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3 Classical Music Concerts This Week: Philadelphia

Yannick Nézet-Séguin

Philadelphia classical music enthusiasts, good news is on the way—we’ve got the selection of classical music you’ve been dying to pencil into your calendars this week. Check out our list of must-attend classical music concerts—though this week might seem scant, it’s chock-full of talent and musical wonder. (Spoiler alert, next week’s calendar is quite a bit fuller!)  

Thursday, October 10, 2019 

All Mozart with Yannick 

Concert Details:  Legendary conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads an all-Mozart program this week displaying the seemingly infinite range of Mozart’s musical gifts, speaking to the talents of First Associate Juliette Kang and Principal Viola Choong-Jin Chang. 

When: Thursday, October 10, 2019. 7:30 PM, EDT.

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

Ticket Information: Ticket prices vary 

Saturday, October 12, 2019 

China Night with the Philadelphia Orchestra 

Concert Details:   Led by Conductor Tan Dun, this program will include music by Tan Dun as well as John Adams. Additionally, it will include works celebrating Chinese musical culture from artists such as Tan Weiwei, Ye Xiaogang, Guan Xia, and more. 

When: Saturday, October 12, 2019. 8 PM, EDT.  

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

Ticket Information: Ticket prices vary. 

 

Sunday, October 13, 2019 

All Mozart with Yannick 

Concert Details:  Yet another opportunity to embark on the musical journey of an all-Mozart program. Led again by Yannick Nézet-Séguin—and supported by Juliette Kang on violin and Choong-Jin Chang on viola—this program demonstrates the infinite range of musical ability through Mozart’s rich, brilliant, and beguiling style. 

When: Sunday, October 13, 2019. 2 PM, EDT.  

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

Ticket Information: Ticket prices vary.