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CLASSICAL
MUSIC: PHILADELPHIA METROPOLITAN AREA
ORGANIZATIONS (PA
NJ & DE)
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♫ INSTRUMENTAL |
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Areas and
Organizations |
Level |
Description and concert information |
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Bucks county Chester county Delaware county Montgomery county Philadelphia county Allentown area Harrisburg/Lancaster area
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• Delaware |
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Brandywine Baroque |
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Chamber
- large |
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Delaware Symphony Orchestra |
Professional |
Orchestra
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• New Jersey |
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Bay-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra |
Professional |
Orchestra
Full season at several South
Jersey venues, plus early-summer Cape May Music Festival with major soloists. |
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Bravura Philharmonic
Orchestra |
Professional/
Community/ Student |
Award winning
orchestra performing 4+ concert programs a year. Annual Young Artists Concerto Competition
in February. Members of orchestra also
present various chamber concerts. |
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Garden State Philharmonic |
Professional |
Orchestra
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Greater Trenton Symphony Orchestra |
Professional |
Orchestra
Presents a series of subscription
concerts at the War Memorial Auditorium and other locations in Trenton. |
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Haddonfield Symphony |
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Orchestra
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Philharmonic of Southern New
Jersey |
Community |
Orchestra
Three smart theme programs a
season at Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees. |
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Princeton Pro Musica |
Professional |
Orchestra and chorus |
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Princeton Symphony
Orchestra |
Professional |
Orchestra Five classical concerts at Richardson Auditorium in Princeton, plus seven chamber concerts at 1860 House in Skillman, N.J. |
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Riverside Symphonia |
Professional |
Orchestra Eight programs a season at the Church of St. John the Evangelist and First Presbyterian Church in Lambertville, under Mariusz Smolij. |
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Rowan University
Chamber & Community Orchestra |
Student/ community |
Orchestra Extensive concert schedule in Glassboro under Salvatore Scarpa. |
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Symphony in C
(formerly Haddonfield Symphony) |
Paid student |
Orchestra
Philadelphia Orchestra assistant
conductor Rossen Milanov
conducts handpicked conservatory student. |
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Westminster
Community Orchestra |
Community/ |
Orchestra Four to six concerts in the Princeton area. Affiliated with Rider University |
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Bucks County
Symphony Orchestra |
Community |
Orchestra Five concerts under Gary Fagin, mostly at Central Bucks East High School. |
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Delaware Valley
Philharmonic Orchestra |
Professional |
Orchestra 50th season at venues around the county, including Christian Life Center in Bensalem, under Michael Pratt. |
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Musica 2000 |
Semi |
Formed in 2000. Rosalind Erwin conducts adventurous programs, five per season in Doylestown area. |
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Newtown Chamber Orchestra |
Professional |
Orchestra
Performs at Bucks County Community
College and Lutheran Church of God’s Love. |
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Warminster Symphony Orchestra |
Community |
Orchestra Three to four concerts at William Tennent High School, conducted by Joseph Lovecchio. |
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Youth Orchestra of
Bucks County |
Youth |
Orchestra
Provides talented young musicians in the northern suburban areas of
Philadelphia with an advanced musical experience to augment their school
music programs. |
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Immaculata Symphony |
Student/ community |
Orchestra Five concerts at Immaculata University in East Whiteland Township, under Roman Pawlowski. |
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Kennett Symphony
of Chester County |
Professional |
Orchestra Five concerts, two during the summer, at Kennett High School, Philips Memorial Hall in West Chester, and Longwood Gardens. |
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Main Line Symphony |
Community-plus |
Orchestra
Conducted by Philadelphia
Orchestra bassist Henry Scott, at Valley Forge Intermediate School in Wayne. |
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Pottstown Symphony Orchestra |
Professional |
Orchestra |
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West Chester University Symphony Orchestra |
Student |
Orchestra |
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Delaware County Symphony |
Community |
Orchestra
Roman Pawlowski
conducts. Presents four symphonic concerts and four chamber concerts at
Neumann College in Aston. |
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Delaware County Youth Orchestra |
Youth |
Orchestra
Selective ensemble of nearly 100
talented young musicians through senior year of high school. Presents
four concerts a year |
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Lansdowne Symphony
Orchestra |
Mostly Community |
Orchestra Six concerts under former Philadelphia Orchestra violinist Irving Ludwig, at Upper Darby High School. |
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Abington Symphony Orchestra |
Community |
Orchestra Performs at Abington Presbyterian Church under John Sall. |
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Ambler Symphony
Orchestra |
Community/ professional |
Orchestra Seven programs a season under Jack Moore, mostly at Wissahickon High School. |
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Audubon Symphony
Orchestra |
Community |
Orchestra Founded in 1991 by the Audubon YMCA, now sponsored by Montgomery County Cultural Center, in downtown Norristown. |
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Bryn Athyn Orchestra |
Community |
Orchestra |
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Bux-Mont Chamber
