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| | Special Event: The Classics at Brantwyn
Sunday, October 6, 2024
10:30 am
Doors Open at 10:30 am
Grand Parade
Rain or shine event.
Brantwyn Estate
600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE
Brunch, Blues, and Hot Cars
The Classics at Brantwyn is a garden party event benefiting the Kennett Symphony of Chester County.
This unique experience, held on the exquisite grounds of the Brantwyn Estate (formerly a DuPont family residence), the Classics at Brantwyn, features beautiful and historic automobiles from the early 20th century to the present and helps bring innovative, first-class programming to Chester County.
Doors open at 10:30 am, beginning with a Grand Parade with car & driver introductions at 11:00 am in front of Brantwyn Mansion. An open bar is available, followed by a gourmet brunch catered by the DuPont Country Club.
Afterward, enjoy a casual viewing of show cars with live entertainment by the Klinefelter Quartet. Be sure to cast your vote by 1:30 PM for the “People’s Choice Best of Show Award, which will be presented at 1:45 PM. | Buy tickets |
| | Reimagined Concert Experience
Sunday, November 3, 2024
3:00 PM
Grand Ballroom, Mendenhall Inn
Kennett Square, PA
Michael Hall, Conductor
Program:
Haydn - Symphony No. 45 “Farewell”
We invite you to immerse yourself in the world of classical music like never before at our Reimagined Concert Experience! With options for food and drink, our casual setting encourages an open and friendly atmosphere.
Perfect for first-time attendees, as well as patrons who would like a renewed appreciation for the timeless beauty of classical music.
Hosted by Music Director Michael Hall, enjoy the perfect marriage of music and visuals as multimedia projections bring the music to life with informative, captivating imagery.
Ticket price includes the concert, your first glass of wine or other beverage, and hors d'oeuvres. Cash bar is also available on-site. All seating is General Admission and first-come, first-served. | Buy tickets |
| | Holiday Brass Quintet
Friday, December 13, 2024 6:30pm
Chester County History Center
225 N. High Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Conductor: Michael Hall
Program:
Get into the holiday spirit with festive music for brass!
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| | Family Concert with KSO Woodwind Quintet
Saturday, February 22, 2025 2:00 pm
Kennett Library
320 E State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Conductor: Michael Hall
Program:
A fun and interactive concert for kids. This is an ideal concert for the entire family and a fun, engaging way to learn about the instruments of the woodwind family.
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| | Masterworks 2:
Inspirations
Sunday, March 23, 2025
7:30 PM
Longwood Exhibition Hall
1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Michael Hall, Conductor
Program:
Gabriel Fauré - Masques et Bergamasques
Luigi Boccherini -Cello Concerto in B Flat Major - Bennett Tsai -solist
INTERMISSION
Caroline Shaw - Entr’acte
Ottorino Respighi - Three Botticelli Pictures
A graceful program inspired by the beautiful surroundings of Longwood Gardens. Faure’s elegant incidental music was originally written for the theater.
Respighi was inspired by three Botticelli paintings. Caroline Shaw, a contemporary American composer, took her inspiration from a string quartet of Haydn.
We complete the program with Boccherini’s charming Cello Concerto, performed by Bennett Tsai. | Buy tickets |
| | Masterworks 3:
FIESTA!
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 7:30pm
Open Air Theatre, Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA
Michael Hall, Conductor
Program:
Gabriella Ortiz - Kauyumari
Manuel de Falla - Ritual Fire Dance
Joaquin Rodrigo - Concierto de Aranjuez - Ana Vidovic- soloist
INTERMISSION
Lloyd Weber - Music From Evita
Arturo Piazzolla - Libertango
Georges Bizet - Selections from Carmen
Alberto Ginastera - Estancia: Ballet Suite
Come celebrate with us in a festive atmosphere. It is a fiery program with dance music from Ginastera, Piazzolla and de Falla. Gabriela Ortiz, a contemporary Mexican/American composer, wrote music that celebrates the spirit animal that guides the Wixarika people of Mexico. The classical guitar, performed by Ana Vidovic, adds to the colorful sounds of this festive concert.
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