On tour in Europe, the Philadelphia Orchestra stops for a concert in Birmingham England’s acclaimed concert hall. The hall was designed by the same architect who is designing the Philadelphia’s new home. The verdict? “For many, the concert had been tough. The strings could hear neither in front nor in back of themselves. ‘The rehearsal was frightening. Ensemblewise, we were all over the place. It feels like you’re walking on eggshells.’ ” – Philadelphia Inquirer