Orchestra |
Professional |
Orchestra
Performances are presented, at low cost, to audiences in Bucks and Montgomery
counties. The repertoire ranges from small chamber to full orchestral works. |
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Lower Merion
Symphony |
Community |
Orchestra Three programs at Rosemont College under Elliott Levioff. |
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Old York Road
Symphony |
Community |
Orchestra Five concerts in its 71st season at Abington Junior High School. |
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Philadelphia Trio |
Professional |
Chamber |
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Olney Symphony Orchestra |
Community |
Orchestra
Performs three-concert season
under Jack Moore at Berachah Church in Cheltenham. |
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Pottstown Symphony
Orchestra |
Professional |
Orchestra Solid standard repertoire at The Hill Center for the Arts in Pottstown. |
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North Penn Symphony Orchestra |
Professional |
Orchestra |
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1807 & Friends |
Professional |
Chamber
music series in a highly appealing and intimate concert setting - Monday
evening series at the Academy of Vocal Arts auditorium (AVA) |
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Ama Deus Ensemble |
Professional |
Chamber
music series. |
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American Society of Ancient
Instruments |
Professional
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Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra |
Professional |
One of few professional orchestras in the region and
elsewhere to champion racial and ethnic diversity in classical music. Mission is achieved by presenting
concerts and community programs of the highest music and artistic standards
as performed by ethnically diverse professional musicians. Founded by Jeri
Lynne Johnson. |
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Chamber Music NOW! |
Professional |
Chamber
music series. |
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Chamber Orchestra
of Philadelphia |
Professional |
Orchestra |
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Chestnut Hill
Community Orchestra |
Community |
Orchestra Performs in numerous venues in and around Philadelphia, and plans a performance of “La Traviata” this season. |
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Curtis Institute
Symphony Orchestra |
Conservatory |
Orchestra
An ensemble that is the equivalent
of high-level professional orchestras. Additional music performance
series include Alumni Recitals, Student Recitals and the Opera Theater.
Weekly student recitals are free and open to the public. See calendar. |
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Dali String
Quartet |
Professional |
Chamber. Features music of Latin American repertoire. |
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Davidsbund Chamber Players |
Professional |
Chamber |
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Elixir String
Quartet |
Professional |
Chamber |
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Excelsior Trio |
Professional |
Chamber |
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Fairmount Brass
Quartet |
Professional |
Chamber and education |
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Fairmount Strings
and Chamber Ensemble |
Professional |
Chamber/orchestra |
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Mozart Society of
Philadelphia |
Professional |
Orchestra
- chamber Free concert series
of music by Mozart and Haydn |
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Musicopia String Orchestra |
Youth/ |
In existence since 2005. Serves students throughout the greater Philadelphia area who lack cultural opportunities. Musicopia works closely with school districts and community partners to create an inclusive ensemble - a welcoming home to students whose skill levels on string instruments range widely. |
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Network for New
Music |
Professional |
Chamber Offers world premieres in intimate settings, where you can meet the composers, talk to the musicians, and experience the unexpected. |
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Olney Symphony Orchestra |
Community |
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Orchestra 2001 |
Professional |
This organization is dedicated to premiering, performing, and promoting the music of 20th and 21st century composers - many of whom are well established and well known. Performances complement more well-known classical masterpieces. |
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Orchestra Society
of Philadelphia |
Community |
Orchestra Major symphonies rehearsed on a near-weekly basis with guest conductors and soloists - at the Community College of Philadelphia. |
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Philadelphia Brass |
Professional |
Chamber and education. |
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Philadelphia
Chamber Ensemble |
Professional |
Chamber |
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Philadelphia
Chamber Music Society |
Professional |
Chamber This outstanding chamber music concert series is unparalleled. It features well-established and upcoming chamber music performers at an unmatched, affordable ticket price. More than 60 concerts. See calendar. |
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Philadelphia
Classical Symphony |
Professional |
Orchestra |
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Philadelphia Doctors Chamber
Orchestra |
Community |
Musician
membership is comprised largely, but not exclusively, of medical
professionals. The orchestra reflects many diverse backgrounds, all brought
together by a love of music. It was
founded and is conducted by Dr. Fawzi Habboushe, a general and thoracic surgeon. |
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Philadelphia
Classical Guitar Society |
Professional |
Ensemble |
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Philadelphia
Orchestra |
Professional |
Orchestra |
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Philadelphia Sinfonia |
Youth |
Orchestra |
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Philadelphia
Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra |
Professional |
Orchestra Founded by Daniel Spalding in 1991; adventurous programs in and around Philadelphia. |
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Philadelphia Youth
Orchestra |
Youth |
Orchestra Provides opportunity for gifted and talented student to be involved in orchestral training and performance program. Student recruited from the greater Philadelphia region. |
