The concert also features the Philadelphia Orchestra, led by music director Christoph Eschenbach, performing the General Dance from
Daphnis et Chlo_; opera arias and choruses featuring soprano Deborah Voigt, tenor Ben Heppner, and the Philadelphia Singers Chorale; and music from Disney's
Fantasia.
Rock icon Rod Stewart will make a special guest appearance singing a selection of popular songs; Peter Nero joins Stewart and the orchestra on piano for one of the song selections. (Additional special guest appearances will be announced at a later date.)