| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Handel's Apollo e DafnePresented by The Buxtehude Consort at St. Peter's Episcopal Church February 17, 2012 Especially for Valentine's Day, The Buxtehude Consort is presenting Apollo e Dafne, a mythological tale of unrequited love, set to music by G.F. Handel. This dramatic cantatas is sung by baritone John Fowler and soprano Clara Rottsolk, accompanied by a period instrument ensemble led by harpsichordist Leon Schelhase and featuring leading Baroque musicians. | The Buxtehude Consort | 02/17/12 | Philadelphia |
StringfeverPresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 February 17, 2012 Get an amazing evening's entertainment like you’ve never seen before with Giles, Ralph, Graham and Neal Broadbent, AKA Stringfever. With their electric instruments and unique sound, the world’s first genetically modified string quartet combine exceptional musical skill with a real talent for involving and engaging audiences that has to be seen to be believed! | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 02/17/12 | Sellersville |
| Rachmaninoff Second Concerto | Philadelphia Orchestra | 02/17/12-
02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Spiritual Voyages Festival - Raise Your VoicePresented by Astral Artists at Church of the Holy Trinity - Rittenhouse Square February 18, 2012 Astral Artists, a non-profit organization that plays a vital role in the discovery and development of the nation’s most gifted classical musicians, presents the Spiritual Voyages Festival—a joyous celebration of the musical and poetic expression of African-, Asian-, and Latin-American cultures, featuring three different concerts in one day! The 1pm concert, Raise Your Voice, includes readings of poetry written by Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, and Sonia Sanchez, alongside... | Astral Artists | 02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Spiritual Voyages Festival: From The Andes To The YangtzePresented by Astral Artists at Church of the Holy Trinity - Rittenhouse Square February 18, 2012 Astral Artists, a non-profit organization that plays a vital role in the discovery and development of the nation’s most gifted classical musicians, presents the Spiritual Voyages Festival--a joyous celebration of the musical and poetic expression of African-, Asian- and Latin-American cultures, featuring three different concerts in one day! “From The Andes To The Yangtze” features music from cultural heritages and sonic influences as vibrant and varied as the Argentine... | Astral Artists | 02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Spiritual Voyages Festival: Flutist Julietta Curenton – Philadelphia Recital DebutPresented by Astral Artists at Church of the Holy Trinity - Rittenhouse Square February 18, 2012 Astral Artists, a non-profit organization that plays a vital role in the discovery and development of the nation’s most gifted classical musicians, presents the Spiritual Voyages Festival--a joyous celebration of the musical and poetic expression of African-, Asian- and Latin-American cultures, featuring three different concerts in one day! The 4 pm concert is the Philadelphia recital debut of Astral flutist Julietta Curenton. Her diverse program includes works by Bach, Schubert and... | Astral Artists | 02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Organ Concert Featuring Paul JacobsPresented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens February 18, 2012 America’s most celebrated concert organist Paul Jacobs is the only organ soloist ever to receive a Grammy Award. | Longwood Gardens | 02/18/12 | Kennett Square |
Handel's Apollo e DafnePresented by The Buxtehude Consort at St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Chestnut Hill February 18, 2012 Especially for Valentine's Day, The Buxtehude Consort is presenting Apollo e Dafne, a mythological tale of unrequited love, set to music by G.F. Handel. This dramatic cantatas is sung by baritone John Fowler and soprano Clara Rottsolk, accompanied by a period instrument ensemble led by harpsichordist Leon Schelhase and featuring leading Baroque musicians. | The Buxtehude Consort | 02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
