3 Classical Music Concerts in Philly: This Week’s Roundup
Vocal Ensemble The Tallis Scholars. Photo credit: Nick Rutter
Hey, Philadelphia, the holiday season is officially in full effect. For us, that means one thing and one thing only—it’s time to pack your schedule with the classical music concerts happening in Philly all December long (in the name of celebrating the season, of course)! Check out this list of must-attend concerts happening in your city this week—we suggest adding them all to your schedule.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2019
BACH’S MASS IN B MINOR
Concert Details: Enjoy a work of towering musicality and deep spirituality from J.S. Bach as conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The program will feature Carolyn Sampson, soprano; Karen Cargill, mezzo-soprano; Jonas Hacker, tenor; Benjamin Appl, baritone; Westminster Symphonic Choir; and Joe Miller, director.
When: Thursday, December 5, 2019. 7:30 PM, EDT.
Where: Verizon Hall, 300 S Broad St., Philadelphia, PA, 19102.
Tickets: Start at $68.
THE TALLIS SCHOLARS
Concert Details: Join the Tallis Scholars in their debut performance with The Society with a new program entitled Reflection. This program features work from Byrd, Allegri, Tallis, Poulenc, and more, and shines a light on how important and durable plainchant was from the renaissance period to 20th century Paris.
When: Thursday, December 5, 2019. 7:30 PM, EDT.
Where: Church of the Holy Trinity, 1904 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103.
Tickets: Start at $30.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2019
DAVID SHIFRIN, CLARINET; PETER WILEY, CELLO; ANNA POLONSKY, PIANO
Concert Details: The Society presents three celebrated musicians in their inaugural season as a trio—David Shifrin, clarinet; Peter Wiley, cello; and Anna Polonsky, piano. Join the trio in a program featuring works from Beethoven, Rota, Poulenc, and Brahms.
When: Sunday, December 8, 2019. 3 PM, EDT.
Where: American Philosophical Society, Benjamin Franklin Hall, 427 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106.
Tickets: Call box office at 215-569-8080 for ticket information.
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