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Philomel Baroque
Orchestra |
Professional |
Chamber large Philadelphia’s foremost baroque orchestra performs concerts of early music. Members also perform in smaller baroque ensembles. See concert series. |
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Piffaro, Renaissance Band |
Professional |
Seven member ensemble performs music from the 15th and 16th centuries on a wide variety of period instruments.. |
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PRISM Quartet |
Professional |
Chamber |
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Relâche |
Professional |
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Roxborough Orchestra 215 487-3008 roxmusica@gmail.com |
Community |
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Settlement Music
School |
Youth/ |
Orchestra/chamber/recital |
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Temple University
Symphony Orchestra |
University music student |
Orchestra |
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Tempesta di Mare |
Professional |
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University of
Pennsylvania Symphony |
Student/staff/ |
Orchestra |
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Allentown Symphony
Orchestra |
Professional |
Orchestra Excellent orchestra, interesting programs and major soloists, in restored Symphony Hall. |
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Lehigh Valley
Chamber Orchestra |
Professional |
Orchestra Programs range from violinist Joshua Bell to Philadelphia composer Andrea Clearfield, at Muhlenberg College. |
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Harrisburg
Symphony Orchestra |
Professional |
Orchestra |
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Lancaster County
Youth Symphony |
Youth |
Orchestra Offers the serious junior-senior high school musician a worthy musical outlet, and provides an opportunity to perform literature they might not have access to within their school ensembles. |
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♫ VOCAL |
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Areas and
Organizations |
Level |
Venue and concert information |
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• Delaware |
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Opera Delaware |
Professional |
Opera |
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• New Jersey |
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Greater South Jersey Chorus |
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Chorus |
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Princeton Pro Musica |
Professional |
Chorus and orchestra |
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• Pennsylvania |
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Academy of Vocal Arts - AVA |
Conservatory |
Opera/chorus/recital |
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Amici Opera Company |
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Opera |
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Bach Festival of Philadelphia |
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Chorus |
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Bucks County Choral Society |
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Chorus |
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Choral Arts Society of
Philadelphia |
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Chorus |
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Crossing Choir |
Professional |
Chorus |
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Delaware Valley Opera |
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Opera |
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Mendelssohn Club |
Community |
Chorus |
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Music Group of Philadelphia |
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Opera Company of Philadelphia |
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Opera |
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Opera North |
Professional |
Vocal/opera/recital Presents opera productions and educational programs throughout Philadelphia region. |
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Philadelphia Boys Choir and
Chorale |
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Chorus |
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Philadelphia Chamber Chorus |
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Chorus |
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Philadelphia Singers |
Professional |
Chorus |
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Savoy Company |
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Chorus |
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Singing City |
Community |
Chorus |
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Voces Novae et Antiquae |
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Chorus |
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Vox Ama Deus |
Professional |
Chorus
Renaissance vocal music |
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♫ PRESENTERS and SPONSORS |
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Organization
Name |
Level |
Description and information |
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Astral Artistic Services |
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Chamber/recital |
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Boyer College of Music, Temple
University |
University |
Orchestra/chamber/recital |
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Curtis Institute of Music |
Conservatory |
Orchestra/chamber/recital |
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Delaware Chamber Music Festival |
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Chamber
music series and education |
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Dolce Suano
Chamber Music Concert Series |
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Chamber |
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German Society of PA Concert Series |
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Chamber/recital |
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Haverford College Guest Artist Series |
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Chamber/recital |
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Kimmel Center Presents |
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Classical music offerings include:
Great Orchestras on Tour Series; Master Musicians Series (recitals/chamber
music); Organ Recital Series; and the Fresh Ink Series. |
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Mann Music Center for the
Performing Arts |
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Orchestra.