| Curtis Family Concerts: Introduction to Voice and Opera | Curtis Institute of Music | 02/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Brentano Quartet with Pianist Ignat SolzhenitsynPresented by Philadelphia Chamber Music Society at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Perelman Theater February 19, 2012 Named after Antonie Brentano, whom many scholars believe to have been Beethoven's mysterious "Immortal Beloved," the Brentano Quartet has been singled out for its technical brilliance, musical insight and stylistic elegance since its inception in 1992. An “ensemble of exceptional insight” (Daily Telegraph), they’ll perform a modern masterpiece (Ginastera’s piano quintet) with Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia conductor laureate Ignat Solzhenitsyn in... | Philadelphia Chamber Music Society | 02/19/12 | Philadelphia |
| Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Concert at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Art's Verizon Hall | Philadelphia Youth Orchestra | 02/19/12 | Philadelphia |
| Winter Orchestra Concert | Mitchell Performing Arts Center | 02/19/12 | Bryn Athyn |
Copeland String QuartetPresented by Trinity Lutheran Church - Perkasie at Trinity Lutheran Church - Perkasie February 19, 2012 The Copeland String Quartet is comprised of four Delaware Symphony Orchestra players: Eliezer Gutman (violin), Thomas Jackson (violin), Nina Cottman (viola), and Mark Ward (cello). Formed in 2003, the CSQ finds inspiration from the vast and dazzling string quartet repertoire. This concert marks their second appearance in the Trinity Concert Series. | Trinity Lutheran Church - Perkasie | 02/19/12 | Perkasie |
| Temple University Wind Symphony | Temple Performing Arts Center | 02/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Haydn, Debussy, Liszt, and Chopin: Michelle CannPresented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum February 19, 2012 Pianist Michelle Cann made her orchestral debut at the age of 14 and has since been invited to perform with many renowned orchestras. Her program this evening includes Fantasia in C major by Joseph Haydn; "Gigues" from Images by Claude Debussy; Liebesträum no. 3 by Franz Liszt; and Sonata no. 3 in B minor by Frédéric Chopin. Cann appears courtesy of the Curtis Institute of Music. | Woodmere Art Museum | 02/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Trio CamillePresented by Roberts Hall (Haverford College) at Haverford College - Marshall Auditorium and Roberts Hall February 19, 2012 The Guest Artist Series at Haverford College presents Trio Camille, featuring Matthew Bengtson (piano) Min-Young Kim (violin) and Michal Schmidt (cello and piano). Their all-Beethoven program includes Sonata for Piano and Cello, Op. 5 No. 1 in F; Sonata for Violin and Piano, Op. 96 in G; and Trio in B-flat Op. 97, Archduke.
| Roberts Hall (Haverford College) | 02/19/12 | Haverford |
Presidents’ Day Elegant Singles SocialPresented by Professional and Business Singles Network (PBSN) February 20, 2012 Gather in the lounge offering a warm, casual, and friendly atmosphere reserved for PBSN tonight. Mix and mingle and enjoy live piano entertainment from Bobby Lee. Enjoy a cash bar with complimentary butlered hors doeuvres from 6:30-7 pm.
For singles 40+. Reservation appreciated, walk-ins welcome. Membership is not required. Sharp casual to business attire. | Professional and Business Singles Network (PBSN) | 02/20/12 | Blue Bell |
Organ TuesdaysPresented by Music at Abington at Abington Presbyterian Church February 21, 2012 Co-sponsored by the American Guild of Organists, each Tuesday features an area organist in a 40- minute recital. Plan a musical treat for your Tuesday lunches all month long!
February 21 - Tim Evers, Associate Minister of Music Wayne Presbyterian Church. | Music at Abington | 02/21/12 | Abington |
Peter and the WolfPresented by Symphony in C at Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts - Gordon Theater February 22-February 23, 2012 Peter and the Wolf
Michael Boudwynes, narrator
Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67
Educational and entertaining concerts featuring great orchestral works and stories brought to life through renowned storytellers for students of all ages.
Prokofiev’s tale of a fearless boy, a cautious grandfather, a duck, a bird, and a hungry wolf combines masterful storytelling with musical themes you already know and love! Peter and the... | Symphony in C | 02/22/12-
02/23/12 | Camden |
BeauSoleil avec Michael DoucetPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 23, 2012 For the past 34 years Lafayette, Louisiana's BeauSoleil has carried the torch of tradition while continuing to chart uncharted waters with ingenuity and innovation. Their latest release and Yep Roc label debut Alligator Purse is not only a vibrant testament to BeauSoleil's healthy spirit, but also easily their most adventuresome record yet.
