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Tempesta di Mare launches its new season in Chestnut Hill with a continuation of its Artist Recital Series on Oct. 8.

Tempesta di Mare returns to Chestnut Hill for new season

Tempesta di Mare, Philadelphia’s internationally acclaimed, baroque-period instruments orchestra, has announced its 2022-23 season. more

by Michael Caruso | 8/18/22

Fully staged opera returns to Academy of Vocal Arts

In one of the most encouraging signs that the world of the performing arts is returning to its old pre-pandemic self, Philadelphia’s Academy of Vocal Arts has announced a full season. more

by Michael Caruso | 8/11/22

From 1989 to 1993, Kraus (left) was general manager of the legendary comedy club, Catch a Rising Star in New York, where he befriended stand-up comics including Jerry Seinfeld (right).

Hill trombonist, 80, was a musician and manager to the stars

Anyone who is older than about 60 would certainly be familiar with the performers Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr., Liza Minnelli and Diana Ross. more

by Len Lear | 8/4/22

The Choir of Christ’s College, University of Cambridge, performed music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johannes Brahms and Billy Joel at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill.

Choir of Christ’s College in England sings at St. Paul’s Church

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chestnut Hill, played host to the Choir of Christ’s College, University of Cambridge, Saturday, July 9. more

by Michael Caruso | 7/28/22

Keisha Hutchins Hirlinger grew up in Mt. Airy and returned to the neighborhood six years ago because “it's a wonderful place to live.”

Mt. Airy pair brings great music to Water Works

Mt. Airy residents Doug Hirlinger and his wife, Keisha Hutchins Hirlinger are both musicians, but have not played together much - until now. more

by Rita Charleston | 7/28/22

Tawnie Olson’s “Beloved of the Sky,” composed in 2020, finally got its premiere last week when Donald Nally and The Crossing decided to include its performance on the season’s final program.

‘Month of Moderns’ concludes with concert on the Hill

Donald Nally and The Crossing brought to a conclusion the 2022 edition of “Month of Moderns” on July 8, with a concert performed in the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill. more

by Michael Caruso | 7/21/22

The New York-based Ulysses Quartet will be making their first appearance in Philadelphia at the final performance of the Chestnut Hill Community Association’s Pastorius Park Summer Concert Series on July 27 at 7:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Chestnut Hill Hospital.

New York quartet is 'therapy for the soul'

The Chestnut Hill Community Association’s Pastorius Park Summer Concerts series will conclude July 27 at 7:30 p.m. with a performance by The Ulysses Quartet. more

by Tom Beck | 7/21/22

Metropolitan Opera countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo sang the “Pie Jesu” movement from Faure’s “Missa da Requiem” at a performance this spring by the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Philadelphia Orchestra repays a debt to New York

When Leopold Stokowski took over the reins of the Philadelphia Orchestra as its new music director in 1912, the band was little more than a decade old and had nothing more than a regional reputation. more

by Michael Caruso | 7/14/22

Meghan Cary with Analog Gypsies will headline the next edition of the Pastorius Park Summer Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. on July 20 in Pastorius Park. The event is sponsored by Chestnut Hill Hospital.

Musician Meghan Cary turned overwhelming grief into a lifetime of art

When Meghan Cary’s fiance Matthew Black died, she was only 26 years old and she could barely play guitar. more

by Tom Beck | 7/14/22

Minas performs at World Cafe Live as a sextet.

Minas to perform at Pastorius Park

If you have not yet managed to make it to one of the Chestnut Hill Community Association’s Pastorius Park Summer Concert Series, you might very well want to put that on your bucket list for the summer. more

by Tom Beck | 7/7/22

Knoebels’ cabins, cottages and Eagles Roost efficiency units are great ways to enjoy the outdoors of camping while still maintaining the creature comforts of modern life.

Looking for something new to do this summer?

Here are nine things you might want to try. more

7/7/22

The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill will host the premiere of “Sumptuous Planet: A Secular Mass,” by Mt. Airy composer David Shapiro (above). The concert, which features Donald Nally and The Crossing, will be at 7 p.m, Friday, July 8.

“Month of Moderns” concludes Friday at Hill church

Donald Nally and The Crossing will bring their “Month of Moderns” series of contemporary choral music concerts to a close at 7 p.m., Friday, July 8. more

by Michael Caruso | 7/7/22

Tempesta di Mare topped off the orchestra’s 20th anniversary season with a concert featuring music by Fasch, Janitsch, Reutter and Telemann.

Tempesta di Mare closes its 20th anniversary season

Tempesta di Mare, Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra, closed out its 20th anniversary season with a concert that is now available online through July 19. more

by Michael Caruso | 6/30/22

Runa, a band with roots in Northwest Philadelphia, is slated to play Pastorius Park on July 6.

Runa to bring celtic sounds to Pastorius Park

The Chestnut Hill Community Association’s Pastorius Park Summer Concerts series will continue next week with a performance by Runa, a traditional celtic band with roots in Chestnut Hill. more

by Tom Beck | 6/30/22

Steven Courtney and his band, the Suitcase Musicians, will “party” with kids and families June 29 at Pastorius Park.

Steven Courtney to headline next week’s Pastorius Park concert

Steven Courtney writes music for kids and families. more

by Tom Beck | 6/23/22

Composer Aaron Helgeson’s “The Book of Never'' considered dark and troubling questions in a concert featuring Donald Nally and The Crossing at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill.

‘Month of Moderns’ opens at Hill Church

Donald Nally and The Crossing opened their long-awaited and deeply anticipated “Month of Moderns” series of three concerts Saturday, June 11, at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill. more

by Michael Caruso | 6/23/22

Cellist Christine Lamprea performed at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

St. Paul’s Church shows two faces of music

The high point of the evening came during “Two Shades of Texas,” when the parish’s new rector, Father Eric Hungerford, both recalled and poked fun at his own Texas roots in a musical manner that was both casual and accomplished. more

by Michael Caruso | 5/18/22

The cast of the Academy of Vocal Arts production of Puccini's La Boheme.

Puccini and Verdi Grace Local Opera Stages

Perhaps the most amazing aspect of AVA’s presentation of “La Boheme” is its incredibly imaginative use of the tiny space of the Warden Theater. more

by Michael Caruso | 5/12/22

Tempesta travels to Germany for a performance tour

Through the magic of the Internet’s digital stage, the concert presented in Dresden’s Dreikoenigskuchen (Church of the Epiphany) was available for viewing by local music lovers and supporters of the ensemble. more

by Michael Caruso | 5/4/22

Kory Caudill (left) and Baltimore Hip Hop artist Wordsmith (right).

St. Martin’s hosts ‘Concert for Human Family’

The concert has been described as “an inspiring collaboration between musicians and church leaders who believe in the power of music and storytelling to foster ‘beloved community.’” more

by Michael Caruso | 4/29/22

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