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.
2026 - 2027 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.
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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
7:00pm
710 S Warnock Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
David Yang, narrator
Stephanie Zyzak & Anatol Janos Toth, violins
Ayano Nakamura, viola
Eliana Razzino Yang, cello
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 - 1975): String Quartet No. 12 in Db Major, Op. 133
Kenneth Woods (b. 1968), Walter Pickut: The Prince of the Mirrored Tower for Violin, Cello, and Narrator
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Friday, 4 December, 2026
7:00pm
710 S Warnock Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Steve Wryczynski, viola
Aram Arakelyan, piano
Igor Stravinsky (1882 - 1971): The Rite of Spring (transc. world premiere)
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
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Saturday, 10 April, 2027
7:00pm
710 S Warnock Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Debra Fong & Lisa Lee, violins
David Yang, viola
Christopher Costanza, cello
Zhu Wang, piano
Gyorgy Kurtág (b. 1926): Six Moments Musicaux for String Quartet
Darius Milhaud (1892 - 1974): The Creation of the World for Piano Quartet
Philip Maneval (b. 1956): Piano Quintet *World Premiere*
Saturday, 22 May, 2027
7:00pm
710 S Warnock Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Birgitte Staernes & Axel Strauss, violins
David Yang, viola
Gregory Beaver, cello
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 - 1975): String Quartet No. 10 in Ab Major, Op. 118
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827): String Quartet in a minor, Op. 132
Greg Sandow (b. 1943): Music for Violin, Cello, & Narrator *World Premiere*
