| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Open MicPresented by Seven Stones Cafe at Seven Stones Café July 25, 2009 - Ongoing The Seven Stones Café hosts its Open Mic on the last Saturday of every month. This downtown Media café welcomes all to enjoy this gathering of great music, the taste of La Colombe coffee, and the richness of fresh, and wholesome food. | Seven Stones Cafe | 07/25/09-
Ongoing | Media |
Victorian Christmas Open House Presented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills December 8, 2012 The music of a bell choir beckons, for it's Christmas and Santa is waiting! Enter the decorated mansion of PA Governor Samuel Pennypacker and his family for an unforgettable experience in Victorian splendor. Glass ornaments, ribbons and gold trim add shine to every mantle and windowsill. Living historians bring holiday traditions to life. Visit the Museum Shop for unique Victorian-inspired ornaments, gifts and home decor items. | Pennypacker Mills | 12/08/12 | Schwenksville |
| The Nutcracker | Ballet Theater of Lancaster | 11/03/12-
11/04/12 | Akron |
Jackie Evancho & The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia – Dream With Me In ConcertPresented by Mann Center for the Performing Arts at Mann Center for the Performing Arts August 25, 2012 From PBS, soprano prodigy Jackie Evancho brings her Dream With Me tour with The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia to the Mann stage .
Since capturing the hearts of millions on the hit television series America's Got Talent, Jackie Evancho has achieved great success in the music industry. Her recordings have consistently raced to the top of the Billboard charts. In June 2011, her first studio album debuted on the Billboard Top 200 chart at #2 and was certified Gold... | Mann Center for the Performing Arts | 08/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Water Music: Titanic 100 YearsPresented by Kennett Symphony of Chester County at Longwood Gardens August 18, 2012 Celebrate music inspired by water: Handel’s Suite on the River Thames, a trip to the Blue Danube, Richard Rodgers’ WWII classic and the grand music from the blockbuster film Titanic. Our voyage ends with Longwood Gardens’ spectacular Fountain Show. | Kennett Symphony of Chester County | 08/18/12 | Kennett Square |
Summer Camp 2012Presented by Nelly Berman School of Music July 9-August 10, 2012 Travel through the ages and explore great music, art, and film this summer!
The summer camp is open to students ages 8-15 in piano, strings, brass/winds and voice.
Students will be grouped into two different sections each week based on age and musical experience, so you will be learning with other students who are at the same level. This is a very exciting and comprehensive program! In addition to chamber music, music history/theory, and private lessons, there will... | Nelly Berman School of Music | 07/09/12-
08/10/12 | Haverford |
| Got Strings? Youth Orchestra Summer Camp | Got Strings? Youth Orchestra | 07/23/12-
07/28/12 | Souderton |
Teen Summer Arts CampPresented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts June 18-July 27, 2012 The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts hosts four music camps for teens. Choral/Vocal (June 18th-29th) Pipe Organ (July 1st-13th), Jazz (July 16th-27th )and Chamber Music (July 16th-27th).
Students study with world renowned teaching artists. All accepted students are given free tuition scholarships. Acceptance to the camp is gained by submitting a camp application with a $25 application fee, a written essay, and participating in an audition process. | Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts | 06/18/12-
07/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra-Tchaikovsky and DvorakPresented by Mann Center for the Performing Arts at Mann Center for the Performing Arts July 24, 2012 The Mann is honored to welcome the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra with their music director, Manfred Honeck. The internationally acclaimed conductor will lead the Orchestra, along with featured cello soloist Johannes Moser, through an evening of Dvorák's Cello Concerto in B minor and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 in E minor.
Manfred Honeck, Music Director (debut)
Johannes Moser, cello (debut)
Glinka: Overture to Russian and Ludmilla
Dvorak:... | Mann Center for the Performing Arts | 07/24/12 | Philadelphia |
The Philadelphia Orchestra - Symphonic Spectacular, "Dazzling Visuals and Fireworks" Presented by Mann Center for the Performing Arts at Mann Center for the Performing Arts July 21, 2012 Big screen imagery and fireworks accompany classical favorites such as "Flight of the Bumblebee," "Ride of the Valkyries," Mendelssohn's "Wedding March," "America the Beautiful," "Waltz of the Flowers," and selections from Also Sprach Zarathustra, William Tell, and The Planets. This interactive spectacular even allows audience members to contribute photos that will be incorporated into the show!
