This Weekend’s RI Philharmonic Orchestra Concerts Postponed

We have postponed both Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra concerts scheduled for this weekend, March 13 and 14, at the VETS.  We will make every effort to reschedule.  The Joyce Yang masterclass at Brown University on Sunday March 15 has been cancelled.   These actions were necessary in order to comply with state and federal guidelines concerning Coronavirus/COVID-19 issued within the last 24 hours.  At 4:00 PM this afternoon, the state Department of Health specifically recommended the cancellation of any events with anticipated attendance of more than 250 people.  Last night, the Center for Disease Control recommend that people over the age of 60 stay away from any public gathering.

The Rhode Island Philharmonic fully supports the efforts of public health officials to control the spread of Coronavirus.   We are committed to the health and safety of our staff, faculty, students, audiences and musicians, and the larger community.  We will continue to follow all guidelines made by local, state or federal health officials, including rescheduling further performances, should that become necessary.

Tickets to the March concerts will be honored on the date of the rescheduled concert.  Single ticket buyers can also give the value of your tickets as a taxable donation or exchange them for a different upcoming concert.  Please contact the Box Office at boxoffice@riphil.org or 401.248.7000.  Our next regularly scheduled concert will be April 4 when we present Beethoven’s Symphony No.8.  Replacement dates for this weekend’s concerts, and any future schedule updates will be communicated via email, facebook.com/riphil and on riphil.org.

Activities at our Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School will continue as scheduled. State and federal officials have explicitly recommended that schools remain open.  Further, there are no music school activities scheduled that would involve groups of 250 or more.

The Rhode Island Department of Health has launched a 24-hour hotline for anyone with questions about the Coronavirus (401-222-8022). Residents can also call 211 after 4:30pm for assistance.

If you have any questions regarding this schedule change, or any other concert-related matter, please contact the Rhode Island Philharmonic Box Office at 401-248-7000. Thanks for your patience, support and understanding as we work to ensure good health for everyone involved in our programs and performances.

Sincerely,