About
Linus Ip is currently Music Director of the Philadelphia Sinfoniaand has been appointed Assistant Conductor of the Palm Beach Symphony for the 2026–27 season. Recognized for his artistic leadership and commitment to community engagement, he has recently led Philadelphia Sinfonia collaborations with The Philly Pops, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and expanded educational initiatives, and strategic community partnerships through engaging new generations of musicians and audiences.
News
A Season Finale to Remember: Philadelphia Sinfonia joined forces with The Philly Pops for a Landmark Finale America 250 concert at the Kimmel Center
Philadelphia Sinfonia concluded its season with a sold-out final concert at the Kimmel Center, presented in collaboration with The Philly Pops. The evening was a joyful celebration of music-making, community, and artistic collaboration, bringing together young musicians, professional artists, families, and Philadelphia audiences for a memorable season finale.
Photos by Miki_Photography
Looking Ahead: Philadelphia Sinfonia's 30th Anniversary Season
Philadelphia Sinfonia opens its 2026–27 season on Sunday, November 22, 2026, with Bach, Hisaishi, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5.
The 30th Anniversary Season culminates on Friday, May 21, 2027, with Ode to Peace and Joy, featuring Márquez, Price, and Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 9, in collaboration with the Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensembles.
More about Linus
Recent engagements include serving as Assistant Conductor and Cover Conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Assistant Conductor of the Orion Youth Symphony and Annapolis Symphony, and Principal Conductor of the Old Bay New Music Ensemble.
Recent recording of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 with the Philadelphia Sinfonia, available on Spotify.
Philadelphia Sinfonia is a youth orchestra dedicated to developing young musicians through high-level orchestral training and performance opportunities.
