Sembrich Summer Festival: Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra
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Violinist Philip Kates and fellow musicians from The Philadelphia Orchestra are joined by acclaimed pianist Hanchien Lee for an evening of richly expressive chamber music. The program highlights masterworks by Clara Schumann and Fanny Mendelssohn, two composers whose contributions to the Romantic repertoire continue to gain long-overdue recognition.
Clara Schumann’s Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 17 (1846), widely regarded as the crowning achievement of her compositional output, reveals both dramatic intensity and lyrical elegance. Fanny Mendelssohn’s Piano Quartet in A-flat major (1823) offers a brilliant testament to her musical imagination and technical command.
Also featured is String Trio (1982) by Ellen Taaffe Zwilich—the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize in Music—adding a powerful contemporary voice to a program that celebrates women composers across generations.
Followed by a lakeside reception.
About the Sembrich Summer Festival
This event is part of the 2026 Summer Festival, Brava! Celebrating Women in Music, a season honoring the extraordinary artistry, resilience, and influence of women in music. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Lake George, Brava! pays tribute not only to great female performers, but also to women composers, patrons, educators, and cultural leaders whose contributions have often been overlooked.
Through a thoughtfully curated series of concerts, lectures, and exhibitions, the 2026 Festival explores themes of artistic empowerment, mentorship, and creative legacy, from the Gilded Age to today's international stage.
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