Wednesday, February 28 at 7:30 PM

Take a sunny Mediterranean adventure right here in Philadelphia! Join us for a lively evening of music of and inspired by Italy in the sanctuary of the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia with guest conductor Kristin Ditlow on the podium.

Our concert opens with a pair of works from the Baroque sound world featuring the harpsichord. First, we present Ottorino Respighi's first suite of Ancient Airs and Dances, modern orchestrations of lute melodies from the Italian Renaissance. Next is a concerto grosso by Arcangelo Corelli, whose Op. 6 influenced many other composers, highlighting our string principals, Rachel Segal, Carlos Rubio, and Noelle Grand. The concert concludes with Felix Mendelssohn's “Italian” Symphony No. 4, a joyful homage to the composer's travels through the region, reflecting on its awe-inspiring art and picturesque countryside.

Program: 

Ottorino Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 1

Arcangelo Corelli: Concerto Grosso,…