Your never-ending hunt for classical music concerts in Philadelphia is over—at least, for this upcoming week. We’ve compiled a list of the must-attend concerts happening right here in Philly this week! Don’t miss out on epic and magical musical journeys happening in your city. 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 

FALL FOR CHAMBER MUSIC

Concert Details:  The Dolce Suono Ensemble returns with a Fall for Chamber Music performance—a new, 3-year project that’s supported by the William Penn Foundation created to engage new audiences in chamber music. They will perform a free concert featuring works from Bach, Schubert, Brahms, and more! 

When: Tuesday, October 15, 2019. 6 PM, EDT.

Where: Music Department at Parkway Central Library, Room 108, 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103. 

Ticket Information: Admission is free. 

 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019 

YANNICK AND MAHLER

Concert Details:  The Philadelphia Orchestra and acclaimed conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin take on Wanderer Fantasy and Symphony no. 5 in C sharp minor. Join Yannick as he embarks on a magically technical attempt to build intensity until the mesmerizing finale in a masterpiece that’s stunned the ages. Can’t catch the Thursday performance? There are additional performances on Friday, Oct. 18 or Saturday, Oct. 19. 

When: Thursday, October 17, 2019. 9:30 PM, EDT.

Where: Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, 300 S Broad St., Philadelphia, PA, 19102. 

Ticket Information: Ticket prices vary. 

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2019 

ORCHESTRAL GARDENERS

Concert Details:  Tempesta di Mare performs music written by Telemann and Handel who exchanged letters, music, and plants for their gardens while creating some of the most celebrated and cherished works of the baroque orchestral repertoire.  

When: Friday, October 18, 2019. 8-10 PM, EDT.

Where: Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA, 19118 

Ticket Information: Ticket prices vary.  

 

ORCHESTRAL CONCORDIA FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT

Concert Details:  The Orchestra Concordia will present its first concert of its 2019-2020 season under the direction of conductor Gary White. The impressive program will feature Philadelphia Orchestra oboe soloist Jonathan Blumenfeld in Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra in C Major by Mozart as well as other unique and magical pieces. 

When: Friday, October 18, 2019. 8-10 PM, EDT.

Where: Radnor Middle School Auditorium, 150 Louella Avenue, Wayne, PA, 19087 

Ticket Information: Admission is free.

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019 

EURASIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: THE SPIRIT OF THE GREAT STEPPE

Concert Details:  Join the Eurasian Symphony Orchestra and Violinists’ ensemble Capricci in the classical music concert The Spirit of the Great Steppe. The program, conducted by Eduardo Schmieder, will feature Shlomo Mintz, Aidar Torybaev, Samuel Bebyu, and more.   

When: Saturday, October 19, 2019. 7:30 PM, EDT.

Where: Temple University, Temple Performing Arts Center, 1837 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA, 19122. 

Ticket Information: Admission is free.

PETER BENCE

Concert Details:  Join acclaimed Hungarian musician Peter Bence in a magical night of classical piano performance with modern, original twists that will leave you breathless. Bence has been recognized and hailed as a musical prodigy and has gained worldwide recognition for both his classical performances and his modern piano arrangements for infamous pop culture hits. 

When: Saturday, October 19, 2019. 7:30 PM, EDT.

Where: Philadelphia Theater, 291 North Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA, 19038. 

Ticket Information: Ticket prices vary.