The Penn Symphony concludes the semester with Gustav Mahler's symphony no. 2 or Resurrection symphony. Joined by mezzo-soprano Meg Bragle and soprano Robin Leigh Massie along with the distinguished Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia.
Members of the Penn Arab Music Ensemble, directed by Hanna Khuri, will present popular songs from the Arab world. These songs capture the region’s intricate musical and political history in the twentieth century.
Frae-Frae: Daughter of Drexciya presents "Fluency: The Language of Water and Who We Are," an immersive sonic experience wading through memories, dreams, and reflections regarding how water can divide and unite, while never being defeated.
Dr. Ioanida Costache is an ethnomusicologist and sound studies scholar specializing in Romani artist practices. Her work explores the legacies of Romani historical trauma, and the feminist and de-colonial critiques of the present, inscribed in Romani music, sound, and art.
One of the largest active flute choirs in the United States, Penn Flutes includes flutists from the ranks of Penn undergraduates, graduate students, faculty and staff, as well as members of the surrounding community. Repertoire spans a variety of genres from the Renaissance through Modern eras, and select members may be offered the opportunity to perform on piccolo as well as bass and alto flutes.
Now under the direction of Paul Bryan, distinguished educator, conductor, and performer, the Penn Wind Ensemble has been actively performing on the Penn campus for over 30 years.