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Piffaro, The Renaissance Band, will pay tribute to the Bassano family, renowned musicians in the court of Henry VIII.
Piffaro salutes Bassano family as ‘Excellent & Esteemed’
Piffaro, the locally based but internationally acclaimed Renaissance Band, will present three performances of  “All Excellent & Esteemed – The Bassano Family.” more
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The Saturdays, a Northwest Philadelphia-based trio with a love of classic singer-songwriters, just released their first album.
This Northwest musical trio loves their sentimental songs
"Who doesn't love a sappy pop ballad?" This was the question posed to the audience by Rich Nourie, lead singer and primary guitarist of The Saturdays. more
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Juliette Tacchino and Robert Frazier starred in the Curtis Institute of Music’s “virtually flawless” production of “The Marriage of Figaro.”
Chestnut Hill maestro leads concert and Curtis stages 'Figaro'
Chestnut Hill maestro Donald Meineke will conduct Choral Arts Philadelphia on a musical tour of the “Cathedrals of Mexico: Grand Polyphony of Puebla and Mexico City.” more
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Nathaniel Zhang, 17, a student at Curtis Institute in Center City who has won an array of classical piano competitions, will perform an all-Chopin concert on Sunday, March 23, 2:30 p.m., at Settlement Music School in Germantown.
Teen piano prodigy brings Chopin to Germantown
At just 17 years old, Nathaniel Zhang has already achieved what many pianists spend a lifetime pursuing. more
The Philadelphia Orchestra will perform the score of the groundbreaking 1940 film “Fantasia” as the animated Disney classic screens Jan. 2-4, at Marian Anderson Hall. The original soundtrack features the landmark performance of The Philadelphia Orchestra led by Leopold Stokowski.
Philadelphia Orchestra announces 125th anniversary season
Music and artistic director Yannick Nezet-Seguin and the Philadelphia Orchestra have announced the details of their 125th anniversary season of concerts. more
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Music and family duo Bekki Schwartz and Noah Teachey at work in their East Falls studio.
How an East Falls couple is reimagining family music
In a small sunlit room in a rowhome in East Falls, Bekki Schwartz and Noah Teachey, aka The Blumbellies, are working on their new album. more
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Forbidden love is in the air as an iconic love story comes to life March 6 to 16 at the Academy of Music where Philadelphia Ballet will perform “Swan Lake” with Arian Molina Soca and Dayesi Torriente.
Philadelphia Ballet presents 'Swan Lake' at Academy
The Philadelphia Ballet will return to the stage of the historic Academy of Music on March 6-16 with Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky’s "Swan Lake." more
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Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill celebrated the life of former parish music director Richard George “Rick” Alexander during a service Feb. 9. Alexander died last month and served as music director for over 35 years.
Mendelssohn Chorus to sing Erlwine’s ‘Never One Thing’
Heather Mitchell will celebrate her new position as associate artistic director of the Mendelssohn Chorus on Feb. 22. more
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Singer Max Muscato’s music has been influenced by the addiction struggle of his brother, who has autism.
Multi-talented musician brings message of hope to local stage
Max Muscato is set to bring his unique blend of soulful rock and powerful storytelling to the stage Feb. 22 at the Chestnut Hill Brewing Company. more
Freyda Thomas and Frank Ewing will perform “Let's Call the Whole Thing Off,” a compilation of songs by the legendary George Gershwin on Thursday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m., in the Normandy Farms auditorium in Blue Bell.
Singing Gershwin in Blue Bell
At 81, Glenside resident Freyda Thomas may well lay claim to Northwest Philadelphia's longest running career in show business. more
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Local vocalist Brandon Evan Moulden brings his song stylings to a cabaret-style concert Feb. 15 at Allens Lane Art Center.
A romantic jazz serenade at Allens Lane Art Center
Looking for a romantic evening that extends beyond Valentine's Day? Allens Lane Art Center is setting the mood with an upcoming "Jazzentine" concert. more
Conductor Nicholas McGegan (above) has joined forces with stage director Marcus Shields and the Curtis Institute of Music Opera Theater to present a production of “The Marriage of Figaro.”
Popular Mozart operas light up the local music scene
Local opera lovers will be able to end the month of February and begin the month of March with a pair of productions of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s operas. more
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Cellist Thomas Kraines (above), along with pianist Charles Abramovic, will be featured in a Germantown concert Feb. 21 marking the 40th anniversary of Network for New Music, a Philadelphia-based music organization that commissions and performs new musical works by emerging and established artists.
Germantown concert to honor Pulitzer Prize winner
Network for New Music will continue its 40th anniversary season programming, “40 at 40,” with the concert “Companions.” more
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The work of composer Gustav Holst, poet Emily Dickinson and jazz pianist Dave Brubeck will be celebrated during upcoming concerts in Chestnut Hill and Bryn Mawr.
The Crossing stages world premiere of 'Mysterium' for choir and electronics
Germantown’s Donald Nally will conduct the three-time Grammy Award-winning professional chamber choir, The Crossing, in a concert featuring a world and a North American premiere. more
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Saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Yesseh Ali will perform Jan. 26 at Allens Lane Art Center in Mt. Airy as part of a fundraiser to support the upcoming Germantown Jazz Festival.
Concert series to fund Germantown Jazz Festival
As preparations ramp up for the 2025 Germantown Jazz Festival, organizers have planned a series of fundraising concerts. more
Mark Bani, music director at Old St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Society Hill, plays the Wanamaker organ at Macy’s every Friday at noon and hopes that the imminent closing of the Center City department store will not silence the historic instrument.
AVA sings, and will the Wanamaker organ play on?
Philadelphia’s Academy of Vocal Arts will present its annual concert “Jubilate!” Jan. 25 and 26. more
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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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