Community Calendar

Sinfonia opens its season under the baton of guest conductor Theodore Kuchar, principal conductor of Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra (Ukraine). The program's three works highlight the evolution of the symphony: Sinfonia Concertane for violin, viola and orchestra by Carl Stamitz features Maestro Kuchar as violist and violinist Paul Chou; Mozart's Serenade No. 9 with post horn solo, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 2.

Sinfonia opens its season under the baton of guest conductor Theodore Kuchar, principal conductor of Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra (Ukraine). The program's three works highlight the evolution of the symphony: Sinfonia Concertante for violin, viola and orchestra by Carl Stamitz features Maestro Kuchar as violist and violinist Paul Chou; Mozart's Serenade NO. 9 with post horn solo; and Beethoven's Symphony No. 2.

The Allentown Band (Ronald Demkee, Conductor) presents "BANDANCING", a concert to benefit the Allentown CROP Walk. Joining the Band are Frank Kumor and Craig Mandelbaum, Xylophones.

SATORI's 17th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music concert features music by Jan Koetsier, Arnold Bax, and Dvorak's "American" String Quartet, performed by Cheryl Bishkoff, oboe; Nora Suggs, flute; Rebecca Brown and Mary Ogletree, violins; Agnes Maurer, viola; and Marie-Aline Cadieux, cello.

This performance is part of Daniel Pearl World Music Days, an annual global concert network affirming the ideals of tolerance and shared humanity, and now including the participation of more than 13,900 performances in 140 countries. World Music Days is inspired by the life and work of journalist and musician Daniel Pearl, killed in Pakistan by terrorists, who would have celebrated his 63nd birthday on October 10th. Today we join people around the world in a tribute to the power of music to lift individuals of different backgrounds and beliefs above the differences that set them apart.

Two days before their performance at Carnegie Hall, revered American conductor Marin Alsop leads London's Philharmonia Orchestra in a program of symphonic staples. The concert begins with Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, expressing an astonishing range of action and emotion across 20 minutes. Pianist Alexandre Kantorow, called an "exemplar of a new generation" after his 2023 Carnegie Hall debut (The New York Times), then performs the thrilling solo part in Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3. The program concludes with Bartók's riveting Concerto for Orchestra, aptly named for the soloistic spotlight it shines on each section of the ensemble.

FREE Pre-Show Event | 2:00pm-3:30pm

Deborah Rutter & Marin Alsop
The accomplished former Kennedy Center president and esteemed conductor present an arts conversation. Limited capacity; First come, first served.

Great voices share the drama and the passion of classic opera with Mozart's comic masterpiece, Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), where love, intrigue, and politics hilariously collide on the eve of Figaro and Susanna’s wedding. Join the quick-witted barber Figaro and his bride-to-be Susanna as they navigate a whirlwind 24-hours filled with mishaps and mischief. The Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia trains young artists with tremendous potential as international opera soloists. These singers share their talent, training and unique gifts on our concert stage.

This holiday season, the Vienna Boys Choir returns for a finely tuned performance in Baker Hall. Admired across the globe for their pure sound, heavenly voices and technical mastery, the cherubic ensemble features boy sopranos and altos from eight to 14, representing 31 countries, harmonizing their incredible vocals for an unforgettable night. Built on six centuries of tradition, the choir counts Joseph Haydn and Franz Schubert among its illustrious alumni. The group’s yuletide program has something for everyone: Baroque classics, contemporary popular hits, Christian hymns, Austrian folk tunes, polkas, waltzes and more!