. >> reporter: james lavine is one of the most renown conductors of his generation.here's a show in philadelphia created just for him. >>> it's titled the legendary james lavine because he is a iconic figure on the concert stage. >> reporter: he celebrated his 40 anniversary as the head of the metropolitan opera in new york. >>> we are gifted by his presence. >> reporter: it will be his only guest conducting appearance in the united states this season and they will showcase his mastery of many musical styles. whether it is contemporary music or opera it's in the course of one program. >> reporter: it will feature the workers of three legendary composers. therewe'll have charles ives, ae organ symphony, the melody from the camille third symphony was made famous by babe, the singing pig. >> reporter: the concert series is february 18 through the 20th in the kimmel center verizon wall. go to arts in philly.org or visit 6abc.com/loves the arts. >> reporter: or 6abc loves the arts i'm karen rogers. >>> meteorologist david murphy here we are continuing to talk built precip

in a show created just for him. >>> it's entitled the legendary james lavine because he is an iconic figure on the stage. >> reporter: he celebrated his 40th anniversary as the head of the metropolitan opera in new york. he is only guest conducting his appearance in the united states this season. it will showcase his mastery of many musical styles. it will romantic or opera or repertiore. >>> we've got brahms. and charles ives. and the third symphony, an organ symphony, the melody from the camille third symphony, made famous by the movie babe, the singing pig. >> reporter: the legendary james lavine concert series is from the 18th to the 20th in the kimmel verizon hall. visit 6abc loves the arts for this and other area events. for 6abc loves the arts, i'm karen rogers. homecoming? it's awesome. but with the citizens bank education refinance loan, it gets even better. you know those people who pay a little extra and get all the legroom in coach? that could be you, if you refinance your student loans. i can refinance, even with 4 loans from undergrad? yes, you could replace your studen

. >>> james will lavine is one oe most celebrated conductors and he is leading a show created just fors such an iconic figure on the concert stage. >> reporter: he celebrated his 40 anniversary as head of the metropolitan opera in new york. it will be his own guest conducting appearance in the united states this season. the concert will showcase his mastery of many musical styles. the program will feature the works of three legendary composers. we have charles ives. the third symphony. the melody from camille was made famous by the movie, babe. >>> the concert series is february 18 through the 20th in the kimmel center's verizon hall. go to arts in philly.org or visit 6abc loves the arts for other area events. for 6abc loves the arts i'm karen rogers. >>> "action news" away grand opening of a career link center on the 5800 block of germantown avenue. there's workshops for job applicants to make them attractive to potential employers. they will host on site events. we'll be right back. (church bell) (bear growls) (burke) smash and grub. seen it. covered it. we know a thing or two becaus