A Feast of Carols

Tickest are selling fast for our annual A Feast of Carols at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill on December 7, 2024 at 2pm and 5pm!

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IT'S TIME

Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia is proud to announce our 2024-2025 season, IT'S TIME!
Subscriptions on sale now through October 26th. Single tickets now available!

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All-Philly Big Sing

Mendelssohn Chorus was thrilled to host the first All-Philly Big Sing on September 9th, 2024. Featuring composer and song leader Moira Smiley and a host of Philadelphia choral leaders, it was an afternoon to remember! Photo by RAHanes.

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Mendelssohn Chorus sings at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy

Mendelssohn Chorus was thrilled to begin celebrating 150 years of choral singing with a tour in Italy, culminating in a performance of a lifetime at St. Peter's Basilica.

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Mahler, Symphony No. 8 with the Philadelphia Orchestra (1916)

Founded in 1874, Mendelssohn Chorus has a long and storied history in our beloved city of Philadelphia. We are honored to have a performing relationship with the Philadelphia Orchestra that continues today with the Glorious Sound of Christmas.

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We are Waves with Commonwealth Youthchoirs and Guests

Mendelssohn Chorus was thrilled to commission composer Carlos Cordero and poet Julie Flanders to write "We are Waves", our latest commission in our long history of commissions. Learn more about our commission history below!

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MCP Alumni Association

Calling all Mendelssohn Club Alumni - we have a wonderful committee of former singers, and we WANT YOU to join us!

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December 7, 2024

A Feast of Carols

Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia's annual holiday concert A Feast of Carols. This beloved tradition returns with a dazzling array of familiar and fantastical, featuring the voices of our chorus alongside the brilliant sounds of Timberdale Brass, organist Andrew Kotylo, and senior artist-in-residence and collaborative pianist Ting Ting Wong. Artistic Director Dominick Diorio's special Postcard Carols add a personal touch to this yuletide celebration, while a world premiere commissioned work by composer, and former section leader, Michael Robert Smith and poet and current singer Kyle Conner promises to captivate audiences with its fresh perspective on the holiday spirit.

Saint Paul's Episcopal Church

22 E. Chesnut Hill Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19118

Two performances: 2pm and 5pm

Original artwork by singer Barbara Berry.

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What People Are Saying About

Mass for the Endangered

Saturday's performance was, in a word, spectacular. The repertoire was wonderful, and the quality of soloists and choir was outstanding. It was an exceptional afternoon.

Ethereal and earthy. Unexpected juxtapositions and wonderful harmonies. Loved the soloists embedded in the choir. Also loved the tenor soloist in the baroque mass.

The Mass for the Endangered, which was yet aother example of the MC's bold, intellectual, and imaginative programming. Bravo to Dominick DiOrio for selecting this work at such a critical time in global history.

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2024-2025 Season

Mass for the Endangered

Saturday, October 26, 2024
One performance * 4pm

Church of the Holy Trinity
1901 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

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A Feast of Carols

Saturday, December 7, 2024
Two performances * 2pm & 5pm

Saint Paul's Episcopal Church
22 E. Chestnut Hill Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118

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Never One Thing

Saturday, February 22, 2025
One performance * 4pm

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
19 S. 38th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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On the Horizon

Saturday, April 5, 2025
One performance * 4pm

Girard College Chapel
2101 S. College Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19121

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