On the Horizon
On the Horizon presents a groundbreaking musical exploration of climate change and our planet's future, featuring the world premiere of a concert-length composition by acclaimed Philadelphia composer Melissa Dunphy. This powerful work, created in partnership with Commonwealth Youth Choir, gives voice to young people's perspectives on one of the most pressing issues of our time. Dunphy's composition weaves together a tapestry of sound, contrasting moments of anxiety and trauma with the joy and hope found in nature and human cooperation. The libretto, crafted from the words of participating youth, serves as both a poignant expression of their views and a resounding call to action.
Experience this transformative musical journey at the historic Girard College Chapel on Saturday, April 5th at 4pm, as we confront the challenges of our changing world and envision a path forward together.
Never One Thing
Never One Thing invites you on a transformative musical journey that celebrates diversity, reflection, and the power of change. In her debut as Associate Artistic Director, Heather Mitchell presents a captivating program that weaves together a tapestry of sound, emotion, and thought-provoking themes.
Never One Thing will take place on Saturday, February 22nd at 4pm at the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral.
Darkness into Light
Darkness into Light by Mary McDonald
Paoli Presbyterian Church Choir featuring the Paoli Presbyterian Community Chamber Orchestra
Erik Stenswold, Conductor
Just as Mary and Joseph moved from darkness into light, we journey through the Christmas story into the light of peace, hope, joy, and love. This Christmas Cantata from Mary McDonald features fresh settings of carols along with beautiful new songs to celebrate the light of Christ.
225 S. VALLEY RD
PAOLI, PA 19301
Glorious Sounds of Christmas
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling! Share in the joy of the holiday season with The Philadelphia Orchestra. The Glorious Sound of Christmas® has been a time-honored tradition for families, friends, and classical music lovers since the iconic recording with Eugene Ormandy and the Orchestra was released in 1962.
Glorious Sounds of Christmas
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling! Share in the joy of the holiday season with The Philadelphia Orchestra. The Glorious Sound of Christmas has been a time-honored tradition for families, friends, and classical music lovers since the iconic recording with Eugene Ormandy and the Orchestra was released in 1962.
Christmas in Rittenhouse
Rittenhouse Sound Presents:
Christmas in Rittenhouse
Erik Stenswold, Artistic Director
Featuring The Liberty Beaus Quartet
& Villanova’s Measure Up
Sunday, December 8th, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
Philadelphia Ethical Society
1906 Rittenhouse Square
A Feast of Carols
Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia's annual holiday concert, A Feast of Carols. This enchanting evening will feature a carefully curated selection of choral works that capture the essence of the winter holidays. From the timeless compositions of Mendelssohn, Howells, Handel, and Britten to the contemporary brilliance of Abbie Betinis, Texu Kim, and our own Artistic Director Dominick DiOrio - our talented singers will take you on a musical journey that will warm your heart and lift your spirits.
Join us in Chestnut Hill on Saturday, December 7, 2024, for two enchanting performances at 2pm and 5pm in the beautiful St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
A Feast of Carols
Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia's annual holiday concert, A Feast of Carols. This enchanting evening will feature a carefully curated selection of choral works that capture the essence of the winter holidays. From the timeless compositions of Mendelssohn, Howells, Handel, and Britten to the contemporary brilliance of Abbie Betinis, Texu Kim, and our own Artistic Director Dominick DiOrio - our talented singers will take you on a musical journey that will warm your heart and lift your spirits.
Join us in Chestnut Hill on Saturday, December 7, 2024, for two enchanting performances at 2pm and 5pm in the beautiful St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
To Be Certain of the Dawn
Stephen Paulus' To Be Certain of the Dawn
Arnold Schoenberg's Friede auf Erden
(Peace on Earth)
Jeffrey Brillhart, conductor
With Singing City, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia,
The Philadelphia Girls Choir, and Philharmonia.
With soloists, l. to r., Kara Goodrich, soprano;
Michael Hogue, tenor; Misoon Ghim, mezzo-soprano;
Daniel Teadt, baritone; and Elizabeth Shammash,
To Be Certain of the Dawn is a Holocaust oratorio that is at once beautiful and powerful.This illustrious work commemorates the nearly one million children who perished in the Holocaust. Friede Auf Erden (Peace on Earth) is a milestone in twentieth century choral music, and also a sermon on hope.