Since their inception in 1975, BeauSoleil has not only spearheaded a cultural Renaissance but has elevated Cajun music to one of... | World Cafe Live | 02/23/12 | Philadelphia |
Lenape Chamber EnsemblePresented by Lenape Chamber Ensemble at Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church February 24, 2012 Chamber music concert:
Haydn: String Quartet in A, Op. 9, No. 6
Bax: Oboe Quintet
Schumann: Piano Trio, Op. 17
Oboist: James Austin Smith
Violinists: Cyrus Beroukhim, Jesse Mills Violist: Brett Deubner
Cellist: Arash Amini
Pianist: Natalie Zhu | Lenape Chamber Ensemble | 02/24/12 | Upper Black Eddy |
Liebesfreud Presented by Philadelphia Art Alliance at Philadelphia Art Alliance February 24, 2012 Featuring violinists Geoffrey Michaels and Philip Kates, violist David Giles, and cellist Charles Forbes, the Philadelphia-based Liebesfreud is an ensemble devoted primarily to the performance of great literature for the string quartet. For this performance, the featured works will be Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, op. 13, and Beethoven’s String Quartet in A Minor, op. 132.
The String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 13, was composed by Felix... | Philadelphia Art Alliance | 02/24/12 | Philadelphia |
Main Line Symphony ConcertPresented by Main Line Symphony February 24, 2012 Henry Scott, conductor
David Cramer, flute soloist
Berlioz: Overture to Benvenuto Cellini
Mozart: Concerto for Flute and Orchestra in G Major K. 313
Goldmark: Rustic Wedding Symphony | Main Line Symphony | 02/24/12 | Wayne |
A Little Night Music Concerts: Network for New Music EnsemblePresented by Community Music School at Community Music School February 25, 2012 For over 25 years, Network for New Music has commissioned and performed music by living composers. For this concert they perform with FELYX-M, select members of the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia. The program features exciting new works for chamber ensemble and chamber choir and includes the world premieres of compositions by Thomas Whitman and Jan Krzywicki, as well as Cynthia Folio’s piece for chamber choir, piano and music boxes! | Community Music School | 02/25/12 | Trappe |
Ax and FruhbeckPresented by Philadelphia Orchestra at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Verizon Hall February 23-February 25, 2012 The classical and elegant stylings of Emanuel Ax draw out the finest textures of Mozart's impeccable writing. Frühbeck emphasizes the robust and full-bodied sounds of Brahms's lush orchestration. It's a perfect Philadelphia partnership of artists and music. | Philadelphia Orchestra | 02/23/12-
02/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Bravo Brass ConcertPresented by Philadelphia Youth Orchestra February 25, 2012 Paul Bryan, Conductor Glory of Gabrieli. Program to include: Gabrieli Sonata's pian e’ forte and Gabrieli Canzon's 28 Gabrieli Jubilate Deo.
