Philadelphia Chamber Music Society

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society 215.569.8080 www.pcmsconcerts.org

Founded in 1986, PCMS was created so people from all walks of life could enjoy world-renowned chamber music and recital artists. PCMS serves this mission through its unique policy of affordable ticket pricing – enabling audiences to hear 50+ concerts each season by world-class artists for just $30 per ticket or less.

The Gamut Bach Ensemble, led by Koji Otsuki, returns with its annual program of Bach cantatas in the beautiful Church of...
05/13/2026

The Gamut Bach Ensemble, led by Koji Otsuki, returns with its annual program of Bach cantatas in the beautiful Church of the Holy Trinity. Known for their stylistically sensitive and insightful performances, the ensemble brings together exceptional young musicians to present works including Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (BWV 93), Alles nur nach Gottes Willen (BWV 72), and Ich hab in Gottes Herz und Sinn (BWV 92).

Rebecca Myers, soprano; Sylvia Leith, mezzo; James Reese, tenor; Edmund Milly, baritone; Mary Lynch VanderKolk & Ryan Roberts, oboe/oboe d’amore; Emilie-Anne Gendron & Miho Saegusa, violin; Esteban Hernández Parra, viola; Zachary Mowitz, cello; Nathaniel West, double bass; Jonathan Oddie, organ

May 20 | 7:30 PM | Church of the Holy Trinity

More information at pcmsconcerts.org!

05/08/2026

Beyond the performances, Root Song invites audiences to a series of nature-centered events exploring ecology, Indigenous knowledge, storytelling, and our relationship with the more-than-human world.

🌿 May 29: Pre-concert nature talk with Suzanne Simard at Bartram's Garden

🍃 May 30, 12:30–1:30 PM: Re-Storyation Workshop at Bartram's Garden exploring restoration, reciprocity, and reconnecting with the natural world

📚 May 30: Robin Wall Kimmerer and Suzanne Simard join together for a transformative conversation at the Perelman Theater, moderated by Natalia Schwien Scott.

🌿 May 31: Pre-concert nature talk with Robin Wall Kimmerer at Bartram's Garden exploring the living wisdom of trees and forests.

Discover the full Root Song experience at pcmsconcerts.org/rootsong

05/07/2026

📻 ➡️ 📱 Old School vs. Modern: Karen Slack, soprano, provides valuable knowledge, encouragement, and a brief singing demonstration during her recent vocal masterclass at Boyer College of Music and Dance - Temple University!


Temple University Vocal Arts

A unique collaboration between outstanding young musicians and an expert on the music of J.S. Bach, the Gamut Bach Ensem...
05/06/2026

A unique collaboration between outstanding young musicians and an expert on the music of J.S. Bach, the Gamut Bach Ensemble prides itself on stylistically sensitive, earnest, and insightful performances. Directed by Koji Otsuki, the Ensemble embarks on its annual program of cantatas in the luminous Church of the Holy Trinity.

Rebecca Myers, soprano; Sylvia Leith, mezzo; James Reese, tenor; Edmund Milly, baritone; Mary Lynch VanderKolk & Ryan Roberts, oboe/oboe d’amore; Emilie-Anne Gendron & Miho Saegusa, violin; Esteban Hernández Parra, viola; Zachary Mowitz, cello; Nathaniel West, double bass; Jonathan Oddie, organ

May 20 | 7:30 PM | Church of the Holy Trinity

More information at pcmsconcerts.org!

February was a busy month for the PCMS Education Program! Thank you to our visiting artists and lecturers for continuing...
05/05/2026

February was a busy month for the PCMS Education Program! Thank you to our visiting artists and lecturers for continuing to inspire young musicians and audiences.

1: Catalyst Quartet at Boyer College of Music and Dance - Temple University
2: Hayoung Heidi Lee, of West Chester University, at a PCMS Pre-Concert Talk
3: Jeremy Denk at Curtis Institute of Music
4: Karen Slack at Boyer College of Music and Dance - Temple University
5: Geneva Lewis, Jay Campbell, & Evren Ozel at Broad Street Love
6: Marcy Rosen at Boyer College of Music and Dance - Temple University
7: Peter Stumpf at Curtis Institute of Music
8: Richard Goode at Curtis Institute of Music

British pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason returns to Philadelphia for a solo recital following three acclaimed PCMS appearances...
05/05/2026

British pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason returns to Philadelphia for a solo recital following three acclaimed PCMS appearances. Her dynamic program features Beethoven's Moonlight and Waldstein sonatas, the Philadelphia premieres of two works by Dobrinka Tabokova, and Ravel's virtuosic masterpiece Gaspard de la nuit. "Kanneh-Mason realizes every expressive moment with sensitivity" (The Guardian).

May 12 | 7:30 PM | Perelman Theater at The Kimmel Center

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The "passionate, uninhibited, and spellbinding" Brentano Quartet joins master violist Hsin-Yun Huang for a special two-p...
05/03/2026

The "passionate, uninhibited, and spellbinding" Brentano Quartet joins master violist Hsin-Yun Huang for a special two-part concert exploring Mozart's complete string quintets. From his early experimentation to his most inspired late works, this program highlights the full arc of Mozart's genius across all six quintets.

May 10 | 3 & 5 PM | American Philosophical Society

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05/01/2026

Backstage Trivia with the Curtis Chamber Orchestra 🎻✨

Before their March concert with us, we put these musicians to the test with quick trivia on Mozart, Beethoven, and Barber… how did they do? 👀

Watch along and tell us: how many would YOU get right? Drop your score in the comments ⬇️

Last chance this season 🗣️PCMS Young Friends: Join us in two weeks for a recital from one of today’s most exciting young...
04/28/2026

Last chance this season 🗣️

PCMS Young Friends: Join us in two weeks for a recital from one of today’s most exciting young pianists, Isata Kanneh-Mason.

Followed by a reception with complimentary drinks and light bites!

This concert is sold out online, but we have a selection of tickets available just for Young Friends. Sign up for our Young Friends Newsletter for an exclusive ticket offer. Link in bio 🔗

🗓️ May 12
🕢 7:30 PM
📍Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center

In this special two-part concert, the “passionate, uninhibited, and spellbinding” (London Independent) Brentano Quartet ...
04/26/2026

In this special two-part concert, the “passionate, uninhibited, and spellbinding” (London Independent) Brentano Quartet and master violist Hsin-Yun Huang illuminate the complete string quintets of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In these six remarkable works, Mozart achieves a tour de force of classical perfection, from the first quintet—in which one senses a brilliant young composer just starting to test his wings—to the later works, in which he reaches his most breathtaking heights of inspiration.

May 10 | 3 & 5 PM | American Philosophical Society

More information at pcmsconcerts.org!

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