Tickets are $35; $15 for students, available through our online box office.
A Light Has Dawned
A LIGHT HAS DAWNED
“You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.”
– Indira Gandhi
Maurice Duruflé Requiem
Rex Isenberg Messiahs: False and True
Saturday, May 6, 2023 * 4pm
First Presbyterian Church
21st Street
Spring Celebration of the Arts
St. Augustine Prep’s annual Spring Concert featuring The Testostertones, Prep Jazz Band, St. Cecilia Choir, and the Men’s Chorus.
Choral Chameleon’s 15th Anniversary Concert
An ebullient celebration marking fifteen years of shape-shifting concert programming in New York City and beyond under the direction of Vince Peterson. Choral Chameleon Ensemble and Chorus singers from around the country will come back to where it all started and rejoin their voices with current members to sing the greatest hits and, of course, new music as well. Music will include incredible pieces by CC Composers-In-Residence along with several of Vince Peterson's beloved choral arrangements including "Bigger Than My Body" of John Mayer, "Fragile" of Sting, and "Both Sides Now" of Joni Mitchell. There is so much for which to be grateful. We can't wait to turn gratitude into music at this one-night-only event. More details and tickets available at www.choralchameleon.com. Join us!
Mahler Second Symphony: Ressurection
Mahler's Symphony No. 2 ("Resurrection Symphony")
Penn Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Hong
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia, Dominick DiOrio
Meg Bragle, mezzo-soprano
Robin Leigh Massie, soprano
Saturday, April 15, 2023, 8pm
Irvine Auditorium
3401 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Free and open to the public!
We Are Waves
WE ARE WAVES
“… but clay can be art in the right hands.”
– Lupita Nyong’o
A collaboration with Commonwealth Youthchoirs
Saturday, March 4, 2023 2PM
Saturday March 4, 2023 5PM
Temple Performing Arts Center
Broad Street
We Are Waves
WE ARE WAVES
“… but clay can be art in the right hands.”
– Lupita Nyong’o
A collaboration with Commonwealth Youthchoirs
Saturday, March 4, 2023 2PM
Saturday March 4, 2023 5PM
Temple Performing Arts Center
Broad Street
St. Augustine Winter Celebration of the Arts
A Christmas Concert Celebrating the Music and Art departments at St. Augustine Prep
Featuring: Studio Jazz Band, St. Augustine Choir, The Testostertones and St. Cecelia Chorus
St. Augustine Preparatory School
Scarpa Lounge
611 Cedar Ave
Richland, NJ 08350
Road to Bethlehem
First Presbyterian Church of Hamilton Square presents their Christmas Cantata tradition with Lloyd Larson’s Road to Bethlehem
First Presbyterian Church of Hamilton Square
3550 Nottingham Way
Hamilton Square, NJ 08690
A Feast of Carols
Be a part of Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia’s time-honored holiday tradition, hear music of the season by composers old and new, and sing beloved carols for our time. Music by John Rutter, Jocelyn Hagen, Cesar Alejandro Castillo, plus the premiere of Dominick DiOrio’s Three Postcard Carols.
Featuring Timberdale Brass, organist Andy Kotylo, and longtime MCP collaborative pianist Ting Ting Wong.
A Feast of Carols
Be a part of Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia’s time-honored holiday tradition, hear music of the season by composers old and new, and sing beloved carols for our time. Music by John Rutter, Jocelyn Hagen, Cesar Alejandro Castillo, plus the premiere of Dominick DiOrio’s Three Postcard Carols.
Featuring Timberdale Brass, organist Andy Kotylo, and longtime MCP collaborative pianist Ting Ting Wong.
This Love Between Us
THIS LOVE BETWEEN US
“It is in your hands to create a better world.”
– Nelson Mandela
Johann Sebastian Bach Magnificat
Reena Esmail This Love Between Us
Saturday, October 15, 2022 4pm
The Church of the Holy Trinity
Rittenhouse Square
https/mcchorusorg/events-and-performances