| Philadelphia Youth Orchestra | 02/25/12 | Philadelphia |
| Organ Concert for Kids Featuring Ken Cowan | Longwood Gardens | 02/25/12 | Kennett Square |
Children's Concert in the RoundPresented by Lenape Chamber Ensemble at Delaware Valley College February 25, 2012 Concert in the Round for children ages 4-12. Music by Haydn, Bax, Schumann for oboe,strings and piano. Includes instrument demonstration, exerpts from pieces played at the adult concert, question/answer session, musical activity and refreshments. | Lenape Chamber Ensemble | 02/25/12 | Doylestown |
| Penn Symphony Orchestra Performs Liszt and Brahms | University of Pennsylvania Department of Music | 02/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Emmy Nominated Composer Kareem Roustom Presents Original WorksPresented by Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture at Trinity Center for Urban Life February 25, 2012 The fourth concert of the Arab Music Concert Series features the works of composer Kareem Roustom including the US premiere of "Abu Jmeel's Daughter,” a music performance narrated by Leila Buck. Born in Syria, Roustom is an Emmy nominated composer who has written scores for award-winning films including Budrus and Amreeka. | Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture | 02/25/12 | Philadelphia |
| YOBC Chamber Recital | Youth Orchestra of Bucks County | 02/25/12 | Newtown |
| Symphony Concert: Notable Firsts | Delaware County Symphony | 02/26/12 | Aston |
Faculty Recital: The Beethoven ProjectPresented by Curtis Institute of Music at Curtis Institute of Music - Field Concert Hall February 25-February 26, 2012 Faculty member Peter Wiley performs the complete Beethoven sonatas and variations for cello and piano over two concerts. Mr. Wiley, a founding member of OPUS ONE who succeeded his teacher, David Soyer, as cellist of the Guarneri String Quartet, is joined by Anna Polonsky, a pianist widely in demand as a soloist and chamber musician who has collaborated with ensembles like the Guarneri, Orion and Shanghai Quartets and with musicians like Richard Goode, David Shifrin and Mistuko Uchida. | Curtis Institute of Music | 02/25/12-
02/26/12 | Philadelphia |
Chamber Concert 4Presented by Philadelphia Orchestra at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Perelman Theater February 26, 2012 Musicians of The Philadelphia Orchestra. Join members of the Orchestra and special guest artists in the intimate setting of Perelman Theater, where the virtuosity of each musician shines. Through a wide range of ensembles and musical styles, encounter the Orchestra’s musicians as individuals, with their unique talents and musical personalities. | Philadelphia Orchestra | 02/26/12 | Philadelphia |
Network for New Music Ensemble with Felyx M (Mendelssohn Club Chamber Singers)Presented by Philadelphia Chamber Music Society at Independence Seaport Museum February 26, 2012 Old and new converge at the Seaport Museum as singers from the Mendelssohn Club—one of the country’s oldest choruses–team up with musicians from Network for New Music, the Philadelphia-based group that has dedicated the past 25 years to commissioning and performing music by living composers. A world premiere by Swarthmore-based Thomas Whitman highlights a program that also includes new pieces by local composers Jan Krzywicki and Cynthia Folio. | Philadelphia Chamber Music Society | 02/26/12 | Philadelphia |
Chamber Music ConcertPresented by Lenape Chamber Ensemble at Delaware Valley College February 26, 2012 Program:
Haydn: String Quartet, Op.9, No.6
Bax: Oboe Quintet
Schumann: Piano Trio, Op. 17
Oboist: James Austin Smith
Violinists: Cyrus Beroukhim & Jesse Mills
Violist: Brett Deubner
Cellist: Arash Amini
Pianist: Natalie Zhu | Lenape Chamber Ensemble | 02/26/12 | Doylestown |
The Abduction from the SeraglioPresented by Opera Company of Philadelphia at Academy of Music February 17-February 26, 2012 Mozart’s musical genius returns in a fresh, highly theatrical coproduction between the Opera Company of Philadelphia and Teatro Comunale of Treviso. Director Robert B. Driver and Italian designer Guia Buzzi – the team who brought OCP audiences a delightful Gianni Schicchi – team up once again for this humorous tale of a Turkish ruler’s comically passionate pursuit of his beautiful young prisoner. This new production sets the story in the 1920s, painting the... | Opera Company of Philadelphia | 02/17/12-
02/26/12 | Philadelphia |
| Temple University Wind Ensemble | Temple Performing Arts Center | 02/26/12 | Philadelphia |
Piano Master Class with Igor ResnianskiPresented by Jacobs Music Company February 26, 2012 A Steinway artist, Mr. Resnianski is a prizewinner of many piano competitions in the USA, China and Russia. The acclaimed pianist will present a master piano class with five of Wilmington’s most talented young musicians. The event is open to the public and will be held in the showroom of Jacobs Music Company.
