3 Classical Music Concerts This Week: Philadelphia
Conductor Nathalie Stutzmann. Photo credit: Sabine Burger
Your classical music concert search in Philly is over—at least, for the week. Jot down these three classical music concerts right now to give yourself a little something to look forward to this week.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019
THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA: BRAHMS’ SYMPHONY NO. 2
Concert Details: Join the Philadelphia Orchestra and conductor Nathalie Stutzmann as they perform the “perfect combination of beautiful melodies and themes” in Brahms’ Second Symphony. Can’t make it to the Thursday performance? Join the orchestra Friday, October 25 at 8 PM, or Saturday, October 26 at 8 PM, to enjoy the performance.
When: Thursday, October 24, 2019. 7:30 PM, EDT.
Where: Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, 300 S Broad St., Philadelphia, PA, 19102
Ticket Information: Ticket prices vary.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019
THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA: HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Concert Details: This Halloween-themed event is guaranteed to spook you right into the spirit. Join Conductor Aram Demirjian and the Philadelphia Orchestra for this eerie and beautiful night to explore masterpieces from Tchaikovsky, Greig, Falla, and more—if you dare!
When: Saturday, October 26, 2019, 11:30 AM, EDT.
Where: Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, 300 S Broad St., Philadelphia, PA, 19102
Ticket Information: Ticket prices vary.
BILL VIOLA MEMORIAL FUND INAUGURAL CONCERT
Concert Details: Join classical guitarist Eliot Fisk as he honors Bill Viola, a prominent classical guitar instructor in Philadelphia, in the inaugural performance for the Bill Viola Memorial Fund. The fund has been established to inspire under-served individuals in our community through musical experiences, musical instruction, and musical education. The concert will be particularly heart-warming as Fisk is a previous student of Viola’s.
When: Saturday, October 26, 2019. 7:30 PM, EDT.
Where: Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, 23 S 38th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
Ticket Information: Ticket prices vary.