Poor Richard's Chamber Music Society
Philadelphia
Poor Richard's Chamber Music Society is a series of free chamber music concerts based in the center of Philadelphia that features some of the finest musicians from around the world. Musicians from groups such as the Tokyo and Vermeer string quartets join emerging artists, creating a dynamic mix of experience and vitality. Programs usually consist of a work that might open the ears a little along with another in a more familiar language.
2025 - 2026 Season Concerts
All performances are general seating and free of charge, taking place in a private recital space in the heart of Bella Vista, Philadelphia. Donations are appreciated.
**
Friday, 27 March 2026
7:00pm
710 S Warnock Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Sarah Shafer, soprano
Keiko Tokunaga & Debra Fong, violins
David Yang, viola
Christopher Costanza, cello
Jon Deak (b. 1943): The Jury String Quartet and Soprano
Aaron Copland (1900 - 1990): Four American Songs for String Quartet and Soprano
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 - 1975): String Quartet No. 1 in C Major, Opus 49
*
Friday, 8 May, 2026
7:00pm
Location TBD
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Yonah Zur & Stefan Hersh, violins
David Yang, viola
Noemi Raymond, cello
Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897): String Quartet in c minor, Opus 51 No. 1
Gyorgy Kurág (b. 1926): Six Moments Musicaux, Opus 44
*
Saturday, 18 April, 2026
7:00pm
Location TBD
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Rachael Long, soprano
Zachary Angus, baritone
Ting Ting Wong, piano
Francis Poulenc (1899 - 1963): Airs chantés
Francis Poulenc (1899 - 1963): Selections from Deux Poémes de Louis Aragon"
Robert Schumann (1810 - 1856): Dichterliebe, Opus 48
Giuseppe Verdi (1813 - 1901): Selections from La Traviata
