Welcome to the 2019-2020

Season of the Kennett Symphony.

We are proud of the artistry of our

professional musicians and the

diversity of our concert offerings.

We are thrilled to share

the excitement of live

symphonic music with you.

Michael Hall, Music Director

All artists and programs are subject to change.

Opening Night: Lament to TriumphSaturday, October 12, 2019, 7:30pmUnionville High School, Kennett Square, PA Somers: Lament and PrimevalRachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2; Thomas Pandolfi, PianoTchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5

Pops Goes the HolidaysSaturday, December 7, 2019, 7:30pmRustin High School, West Chester, PA Featuring festive favorites, a full chorus, and a lively sing-along, our holiday concert is one of the most popular concerts of the year—perfect for all ages looking to get into the spirit of the season.

Family Concert: Compose Yourself!Sunday, March 22, 2020, 2:00pmRustin High School, West Chester, PA Here’s your chance to be a part of composing your very own World Premiere! Compose Yourself!, by Jim Stephenson, is an engaging, humorous showpiece that features all of the instruments of the orchestra. After the concert, everyone is able to try out the instruments in our Instrument Zoo.

Reimagined Symphony ExperienceSaturday, April 4, 2020, 1:00pmMendenhall Inn, Mendenhall, PA Schubert: Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished” This is a concert that will change the way you think about symphony concerts! With seating around the orchestra, food and drink available throughout the performance, and insightful commentary offered in a relaxed atmosphere, you will get a unique perspective of one of the greatest masterpieces of music ever written.

Ethereal SpacesSunday, April 5, 2020, 7:30pmExhibition Hall, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA Burr – Akasha (Sky)Schubert – Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished”Brahms – Serenade No. 2

Symphony Under The Stars: Tchaikovsky & FriendsSunday, June 14, 2020, 7:30pmOpen Air Theatre, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA Fantasy. Ferociousness. Fiendishly fun. And more brass and percussion than you’ve experienced at a symphony concert…ever!