OKCPHIL Delays the Second Half of Its Season

The OKCPHIL announces the delayed beginning of the second half of its season.  The following concerts, originally scheduled for January and early February, will be postponed to later dates, as detailed below:

Inasmuch Foundation Classics Series concert “Rachmaninoff Festival!” – Moved to March 24, 2022
Chickasaw Nation Pops Series concert “Masters of the Musical Theater” – Moved to June 2-3, 2022
Inasmuch Foundation Classics Series concert “American Gold” – Moved to June 9, 2022
E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Discovery Family Series concert “Pirates of the High Seas” – New Date TBD

The decision was made due to the large scale of these programs, and in response to the extraordinary spike of COVID-19 cases in our region and across the country.  The organization has been successfully operating under the pandemic for nearly two years, while keeping the safety and well-being of its musicians, staff, and patrons, as top priority.  Executive Director Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev says that, “The upcoming concerts, not only include a large orchestra, but singers, and choruses, posing additional challenges during these unprecedented times.  Therefore, we have decided to delay the second half of our season, to allow everyone to enjoy these thrilling programs safely later in the Spring”.  This week, many orchestras across the U.S., both large and small, have been announcing their own concert postponements and cancellations, so the organization is certainly not alone in making such decisions.

The Philharmonic Management and Board will continue to monitor the situation closely and will make additional adjustments, if necessary.  At the moment, the OKCPHIL plans to return to the stage with “The Music of Whitney Houston” on Feb. 25-26, 2022.

All tickets remain valid for the postponed concerts, including subscriptions and ​single tickets.  No additional action is required.  Patrons unable to make the new dates can exchange their tickets for another concert or donate them as a tax-deductible gift.

The OKCPHIL remains grateful for the ongoing support, understanding, and flexibility of its patrons and donors.

The OKCPHIL would like to thank the Inasmuch Foundation, the Chickasaw Nation, and the E.L. & Thelma Gaylord Foundation for their generosity and leadership support as our Series Presenting Sponsors, Delaware Resource Group and Phil & Cathy Busey for their support as the Maestro’s Podium Underwriter, and all the concert sponsors for these performances, including: the Ad Astra Foundation, Mekusukey Oil LLC, the Skirvin Hilton, Renate and Chuck Wiggin, and the Kirkpatrick Foundation. Through these sponsors’ generosity, the OKCPHIL continues to provide inspiration and joy through orchestral music within our community.