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Trio Excelsior! musicians (from left) Yevgeniy Dyo, Marja Kaisla and Elina Snellman-Lang, who performed earlier this month at the Historic Oaks Cloister in Germantown as part of a gala fundraiser for the Finnish American Society of the Delaware Valley, will headline a concert Jan. 25 at Woodmere.
Chamber music trio opens this weekend at Woodmere
Chestnut Hill’s Woodmere art museum will present a chamber music recital featuring pianist Marja Kaisla, violinist Yevgeniy Dyo and cellist Elina Snellman-Lang. more
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The Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble will perform an eclectic upcoming program at Woodmere that includes the music of Anita Baker, Cole Porter and Cannonball Adderly.
Woodmere’s lineup delivers a love letter to music
After a program of mostly sold-out shows this fall, Woodmere has unveiled the schedule for the Chestnut Hill museum’s upcoming winter series of jazz concerts. more
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The Germantown Branch of the Settlement Music School will be renamed to honor Peter Benoliel, the branch’s first president.
A look into the new year finds both sun and clouds
For local classical music lovers, two pivotal changes serve as harbingers of the year to come. more
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Acclaimed organist Cherry Rhodes celebrated the restoration of the Aeolian- Skinner pipe organ at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill with a dedication recital in September.
A historic organ restored and anniversaries celebrated
The Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chestnut Hill, finally made its re-debut. more
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The award-winning choir The Crossing with leader Donald Nally and composer David Lang at a recording session for Lang’s concert-length “poor hymnal,” which will be performed Dec. 22 at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill.
Piffaro, The Crossing celebrate the holidays on the Hill
Two of the Northwest’s most favorite ensembles will be celebrating Christmas with concerts at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill. more
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The Rev. Eric Milner-White, a British Anglican priest, academic and decorated World War I military chaplain, was instrumental in expanding the popularity of the Christmastime church service “Lessons and Carols.” St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill will celebrate the service on Dec. 15.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church hosts ‘Lessons and Carols’
One of the most beloved holiday music traditions in Chestnut Hill is the annual service of “Lessons and Carols.” more
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In “Beatles vs. Stones: A Musical Showdown,” tribute bands Satisfaction (above as the Rolling Stones) and Abbey Road (the Beatles) will battle in a performance Friday, Dec. 6, at the Keswick theater in Glenside.
Abbey Road or Satisfaction? Rock rivals face off
Some great rivalries define, and even transcend, their times. But these pale in comparison to the Beatles vs. the Rolling Stones. more
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Mendelssohn Chorus celebrates with ‘Feast of Carols’
Dominick D’Orio will conduct the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia in its annual Christmas concert, “A Feast Carols,” Saturday, Dec. 7. more
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From singing as a classical tenor to studying South Indian music, Dave Cope’s musical experiences are varied and shine through in his current work.
Chestnut Hill songwriter to return for a hometown listening party
The multifaceted musician will showcase his latest release “Hidden From the World,” at 7 p.m., Dec. 6,  at Hideaway Music. more
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Florence Price, Amy Jacobs-Bond and Clara Schumann (from left) are three of the unsung women composers whose works were featured in “Nevertheless, She Sang,” a recital presented by Chestnut Hill pianist Laura Ward and Flourtown mezzo-soprano Suzanne DuPlantis, of Lyric Fest.
Celebrating the holidays and women composers
Both The Philadelphia Orchestra and Philadelphia Ballet are set to celebrate the Christmas season. And the women of Lyric Fest shine. more
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Barbara Golden,who teaches at Settlement Music School in Germantown and has taught at many area universities, will perform at a holiday music concert on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 3 p.m., at the Supplee Memorial Presbyterian Church, 855 Welsh Rd. in Maple Glen.
A Golden holiday music concert Sunday at area church
Longtime Chestnut Hill resident and acclaimed pianist Barbara Golden will perform music including traditional holiday songs. more
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Richard Stone (above) and Cameron Welke will perform Nov. 23 in a recital at Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting featuring the works of composer Silvius Leopold Weiss.
Tempesta plays duos at Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting
Tempesta di Mare, Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra, returns to Chestnut Hill Saturday, Nov. 23,  for a program at Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting. more
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The Fairmount String Quartet (from left, Rachel Segal, Leah Kyoungwoon Kim-Tomilson, Beth Dzwil and Mimi Morris Kim), who have been stretching the limits of the quartet canon for decades, will perform at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Episcopal Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields.
A weekend of tough choices for classical music fans
Local classical music lovers will be making difficult choices this weekend when it comes to deciding which performances to attend. more
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Music director Valentin Radu will conduct the Camerata Ama Deus Baroque Chamber Orchestra, Saturday, Nov. 9., in a presentation of “Vivaldissimo” at the Episcopal Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Chestnut Hill.
Camerata Ama Deus celebrates Vivaldi at St. Martin’s Church
Camerata Ama Deus Baroque Chamber Orchestra will present “Vivaldissimo” at the Episcopal Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields. more
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Acclaimed musicians Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde (right) and Frances Morton will perform in concert Nov. 20 at the Commodore John Barry Arts and Cultural Center in Mt. Airy.
Irish music in the native tongue
Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde and Frances Morton will perform at the Commodore John Barry Arts and Cultural Center. more
Ashton Roxander, in a turn reminiscent of Vaslav Nijinsky, stole the show with his performance as Ali in the Philadelphia Ballet’s production of “Le Corsaire.”
St. Martin’s Church to observe All Souls with Faure Requiem
The Episcopal Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields will kick off the musical celebration of its 135th anniversary year as a parish. more
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Members of the Jasper String Quartet – Rachel Henderson Freivogel, Andrew Gonzalez, J Freivogel and Karen Kim – will perform Oct. 24 in a concert at Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting.
Jasper Chamber Concerts opens season at Friends Meeting
Jasper Chamber Concerts will open its ninth season of local chamber music recitals on Thursday, Oct. 24. more
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David Hayes (above) made a triumphant return to Philadelphia earlier this month in his new post as music director of The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. Hayes formerly served on the conducting staff of The Philadelphia Orchestra and as music director of The Philadelphia Singers.
Local classical musicians lead the way in weekend concerts
Local classical musicians took the lead in concerts during the first full weekend of October. more
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The Crossing Choir, led by Donald Nally, of Germantown, will create a new work with conceptual artist Suzanne Bocanegra with help of a $360,000 grant.
Grammy-winning Crossing wins $360,000 Pew grant
The Crossing choir, founded and directed by Germantown's Donald Nally, is headquartered at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill. more
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Rising stars Joe Block and Kate Kortum will be joined by jazz veterans Byron Landham, Madison Rast and Dylan Band for a performance at the Chestnut Hill Community Association’s annual Fall Frolic gala.
Joe Block and Kate Kortum promise a lively Frolic
Since performing at the CHCA's Fall Frolic gala last October, the accomplished jazz pianist and composer has played nearly 70 gigs. more
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