Voice Classical Concerts in Philadelphia

“Vocally impressive, verbally elegant, and duly seductive” (Opera News) , the “velvet-voiced” (The New Yorker) baritone Justin Austin makes his PCMS debut with pianist Howard Watkins, a leading vocal collaborator and assistant conductor of the Metropolitan Opera. At the heart of their program are selections from The Threepenny Opera , Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht’s 1928 satirical, jazz-infused critique of unbridled capitalism. Among other genre-bending works, Austin and Watkins also performs one of the rousing Walt Whitman poems Weill set to music after immigrating to the United States and two songs by Ricky Ian Gordon, one of which explores the tragic death of singer Marvin Gaye. Program: Don’t Be Angry! Program includes works by Weill/Brecht , Ravel , Wolf , Bienert , R. I. Gordon , and Owens Running time: approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes (including intermission)

Join Penn Chorale for an afternoon of music. This event is free and open to the public ABOUT PENN CHORALE Directed by Sam Scheibe, Penn Chorale is a vocal ensemble that sings a variety of choral music, with emphasis on works from the late 20th and 21st centuries. Open by audition to all members of the Penn community, the ensemble rehearses in Rose Recital Hall. The group performs thoughtful programs in the elegant St. Mary’s Church in Hamilton Village.

“The Heifetz of the flute” (Gramophone) , Marina Piccinini, returns to PCMS with the young, Franco-American harpsichordist Justin Taylor. Praised as “an artist of fluid, flawless technique [and] bold ideas” (Classical Now), Taylor makes his PCMS debut with Piccinini with an intimate look at four of J.S. Bach’s essential sonatas for the flute. The duo showcases the harpsichord not merely as a bass voice, but as a virtuosic, equal collaborator. Program: J.S. Bach : Flute Sonata in E Major, BWV 1035 J.S. Bach : Flute Sonata in B Minor, BWV 1030 J.S. Bach : Flute Sonata in A Major, BWV 1032 J.S. Bach : Flute Sonata in E Minor, BWV 1034 (Please note – this program is approximately 70 minutes without intermission) Watch the livestreamed concert via the video player below. Help Us Keep the Music Playing PCMS livestreams are offered on a pay what you wish basis. These performances are possible only because of the generous support of friends like you. We thank you for contributing as generously as you can when watching these events. Gifts of any size are deeply appreciated. Please use the form below to give or text PCMS to 44321. If you encounter any technical issues while donating, please try refreshing the page or donating via PayPal . Special thanks to Drs. A. Charles & Susan Winkelman with support from The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage, Theodore Presser Foundation, Dot and Rick Nelson, Sid Kaplan, and the American Philosophical Society for their support of our livestream series, and for helping us deliver world-class artistry to audiences around the globe.