The Philadelphia Orchestra performs world premiere commission in Center City concert

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Orchestra performed a world premiere commission in concert Thursday night.

The Crossing, a Philadelphia choir, joined the orchestra to perform John Luther Adams's 'Vespers of the Blessed Earth.'

The performance took place at the Kimmel Center in Center City.

Musicians and singers were positioned throughout Verizon Hall in order to bring the audience inside the music.