Resnianski’s performance career has included performances in numerous halls as a solo artist, soloist with orchestras, and a chamber musician. For many... | Jacobs Music Company | 02/26/12 | Wilmington |
Academy of the Vocal ArtsPresented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum February 26, 2012 Join us for a fun and entertaining afternoon of Broadway show tunes and opera hits! An ensemble of performers will regale you with an array of both grand and amusing light opera. | Woodmere Art Museum | 02/26/12 | Philadelphia |
Meridee Winters 6th Annual Songwriters ShowcasePresented by Meridee Winters School of Music at MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore February 26, 2012 The Meridee Winters School of Music will hold its Sixth Annual Songwriters Showcase at Milkboy Coffee in Ardmore. The Songwriters Showcase is Meridee Winters’ most exclusive show, featuring some of the area’s most promising young songwriters. What makes this show so unique is that every piece being performed was composed by its performer. Student singers accompany themselves on piano or guitar, budding classical composers perform their newest works, and teenage bands play their... | Meridee Winters School of Music | 02/26/12 | Ardmore |
Ysaye QuartetPresented by Philadelphia Chamber Music Society at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Perelman Theater February 27, 2012 Among the premier quartets on the international circuit, this French ensemble takes its name from the violinist, quartet player and composer Eugène Ysaÿe. The first French quartet to win the Grand Prix at the Evian International Competition, the Ysaÿe combines the “visceral energy of young players with years of international experience in music making of the highest order” (Washington Post). Following last year’s stellar performance of... | Philadelphia Chamber Music Society | 02/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Baritone Eric Owens and Pianist Craig RutenbergPresented by Philadelphia Chamber Music Society at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Perelman Theater February 28, 2012 One of the world’s great bass-baritones, Philadelphia native Eric Owens has carved a unique place in the contemporary opera world following recent star turns at the MET in Das Rheingold and Doctor Atomic. While these roles have brought Owens a new degree of fame among opera lovers, he continues to win acclaim for his commanding stage presence and inventive artistry as a recitalist. Songs by Wolf, Schumann, Schubert, Debussy, Duparc, Ravel and Wagner highlight his special homecoming... | Philadelphia Chamber Music Society | 02/28/12 | Philadelphia |
Organ TuesdaysPresented by Music at Abington at Abington Presbyterian Church February 28, 2012 Co-sponsored by the American Guild of Organists, each Tuesday features an area organist in a 40-minute recital.
February 28 - Rodney Long, Director of Music, First Presbyterian Church of Willow Grove. | Music at Abington | 02/28/12 | Abington |
| Temple University Concert Choir | Temple University - Boyer College of Music and Dance | 02/28/12 | Philadelphia |
| Faculty Recital: Mikhail Yanovitsky (Piano) | Temple University - Boyer College of Music and Dance | 02/29/12 | Philadelphia |
| Johannes Quartet Residency Recital | Curtis Institute of Music | 03/02/12 | Philadelphia |
Fantasy Weavers Fundraising Concerts/Bake SalesPresented by Fantasy Weavers Original Theatre and Opera for Children and Adults at The Rotunda February 5-March 2, 2012 Fantasy Weavers Original Theatre and Opera for children and adults is a non-profit theater group that specializes in charitable events for underprivileged, at-risk children and adults. With unique themes such as fantasy and science fiction, Fantasy Weavers musical plays and operas are open to everyone, especially those who may not have the money to go to a live Broadway Show or Metropolitan Opera performance. Fantasy Weavers produces and performs children's shows free of charge at any school... | Fantasy Weavers Original Theatre and Opera for Children and Adults | 02/05/12-
03/02/12 | Philadelphia |
Randall Thompson's RequiemPresented by The Philadelphia Singers at Church of the Holy Trinity - Rittenhouse Square March 3, 2012 It is the common thread of humanity which connects everyonel--grief, death and the circle of life--and this unexpected work by Thompson takes us on an uplifting and moving journey from the depths of sadness to the height of joy. Randall Thompson's Requiem, an eighty-minute a cappella tour-de-force, closes the 2011/2012 season and prepares the way for The Singers' 40th anniversary! | The Philadelphia Singers | 03/03/12 | Philadelphia |
| Spanish Dances | Philadelphia Orchestra | 03/01/12-
03/03/12 | Philadelphia |
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