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A season of Masters & Maestros:
- Special Events
- Beethoven Piano & Colloquia Series
- American Inspired Series
- Twilight Concert Series
- Jazz at the Academy
- Next Generation Chamber Music
Special events at the Pennsylvania Academy of Music
All thirty-two piano sonatas from one of the world's greatest composers, Ludwig van Beethoven, are performed in a series of eight appearances by one of the foremost interpreters of his music, Anne Koscielny. Ms. Koscielny has performed the complete cycle of Beethoven piano sonatas throughout the United States as well as Beethoven Sonatas for Violin and Piano with Yale violinist Syoko Aki. Performance are enchanced by insights into the politicial, social and cultural influences on each composition during pre-concert lectures by noted experts. Lectures at 2 p.m.; concerts at 3:30 p.m. the first Sunday of each month.
The Pennsylvania Academy of Music salutes the best of American music and heritage with a series of concerts and multi-media programs in Steinman Hall. From legends to living composers, performances take audiences on a visual and musical journey of American culture and the art it inspires.
Academy artists and guest performers from around the world provide chamber music on select Friday evenings throughout the season. Performances range from the stylings of the Guarneri String Quartet to The Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass to classical guitarist Ernesto Tamayo.
New this year is a series reflecting the variety of instruments, styles, and cultures that are molding the unstructured genre of jazz. This series captures every mood with sophisticated stylings, hints of homeland folk tunes, and signature licks and runs from some of the world's finest jazz musicians.
This series of choral and instrumental concerts showcases Academy students in various solo and ensemble performances. Programs include world premieres of orginal compositions and special guest appearances.
September 5
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Twilight Series concert featuring Ensemble la Bernardinia performing baroque music from Bach, Vivaldi, and Telemann. 8 pm. - $25
September 26
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American Inspired series concert: All Gershwin featuring duo pianists Veri & Jamanis commemorating George Gershwin’s 110th Birthday. 8 pm. - $40
October 3
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Twilight Series concert with violin virtuoso Ann Fontanella. 8 pm.- $25
October 5
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Beethoven Series piano concert and colloquia featuring Anne Koscielny playing Sonatas Op. 2 No. 1, Op. 27 No. 2, Op. 27, Op. 78, Op. 101. Pre-Concert lecture, “From Baroque to Biedermeier: Beethoven and Viennese Society at the Political Crossroads” by Dr. Guillaume de Syon. Lecture at 2 p.m., concert at 3:30 p.m. - $25
October 10
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Twilight Series concert featuring the Guarneri String Quartet during their farewell season tour. 8 pm.- $25
November 2
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Beethoven Series piano concert and colloquia featuring Anne Koscielny playing Sonatas Op. 26, Op. 81a, Op. 10 No. 1, Op. 110. Pre-Concert lecture, “Performance Practice Problems in Beethoven” by Dr. Immanuel Willheim. Lecture at 2 p.m., concert at 3:30 p.m. - $25
November 7
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American Inspired Series concert with The Newstead Trio premiering a work of American composer, Seymour Barab. 8 pm.- $25
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November 23
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Next Generation Series concert: Choral Festival premiering works by British Choral Composer and Conductor, Bob Chilcott, and special guest appearance by the Wheatland Chorale. 3:00 pm.
Complimentary admission with advanced reservation. Call 717.399.9733.
December 5
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Next Generation Series concert featuring winners of the Academy’s annual Concerto Competition. 7:30 pm. Complimentary admission with advanced reservation. Call 717.399.9733.
December 6
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Jazz at the Academy Series concert with the Mitchell-Ruff Jazz Duo. 8 pm.- $30
December 7
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Beethoven Series piano concert and colloquia featuring Anne Koscielny playing Sonatas Op. 22; Op. 90; Op. 49, No. 1; Op. 31, No. 3. Pre-Concert lecture, “Liszt and Beethoven,” by Dr. Alan Walker. Lecture at 2 p.m., concert at 3:30 p.m. - $25
December 19
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Next Generation Series concert featuring the Academy Children’s Choir, Cambiata Choir, Academy Chorale, Girls’ Chorus, Chamber Group, Philharmonia Orchestra, and Sinfonia Orchestra. 7:30 pm.
Complimentary admission with advanced reservation. Call 717.399.9733.