Michael Krajewski, conductor... | Mann Center for the Performing Arts | 07/21/12 | Philadelphia |
Summer Gala ConcertsPresented by Lenape Chamber Ensemble at Delaware Valley College July 7-July 21, 2012 Summer gala concerts.
July 7th:
Beethoven: Piano Quartet
Stravinsky: Soldiers Tale
Dvorak: String Quartet, Op.105
July 14th:
Boccherini: String Quintet
Brahms: Piano Trio in C minor
Glazunov: String Quintet
July 21st:
Mozart: Piano Trio, K.496
Griffes: Poem for Flute, Strings
Schubert: "Trout" Quintet
Featuring: Members of the Philadelphia
Orchestra, New York City Ballet,... | Lenape Chamber Ensemble | 07/07/12-
07/21/12 | Doylestown |
The Philadelphia Orchestra -The Music of John Williams: An 80th Birthday Celebration Presented by Mann Center for the Performing Arts at Mann Center for the Performing Arts July 20, 2012 John Williams has amassed five Academy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, 21 Grammy Awards, and seven BAFTA Awards. The reason for his amazing success is that he writes the most majestic and beautiful music in cinema history and for the concert stage. In an exciting salute to the maestro The Philadelphia Orchestra will be presenting selections from Williams's most famous hits.
Lucas Richman, Conductor
Thomas Hooten, Trumpet
The Cowboys ... | Mann Center for the Performing Arts | 07/20/12 | Philadelphia |
It Was A Very Good Year: A Tribute to Frank SinatraPresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 July 8, 2012 Tony Sands takes us on a musical journey about the life and times of the legendary Frank Sinatra. This multimedia extravaganza features the Chairman of the Board’s best loved songs from the early days with Tommy Dorsey to the bright lights of NYC and the silver screen of Hollywood, leading up to the Main Event comeback. Tony Sands has been perfecting his act for over 20 years and wooing audiences across the country including the world famous Tropicana in Atlantic City plus the... | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 07/08/12 | Sellersville |
Philadelphia International Music FestivalPresented by Philadelphia International Music Festival at Bryn Mawr College June 16-June 29, 2012 Featuring members of the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra, including Assistant Conductor Cristian Macelaru, the Philadelphia International Music Festival (PIMF) is open to instrumentalists of all ages and skill levels ages 8 to 18, with a separate program for college students and young professionals. Students attending the festival choose to participate in one of three key programs: PIMF Symphony Program, Solo Performance Preparation Program, or College Auditions Preparation Program,... | Philadelphia International Music Festival | 06/16/12-
06/29/12 | Bryn Mawr |
The Philadelphia Orchestra: All Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks Presented by The Mann Center for the Performing Arts at Mann Center for the Performing Arts June 29, 2012 The Mann's all Tchaikovsky evening is a summer tradition and our most popular classical concert. Complete with the 1812 Overture canons and fireworks, this concert features Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor with dynamic young soloist Alexander Ullman.
Cristian Macelaru, Conductor
Debut: Alexander Ullman, piano
Debut: Curtis Institute of Music Capriccio Italien Piano Concerto No. 1
INTERMISSION
The Tempest
1812 Overture | The Mann Center for the Performing Arts | 06/29/12 | Philadelphia |
The Philadelphia Orchestra-Beethoven's 9th Presented by Mann Center for the Performing Arts at Mann Center for the Performing Arts June 27, 2012 Considered to be the world's most famous classical composition, Beethoven's 9th Symphony, along with Gabrieli's Sonata pian e forte and Bach's Double Concerto in D minor, will be performed on the Mann stage by The Philadelphia Orchestra. The Philadelphia Orchestra will be joined by The Philadelphia Singers and soloists from the Academy of Vocal Arts, AND will be conducted by Xian Zhang, the first woman to be named music director of the prestigious the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe... | Mann Center for the Performing Arts | 06/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Guitar In The Classic StylePresented by Russell Ferrara April 16-June 25, 2012 Classic style solo guitar including pperatic, nuevo flamenco, world and new age stylings as well as Ferrara's flamboyant percussive rock improvisations. Upstairs at the beautifully appointed Ariano. The food is as hip as the music! | Russell Ferrara | 04/16/12-
06/25/12 | Media |
Violinist Bella Hristova: Corigliano, Puts, Piazolla, BachPresented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum June 24, 2012 An incredible new talent, Ms. Hristova engages audiences immediately with her expressive nuance, power and control. Her performance includes: The Red Violin Caprices by John Corigliano, Arches by Kevin Puts, Three Tangoes by Astor Piazolla, and Partita no. 2 in D minor by J.S. Bach. Born in Bulgaria, Ms. Hristova studied at the Curtis Institute of Music with Ida Kavafaian and Steven Tenenbom.
