Philadelphia Orchestra associate concertmaster Juliette Kang along with Penn Chamber director Thomas Kraines joins the PSO this evening for a magical rendition of Brahms' concerto for violin and cello. The wondrous evening continues with Hector Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique, showcasing the many virtuosic sections of the orchestra. Indeed, this work represents a new path of orchestral wizardry that has become the identity of the modern day orchestra. Lots of notes, colors, rich harmonies and wild images being conjured up in this "fantasy" musical work from the French composer. We hope to enjoy this night of music with you! This event is free and open to the public.
Free and open to the public with registration: register here. Medieval aristocrats enjoyed long, live storytelling performances about beautiful, wealthy, and tragic characters, often accompanied by music. Benjamin Bagby and his ensemble Sequentia explore how these stories were performed and appreciated by noble audiences long before widespread literacy and the printed word.