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Jacob Smith, Development Director

Roll Over, Beethoven: How An Old Rock ‘n Roll Editor Got Hooked on Classics

March 15th, 2009

I was forwarded this article by a friend, Kerry Candaele – he’s a filmmaker out in Los Angeles who did a documentary about Beethoven’s 9th around the world – and I loved it.  The title gives most of it away: Greg Mitchell, former rock n’ roll magazine editor, chronicles his recent discovery of classical music.
I [...]

Jacob Smith, Development Director

Starting a New Year with Good Momentum: A Big Thank You!

January 4th, 2009

As each of you well knows, PCMS maintains its high standards and commitment to low ticket pricing through the generous support of a wide variety of donors.  Ticket revenue only covers a portion of our expenses each year, and we depend upon the many foundation and corporate, and especially the countless individual donors who contribute [...]

Miles Cohen, Artistic Administrator and Manager

Ten Dollar Day: 12/17/08

December 16th, 2008

Tired of dealing with all the crowds when it comes to shopping? Well, there is no better time to take advantage of our two outstanding holiday offers.  First and foremost there is $10 TICKET DAY – this Wednesday, December 17th.  From 9am-5pm only we’re offering unlimited tickets to these 12 fantastic concerts for only $10.00 [...]

Dan Webster, Contributor

A Tribute to the Guarneri String Quartet

September 19th, 2008

The Guarneri Quartet will play here on October 28, then return for the final concert of the PCMS season in May.  Then, silence – and memories.  
The Quartet will end its 45-year run after that May concert, one in which founding cellist David Soyer, now 85, will rejoin the ensemble in a symbolic farewell, Schubert’s [...]

Jacob Smith, Development Director

Our New Website: A Guided Tour

July 15th, 2008

Welcome to the new pcmsconcerts.org!
Launching a new website is a bit like premiering a new piece of music – you work hard for months in relative solitude, only to place your efforts on public display and hope for a positive response.  We hope you like what we’ve done!
As one of Philadelphia’s largest music presenters (60+ [...]