Summer home for the Philadelphia Orchestra. |
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Market
Square Concerts |
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Chamber music series |
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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society (PCMS) |
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The PCMS season consists of more than 65 outstanding
concerts and recitals: featuring leading chamber music artists. All performances
can be heard for $23 per ticket or less. A resident company of the Kimmel
Center's Perelman Theater, PCMS performs at intimate, local music performance
venues. It also collaborates with prominent cultural institutions by
presenting 50 education programs geared to our children and youth. |
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Princeton University Concerts |
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Concert
series with chamber music ensembles and and
internationally acclaimed recitalists. |
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Philadelphia Viola Society |
Membership |
Presenting and membership
organization. Devoted to the viola and interested individuals. |
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Rutgers-Camden
Center for the Arts |
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Orchestra/vocal |
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Settlement
Music School |
School |
Chamber/recital |
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Temple
University |
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Tri-County Concerts Association |
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Chamber/recital. For over sixty years the Association has served the Chester, Delaware and Montgomery county communities by fostering the performance and appreciation of the highest quality solo and ensemble chamber music. |
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Radio and
Online |
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Description and information |
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WHYY |
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FM station with only limited
classical music programming. A separate HD channel is devoted to arts,
culture and classical music. Webcasts programming
via the internet. |
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WRTI |
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FM station
devoted to classical music and to jazz. Serves the tri-state PA, NJ, DE
region. Webcasts programming via the
internet. Licensed to Temple University in Philadelphia. |
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WWFM |
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Twenty-four hour classical music FM and HD station serving New
Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and portions of Delaware and Maryland. Online
webcast programming via the internet. Licensed to Mercer County
Community College, NJ. |
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WQXR 105.9 FM (New York
City metro region) |
Twenty-four hour classical music FM and HD station. Online
webcast programming via the internet. Broadcast serves New York / New
Jersey / Connecticut metro region, and portions of eastern Pennsylvania.
Licensed to WNYC. |
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♫ LOCAL INFORMATION |
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Organization |
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Description and information |
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Media |
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Broad Street Review |
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An online arts and culture commentary website edited by Dan Rottenberg, where arts connoisseurs can share and exchange viewpoints about the cultural scene in Philadelphia and beyond. Focuses on such fields as theater, classical music, new music, art, dance and opera. |
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Philadelphia Inquirer |
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Daily newspaper available print
and/or digital format. Arts organizations listed and promoted especially
Friday (weekend) and Sunday. |
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Philadelphia Music Makers |
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Published magazine. A
quarterly of, by, and about Philadelphia area music groups, composers and
musicians. Subscription. |
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Music Calendars and Event Listings |
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Avenue of the Arts |
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Event and calendar listing. |
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Center City District - Going Out Guide |
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Selected event listing. Also
links to PhillyFunGuide |
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Online calendar. Also links
to PhillyFunGuide |
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InstantEncore |
Online calendar. |
Classical concert
guide and comprehensive listing with complete mobile access to all
information, ticketing, and venue directions. Customizable features and
reminders |
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Jersey Arts |
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Online guide to arts and culture
in New Jersey. A component of the Discover Jersey Arts initiative - a
project designed to increase awareness of and participation in the
arts. Search for Philadelphia metro area music events in Jersey. |
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Local Arts Live |
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A site intended to strengthen the
community of classical music fans in the Philadelphia region. To serve as a
resource to discuss regional events, performing and presenting organizations.
This is a prototype site that will evolve to match member needs. Founded by
Sharon Torello. |
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Philadelphia Classical Music
Calendar |
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Online classical music
calendar. Established by David Cohen. Free listing. |
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Philadelphia Magazine Arts and Events |
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Online searchable event
listing. |
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PhillyFunGuide |
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Online calendar. Offers a
comprehensive guide to local area cultural offerings - including classical
music. Organizations can submit event information. Free listing. |
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WHYY Arts and Culture |
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Online performing organization and
calendar listing. Organizations can submit information. Free
listing. |
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Recordings: CD, DVD, SACD |
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ArkivMusic |
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Specializes
in an extraordinary online selection and the efficient delivery of CD, DVD,
and SACD classical audio titles direct to the consumer. |
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HB Direct |
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Comprehensive
selection and full service audio titles. |
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Princeton Record Exchange |
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One of the largest independent
music stores handling new and used CD, DVD and LP vinyl classical recordings. |
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Compiled
by R. Greene rgreene@temple.edu |
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Updated: July
2011 |
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