Light refreshments will be served. Performance will be followed... | Woodmere Art Museum | 06/24/12 | Philadelphia |
Guitarra - An Evening of Classical and Flamenco Guitar, Song and Dance!Presented by Kennett Symphony of Chester County at Longwood Gardens June 23, 2012 A tribute to the great Spanish writer and poet Garcia Lorca by Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas, Rodrigo’s beloved guitar concerto, and Manuel de Falla’s “Love, the Magician” with the fiery talents of Marija Temo and flamenco dancer Ulrika Frank—all under the stars. Olé! | Kennett Symphony of Chester County | 06/23/12 | Kennett Square |
Free at the Kimmel: Live from the Plaza Stage!Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza February 4-June 23, 2012 Every Saturday, enjoy a free performance live in the Kimmel Center’s Commonwealth Plaza, as Wolfgang Puck serves up happy hour specials and delectable snacks. The shows will feature local talent in a variety of genres, from instrumental ensembles and exhilarating dance troupes to stunning vocalists and innovative jazz combos. Grab your friends (and maybe a date?) for the perfect pre-dinner or pre-show experience.
Drink Specials: $1 off beers and $2 off wines at the PECO... | Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza | 02/04/12-
06/23/12 | Philadelphia |
Kindermusik - Village Class, 0-18 MonthsPresented by Kindermusik with Amanda Joy at Leverington Presbyterian Church April 30-June 20, 2012 Kindermusik is the world's leading developmentally-based, early childhood music and movement program. They believe that every child is musical, that music is the most powerful learning tool on the planet, and that early integration of music into daily life supports, nurtures and accelerates the natural development process. Their philosophies are based on decades of classroom experience, and on scientific research that proves music strengthens and stimulates neural pathways in children's... | Kindermusik with Amanda Joy | 04/30/12-
06/20/12 | Philadelphia |
Month of Moderns III: Love UnknownPresented by The Crossing at St. Clement's Church June 17, 2012 Francis Pott’s genius for moving from meditative music through soaring lines to brilliant climaxes inspired our invitation for him to write a new work for this concert. The world premiere will be complemented by his monumental My Song is Love Unkown, which was a highlight of The Crossing's 2009 season. The Crossing will explore a variety of sacred texts with familiar composers Gabriel Jackson and James MacMillan while introducing to the audience to the extraordinarily... | The Crossing | 06/17/12 | Philadelphia |
Astral Artists: Kristin Lee and Andrea LamPresented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum June 17, 2012 Rising international stars violinist Kristin Lee and pianist Andrea Lam will perform Sonata in B minor BMV 1014 for Violin and Piano by J.S. Bach; Sonata for Violin and Piano by Maurice Ravel; Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 1 by George Walker; Meditation from Thaïs by Jules Massenet; and Tzigane by Maurice Ravel.
Light refreshments served. Performance will be followed by a "get to know the artist" reception. | Woodmere Art Museum | 06/17/12 | Philadelphia |
Dark SistersPresented by Opera Company of Philadelphia at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Perelman Theater June 8-June 17, 2012 The Opera Company of Philadelphia is proud to partner with New York’s Gotham Chamber Opera and Music-Theatre Group in the co-commission and co-production of Dark Sisters, a new American Opera with music by Nico Muhly and a libretto by Stephen Karam.
In a world where personal identity is forbidden, Dark Sisters follows one woman’s quest for self-discovery as she attempts to escape her life as a member of the FLDS Church (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus... | Opera Company of Philadelphia | 06/08/12-
06/17/12 | Philadelphia |
| Family Celebration of Childhood Arts | Temple University - Boyer College of Music and Dance | 06/16/12 | Philadelphia |
Jazzical: The Union of Jazz and Classical Presented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum June 15, 2012 Delight in the music of violinist MarinaVishnyakova and cellist Yoomi Kwon in this rare union of classical and jazz music. Performing jazz tunes with orchestral instruments, the dynamic duo of will perform "Footprints" by Wayne Shorter, "Mr. PC" by John Coltrane, and "All Blues" by Miles Davis.
