performed at the inauguration of the Kimmel Center (2001)
performed at the 1976 U.S. Bicentennial
performed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
performed at the Academy of Music Opening (1857)
performed at the United Nations (1945)
first U.S. orchestra to make electrical recordings
first U.S. orchestra to appear in a film (Fantasia, 1940)
first U.S. orchestra to record for RCA Victor Red Seal