest concert organists; Rossen Milanov, Music Director of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, and the Orquesta Sinfónica del Principado de Asturias in Spain; Alan Morrison, Head of the Organ Department at the world-renowned Curtis Institute of Music; and Todd Wilson, Head of the Organ Department at The Cleveland Institute of Music and Curator of the E.M. Skinner pipe organ at Severance Hall in Cleveland, OH. The Master of Ceremonies will be Haig Mardirosian, Dean Emeritus of the College of Arts and Letters, and Professor Emeritus of Music at the University of Tampa.
 
The Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition winner receives the $40,000 Pierre S. du Pont First Prize, a contract with Phillip Truckenbrod Concert Artists, and a 2019-20 performance at Longwood. Second place receives the Firmin Swinnen $15,000 prize and third place receives the Clarence Snyder $5,000 prize. In addition, the competition offers the Audience Choice Prize of $1,000 and new this year is The AGO Philadelphia Chapter Prize of $1,000 recognizing outstanding performance of the judges’ choice piece. All travel and accommodations for competitors is provided by Longwood Gardens. Longwood Gardens is a member of the World Federation of Music Competitions.

Past competition winners include Benjamin Sheen, a UK native and Juilliard graduate who in addition to performing around the world, is currently Associate Organist at Saint Thomas Church in New York City. The 2016 winner, Joshua Stafford, is a Curtis Institute of Music and Yale School of Music alumnus and in addition to his active concert career, is Director of Music at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Morristown, New Jersey.

Longwood Gardens is one of the world’s great gardens, encompassing 1,083 acres of gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, a 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ and a 4-acre conservatory. Longwood continues the mission set forth by founder Pierre S. du Pont to inspire people through excellence in garden design, horticulture, education and the arts.
Longwood Gardens Website

Contact: Patricia Evans
610-388-5442
pevans@longwoodgardens.org
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