They'll be able to view sheet music for the pieces being played, video interviews with musicians, podcasts about the composers and analysis on the works themselves.
They'll also get a close-up view of the conductor from the misician's point of view from video monitors set up in the hall.
The storied orchestra, which war founded in 1881 , is the first to offer audience members use of customised iPads according to Kim Noltemy, the group's chief operation and communications officer.