Wine will be served. | Woodmere Art Museum | 06/15/12 | Philadelphia |
| Philadelphia Youth Orchestra 72nd Annual Festival Concert | Philadelphia Youth Orchestra | 06/10/12 | Philadelphia |
Concerts By CandlelightPresented by Women for Greater Philadelphia June 10, 2012 Candlelight Concerts are performances of chamber music at the historic Laurel Hill Mansion in East Fairmount Park. The June 10th performance is Kathleen Scheide, forte piano and Cheryl Dungan Cunningham, harp. | Women for Greater Philadelphia | 06/10/12 | Philadelphia |
Lisamarie McGrath, Cynthia Folio, Jean-François Proulx: Music for Two Flutes and PianoPresented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum June 10, 2012 Flutists Lisamarie McGrath and Cynthia Folio are joined by pianist Jean-François Proulx in this special presentation of contemporary classical pieces with an Eastern influence. The program includes: Town Light and Au Dela du Temps by Yuko Uebayashi, Trio by Friedrich Kuhlau, and Z-3 by Cynthia Folio.
Light refreshments served. Performance will be followed by a "get to know the artist" reception.
| Woodmere Art Museum | 06/10/12 | Philadelphia |
| Candlelight Concerts at Laurel Hill Mansion | Women for Greater Philadelphia | 06/10/12 | Philadelphia |
Year-End Music Festival Rocks the Main LinePresented by Meridee Winters School of Music at Saturday Club June 9-June 10, 2012 A music festival unlike any other! Come see students of the Meridee Winters School of Music perform in the annual Year-End Shows and MRock Showcase. There will be singing, playing, bubbles, flowers, and more! See family bands rock the stage, peewee pianists perform for the first time, sibling duos on guitar and piano, classical, pop, rock, jazz...all sharing in this year's theme of "I believe in music!" With nearly 300 performers in over fourteen shows, this free, family-friendly... | Meridee Winters School of Music | 06/09/12-
06/10/12 | Wayne |
| Musicopia String Orchestra Concert | Philadelphia Youth Orchestra | 06/09/12 | Philadelphia |
Brahms and Friends!Presented by Music at Abington at Abington Presbyterian Church June 3-June 8, 2012 Violinist Kate Ransom and cellist Lawrence Stromberg will be joined by pianists Neal Kurz, Anthony Sirianni and Read Gainsford to present in three programs the complete Brahms sonatas for violin/piano and for cello/piano, plus works by Brahms' friends, Schumann and Gade. Come for any one performance, or enjoy all three for a week of romantic chamber music to live for!
| Music at Abington | 06/03/12-
06/08/12 | Abington |
| All-College Choir and Drexel String Orchestra | Drexel University - Mandell Theater | 06/08/12 | Philadelphia |
| iConduct! Festival | Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra | 06/07/12 | Philadelphia |
Mozart and Schubert Spring FestivalPresented by Dolce Suono Ensemble at Trinity Center for Urban Life June 3, 2012 Spring brings the rebirth of nature and the desire to rejuvenate our musical souls with some of the most life-affirming music ever created. Each DSE artist will select a work by Mozart or Schubert, culminating in an exhilarating program of chamber works and lieder. | Dolce Suono Ensemble | 06/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Spring ConcertPresented by Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale at First Baptist Church of Philadelphia June 3, 2012 Join Philadelphia Boys Choir and chorale for the season finale concert before the choir and chorale leave for their Baltic Tour! The concert program includes Schubert's Mass in G, Paul Mealor's Ubi Caritas (written for the Royal Wedding last year), and more selections including spirituals and Broadway tunes. | Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale | 06/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Oxana HarlamovaPresented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum June 3, 2012 Acclaimed pianist Harlamova returns to Woodmere. Playing in the tradition of the Moscow ensemble, Ms. Harlamova combines energy, vigor, and sensitivity to each piece. She will perform Brahms, Rachmaninov, and Schubert.
Light refreshments will be served. Includes performance and "get to know the artist" reception. | Woodmere Art Museum | 06/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Month of Moderns II: Hesperus is PhosphorusPresented by The Crossing at Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill June 2, 2012 A world premiere collaboration with Network for New Music. The Crossing is thrilled to have 2002 Pulitzer-prize winner, Lewis Spratlan, composing a concert-length work for them. Hesperus is Phosphorus will loosely take the form of a kind of secular vespers—a passage, or crossing, through the philosophical and spiritual canyons of our time; drawing on the words of American poets, playwrights, and physicists, Spratlan’s music explores growth and loss in our ever-expanding... | The Crossing | 06/02/12 | Philadelphia |
| Bravo Brass 9th Annual Festival Concert | Philadelphia Youth Orchestra | 06/02/12 | Philadelphia |
| Carnatic Classical Instrumental Concert - Jayanthi (Veena) & Kumaresh (Violin) | SRUTI - The India Music and Dance Society | 06/02/12 | Philadelphia |
Academy of International Ballet Spring Recital 2012 Presented by Academy of International Ballet at Neumann University - Meagher Theater June 1, 2012 The Academy of International Ballet announces its 10th annual Spring Recital featuring selections from the classical ballet repertoire and new choreography created by Anastasia Babayeva Ballet Mistress, Felecia Brodie, Jesse Daley, Artistic Director Denis Gronostayskiy and Zhanna Pagalina.
