Music Series

Music at The Redeemer

Engaging the community through music, song, and education.

 

 The Music Series is supported by Friends of Music at The Redeemer.
Please consider becoming a Friend. More information on how to become a Friend here.

 

Admission to events may be purchased at the door.


All proceeds from Artcinia’s concerts will go to support an identical “mirror concert” in an underserved location of the Philadelphia area.


The 2023-24 Season Series information follows below.


Friends of Music at The Redeemer


Music at The Redeemer is funded by the work of the Music Committee and through your generous donations. Please consider becoming a Friend of Music with a seasonal gift, so that we can continue to offer this wonderful series to the parish and surrounding community. www.TheRedeemer.org/MusicSeries

SERAPHIM $1,500 and above

CHERUBIM $1,000 - $1,499

ARCHANGEL $500 - $999

ANGEL $100 - $499

Friends of Music patrons will be listed in all event programs.

100% of your donation is tax deductible.


Contact Director of Music Andrew Senn to become a Friend.


October 6, Friday, at 7:00pm 

From Brahms to Blues: Music for Violin and Piano

Timothy Schwarz, violin and Thomas Weaver, piano


Join us for an unforgettable evening of violin and piano music featuring diverse compositions the turn of the 20th century. Featuring the exceptional talents of Timothy Schwarz, violin and Thomas Weaver, piano, this recital promises an enchanting journey from Johannes Brahms , the romantic, to Maurice Ravel, the impressionist, to William Grant Still, the "dean of African-American composers." Join us!


Program Highlights:
Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897)
Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78
I. Vivace ma non troppo
II. Adagio
III. Allegro molto moderato


Maurice Ravel (1875 - 1937)
Sonata for Violin and Piano
II. Blues


William Grant Still (1895 - 1978)
Suite for Violin and Piano
I. African Dancer
II. Mother and Child
III. Gaminicket


Tickets $20 and available at the door.


Please join us on November 5th at 5pm for our annual All Souls service, as we commemorate and give thanks for the faithful who have gone before us. The combined choirs of The Redeemer will offer Josef Rheinberger’s Requiem in d minor. Rheinberger was a prolific composer of sacred music from 19th century Liechtenstein, whose stylistic influences included Brahms, Mendelssohn, and Schumann. Unlike larger concerted settings, Rheinberger’s more restrained Requiem speaks with a poignant directness.



Sunday, November 12 at 5pm


Andrew Senn

The Redeemer’s new Director of Music will present a program of JS Bach, Herbert Howells, Orpha Ochse, and Percy Whitlock.


Suggested Donation $ 20



Sunday, December 17 at 5pm


A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols


The five choirs of The Redeemer will offer carols and hymns, interspersed with familiar nativity readings, in this traditional Christmas service.
 
 

This is a church service, without charge.



Sunday, January 14 at 5pm


Bach by Candlelight


Join Andrew Senn and friends in the candlelight warmth of Burns Hall for a concert of the immortal music of JS Bach.

Orchestral Suite in b minor

Gamba Sonata in G

Flute Sonata in E flat

Brandenburg Concerto No. 5


Alexandra Cutler-Fetkewicz, violin

Joseph Kauffman, violin

Sarah Sutton, viola

Naomi Gray, cello

Heather Miller Lardin, bass

Frances Tate, flute

Andrew Senn, harpsichord

Alexander Leonardi, harpsichord


Space is limited to 120.

Signup here and then pay at the door

Tickets $40



Saturday, February 10 at 5pm   (NOTE: change from original date in anticipation of the Super Bowl)


A Wine Tasting of Operatic Proportions


The staff singers of The Redeemer perform opera art songs paired with select wines from around the world. Eric Simonis will be our expert wine guide. Seating in Burns Hall is limited to 60.


Signup here and then pay at the door

Tickets $60



Sunday, March 10 at 5pm


The English Anthem - Orchestrated


The combined choirs of The Redeemer and full orchestra will present favorite English anthems.

The Program Includes:


Parry - I was glad

Elgar - The spirit of the Lord

Stanford - Te Deum in Bb

Colridge-Taylor - By the waters of Babylon

Bainton - And I saw a new Heaven 

Mendelssohn - Verleih uns frieden

Jessica French - Tantum ergo

Parry - Dear Lord and Father

View the program booklet here

Tickets $20

Purchase tickets online here



Sunday, April 14 at 5pm


Alexander Leonardi

Curtis student and Michael Stairs Organ Scholar and Assistant Organist


Alexander Leonardi plays works for organ and piano, showcasing pieces by lesser known and underplayed composers.


Suggested Donation $20



Sunday, May 19 at 4pm


Garden Party


A fun afternoon, honoring the choirs and the music they make. Fun performances from the choirs, delicious catered food and drinks, an epic silent auction, and a special performance by jazz phenom Calli Graver.


Tickets $50




Sunday, June 9 at 4pm


Josh Lee and the Extended Family


For the second year in a row, The Redeemer’s churchyard will be filled with big band swing tunes. This concert is offered in collaboration with Artcinia, and all proceeds and all proceeds go toward the work they do to bring music to the under-served communities.



Tickets $20  

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