The Philadelphia Orchestra Although program does not indicate this, this performance was most likely the New York Premiere of Webern's Passacaglia, Op.1, since Stokowski had given the U.S. Premiere of the work four days previously in Philadelphia. Julián Carrillo appeared on stage after his piece was performed. By OLIN DOWNES. (1927, Mar 09). MUSIC: THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA. New York Times (1923-) symphony orchestra performance 1927-03-08T20:30:00