2021/2022 Season

Saturday, October 2, 2021 | 10:30am – 12:30pm
Tom Whitman's OUR PHILADELPHIA
East Falls Farmers' Market
4100 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia 19129
Free outdoor concert.
Supported by the William Penn Foundation as part of the EMERGING MARKETS concert series.

Friday, October 8, 2021 | 12:00pm (noon) & 1:00pm
Matt Davis' Love Lot
Parking Lot at Ruth Street & East Clearfield Street
1810 E. Clearfield St., Philadelphia, PA 19134
Free outdoor concert.
Part of In The Key of L: Music Along SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 | 12:00pm (noon) & 1:00pm
Jay Krush's "Kaleidoscope"
The Porch at 30th Street Station
2955 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Free outdoor concert.
Part of In The Key of L: Music Along SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line

Thursday, October 14, 2021 | 12:00pm & 1:00pm
Erin Busch's "Hold Tight"
CHOP Karabots campus at 48th & Market Streets,
Patio/lawn at Lower Level entrance
4865 Market St, Philadelphia, 19139
Free outdoor concert.
Part of In The Key of L: Music Along SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line

Wednesday, October 20,2021 | 12:00pm & 1:00pm
Matt Davis solo guitar performance for The Porch at 30th Street Station
2955 Market St, Philadelphia, 19104
Free outdoor concert.
Part of In The Key of L: Music Along SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line

Saturday, October 30, 2021 | 11:00am & 12:00pm
Tom Whitman's OUR PHILADELPHIA
The Bourse Food Hall
111 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Free indoor concert.
Supported by the William Penn Foundation as part of the EMERGING MARKETS concert series.

Monday, November 1, 2021 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Diego Schissi and Orlando Haddad: Artist to Artist Talk
An American Composers Forum event, co-presented by Orchestra 2001
featuring two ¡CONEXIONES! composers from South America:
Diego Schissi, Argentina & Orlando Haddad, Brazil
Free online event via zoom.

Saturday evening, November 6, 2021 | 6:00pm – 9:30pm
¡CONEXIONES! Argentina
Lo que vendrá
Teatro Esperanza
4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
Tickets available for IN-PERSON and LIVESTREAM audiences.

Saturday, November 27, 2021
Brass Quintet music for the Winterfest Holiday Artisan Market
Spruce Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Free. No ticket required.
Supported by the William Penn Foundation as part of the EMERGING MARKETS concert series.

Friday, December 3, 2021
Solo guitar music by Matt Davis for the Artist and Artisians Market
Cherry Street Pier
121 N Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Free. No ticket required.
Supported by the William Penn Foundation as part of the EMERGING MARKETS concert series.

Sunday, December 12, 2021 | 1:30pm
Kimmel Campus presents
Tuba Christmas
Cherry Street Pier
121 N Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Free and family friendly. No ticket required.

Saturday, February 12, 2022
Jazz trio music for the Winterfest Valentines Artisan Market
Spruce Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Free. No ticket required.
Supported by the William Penn Foundation as part of the EMERGING MARKETS concert series.

Saturday, March 5, 2022
Percussion performances by Brenda Weckerly and Malavika Godbole for Quaker City Flea Market
5001 Comly Street, Philadelphia, PA 19135
Free. No ticket required.
Supported by the William Penn Foundation as part of the EMERGING MARKETS concert series.

Friday, April 1, 2022
Solo guitar music by Matt Davis for the Artist and Artisians Market
Cherry Street Pier
121 N Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Free. No ticket required.
Supported by the William Penn Foundation as part of the EMERGING MARKETS concert series.

April 9, 2022 | 3:00pm | The American Philosophical Society
April 10, 2022 | 3:00pm | Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
THE SONG CATCHER – Presented by LYRIC FEST
Orchestra 2001 instrumentalists participated in this compelling Lyric Fest production, featuring new, folk-inspired works by 10 composers!
Orchestra 2001's participation in "The Song Catcher" funded by The Aaron Copland Fund for Music.

America's Folk Music Transformed
George Crumb's "The River of Life"
American Songbook I – A Cycle of Hymns, Spirituals, and Revival Tunes
This tour is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and the League of American Orchestras' Futures Fund.

Remembering GEORGE CRUMB

Orchestra 2001 mourns the loss of our dear friend, George Crumb (October 24, 1929 – February 6, 2022). He passed away on Sunday at his home in Media, Pa, at the age of 92. His family was at his side. George was a trailblazing composer who leaves behind an incomparable legacy of stunningly brilliant music. His relentless exploration of “sounds” – the myriad colors achievable by instrumental and vocal performers – allowed him to evoke every imaginable emotion. His music could be heavenly or hilarious, haunting or terrifying, and everything in between. In addition, his hand-notated scores were like works of modern art, worthy of a museum exhibit. George attended our performance of The River of Life at Cherry Street Pier on September 20, 2019, presenting a pre-concert talk. Those of us that had the joy of working closely with George for many years will remember his scholarly insights, his sense of humor, and his endearing humility.

Obituary from The New York Times

Friday, April 29, 2022
Brass Quintet music for Delaware River Trail Dedication
Cherry Street Pier
121 N Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Free. No ticket required.
Supported by the William Penn Foundation as part of the EMERGING MARKETS concert series.

Wednesday, May 25, 2022
37th annual Arts + Business Council Awards ceremony
Orchestra 2001, Visit Philadelphia, and The Barnes Foundation each received awards for their respective impacts on inspiring a brighter and more inclusive future for the City.
Elizabeth Steiner, harp, and Anthony DiBartolo, "automotive percussion", presented by Orchestra 2001.

Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 7:30pm | American Hats Factory Showroom
Friday, May 27, 2022 at 7:30pm | The African American Museum in Philadelphia
Harlem Renaissance and Beyond
Part of Orchestra 2001's JOURNEYS series, funded by the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation and the League of American Orchestras' Futures Fund. American Hats Factory event funded in part by PNC Arts Alive and the William Penn Foundation as part of EMERGING MARKETS.

Saturday, June 18, 2022
Solo cello music by Ezgi Yargici at Overbrook Farmers Market
Lancaster and City Avenues, Philadelphia
Free. No ticket required.
Supported by the William Penn Foundation as part of the EMERGING MARKETS concert series.