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2026 Best Free Concerts

The Curtis Institute Recital Series

Want to see the future Lang Langs and Yuja Wangs and Hilary Hahns in action? The prestigious Rittenhouse Square institution — from which all of the aforementioned graduated — offers more than 100 free recitals each year, from piano soloists to full orchestras to operas to chamber music. They happen at 7:30 p.m. on most Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and make great classical music accessible to all. Read More »

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2025 Best Reunion

<em>Fantasia</em> x Philadelphia Orchestra

Way back in 1940, Walt Disney dazzled the world with Fantasia, a magical marriage of animation and classical music — the latter provided by the Philadelphia Orchestra under the baton of the legendary Leopold Stokowski. From January 2nd through 4th, our modern orchestra provides the live score during a screening of the film. Read More »

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2024 Best Classical Music Outing

Orchestra After 5

Show up at the Kimmel Center at 5 p.m. for drinks and surprises like acrobat performances and scavenger hunts. At 6:30 p.m., proceed directly into Marian Anderson Hall for an hour-long concert of masterworks. Stick around for casual conversations with Philadelphia Orchestra players. It’s perfect for those with short attention spans. These special events happen a few Thursdays during the season, so check the website for the ’24-’25 schedule. Read More »

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