The Austrian-born Hilger took her first lessons with Ottokar Sevcik, and then with Paul Grummer at the Vienna Conservatory. She was the youngest member of the Conservatory Orchestra, and made her debut with the Vienna Philharmonic at age 12.
After World War I, Hilger came to the United States with her two sisters and performed around the country as the Hilger Trio before being auditioning for Stokowski in 1934. She remained with the Philadelphia Orchestra until her retirement in 1969.
Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the new production, opening April 23.
The Cuban-born composer is this season's Debs Composer's Chair.
The cast is led by Bryonha Marie and Nathan Gunn, with Tony winner Ted Sperling at the baton.
The season, opening September 21, will include 58 ballets across 21 weeks of performances.
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