Ballet is a visual art and performance is an important part of our students' training. All students take part in a year-end recital staged in a professional theatre setting. These recitals are... | Academy of International Ballet | 06/01/12 | Aston |
Violin & Viola InstructionPresented by Portside Arts Center at Portside Arts Center March 28-May 30, 2012 Private violin lessons:
Students will receive detailed one-on-one training on how to play the violin, read music, and learn to recognize sounds by ear. All levels of musical experience are welcomed, and students are required to have their own instrument on which to practice. Goals are to help increase a student’s technical abilities and also foster a love for music.
Group violin lessons:
It is just as important to learn how to collaborate with other... | Portside Arts Center | 03/28/12-
05/30/12 | Philadelphia |
Sound of Music Children's SeriesPresented by EuroKids Learning Center March 25-May 27, 2012 What's an oboe? And does it sound more like a duck or like an elephant?! The Children's Music Series at EuroKids will introduce children and their caregivers ages 2.5 and up to a wide range of instruments and musical basics. This ten-week series will expose children to the exciting world of music through familiar tunes, the great classics, as well as modern compositions all within a relaxed classroom setting. Children will be invited to experience and explore the instruments and every child... | EuroKids Learning Center | 03/25/12-
05/27/12 | Philadelphia |
An Evening of Classical & Flamenco Guitar & Chinese PipaPresented by PhiladelphiaClassicalMusic.com May 25, 2012 The Fresh Ground Coffee House music series presents a very special evening of music when David Cohen takes the stage in their monthly series.
As a musician Cohen performs along the East Coast in concert, festivals, private events and lecture. Cohen performs on the classical and flamenco guitar, Chinese pipa, Turkish oud and the Great Highland Bagpipes.
Cohen is founder of PhiladelphiaClassicalMusic.com, President of The Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, founder... | PhiladelphiaClassicalMusic.com | 05/25/12 | Willow Grove |
Clarinet ChoirPresented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center February 2-May 24, 2012 High school clarinet players are invited to join this chamber music group, accepting Bb, Eb, and Bass clarinets. The choir will cover a wide repertoire, ranging from pop to classical.
Class size limited to 8. Pre-registration is required. | Darlington Arts Center | 02/02/12-
05/24/12 | Garnet Valley |
| Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra 17th Annual Festival Concert | Philadelphia Youth Orchestra | 05/20/12 | Philadelphia |
The Four FreshmenPresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 May 20, 2012 In their nearly 65 year history, The Four Freshmen are the longest lasting vocal harmony group best known for classics “Graduation Day,” "Day By Day," “Blue World,” “Charmaine” and “Poinciana.” They have bragging rights to over 45 albums, dozens of top selling singles and six Grammy nominations. Their evolving lineup still performs with that same unmistakable sound which has strongly influenced many groups over the years including... | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 05/20/12 | Sellersville |
Mendelssohn Gala Featuring Lang LangPresented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute May 20, 2012 Repertoire:
Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy:
Overture in C Major Op. 101 ("Trumpet-Overture")
Symphony No. 3 in A minor Op. 56 "Scottish" ("London Version")
Andante from Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 107 "Reformation"
Wedding March from "A Midsummer Night's Dream", Op. 61
Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor Op. 25
Encore:
Frederic Chopin: Etude Op. 10 No. 3 in E Major "Tristesse"
| Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 05/20/12 | Bryn Mawr |
The Philadelphia Trio: Beethoven, Shostakovich, Brahms Presented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum May 20, 2012 Known internationally as recording and performing artists, the Philadelphia Trio has been a fixture in the area for many years. Pianist Elizabeth Keller, violinist Barbara Sonies, and cellist Deborah Reeder will perform Trio in G major, op. 1, no.2 by Ludwig Van Beethoven; Trio no. 2 in E minor, op. 67 by Dmitri Shostakovich; and Trio no. 2 in C major, op. 87 by Johannes Brahms.
Light refreshments will be served. Includes performance and "get to know the artist"... | Woodmere Art Museum | 05/20/12 | Philadelphia |
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