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New Years Eve Gala
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Usher in the New Year at the Pennsylvania Academy of Music with a celebration of Pennsylvania's best musical heritage. December 31, 2008. Show at 9 PM. Rooftop party and champagne toast starting at 11 PM. - $100
January 4
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Beethoven Series piano concert and colloquia featuring Anne Koscielny playing Sonatas Op. 31 No. 1, Op. 90, Op. 54, Op. 53. Pre-concert lecture, “Beethoven and the Marketing of Maelzel’s Metronome,” by musicologist Dr. Jeffrey Stokes. Lecture at 2 p.m., concert at 3:30 p.m.- $25
January 17
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Jazz at the Academy Series concert with the Tord Gustavsen Trio performing Music with a Scandinavian flair and hints of traditional folk music. 8 p.m.- $30
January 23
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Twilight Series concert featuring the winner of the 2008 International Young Artist Piano Competition and first prize ensemble in the New York Piano Competition, Xiaopei Xu will be performing Bach's Goldberg Variations as well as works by Beethoven and Chopin. 8 p.m.- $25
February 1
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Beethoven Series piano concert and colloquia featuring Anne Koscielny playing Sonatas Op. 10, No. 2, Op. 31, No. 2, Op. 106. Pre-concert lecture, “Beethoven’s Late Piano Sonatas: An Overview of His Last Six Sonatas,” by Dr. Scott Burnham. Lecture at 2 p.m., concert at 3:30 p.m.- $25
February 6
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Twilight Series concert featuring The Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass, a compilation of Philadelphia's top brass and percussion players performing a variety of musical styles from Renaissance to Jazz. 8 p.m.- $25
February 14
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Jazz at the Academy Series concert featuring the Dave Leonhardt Trio performing a blend of swing and jazz. 8 p.m.- $30
March 6
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American Inspired Series concert featuring Academy Chamber Players presenting a multi-media program celebrating the life and music of Pennsylvania native son Samuel Barber. Concert highlight: performance of the Barber Cello Sonata by Sara Male with Xun Pan. 8 p.m.- $25
March 20
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Twilight Series concert with guitarist Eliot Fisk performing classical and romantic compositions. 8 p.m.- $25
April 3
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Twilight Series concert featuring Academy Ensemble-in-Residence, The Newstead Trio, premiering works by composer Adrienne Albert. 8 p.m.- $25
April 5
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Beethoven Series piano concert and colloquia featuring Anne Koscielny playing Sonatas Op. 7 in E flat Major, Op. 49, No. 2 in G Major, Op. 109 in E Major, Op. 13 in C minor “Pathétique.” Pre-Concert lecture, featuring première of Simon Andrews’ work “Trope III,” will also include George Rochberg’s “Ricordanza,” and “Descant…bémolisé le clair de lune” by Jack Behrens. Lecture at 2 p.m., concert at 3:30 p.m.- $25
May 1
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Twilight Series concert with the Englewood String Quartet: Hiroko Yajima, violin (Mannes Trio), Samuel Rhodes, viola (The Juilliard String Quartet), Harumi Rhodes, violin (Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society), and Marcy Rosen, cello (Mendelssohn String Quartet).
8 p.m- $25
May 3
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Beethoven Series piano concert and colloquia featuring Anne Koscielny playing Sonatas Op.7 in E flat major; Op. 2, No. 2, in A major; and Op. 111 in C minor. Pre-concert lecture, “Form as the Process of Becoming,” by Janet Schmalfeldt. Lecture at 2 p.m., concert at 3:30 p.m.- $25
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A season of Masters & Maestros: Ticket Pricing Information
- Special Events-Price varies by event
- Beethoven Piano & Colloquia Series-Adults $25, Students w/ID $12.50, Academy Students $5, Children 3 and under are Free, Series Subscription $175
- American Inspired Series:Newstead Trio & Academy Chamber Players- Adults $25, Students w/ID $12.50, Academy Students $5, Children 3 and under are Free, Series Subscription $75
- American Inspired Series:All Gershwin Concert- Adults $40, Students w/ID $20, Academy Students $5, Children 3 and under are Free, Series Subscription $75
- Twilight Concert Series-Adults $25, Students w/ID $12.50, Academy Students $5, Children 3 and under are Free, Series Subscription $175
- Jazz at the Academy-Adults $30, Students w/ID $15, Academy Students $5, Children 3 and under are Free, Series Subscription $75
- Next Generation Chamber Music-Complimentary admission for all performances in this series.
- For information on any of our concerts or tickets, please call 717.399.9733
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